Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs BMW R18 100 Years vs BMW R18 Transcontinental Comparison
Updated: 26, Jun, 2023 11:45 PM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 40,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 25,90,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 31,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2430 mm | 2440 mm | 2640 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 695 mm | 690 mm | 740 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 130 mm | NA | NA | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1625 mm | 1731 mm | 1695 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 22.7 litres | 24 litres | 24 litres | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.9 litres | NA | NA | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 371 kg | NA | NA | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 387 kg | 345 kg | 427 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 | NA | ||
| Electric Start | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| NA | Dynamic Cruise Control | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special mileage is 16.39 kmpl (company-claimed). | BMW R18 mileage is 17.86 kmpl (company-certified). | BMW R18 mileage is 17.24 kmpl (company-certified). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1868 cc | 1802 cc | 1802 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 102 mm | 107.1 mm | 107.1 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 114.3 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | |||
| EC 134/2014 | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Speed Manual | 6-Gear Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission Housing | 6-Speed Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission Housing | |
| 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 | 1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 93 HP @ 5250 rpm | 89.8 HP @ 4750 rpm | 89.8 HP @ 4750 rpm | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Chain, 34/46 Ratio | NA | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st - 9.593, 2nd - 6.65, 3rd - 4.938, 4th - 4, 5th - 3.407, 6th - 2.875 | NA | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Twin-Spark Ignition | Twin-Spark Ignition | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | Air/Oil 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 | Single Disk Dry Clutch | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Distance To Empty | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Air Temperature Gauge | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | |||
| 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 100 Years features include - Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console, Chrome Design Option Involving many Elegant Chrome Parts, Such as Hand and Foot Levers, Handlebar Clamps, Front Engine Cover or Mirrors. | 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. | |
| 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 | Triumph Rocket 3 R, Ducati XDiavel S, Yamaha VMAX Cruiser, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, Indian Scout Bobber | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light | |||
| LED 40-Watt, 1060 Lumen Low Beam, 60-Watt, 1560 Lumen High Beam Headlamp | NA | NA | |
| Tail Light | |||
| 8W/28W Tail Lamp | NA | NA | |
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 | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-B18 80H | 180/65-B16 | 180/65-B16 | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 3.5" x 19" | 3.5" x 19" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 5.0" x 16" | 5.0" x 16" | |
| 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 | 300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm Fixed Rotor, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | Spoke Wheel | Cast Aluminium Wheel | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| 2-1-2 Dual Exhaust with Tapered Mufflers | NA | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 49mm Dual Bending Valve | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut | Steel Double-Sided Swinging Arm with Central Spring Strut | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Mild Tubular Steel with Two-Piece Stamped and Welded Backbone | Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed-on Underbeams | Double-Cradle Tubular Steel Frame with Screwed-on Downtubes | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 32 degree | NA | NA | |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 31 degree | NA | NA | |
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 142 g/km | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 26 degree | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 173 mm | NA | NA | |
| 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. | 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. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | BMW R18 100 Years (Limited Edition) | BMW R18 Transcontinental | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special price is Rs 40.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R18 100 Years price is Rs 25.90 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R18 Transcontinental price is Rs 31.50 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Touring | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| 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 100 Years on road price is Rs 29.81 lakh in Delhi, Rs 30.82 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 30.17 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 30.56 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. | 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. | |
| 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 | Classic Chrome | Option 719 Mineral white Metallic, Gravity Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titan Silver 2 Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matt | |
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