Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18 ClassicBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
The BMW R 18 Classic records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-EightHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight
- Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 1202
- Power: BMW R 18 Classic 91, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 65
- Torque: BMW R 18 Classic 162.7, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 96
- Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 252
- Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight 71
| Spec | BMW R 18 Classic | Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1202 |
| Power | 91 | 65 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 96 |
| Weight | 365.1 | 252 |
Power
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 26 hp (40%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 65 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 66.7 Nm (69.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 96 Nm.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 600 cc (49.9%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 1202 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight (71), a difference of 1.9.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 26 hp (40%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 65 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 66.7 Nm (69.5%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 96 Nm.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight?
The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 600 cc (49.9%) more than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight at 1202 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 Classic and the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight compare?
The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight (71), a difference of 1.9.
VS
BMW R 18 Classic
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
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