2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special
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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 Road King Special 69.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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.
- Power spans 91 hp (2024 BMW R 18) up to 93 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 345 kg (2024 BMW R 18) to 366 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 91hp | 93hp |
| Torque | 158nm. | 158nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 345kg | 366kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed, Dual floating rotors |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed, fixed rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 69cm | 69.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | 130/60B19 61H Dunlop |
| Rear tyre | 180/65 B16 | 180/55B18 80H Dunlop |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | Premium low height hand-adjustable rear suspension |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km | 22.7 L – 6.1 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $40000 |
| 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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-ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC), TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS),CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS) -CORNERING ENHANCED ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (C-ELB), CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS),CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS) |
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2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW R 18 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the R 18 has a lower listed weight, and the Road King Special has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 18 and Road King Special have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 18 and Road King Special have very similar peak power (91 hp vs 93 hp).
Torque
R 18 and Road King Special have very similar listed torque (158 Nm vs 158 Nm).
Listed top speed
Road King Special has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
R 18 is listed as air-cooled, and Road King Special is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 18 has a modest listed weight advantage (345 kg vs 366 kg). R 18 and Road King Special have very similar seat heights (69 cm vs 69.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 18 vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW R 18.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special has 93 hp compared with 91 hp on the BMW R 18.
Which is lighter, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special?
BMW R 18 is lighter at 345 kg vs 366 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special.
Which is better, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Special?
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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