2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle 2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph
Weight
677.0 pounds
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
CommentsLithium Iron Phosphate 48V/20Ah battery, 16.8 kg. Range 60 km. Recharging time: 4 hours. Made in Taiwan.-
Year-2024
ColoursWhite Hot Denim, Charcoal Pearl, Amber Whiskey, Vivid Black-
Make Model-BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)650 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,702 mm-
Width (in.)24.6 inches-
Width (mm)625 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)67.0 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)122 mm-
Height (in.)39.6 inches-
Height (mm)1,005 mm-
Length (in.)92.8 inches-
Length (mm)2,357 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.8 inches-
Seat Height (in.)25.6 inches-
Seat Height650 mm / 25.6 in.754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1,702 mm / 67.0 in.1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height1,005 mm / 39.6 in.1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2,357 mm / 92.8 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width625 mm / 24.6 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)677.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)307.1 kg227
Dry Weight (kg)292.1-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.93 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.31 quarts-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.00 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)644.0 pounds-
Oil Capacity (l)4.70 litres-
Dry Weight292.1 kg / 644.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.93 litres / 5.00 gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight307.1 kg / 677.0 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)28.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)45.0 km/h-
Top Speed45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph-
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque117.97 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 6750106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.0383 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
CO2147.6 CO-
Displacement (cc)1250.08 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)105.0 x 72.0 mm-
Displacement (ci)76.28 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.1 x 2.8 inches-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailLiquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-TwinFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
EmissionsZero emissionControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustSatin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts-
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 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 DriveBeltShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveGear, 117/64 ratio primary drive-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (mm)142 mm-
Trail (in.)5.6 inches-
Frame TypeSteel tubeFour-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 - FrontDual Hydraulic Shock Absorber46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearSingle Hydraulic Shock AbsorberCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake34.0°29.3 °
Trail142 mm / 5.6 in.132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationElectronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer-
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. 4-piston2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
RimsBlack, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum-
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - FrontMT90-ZR19100/90 - R19
Tyres - RearMU85-R18150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels