BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley–Davidson Street Glide Comparison

Engine & Performance

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

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
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Cruise Control	--	Yes

Brake

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