Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs BMW M 1000 R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special or BMW M 1000 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Road Glide Special and M 1000 R. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs.40.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Road Glide Special and BMW M 1000 R Price starts at Rs.33.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is 2 cylinder, 1868 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power whereas BMW M 1000 R is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Road Glide Special provides a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model), and M 1000 R has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW M 1000 R is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.
Road Glide Special vs M 1000 R
| Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | BMW M 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.40.49 Lakh | Rs.33.00 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1868 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 16 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Road Glide Special specifications | M 1000 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 46.00 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.49 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Chain Drive |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1868 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Show49mDuaBendinValve4.inches | - |
Rear Suspension | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | - |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 - B19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
| Road Glide Special Instrumentation | M 1000 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Road Glide Special Exterior | M 1000 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Road Glide Special Warranty | M 1000 R Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
| Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | M 1000 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone | Bridge-type frame |
Engine & Transmission
| Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | M 1000 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1868 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 114 | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Chain Drive |
Battery Capacity | 0.36 kwh | 3 kwh |
Top Speed | 177 kmph | 280 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102 mm x 114.3 mm | 80 mm x 49.7 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | 10.5:1 | 13.3 : 1 |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Water/Oil Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Road Glide Special Safety | M 1000 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2430 mm | - |
Width | 990 mm | 848 mm |
Height | 1325 mm | 1197 mm |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm | 1455 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.9 Litres | - |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Super Bike |
Seat Height | 695 mm | 830 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 387 kg | 199 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and BMW M 1000 R
Safety
Road Glide Special comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. M 1000 R has Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and BMW M 1000 R, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with 6 Speed Belt Drive transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1325 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has 1197 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and BMW M 1000 R FAQs
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is Rs. 46.00 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of BMW M 1000 R?
The on-road price of BMW M 1000 R is Rs. 37.49 Lakh in New Delhi.