2021 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide 2021 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
317 kg / 699 lbs
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
Year2020 - 212025
Make ModelHarley Davidson Sport GlideBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen: 680 mm / 26.8 in Laden : 653 mm / 25.7 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1625 mm / 64 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in-
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in-
Length2325 mm / 91.5 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width960 mm / 37.8 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)317 229
Dry Weight (kg)304-
Dry Weight304 kg / 670 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity4.7 Litres / 5 US qt-
Wet Weight317 kg / 699 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque146 Nm / 108 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1746 cc / 107 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke100 x 111 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Exhaust2-into-1, catalyst in muffler-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)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)
IgnitionSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition-
LubricationPressurized, dry-sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventionalSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBelt, 32/66 ratioUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 9.311 / 2nd 6.454 / 3rd 4.793 / 4th 3.882 / 5th 3.307 / 6th 2.79:11st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveChain, 34/46 ratio-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged fender supportsFour-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 - FrontSingle cartridge 43 mm inverted with aluminum fork triple clamps, triple rate spring45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock, 43mm stroke, toothless hydraulic pre-load adjustmentAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Lean Angle27.4°-
Rake30°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
SwingarmMild steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded, removable belt spacer-
Trail150 mm / 5.9 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear86 mm / 3.4 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300 mm discs, 4 piston fixed caliper2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/70B18 63H BW90/90/21
Tyres - Rear180/70B16 77H BW150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
WheelsBlack, machine highlighted, Mantis cast aluminumAluminium cross-spoke wheels