Which bike is better BMW S 1000 XR or Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?

According to our average user rating, BMW S 1000 XR has a score of 4.9/5 while Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is rated 3.0/5.

Which bike among BMW S 1000 XR and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is cheaper?

BMW S 1000 XR is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW S 1000 XR or Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is heavier (387 kg) than BMW S 1000 XR (228 kg).

BMW S 1000 XR vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The ex-showroom price of BMW S 1000 XR is ₹ 21,29,882 and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is ₹ 36,03,498. BMW S 1000 XR is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 4 colours 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 S 1000 XR and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.

S 1000 XR vs Road Glide Special Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S 1000 XR	Road Glide Special
Price	₹ 21,29,882	₹ 36,03,498
Capacity	999 cc	1868 cc
Power	162.26 bhp @ 11000 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Economy	--	--

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S 1000 XR

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Pro

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 21,29,882

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Road Glide Special

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 36,03,498

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	162.26 bhp @ 11,000 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
Max Torque	114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm	158 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)	999	1,868
Cylinders	4	2
Bore (mm)	80	102
Stroke (mm)	49.7	114
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.5:1
Ignition	Electric	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Water/Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Hydraulically actuated w/assist and slipper functions
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	22.7
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	298	340
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	14.9	15
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	200	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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	300
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre Size	190/55 - ZR17	180/55B18 80H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	40
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 46 mm	Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches
Rear Suspension	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut	Emulsion shocks w/ hand-adjustable spring-preload; 2.1 inches

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	228	387
Overall Length (mm)	2,183	2,430
Overall Width (mm)	940	990
Overall Height (mm)	1,408	1,325
Wheelbase (mm)	1,548	1,625
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	130
Seat Height (mm)	840	695
Chassis Type	Aluminium composite bridge frame	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone

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	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V, 8 Ah	12V MF
Headlight Type	LED Head Light	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	ASC (Automatic Stability Control), 2 Adjustable Riding Modes (Rain and Road)	Cruise control

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 1000cc is powerful, smooth
- Loaded with electronics
- Excellent handling capabilities
- Massive road presence
- Gets top-quality components
- Comfortable for highway rides
Could be better
- Limited service reach
- Expensive to maintain
- Difficult to ride in the city
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Racing Red Ice Grey	Vivid Black (Chrome Finish) Billiard Teal (Chrome Finish) Midnight Crimson (Chrome Finish) Billiard Red / Vivid Black (Chrome Finish)

Reviews


Overall rating	4.9(13 ratings) 1 reviews	3.0(4 ratings)

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