BMW M 1000 RR vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW M 1000 RR or Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between M 1000 RR and Road Glide Special. BMW M 1000 RR Price starts at Rs.49.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs.42.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Road Glide Special. BMW M 1000 RR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 209.19 bhp @ 14500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a 2 cylinder, 1923 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, M 1000 RR provides a mileage of 15.4 kmpl (base model), and Road Glide Special has a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model). BMW M 1000 RR is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.
M 1000 RR vs Road Glide Special
| Key Highlights | BMW M 1000 RR | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.49.00 Lakh | Rs.42.30 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1923 cc |
| Power | 209.19 bhp @ 14500 rpm | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 15.4 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| M 1000 RR specifications | Road Glide Special specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 55.66 Lakh Price Breakup | 48.05 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 22.7 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 1923 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| M 1000 RR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 40 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 40 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopiforwitdiameteo4mm | Dual Bending Valve |
Rear Suspension | Aluminum swing arm& compression and rebound damping adjustable | Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 130/60 B19 |
Instrumentation
| M 1000 RR Instrumentation | Road Glide Special Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| M 1000 RR Exterior | Road Glide Special Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| M 1000 RR Warranty | Road Glide Special Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| M 1000 RR Body & Suspension | Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type frame | - |
Engine & Transmission
| M 1000 RR Engine & Transmission | Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1923 cc |
Engine Type | Water/Oil-Cooled 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke In-Line Engine& Four Titanium Valves Per Cylinder& BMW Shiftcam | Milwaukee-Eight 114 |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.06 kwh | - |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | - |
Top Speed | 306 kmph | 177 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 49.7 mm | 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm |
Charging Socket | - | Yes |
Configuration | Four Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| M 1000 RR Comfort & Convenience | Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 4 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| M 1000 RR Safety | Road Glide Special Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| M 1000 RR Dimensions & Capacity | Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2073 mm | 2430 mm |
Width | 848 mm | 990 mm |
Height | 1197 mm | 1325 mm |
Wheelbase | 1457 mm | 1625 mm |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 22.7 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 4.9 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Tourer |
Seat Height | 832 mm | 695 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 192 kg | 387 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW M 1000 RR and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Safety
M 1000 RR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Road Glide Special has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW M 1000 RR has features like Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
BMW M 1000 RR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Road Glide Special comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW M 1000 RR has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1197 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has 1325 mm seat height and 22.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW M 1000 RR and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW M 1000 RR?
The on-road price of BMW M 1000 RR is Rs. 55.66 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is Rs. 48.05 Lakh in New Delhi.