BMW R 1200 vs Harley–Davidson Road Glide Special Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	2 Into 2
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Twin-Cooled™ Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	102 mm x 114mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Manual
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.7:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	1170 cc	1868 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	159 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	2750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	29 V,10 Ah
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	LED	Bulb
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	CDI
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	Mild Steel
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Optional
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Tubular Frame
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic
Side Wings	Yes	No
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Twin Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	--
Dry Weight	203 kg	369 kg
Curb Weight	238 kg	391 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1625 mm
Height	1410 mm	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	140 mm
Length	--	2430 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.8 L
Seat Height	--	695 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/60 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/65 R16

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Optional Optional
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Optional Optional	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Cruise Cruise
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Yes

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Console

Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
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Brake

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