BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Road King Special: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present) and the Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R18 Transcontinental 91 hp, Harley-Davidson Road King Special 95 hp.
- Torque: BMW R18 Transcontinental 158 Nm, Harley-Davidson Road King Special 165 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R18 Transcontinental 427 kg, Harley-Davidson Road King Special 366 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)91
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)95 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)158
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)165 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)427
- Harley-Davidson Road King Special (2021-present)366 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-present Remove |  2021-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2022-present | 2021-present |
| Engine | 1,802cc Big Boxer | 114 cu in (1,868cc) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,868 cc |
| Power | 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm | 95 hp @ 5,020 rpmBest |
| Torque | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 165 Nm @ 2,750 rpmBest |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox | 6-Speed Cruise Drive |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 427 kg (wet) | 366 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 695 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 24 LBest | 22.7 L |
| Front suspension | Conventional telescopic fork, 49mm, preload adjustable, 120mm travel (not a Telelever on this model) | 49mm telescopic fork with steering damper, adjustable rebound damping; 4.6 in (117mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided aluminum swingarm with single central shock, preload and rebound adjustable, approx. 119mm travel | Twin-sided swingarm with two shocks, adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure; 3.0 in (76mm) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (linked front/rear), non-switchable | Standard ABS, Reflex-linked Brembo brakes (front-to-rear linked) |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, hydraulically actuated, 4-piston fixed calipers | Dual 300mm discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, hydraulically actuated, caliper type not specified in sources | 300mm disc, Brembo fixed caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 | 130/60 R19 61H (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) |
| Rear tire | 180/65 B16 (2022-2024MY); 2025MY switched to an 18-inch rear, 180/55 | 180/55 R18 80H (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 24,995 (USA) | USD 22,999 (US MSRP, Vivid Black base)Best |