Harley-DavidsonRoadKingvsBMWS1000RR

Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW S 1000 RR: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	All Variants	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants	2 Variants
  Hazard Warning Switch	All Variants	2 Variants
  Pass Light	All Variants	2 Variants
  Pillion Grabrail		2 Variants
  Radial Tyres		2 Variants
  Side Stand Alarm		All Variants
  Turn Signal	LED All Variants	LED 2 Variants
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	All Variants	All Variants
  Power Modes		4 2 Variants
  Traction Control System	Manual 1 Variant	2 Variants
  Slipper Clutch	Digital 1 Variant	2 Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Geo Fencing

  Average Speed Indicator		2 Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts		2 Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants	2 Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants	2 Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants	2 Variants
  Riding Modes		4 2 Variants
  Service Reminder Indicator		2 Variants
  GPS & Navigation		2 Variants
  Console Type	Air Cooled 1 Variant	Digital All Variants
  Distance to Empty Indicator	1 Variant	2 Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	1 Variant 3.7 1 Variant	2 Variants
  Handle Type	One Piece 1 Variant 1430 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Instrument Console	2450 All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Luggage Space	84.29 PS@ 5020 rpm 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Seat Style	Split 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Side Stand Indicator		2 Variants
  Start Type	Electric Start All Variants	Self Start 2 Variants

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster, Front Tyre Pressure (Rider), Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS All Variants
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	36 psi All Variants	2 Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi All Variants	36 2 Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi All Variants	36 2 Variants
  Front Wheel Size	18 inch All Variants	R17 2 Variants
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	40 psi All Variants	2 Variants
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	40 psi All Variants	42 2 Variants
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	40 psi All Variants	42 2 Variants
  Rear Wheel Size	18 inch All Variants	R17 2 Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy All Variants	Alloy 2 Variants
  Front Suspension	49 mm Dual Bending Valve	Upside-dowtelescopifor4mm
  Rear Suspension	Disc Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension	Aluminium swing arm
  Front Tyre Size	130/80 B17 1 Variant 130/70 - B18 1 Variant	120/70 R17 2 Variants
  Rear Tyre Size	180/65 B16 1 Variant 180/55 - B18 1 Variant	190/55 R17 1 Variant 200/55 R17 1 Variant
  Front Type	Disc All Variants	Disc 2 Variants
  Rear Type	Disc All Variants	Disc 2 Variants
  Tubeless Tyres	All Variants	2 Variants
  Calliper Type	Data Not Available	Fixed All Variants
  Front Disc Size	Data Not Available	320 2 Variants
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	Data Not Available	220 mm 2 Variants

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Ignition, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	1 Down 5 Up 2 Variants
  Ignition	CDI All Variants	CDI 2 Variants
  Spark Plugs	2 Per Cylinder All Variants	2 Variants
  Engine Capacity	1746 cc All Variants	999 cc 2 Variants
  Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight 107 All Variants	Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam 2 Variants
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	4 2 Variants
  No. of valves per cylinder	2 1 Variant 4 1 Variant	4 2 Variants
  Transmission Type	Manual All Variants	Automatic 1 Variant Manual 2 Variants
  Charging Time	V-Twin 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Fast Charging	Mild Steel Tubular Frame 1 Variant Mild steel tubular frame 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Top Speed	160 kmph All Variants	303 kmph 2 Variants
  Configuration	V-Twin 1 Variant	Four Cylinder 1 Variant
  Cooling type	Air Cooled All Variants	Water-Oil Cooled 2 Variants
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	84.29 PS @ 5020 rpm 1 Variant 84.29 PS@ 5020 rpm 1 Variant	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm 2 Variants
  Max Torque	147 Nm @ 3250 rpm All Variants	113 Nm @ 11000 rpm 2 Variants
  Mileage (Claimed)	18 kmpl All Variants	16 kmpl 2 Variants
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed 2 Variants
  Bore x Stroke	102 mm x 114 mm 1 Variant	80 mm x 49.7 mm 2 Variants

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• Instrumentation

  Touch Screen Display, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator, Tachometer

  Fuel level guage	Analogue	Digital
  Gear Indicator	135
  Tachometer	Analogue 1 Variant Digital 1 Variant	Digital All Variants
  Speedometer	Analogue 1 Variant Digital 1 Variant	Digital All Variants
  Odometer	Analog 1 Variant Digital 1 Variant	Digital All Variants
  Riding Modes Switch	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2450 mm	2073 mm
  Width	960 mm	848 mm
  Height	1430 mm	Data Not Available
  Wheelbase	1625 mm	Data Not Available
  Ground Clearance	135 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 Litres All Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Oil Capacity	Milwaukee-Eight 107 Litres 1 Variant 3.7 Litres 1 Variant	3.5 Litres 2 Variants
  Body Type	Cruiser	Sports Super
  Seat Height	705 mm All Variants	824 mm 2 Variants
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	369 kg 1 Variant 375 kg 1 Variant	Data Not Available

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants	2 Variants
  LED headlight	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	2 Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years /Unlimited kms

  3 Years/Unlimited kms

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• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  18 1 Variant

  Data Not Available

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	acceleration is quite good Good for touring Great in terms of design	Loaded with refined electronic assistance Exceptionally sharp handling and track-focused chassis Explosive 999cc inline-four engine with class-leading performance The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride Advanced electronics suite with IMU-based rider aids and riding modes
  Cons	More fuel consumption Not a good engine as the price Not very comfortable on curvy roads	The brake bite and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries Aggressive riding position isn't ideal for everyday use

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