BMW R 1200 GS vs Harley Davidson Roadster Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	1202 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.0:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	177 kmph
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	95 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	4500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	12.5 L

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Cruiser
Dry Weight	216 kg	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	185 mm	150 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	244 kg	259 kg
Wheel Base	1507 mm	1505 mm
Width	850 mm	--
Height	1412 mm	--
Seat Height	--	785 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.6 L
Length	--	2185 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Electronic Sequential Portable Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Electrical

Input	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Motorrad Duolever	--
Rear Suspension	Motorrad Paralever	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Riding Modes	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Central Locking	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	--
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc