Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom
The BMW R 12 records higher torque and larger displacement than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom. The Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark CustomHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 491.6
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 40
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 222
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 65
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 491.6 |
| Power | 95 | - |
| Torque | 109.8 | 40 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 222 |
Torque
The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 69.8 Nm (174.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom at 40 Nm.
Weight
The Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom records a lower wet weight of 222 kg, 4.8 kg less than the BMW R 12 at 226.8 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 678.4 cc (138%) more than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom at 491.6 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom (65), a difference of 10.4.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom?
The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 69.8 Nm (174.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom at 40 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom?
The Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom records a lower wet weight of 222 kg, 4.8 kg less than the BMW R 12 at 226.8 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom?
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 678.4 cc (138%) more than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom at 491.6 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom (65), a difference of 10.4.
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BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
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