BMW R18 Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present) and the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra (2019-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R18 Transcontinental 91 hp, Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 93 hp.
- Torque: BMW R18 Transcontinental 158 Nm, Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 163 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R18 Transcontinental 427 kg, Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 561 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)91
- Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra (2019-present)93 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)158
- Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra (2019-present)163 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022-present)427 (best)
- Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra (2019-present)561
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-present Remove |  2019-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2022-present | 2019-present |
| Engine | 1,802cc Big Boxer | 114 cu in (1,868 cc) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,868 cc |
| Power | 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm | 93 hp @ 5,020 rpmBest |
| Torque | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 163 Nm @ 2,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox | 6-Speed Cruise Drive; chain primary, belt final drive (30/70 ratio) |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 427 kg (wet)Best | 561 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 735 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 SHOWA Dual Bending Valve telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin-sided aluminum swingarm with single central shock, preload and rebound adjustable, approx. 119mm travel | Dual hand-adjustable emulsion-technology shocks (independent rear suspension), approx. 3 in travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (linked front/rear), non-switchable | Standard 3-wheel ABS; rear caliper integrates mechanical park brake |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, hydraulically actuated, 4-piston fixed calipers | Dual floating rotors, 300mm (11.8 in), 4-piston fixed calipers (32mm pistons) |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, hydraulically actuated, caliper type not specified in sources | Fixed rotor, 270mm (10.6 in), floating caliper (36mm piston) with integrated park brake |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 | MT90B16 72H, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series |
| Rear tire | 180/65 B16 (2022-2024MY); 2025MY switched to an 18-inch rear, 180/55 | 205/65R15 92T, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 24,995 (USA)Best | USD 36,099 (USA) |