2024 BMW R 18 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide
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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 Street Glide 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.
- Power spans 91 hp (2024 BMW R 18) up to 107 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide).
- Torque spans 158 Nm (2024 BMW R 18) up to 175 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide).
- Weight spans 345 kg (2024 BMW R 18) to 368 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | BMW R 18 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 91hp | 107hp |
| Torque | 158nm. | 175nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 345kg | 368kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers | 32 mm, 4-piston fixed dual axially mounted, Dual floating rotors |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed caliper | single axially mounted, fixed rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 69cm | 71.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | Dunlop 130/60B19 M/C 61H |
| Rear tyre | 180/65 B16 | Dunlop 180/55B18 M/C 80H |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve |
| Rear suspension | Steel swingarm with central shock strut | 76.2 mm Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 225km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 5.6 L/100km | 22.7 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | Price not listed. |
| 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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-Full Color TFT, speakers, HANDS-FREE MOBILE PHONE - VIA BLUETOOTH, bluetooth, apple car play, ELECTRONIC LINKED BRAKING (ELB), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) -DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS), 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 Street Glide: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW R 18 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide are closely matched in displacement, while the R 18 has a lower listed weight, and the Street Glide has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 18 and Street Glide have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
Street Glide has a clear listed power advantage (107 hp vs 91 hp).
Torque
Street Glide has a modest listed torque advantage (175 Nm vs 158 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Glide has a clear listed top-speed advantage (225 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
R 18 is listed as air-cooled, and Street Glide is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 18 has a modest listed weight advantage (345 kg vs 368 kg). R 18 has a lower listed seat height (69 cm vs 71.5 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 Street Glide?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide is listed at 225 km/h (140 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for BMW R 18.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide has 107 hp compared with 91 hp on the BMW R 18.
Which is lighter, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide?
BMW R 18 is lighter at 345 kg vs 368 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide.
Which is better, BMW R 18 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Street Glide?
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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