Which bike is better BMW R18 or Harley-Davidson Softail?

According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Softail has a score of 5.0/5 while BMW R18 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Softail is cheaper?

Harley-Davidson Softail is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW R18 or Harley-Davidson Softail?

BMW R18 is heavier (345 kg) than Harley-Davidson Softail (297 kg).

BMW R18 vs Harley-Davidson Softail

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Softail. The ex-showroom price of BMW R18 is ₹ 19,88,924 and Harley-Davidson Softail is ₹ 15,25,000. BMW R18 is available in 1 colour and 3 variants and Harley-Davidson Softail is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R18 and Harley-Davidson Softail.

R18 vs Softail Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R18	Softail
Price	₹ 19,88,924	₹ 15,25,000
Capacity	1802 cc	1746 cc
Power	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm	85 bhp @ 5020 rpm
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R18

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₹ 19,88,924

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Softail

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₹ 15,25,000

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm	85 bhp @ 5,020 rpm
Max Torque	158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm	144 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,802	1,746
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	107.1	100
Stroke (mm)	100	111
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.6 :1	10.0:1
Ignition	Electric	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Single-disk dry clutch	Wet, Multiplate, Assist
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	16	13.2
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	3.8
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	272	238
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	17	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	180	177

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	300	292
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- 2 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - R19	100/90 - B19
Rear Tyre Size	180/65 - B16	150/80 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	46	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	46	40
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut	Coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	345	297
Overall Length (mm)	2,440	2,320
Overall Width (mm)	964	865
Overall Height (mm)	1,232	1,160
Wheelbase (mm)	1,731	1,630
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	125
Seat Height (mm)	690	680
Chassis Type	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams	Mild steel, Tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	No
Pillion Seat	No	No
Pillion Footrest	No	No
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free	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	Riding Modes	High beam, 2.14 inch viewable area LCD display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined
- Great cruising comfort
- Loaded with latest features
- Excellent touring riding position
- Torque delivery is friendly
- Great styling
Could be better
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Can’t be used in city on a regular basis
- Expensive to maintain
- Priced quite high
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Black Storm Metallic	Vivid Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(9 ratings) 1 reviews	5.0(1 ratings)

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