BMW R 1200 vs Harley–Davidson Road King Comparison

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.0:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhuast
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Displacement	1170 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	149 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	5800 rpm	3250 rpm
Top Speed	--	140 kmph

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	High Performance Home Suspension
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Hand Adjustable Suspension
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Dimension

Width	953 mm	--
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	379 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1625 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1410 mm	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	135 mm
Length	--	2450 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L
Category	--	Touring
Seat Height	--	705 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/80 R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/65 R16
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Touring, Road Touring, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Brake

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