BMW R 18 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

BMW R 18 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

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BMW R 18 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	111 mm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	139 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,744.99 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	86 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	150 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	292 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	972 mm
Height	Height	1,126 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	285 km	Range	343 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km