Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs BMW M 1000 XR
Road Glide Special vs M 1000 XR
| Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | BMW M 1000 XR | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.42.30 Lakh | Rs.45.50 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 999 cc | 
| Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 201 bhp @ 12750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 16 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| Road Glide Special specifications | M 1000 XR specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 48.05 Lakh Price Breakup | 51.69 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.9 | 4.2 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1923 cc | 999 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Fixed  | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 300  | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19  | 17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18  | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Dual Bending Valve  | Upside-DowTelescopiFork  | 
| Rear Suspension | Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability  | MoNoshock Absorber  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 130/60 B19  | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
Instrumentation
| Road Glide Special Instrumentation | M 1000 XR Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | Yes | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Road Glide Special Exterior | M 1000 XR Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Road Glide Special Warranty | M 1000 XR Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km  | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | 
Body & Suspension
| Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | M 1000 XR Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | - | Bridge-Type Frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | M 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder  | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1923 cc | 999 cc | 
| Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 114  | Oil / water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline
engine& four valves per cylinder.  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 3 kwh | 
| Top Speed | 177 kmph | 278 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm  | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | Yes | - | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air Cooled  | Water/Oil Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm  | 201 bhp @ 12750 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 3  | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | 
| Console Type | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| Road Glide Special Safety | M 1000 XR 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 | 3  | 4  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2430 mm | - | 
| Width | 990 mm | - | 
| Height | 1325 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm | - | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 22.7 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.9 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Tourer  | Sports  | 
| Seat Height | 695 mm | 850 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 387 kg | 223 kg | 
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and BMW M 1000 XR
Safety
Road Glide Special comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. M 1000 XR has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and BMW M 1000 XR, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with 6 Manual transmission and M 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1325 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 XR has seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

















