BMW R18 vs Harley-Davidson Freewheeler: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R18 (2021-2025) and the Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R18 91 hp, Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 90 hp.
- Torque: BMW R18 158 Nm, Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 162 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R18 427.3 kg, Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 513 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)91 (best)
- Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)90
Torque Nm
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)158
- Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)162 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)427.3 (best)
- Harley-Davidson Freewheeler (2019-present)513
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · Transcontinental Remove |  2019-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2019-present |
| Engine | 1802cc air/oil-cooled flat-twin "Big Boxer" | 114 cu in (1,868 cc) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,868 cc |
| Power | 91 hp @ 4,750 rpmBest | 90 hp @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 162 Nm @ 2,750 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with overdrive top gear, shaft final drive | 6-Speed Cruise Drive; chain primary, belt final drive (30/70 ratio) |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 427.3 kg (wet)Best | 513 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 739 mm | 700 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23.8 LBest | 22.7 L |
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork, no rider-adjustable preload or damping by design, 120mm (4.7in) travel | 49mm telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Cantilever strut under seat w/ travel-dependent (progressive) damping and automatic load compensation, no rider adjustment | Independent trike rear suspension: two air-adjustable aluminum shocks with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS standard | Brembo Reflex Linked Brakes with standard ABS, linked front-to-rear |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, four-piston fixed calipers | Dual hydraulic disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (32mm piston bore per H-D spec table) |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, four-piston fixed caliper | Dual hydraulic disc (one per rear wheel), single-piston caliper (36mm piston bore) with integrated mechanical parking brake |
| Front tire | 120/70-19 | Dunlop Multi-Tread 130/60R19 61H |
| Rear tire | 180/65-16 | Dunlop Multi-Tread 205/65R15 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 24,995 (US)Best | USD 28,099 (USA) |