BMW R 12 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

Overview - BMW R 12 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 12 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

BMW R 12 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	60.7 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	132.5 mm	Trail	140 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	754 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	274 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 12 2024

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces

Uncomfortable suspension on poor roads

Footrests quickly touch the ground when riding sporty

Relatively high clutch effort

Little travel limits universal character somewhat

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Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS

Price BMW R 12

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Overview - BMW R 12 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114 FLHCS 2024