BMW R 18 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

In 2026 BMW R 18 or Harley-Davidson Sportster S choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, Sportster S engine makes power & torque 122.3 PS PS & 125 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The Sportster S mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.
R 18 vs Sportster S Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Sportster s
BrandBMWHarley-Davidson
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 18.05 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc1252 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS122.3 PS PS

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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Sportster S
₹18.05 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L11.7 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm2270 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm1520 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg228 kg
Height
1232 mm-
Saddle Height
690 mm765 mm
Width
964 mm840 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm-
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm-
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
Tubeless-
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Stroke
100 mm72.3 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc1252 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch-
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledLiquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.Revolution® Max 1250T
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm105 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams-
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesYes
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueDigital
Console
AnalogueDigital
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlDrag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System,Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
Analog-
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes-
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹22,14,036₹19,95,565
Ex-Showroom Price
₹19,90,000₹18,05,000
RTO
₹1,59,200₹1,44,400
Insurance
₹44,936₹46,165
Accessories Charges
₹19,900₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹47,588₹42,892

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