Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW S 1000 RR
Road King vs S 1000 RR
Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road King | BMW S 1000 RR |
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Price | Rs.28.49 Lakh | Rs.20.75 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1746 cc | 999 cc |
Power | 84.29 PS@ 5020 rpm | 206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 18 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Road King specifications | S 1000 RR specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | N/A | 23.57 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1746 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Road King Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | S 1000 RR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | 36 psi | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 18 inch | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 40 psi | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 psi | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 psi | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve | Upside-dowtelescopifor4mm |
Rear Suspension | Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm |
Front Tyre Size | 130/70 - B18 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Road King Instrumentation | S 1000 RR Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | - | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | 135 | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Road King Exterior | S 1000 RR Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Warranty
Road King Warranty | S 1000 RR Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years /Unlimited kms | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Road King Body & Suspension | S 1000 RR Body & Suspension | |
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Frame Type | Mild steel tubular frame | Bridge-type frame |
Engine & Transmission
Road King Engine & Transmission | S 1000 RR Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | CDI |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1746 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 107 | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 0.0864 kwh |
Fast Charging | Mild steel tubular frame | - |
Top Speed | 160 kmph | 303 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102 mm x 114 mm | 80 mm x 49.7 mm |
Charging Socket | No | No |
Configuration | - | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Water/Oil Cooled |
Comfort & Convenience
Road King Comfort & Convenience | S 1000 RR Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | 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 | No | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | No | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | Yes |
Console Type | - | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | 3.7 | Yes |
Safety
Road King Safety | S 1000 RR Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | No | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | No | - |
Power Modes | - | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Digital | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Manual | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Road King Dimensions & Capacity | S 1000 RR Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2450 mm | 2073 mm |
Width | 960 mm | 848 mm |
Height | 1430 mm | 1205 mm |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm | 1457 mm |
Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.7 Litres | 3.5 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Super Bike |
Seat Height | 705 mm | 824 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 197 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Road King Entertainment & Communication | S 1000 RR Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | 18 | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Road King Pros & Cons | S 1000 RR Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW S 1000 RR
Safety
Road King comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . S 1000 RR has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Road King has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest and BMW S 1000 RR, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Road King comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 RR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Road King has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. BMW S 1000 RR has 1205 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.