BMW R 18 vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

BMW R 18 price starts at Rs. 25.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Street Glide, priced at Rs. 42.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 18 offers a claimed 17.8 kmpl, while the Street Glide delivers 16.66 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 18 uses a 1802cc engine producing 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm and the Street Glide a 1923cc engine producing 108.77 PS @ 5020 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 18 and Street Glide, the R 18 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Street Glide stands out for performance.

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R 18 vs Street Glide Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 18Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 25.90 LakhRs. 42.50 Lakh
Mileage 17.8 kmpl16.66 kmpl
Engine 1802 cc1923 cc
Max power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm108.77 PS @ 5020 rpm
Top speed 180 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 345 Kg368 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 18 100 Year EditionHarley-Davidson Street Glide STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 25.90 Lakh Rs. 42.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft Milwaukee-Eight™ 117
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 108.77 PS @ 5020 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Street Glide Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Cast Aluminum
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,16,364 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 79,773 Street Glide Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
177 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft
Milwaukee-Eight™ 117
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1923 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6-Speed
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
108.77 PS @ 5020 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
175 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
Not Available
Bore
107.1 mm
103.5 mm
Stroke
100 mm
114.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
10.3:1
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available

Front Brake
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
16.66 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
49mm (1.9 in) Dual Bending Valve
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
3 in. (76.2 mm) Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/55-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
Not Available
359 kg
Seat height
690 mm
715 mm
Load carrying capacity
215 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.7 L
Length*Width*Height
2440*964*1232 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1731 mm
1625 mm
Length
2440 mm
2410 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
140 mm
Height
1232 mm
Not Available
Width
964 mm
975 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 Liters
22.7 L
Kerb Weight
345 Kg
368 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Additional Features
Anti Hopping Clutch, Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, On-Board Computer, One Key For All Locks, Keyless Ride, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Castor - 150 mm, Steering head angle - 57,3°
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Digital Display Type
Not Available
Full Color TFT
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Electronic Linked Braking, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, SD Card, Flash Drive and FM, MP3, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Voice Recognition Languages, Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Super Bikes, Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Tripmeter
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
External Speakers
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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BMW R 18 Vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 18 vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide?
The BMW R 18 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Street Glide by ₹16.60 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide?
For the 100 Year Edition version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1923 cc Petrol engine of Street Glide produces 108.77 PS @ 5020 rpm of power and 175 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque

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