BMW R18 vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider S: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R18 (2021-2025) and the Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R18 91 hp, Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 103 hp.
- Torque: BMW R18 158 Nm, Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 169.5 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R18 427.3 kg, Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 308 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)91
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (2022-present)103 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)158
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (2022-present)169.5 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R18 (2021-2025)427.3
- Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (2022-present)308 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · Transcontinental Remove |  2022-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2022-present |
| Engine | 1802cc air/oil-cooled flat-twin "Big Boxer" | Milwaukee-Eight 117, 1923cc air/oil-cooled V-twin, 10.2:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,802 cc | 1,923 cc |
| Power | 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm | 103 hp @ 4,750 rpmBest |
| Torque | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 169.5 Nm @ 3,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with overdrive top gear, shaft final drive | 6-speed Cruise Drive manual, belt final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 427.3 kg (wet) | 308 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 739 mm | 710 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23.8 LBest | 18.9 L |
| Front suspension | 49mm telescopic fork, no rider-adjustable preload or damping by design, 120mm (4.7in) travel | 43mm inverted telescopic fork, single cartridge with triple-rate spring (non-adjustable), approx. 5.1 in (130mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Cantilever strut under seat w/ travel-dependent (progressive) damping and automatic load compensation, no rider adjustment | Hidden, free-piston coil-over monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment, approx. 4.4 in (112mm) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS standard | Dual front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes with standard ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, four-piston fixed calipers | Dual 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, four-piston fixed caliper | Single 292mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-19 | 110/90B19 62H, Michelin Scorcher 31 |
| Rear tire | 180/65-16 | 180/70B16 77H, Michelin Scorcher 31 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 24,995 (US) | USD 17,530 (US)Best |