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2025 BMW R 12 nineTBMW MotorcyclesNaked Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 nineT vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster
The BMW R 12 nineT records higher power, higher torque and a lower weight than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster. The Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster has the advantage in displacement where both recorded values are available.
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2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster RoadsterHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesNaked MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 nineT BMW, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 12 nineT BMW R 12 nineT, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster
- Year: BMW R 12 nineT 2025, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 12 nineT 1170, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 1202
- Power: BMW R 12 nineT 109, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 67
- Torque: BMW R 12 nineT 115.3, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 96
- Weight: BMW R 12 nineT 220, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 259
- Seat height: BMW R 12 nineT 79.5, Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster 79
| Spec | BMW R 12 nineT | Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1202 |
| Power | 109 | 67 |
| Torque | 115.3 | 96 |
| Weight | 220 | 259 |
Power
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 42 hp (62.7%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 67 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 19.3 Nm (20.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 96 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 nineT records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 39 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 259 kg.
Displacement
The Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster records 1202 cc, 32 cc (2.7%) more than the BMW R 12 nineT at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster (79), a difference of 0.5.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.259 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 42 hp (62.7%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 67 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 19.3 Nm (20.1%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 96 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
The BMW R 12 nineT records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 39 kg less than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster at 259 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster records 1202 cc, 32 cc (2.7%) more than the BMW R 12 nineT at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 nineT and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster compare?
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster (79), a difference of 0.5.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster?
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.259 hp/kg for the Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster.
VS
BMW R 12 nineT
2025•Naked
Displacement1170 cc
Power109 hp
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