Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
The BMW R 12 records higher power and a lower weight than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail SlimHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 1745
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 86
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 145
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 304
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 66
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Harley-Davidson Softail Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1745 |
| Power | 95 | 86 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 145 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 304 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 9 hp (10.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 86 hp.
Torque
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records 145 Nm of torque, 35.2 Nm (32.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 77.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 304 kg.
Displacement
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (66), a difference of 9.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.283 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 9 hp (10.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 86 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records 145 Nm of torque, 35.2 Nm (32.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 77.2 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 304 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records 1745 cc, 575 cc (49.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (66), a difference of 9.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.283 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.
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BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
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