2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW R 18 69 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S 71 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 91 hp (2024 BMW R 18) up to 105 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S).
- Torque spans 158 Nm (2024 BMW R 18) up to 168 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S).
- Weight spans 308 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S) to 345 kg (2024 BMW R 18).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 91hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 158nm. | 168nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 345kg | 308kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers | 4-piston fixed, black, Split 7-spoke floating rotors |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | 2-piston floating, black, Split 7-spoke floating rotors |
| Seat height (cm) | 69cm | 71cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | Michelin Scorcher 31, 110/90B19,62H,BW |
| Rear tyre | 180/65 B16 | Michelin Scorcher 31, 180/70B16,77H,BW |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Single cartridge 43 mm inverted with aluminum fork triple clamps; triple rate spring |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56 mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km | 18.9 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $22000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list |
| Extra features | Engine Size : 1800CC ABS : BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral) Features
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-ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), 4-inch analog tachometer with digital speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip and range indication |
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2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW R 18 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S are closely matched in displacement, while the Low Rider S has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 18 and Low Rider S have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
Low Rider S has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 91 hp).
Torque
Low Rider S has a modest listed torque advantage (168 Nm vs 158 Nm).
Listed top speed
Low Rider S has a clear listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
R 18 is listed as air-cooled, and Low Rider S is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Low Rider S is notably lighter on the listed weight (308 kg vs 345 kg). R 18 has a lower listed seat height (69 cm vs 71 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 18 vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW R 18.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S has 105 hp compared with 91 hp on the BMW R 18.
Which is lighter, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S is lighter at 308 kg vs 345 kg for BMW R 18.
Which is better, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Low Rider S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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