Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Torque	Torque	146 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,746 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	49 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	86 mm	Travel	120 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	62.7 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	183.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,640 mm
Width	Width	972 mm	Width	1,040 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A