BMW R 1300 RT vs Harley-davidson Road Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 1300 RT vs Harley-davidson Road Glide. BMW R 1300 RT: 145 hp (107 kW) hp, 584 lbs (265 kg) weight, top speed ~130 mph (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Road Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R 1300 RT
Harley-davidson Road Glide
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
584 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
145 hp (107 kW)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
166 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (electronically limited)
185 km/h
Weight
584 lbs (265 kg)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, based on 2023 Milwaukee-Eight 114 model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
BMW R 1300 RT
8.5/10
"The best sport-tourer available, if running costs don't terrify you."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world wind protection
+Punchy, refined 1300cc boxer
+Semi-active suspension transforms comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Complex electronics frustrate DIY owners
−Heavy low-speed maneuvering
Harley-davidson Road Glide
7.8/10
"A serious touring weapon — buy 2017-plus and inspect everything thoroughly."
Pros
+Stable frame-mounted fairing
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely impressive
+Superb long-haul comfort
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail regularly
−Stubborn used pricing
−Heavy in slow maneuvers
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