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Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW S 1000 RR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Road King or BMW S 1000 RR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Road King and S 1000 RR. Harley-Davidson Road King Price starts at Rs.28.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6 and BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs.20.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard. Harley-Davidson Road King is 2 cylinder, 1745 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW S 1000 RR is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Road King provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and S 1000 RR has a mileage of 17 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Road King is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW S 1000 RR is available in 5 colours & 6 variants.

Road King vs S 1000 RR

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Road KingBMW S 1000 RR
PriceRs.28.49 LakhRs.20.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity1745 cc999 cc
PowerN/A206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl12 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Road King STD BS6 bike
STD BS6
Rs. 28.49 Lakh
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Standard
Rs. 20.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Road King specificationsS 1000 RR specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
32.36 Lakh
23.29 Lakh
User Rating
3.9
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 Litres
16.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
1745 cc
999 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Road King Brakes, Suspension & TyresS 1000 RR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
-
17
Wheel Type
-
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Calliper Type
-
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
-
Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm
Rear Suspension
-
Aluminium swing arm
Front Tyre Size
130/80-17
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
180/65-16
190/55 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
-
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

Road King InstrumentationS 1000 RR Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
-
1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital

Body & Suspension

Road King Body & SuspensionS 1000 RR Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
-
Bridge-type frame

Engine & Transmission

Road King Engine & TransmissionS 1000 RR Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1745 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
0.36 kwh
0.0864 kwh
Range
-
264 km/charge
Top Speed
155 kmph
303 kmph
Max Torque
150 Nm @ 3250 rpm
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Max Power
-
206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
-
in-line
Charging Socket
-
No
Bore x Stroke
102 mm x 114 mm
80 X 49.7 mm

Comfort & Convenience

Road King Comfort & ConvenienceS 1000 RR Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Average Speed Indicator
-
1
Pillion Footrest
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
checkYes
Luggage Space
-
No
Handle Type
-
Clip On
Engine Kill Switch
-
checkYes
Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Side Stand Indicator
-
checkYes
Start Type
Self Start Only
Electric Start

Safety

Road King SafetyS 1000 RR Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
Brake Assist
-
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
checkYes
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
4
Slipper Clutch
-
checkYes
Traction Control System
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Road King Dimensions & CapacityS 1000 RR Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2450 mm
2073 mm
Width
960 mm
826 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
Unladden/Kerb Weight
379 kg
197 kg
Seat Height
705 mm
824 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Road King Entertainment & CommunicationS 1000 RR Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes

Pros & Cons

Road King Pros & ConsS 1000 RR Pros & Cons
Pros
  • acceleration is quite good
  • Good for touring
  • Great in terms of design
  • Loaded with refined electronic assistance
  • The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle
  • The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance
  • The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride
Cons
  • More fuel consumption
  • Not a good engine as the price
  • Not very comfortable on curvy roads
  • The brake bike and feel could have been better
  • The brake bike and feel could have been better
  • The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries
  • The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries
  • The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals.
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Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW S 1000 RR

Safety

Road King comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . S 1000 RR has Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System.

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.

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Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW S 1000 RR Owner Reviews

  • Road King Review
  • S 1000 RR Review
    • AR
      Angad Ranyal
      1 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road King
      4.0
      Hard to handling but seat comfortable & good features
      Likes (1)
    • DG
      Dysp Gujarat
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Road King
      3.8
      Its famous V-twin engine has a good grunt, and with crisp throttle response, it’s fun to open the throttle.
      Like
    • F
      Firaz
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      The ultimate superbike you need for a daily commute and track. It is loaded with all the features, you need in a superbike, and BMW has done a great job at providing such great beast enthusiasts.
      Likes (3)
    • TS
      Tarun Sharma
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.6
      An amazing bike by BMW with 999cc Engine, 12 kmpl mileage, available in 3 colors. My favorite is Blackstorm Metallic. I love driving this bike.
      Likes (2)
    • PP
      PANCHAMI POONACHA P
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      I have no words awesome bike brilliant, great, and beautiful. BMW is a real flying machine I have no words for it.
      Likes (2)
    • BS
      Bhupendar Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      4.0
      This is the most comfortable bike I've ever had. The best feature of the BMW is the braking system, and the worst feature is the lighting. Overall, the best bike in this price range.
      Likes (1)
    • G
      Gopi
      3 Year ago
      Review for BMW S 1000 RR
      3.8
      This bike has a good body design but worst in terms of performance and mileage.
      Like
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    Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW S 1000 RR FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road King?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road King is Rs. 32.36 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 RR?
    The on-road price of BMW S 1000 RR is Rs. 23.29 Lakh in New Delhi.