2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster
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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 Nightster 71.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 95 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster) up to 158 Nm (2024 BMW R 18).
- Weight spans 216 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster) to 345 kg (2024 BMW R 18).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster) to 1100 cc (2024 BMW R 18).
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| Specification | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 91hp | 91hp |
| Torque | 158nm. | 95nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 345kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers | axially mounted, 4-piston caliper, single rotor, floating, hub - mounted |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 69cm | 71.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tyre | 180/65 B16 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 150/80B16 77H |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km | 11.7 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $15000 |
| 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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-4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), -TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -Upright riding position, Mid-mount foot controls, Passenger seat |
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2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW R 18 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster are closely matched in peak power, while the R 18 has more displacement and torque, and the Nightster has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 18 has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
R 18 and Nightster have very similar peak power (91 hp vs 91 hp).
Torque
R 18 has a clear listed torque advantage (158 Nm vs 95 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 18 and Nightster have very similar listed top speeds (180 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
R 18 is listed as air-cooled, and Nightster is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Nightster is notably lighter on the listed weight (216 kg vs 345 kg). R 18 has a lower listed seat height (69 cm vs 71.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, weight and seat height, while peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 18 vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW R 18.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
Both are rated at 91 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster is lighter at 216 kg vs 345 kg for BMW R 18.
Which is better, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
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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