BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley–Davidson Street Glide Comparison

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.2:1
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	Twin-Cooled™ Twin Cam 110™, 4-Stroke
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Manual
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	100 mm x 111 mm
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Emission Control	Euro 4	Catalytic Converter
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	2 Into 2
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Displacement	1254 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	134 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	149 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	3250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED	Dual Halogen and LED Headlamps
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Bulb
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	29 V,10 Ah
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	--
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	130/60 R19

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1430 mm	--
Length	2207 mm	2450 mm
Width	952 mm	--
Curb Weight	249 kg	376 kg
Category	Adventure Touring	--
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Seat Height	850 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.8 L
Dry Weight	--	380 kg
Wheelbase	--	1625 mm
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Split Seat
Body Frame Type	Two-Section	Tubular Frame
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic
Side Wings	Yes	No
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Twin Shock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Body Frame Material	--	Mild Steel
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Optional
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Cruise Cruise
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Traction Control	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Additional Features	--	Premium Boom!™ Audio Sound, Infotainment, Custom Details And Mind-Blowing Paint Premium Boom!™ Audio Sound, Infotainment, Custom Details And Mind-Blowing Paint
Cruise Control	--	Yes

Brake

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