2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
707.7 pounds
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursOlive Gold Denim, Vivid Black.-
Make Model-BMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)64.4 inches-
Seat Height (mm)650 mm-
Seat Height (in.)25.6 inches-
Length (mm)2,350 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)115 mm-
Length (in.)92.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,636 mm-
Seat Height650 mm / 25.6 in.860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1,636 mm / 64.4 in.1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Length2,350 mm / 92.5 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)18.90 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.99 gallons-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.22 quarts-
Dry Weight (kg)308-
Oil Capacity (l)3.30 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)321.0 kg229
Wet Weight (lbs.)707.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)679.0 pounds-
Dry Weight308 kg / 679.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.90 litres / 4.99 gallons15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight321.0 kg / 707.7 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque145.00 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.3003 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 4.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.6 x 111.3 mm-
CO2129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailScreamin´Eagle engineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustChrome, over/under shotgun exhaust with slash-cut mufflers-
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain 34/46 ratio primary drive-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (mm)147 mm-
Trail (in.)5.8 inches-
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - FrontTelescopic fork45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearTwin shocksAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake32.0°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail147 mm / 5.8 in.120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationTank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/gear display, low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-spe-
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. 2-pistonSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
RimsBlack, Laced Steel-
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - FrontMT90-B1690/90/21
Tyres - RearMU85-B16150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels