Bmw R 18 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 18 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Bmw R 18: 91 hp @ 4,750 rpm hp, 345 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 18
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
91 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
345 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
91 hp @ 4,750 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
345 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 18
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely special cruiser that rewards patient, deliberate riders."
Pros
+Thunderous low-end torque
+Stunning visual presence
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Suspension harsh on base
−Chrome trim corrodes easily
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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