Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 vs 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
The BMW R 18 records higher torque and larger displacement than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail SlimHarley-Davidson MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 BMW, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Harley-Davidson
- Model: BMW R 18 BMW R 18, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
- Year: BMW R 18 2025, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 2018
- Displacement: BMW R 18 1802, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 1745
- Torque: BMW R 18 162.7, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 145
- Weight: BMW R 18 345, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 304
- Seat height: BMW R 18 71.9, Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 66
| Spec | BMW R 18 | Harley-Davidson Softail Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1745 |
| Power | - | 86 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 145 |
| Weight | 345 | 304 |
Torque
The BMW R 18 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 17.7 Nm (12.2%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 145 Nm.
Weight
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records a lower wet weight of 304 kg, 41 kg less than the BMW R 18 at 345 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 records 1802 cc, 57 cc (3.3%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 1745 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 18 has a higher recorded seat height (71.9) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (66), a difference of 5.9.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The BMW R 18 records 162.7 Nm of torque, 17.7 Nm (12.2%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 145 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 18 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Slim records a lower wet weight of 304 kg, 41 kg less than the BMW R 18 at 345 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 or the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim?
The BMW R 18 records 1802 cc, 57 cc (3.3%) more than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim at 1745 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 and the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim compare?
The BMW R 18 has a higher recorded seat height (71.9) than the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim (66), a difference of 5.9.
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BMW R 18
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
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