Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW S 1000 XR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Road King or BMW S 1000 XR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Road King and S 1000 XR. Harley-Davidson Road King Price starts at Rs.28.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6 and BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.21.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro Racing Red. Harley-Davidson Road King is 2 cylinder, 1745 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW S 1000 XR is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Road King provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and S 1000 XR has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Road King is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Road King vs S 1000 XR

Key Highlights	Harley-Davidson Road King	BMW S 1000 XR
Price	Rs.28.49 Lakh	Rs.21.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1745 cc	999 cc
Power	N/A	162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Mileage/Range	17.8 kmpl	20 kmpl

Harley-Davidson Road King

STD BS6

Rs. 28.49 Lakh

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BMW S 1000 XR

Pro Racing Red

Rs. 21.60 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Road King specifications	S 1000 XR specifications
Variant Name	STD BS6	Pro Racing Red
On Road Price	32.36 Lakh	24.54 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.9 2 Reviews	3.7 1 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 Litres	20 Litres
Engine Displacement	1745 cc	999 cc

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Road King Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	S 1000 XR 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-2 Piston Calliper
Braking System	-	Switchable ABS
Front Suspension	-	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Rear Suspension	-	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut
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	-	265 mm
Rear Type	Disc	Disc
Tubeless Tyres	-	Yes

Instrumentation

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

Body & Suspension

Road King Body & Suspension	S 1000 XR Body & Suspension
Colors	Road King Colours	S 1000 XR Colours
Images	Road King Images	S 1000 XR Images
Frame Type	-	Aluminium composite bridge frame

Engine & Transmission

Road King Engine & Transmission	S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1745 cc	999 cc
Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight 107	Engine Type
No. of Cylinders	2	4
No. of valves per cylinder	4	1
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	0.36 kwh	0.108 kwh
Battery Type	-	Maintenance Free
Charging Time	-	6-8 Hours
Range	-	298 km/charge
Top Speed	155 kmph	200 kmph
Max Torque	150 Nm @ 3250 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Max Power	-	162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket	-	Yes
Bore x Stroke	102 mm x 114 mm	102.5 mm x 76 mm

Comfort & Convenience

Road King Comfort & Convenience	S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	-	Rain, Road, Race, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro
Low Battery Indicator	-	1
Average Speed Indicator	-	1
Pillion Footrest	-	1
Under Seat Storage	-	No
Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Start Type	Self Start Only	Electric Start

Safety

Road King Safety	S 1000 XR Safety
Radial Tyres	-	1
Hazard Warning Switch	-	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Switchable ABS

Dimensions & Capacity

Road King Dimensions & Capacity	S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2450 mm	2183 mm
Width	960 mm	850 mm
Height	1430 mm	1408 mm
Wheelbase	1625 mm	1548 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 Litres	20 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 Litres	4 Litres
Body Type	Cruiser	Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight	379 kg	228 kg
Seat Height	705 mm	840 mm

Pros & Cons

Road King Pros & Cons	S 1000 XR Pros & Cons
Pros	acceleration is quite good Good for touring Great in terms of design	Cruise control is good to maintain speed limits! Looks awesome & great performance! Ride quality handling and smooth engine
Cons	More fuel consumption Not a good engine as the price Not very comfortable on curvy roads	fuel tank could be bigge Headlight could be better Headlights...BUT I don't ride it at night so who cares.

Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Harley-Davidson Road King STD BS6

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

Transmission

Harley-Davidson Road King comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 XR 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 XR has 1408 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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

Road King Review
S 1000 XR 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.
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Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW S 1000 XR 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 XR?

The on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR is Rs. 24.54 Lakh in New Delhi.