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

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	Extravagant road presence Supple ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted 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	162 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	22.7 L
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.2:1
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	169 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
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
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	3500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	--

View All

Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Width	917 mm	--
Length	2333 mm	2405 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	381.92 kg
Seating Capacity	2	1
Dry Weight	205 kg	366 kg
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1625 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	678 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Height	1411 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

View All

Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

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
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	--	No

View All

Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Analog Analog	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog

View All

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--