Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW R18. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Road King is ₹ 28,06,750 and BMW R18 is ₹ 19,88,924. Harley-Davidson Road King is available in 3 colours and BMW R18 is available in 3 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW R18 based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Road King and R18.
| Harley-Davidson Road King 4.8 out of 5 | BMW R18 4.3 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Road King vs BMW R18 Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1746 cc | 1802 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 18 kmpl | 17 kmpl | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 345 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Ignition | Digital | Electric | - | - |
| Top Speed | 160 Kmph | 180 Kmph | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 18 kmpl | 17 kmpl | - | - |
| Riding Range | 408.6 Km | 272 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.8 litres | 4 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 litres | 16 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Hydraulically actuated w/ assist-and-slip function | Single-disk dry clutch | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Shaft Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1746 cc | 1802 cc | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6 :1 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Stroke | 111 mm | 100 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 100 mm | 107.1 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 147 Nm @ 3,250 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 83.14 bhp @ 5,020 rpm | 89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 18 kmpl | 17 kmpl | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 345 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,450 mm | 2,440 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 960 mm | 964 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm | 1,232 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm | 1,731 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm | N/A | - | - |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 690 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Mild steel; tubular frame | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 130/70 - B18 | 120/70 - R19 | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | - | - |
| Front Suspension | 49 mm Dual Bending Valve | Telescopic fork | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 psi | 46 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | 42 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 psi | 46 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | 42 psi | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | No | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 180/55 - B18 | 180/65 - B16 | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch | N/A | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 inch | 19 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 300 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 3 Year | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | N/A | - | - |
Features |
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| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | No | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | No | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No | - | - |
| Battery | Maintenance-free, 12V | 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free | - | - |
| Headlight Type | LED Head Lamp | LED Head Lamp | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | LED Tail Lamp | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | Cruise Control | Riding Modes | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | N/A | No | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | Yes | No | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Digital | Analogue | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | No | No | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | No | N/A | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Vivid Black
Billiard Red
Midnight Crimson / Stone Washed White Pearl
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Black Storm Metallic
First Edition
Classic
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Road King or BMW R18?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Road King has a score of 4.8/5 whereas BMW R18 scored 4.3/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW R18, which bike is cheaper?
A: BMW R18 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Road King . BMW R18 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 19,88,924 while the ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Road King is ₹ 28,06,750.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW R18, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Road King and BMW R18 the other similar alternatives are Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, BMW R18, Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider and Harley-Davidson Low Rider S.
