Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2025 vs. BMW R 18 Classic 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2025 compared to BMW R 18 Classic 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2025

BMW R 18 Classic 2022

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Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2025

BMW R 18 Classic 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	103.5 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115.5 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	173 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	9.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Displacement	Displacement	1,923 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	112 mm	Travel	90 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Backbone	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	28 degree	Rake	57.3 degree
Trail	Trail	145 mm	Trail	150 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,360 mm	Length	2,440 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	964 mm
Height	Height	1,290 mm	Height	1,342 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,731 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	715 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	304 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	365 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, USB-C socket	Equipment	LED-Headlights