Harley Davidson Road Glide Special vs BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Indian Pursuit Elite Comparison
Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 03:44 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 40,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 31,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 32,81,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2430 mm | 2640 mm | 2609 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 695 mm | 740 mm | 672 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 130 mm | NA | 137 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1625 mm | 1695 mm | 1668 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 22.7 litres | 24 litres | 22.7 litres | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.9 litres | NA | NA | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 371 kg | NA | 400 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 387 kg | 427 kg | 416 kg | |
| Luggage Capacity | |||
| 71 litres | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| Range | |||
| 340.5 kms | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Voice Recognition Languages | |||
| Phone Dependent | NA | NA | |
| Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages | |||
| Phone Dependent | NA | NA | |
| USB Charging | |||
| NA | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Dynamic Cruise Control | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special mileage is 16.39 kmpl (company-claimed). | BMW R18 mileage is 17.24 kmpl (company-certified). | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1868 cc | 1802 cc | 1768 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 102 mm | 107.1 mm | 108 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 114.3 mm | 100 mm | 96.5 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | |||
| EC 134/2014 | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Speed Manual | 6-Speed Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission Housing | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | NA | |
| Spark Plugs Per Cylinder | |||
| 2 Per Cylinder | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1868cc, Air Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Petrol Engine | 1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts | 1768cc, Liquid-Cooled, PowerPlus V-Twin Engine | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 52mm Dual Bore | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 178 Nm @ 3800 rpm | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 93 HP @ 5250 rpm | 89.8 HP @ 4750 rpm | NA | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Chain, 34/46 Ratio | NA | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st - 9.593, 2nd - 6.65, 3rd - 4.938, 4th - 4, 5th - 3.407, 6th - 2.875 | NA | 1st-10.169:1, 2nd-6.933:1, 3rd-5.151:1, 4th-4.105:1, 5th-3.508:1, 6th-3.017:1 | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Twin-Spark Ignition | Keyless Ignition | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Final transmission | |||
| Belt Drive | NA | NA | |
| Gear Pattern | |||
| 1 Down 5 Up | NA | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Hydraulically Actuated with Assist and Slipper Functions | Single Disk Dry Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Distance To Empty | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Air Temperature Gauge | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special features include - Boom! Box GTS Infotainment System, 2 Speakers, 165mm Full Colour TFT, FM/AM, SD Card, Flash Drive and MP3 Via USB Connection, Voice Recognition, Text-to-Speech, LED Headlight, LED Taillight, 2 Trip Meters, Range to Empty, Gear Indicator, Larger Tell-Tale Indicators, Gloss Black Prodigy Wheels, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Tyres. | Some of the key BMW R18 Transcontinental features include - Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console, Dynamic Cruise Control, optional Active Cruise Control, Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Hill Start Control, Central Locking System for Cases and Topcase Optionally. | Some of the key Indian Pursuit Elite features include - Smart Lean Technology, Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload, Heated Seat, Integrated Driving Lights in Lower Fairing, Lower Fairing Storage, 7" Touchscreen Powered by Ride Command with Apple CarPlay Integration, Selectable Ride Modes, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags & Trunk, Highway Bars, Adjustable Passenger Floorboards, Brembo Brakes, ABS, Keyless Ignition, Chassis Mounted Fairing, Power Windshield, Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents, Heated Grips, 200 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, 12V Charging Port, LED lighting including Pathfinder LED Headlamp, Integrated Lower Fairing Lights. | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse, Honda Gold Wing, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Indian Roadmaster Classic, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | Triumph Rocket 3 R, Ducati XDiavel S, Yamaha VMAX Cruiser, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, Indian Scout Bobber | Indian Challenger, Honda Gold Wing, BMW K 1600 GTL, Indian Roadmaster, Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Indian Chieftain Elite, Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| NA | LED | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| NA | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light | |||
| LED 40-Watt, 1060 Lumen Low Beam, 60-Watt, 1560 Lumen High Beam Headlamp | NA | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| 8W/28W Tail Lamp | NA | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tyre Pressure | |||
| 36 psi | NA | NA | |
| Rear Tyre Pressure | |||
| 40 psi | NA | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/60-B19 61H | 120/70-R19 | 130/60-B19 66H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-B18 80H | 180/65-B16 | 180/60-R16 80H | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 3.5" x 19" | 19 in x 3.5 in | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 5.0" x 16" | 16 in x 5 | |
| Brake System | |||
| Dual Floating Rotors (Front), Fixed Rotor (Rear) | NA | NA | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Floating Rotors, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | 300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | 320mm Dual Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Radial Calliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm Fixed Rotor, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | 298mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | Cast Aluminium Wheel | Sport Contrast Cut Wheels | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| 2-1-2 Dual Exhaust with Tapered Mufflers | NA | Split Dual Exhaust with Resonator | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 49mm Dual Bending Valve | Telescopic Forks | Inverted Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | Steel Double-Sided Swinging Arm with Central Spring Strut | Fox Single Shock with Electronically Controlled Hyd Adjust | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Mild Tubular Steel with Two-Piece Stamped and Welded Backbone | Double-Cradle Tubular Steel Frame with Screwed-on Downtubes | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 32 degree | NA | 31° | |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 31 degree | NA | 31° | |
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 142 g/km | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 26 degree | NA | 25° | |
| Trail | |||
| 173 mm | NA | 50 mm | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | BMW R18 Transcontinental | 2024 Indian Pursuit Elite | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special price is Rs 40.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R18 Transcontinental price is Rs 31.50 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Pursuit Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 32.81 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Upcoming | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Touring | Cruiser | Touring | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special on road price is Rs 46.60 lakh in Delhi, Rs 48.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 47.17 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 47.78 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | BMW R18 Transcontinental on road price is Rs 36.26 lakh in Delhi, Rs 37.48 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 36.70 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 37.17 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | NA | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Vivid Black w/Chrome Finish, Baja Orange w/Chrome Finish, Gray Haze w/Chrome Finish, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Chrome Finish, Heirloom Red Fade | Option 719 Mineral white Metallic, Gravity Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titan Silver 2 Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matt | Graphite Metallic over Black Metallic with Bronze Chrome | |
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