| General |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW R 18 Classic First Edition | Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy 117 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 710 mm / 27.9 in | Unladen 675 mm / 26.6 in Laden 658 mm / 25.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1731 mm / 68.1 in | 1650 mm / 65 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Height | - | 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Length | 2440 mm / 36 in | 2365 mm / 93.1 in |
| Width | 964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors | 965 mm / 40.0 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 365 | 315 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 303 |
| Dry Weight | - | 303 kg / 668 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18.9 Litres / US 5.0 gal |
| Wet Weight | 365 kg / 804.6 lbs | 315 kg / 694 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm | 77 kW / 104Hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 171 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1802 cc / 110 cu-in | 1923 cc / 117 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV with two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, 2 Milwaukee-Eight 117 custom, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 48 mm Throttle valves | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.1 X 100 mm | 103.5 x 114.3 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/water cooled | Air cooled |
| Emissions | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5 exhaust standard | - |
| Engine Management | BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas | - |
| Exhaust | - | 2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler |
| Fuel Induction | - | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel Type | Premium unleaded (95-98 RON) | - |
| Ignition | - | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter | 41.2 x 35.0 mm | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler |
| Starter | Electric, 1.5 kW | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12/26 V/Ah maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch | Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional |
| Final Drive | Shaft, 3.091 | Belt, 32/66 ratio |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2,438 / 2nd 1,696 / 3rd 1,296 / 4th 1,065 / 5th 0,903 / 6th 0,784 | 1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79 |
| Primary Drive | - | Chain, 34/46 ratio |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.16 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Construction type double-loop steel tube frame | Mild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supports |
| Suspension - Front | 49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable | Dual bending valve 49mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps, dual rate spring, "beer can" covers |
| Suspension - Rear | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, hydraulic preload adjustment |
| Lean Angle | - | 25.6° |
| Rake | 32.7° | 30° |
| Steering Head Angle | 57.3° | - |
| Swingarm | - | Mild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer |
| Trail | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity) | - |
| Headlight | LED low beam with projection module LED high beam with projection module | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) | Standard |
| Rims - Front | 3.0 x 16 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.0 x 16 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 B16 | 160/60R18,70V,BW |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/65 B16 | 240/40R18,79V,BW |
| Wheels | Spoked | Machined, Lakester cast aluminum |
| Wheels - Front | - | 18 x 4,5 in |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 18 x 8.0 in |