BMW S 1000 RR vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance  The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle  Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	Extravagant road presence Supple ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries  The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	Sheer size results in a large turning radius Lack of electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1923 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	22.7 L
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	10.2:1
Top Speed	300 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	169 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Disc
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	3500 rpm
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Touring
Wheel Base	1457 mm	1625 mm
Width	848 mm	--
Seat Height	824 mm	678 mm
Length	2073 mm	2405 mm
Height	1205 mm	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	381.92 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	366 kg
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	1
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Charger Type	No	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	130/60 R19
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	--	No
Back Rest	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Bridge Type	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

Yes

No