2021 BMW R 1250RT vs 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250RT 2021 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
279 kg / 615 lbs
2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
103 hp / 77 kW @ 5250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
405 kg / 892.8 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212022
Make ModelBMW R 1250RTHarley Davidson CVO Road Glide
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat680 mm / 26.7 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in1625 mm / 64.0 in
Ground Clearance-125 mm / 4.9 in
Length2222 mm / 87.4 in2460 mm / 96.8 in
Width985 mm / 38.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)279 405
Dry Weight (kg)-390
Dry Weight-390 kg / 859.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs405 kg / 892.8 lbs
Performance
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm103 hp / 77 kW @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm169 Nm / 124.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in1923 cc / 117 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm103.5 X 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:110.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledAir cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard-
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas-
Exhaust-Dual, with crossover
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve Electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI)
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Ignition-Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated-
Final DriveShaftBelt
Gear Ratios1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.8481st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4 5th 3.407 6th 2.875
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / Drive6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut49mm Dual bending valve
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knobPremium low hand-adjustable
Rake-26°
Steering Angle64.1°-
Swingarm-Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in173 mm / 6.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in54 mm / 2.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2 x 300mm floating rotors, 4-piston fixed caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 300mm fixed rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)Standard
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17BW 130/60B21 M/C63H
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17BW 180/55B18 M/C80H
WheelsDie-cast aluminiumDenim black with contrast gloss black combo Gloss black with contrast smoked satin combo