2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited

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
413 kg / 910 lbs
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182024
Make ModelHarley Davidson Ultra LimitedBMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 740 mm / 29.1 in Laden 698 mm / 27.5 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1625 mm / 64 in1519 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance116.8 mm / 4.6 in-
Height-1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2600 mm / 101.8 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)413 227
Dry Weight (kg)398-
Dry Weight398 kg / 877 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22.7 Litres / 6 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight413 kg / 910 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque154 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1746 cc / 107 cub 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, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
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-59
ExhaustChrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers-
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
ClutchMulti-plate, wetSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltShaft
Gear Ratios1st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4.0 5th 3.407 6th 2.8751st = 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; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG weldedFour-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 - Front41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearSwingarm Mild steel, two-piece drawn and welded section, forged junctions, MIG welded, Rear Shocks Air-adjustableCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake26°29.3 °
Trail170 mm / 6.7 in.132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston caliper ABS2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 300 mm disc, 4 piston caliper ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front130/80B17 65H100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear180/65B16 81H150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels
Wheels - FrontContrast Chrome Impeller Cast Aluminum-
Wheels - RearContrast Chrome Impeller Cast Aluminum-