2004 BMW R 1200CL vs 2004 BMW R 1200CL vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2004 BMW R 1200CL 2004 BMW R 1200CL

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed
165.0 km/h
Weight
308 kg / 679 lbs
2004 BMW R 1200CL 2004 BMW R 1200CL

Touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed
164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph
Weight
308 kg / 679 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
377 kg / 831 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20042025
ColoursSilver, Blue, Brown-
Make ModelBMW R 1200CLHarley Davidson Street Glide Ultra
Dimensions
Width (in.)42.3 inches-
Width (mm)1,075 mm-
Length (mm)2,415 mm-
Length (in.)95.1 inches-
Seat Height (in.)29.3 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)64.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,641 mm-
Height (in.)56.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,435 mm-
Seat Height (mm)745 mm-
Seat Height745 mm / 29.3 in-
Wheelbase1641 mm / 64.6 in-
Height1435 mm / 56.1 in-
Length2415 mm / 95.0 in-
Seat Height (Laden)-683 mm / 26.9 in
Width1075 mm / 42.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)308 -
Dry Weight (lbs.)634.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)288377
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons-
Dry Weight289 kg / 637 lbs377 kg / 831 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Wet Weight308 kg / 679 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)102.5 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)165.0 km/h-
Top Speed164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph-
Max Power44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Max Torque98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm176 Nm / 130 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2118 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.7 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Stroke4-
CO2118.3 CO-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.1923 cc / 117 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73mm103.5 x 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:110.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooledAir cooled
Exhaust-2-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg-
Fuel InductionBosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injectionElectronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
IgnitionDigital CDI Bosch Electronic Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
LubricationWet sumpPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance-
Drivetrain
ClutchDry, single plate, hydraulic operatedPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Final DriveShaftBelt, 32/68 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:11st 9.593; 2nd 6.65; 3rd 4.938; 4th 4.000; 5th 3.407; 6th 2.875
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed, cruise drive
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)144 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeThree section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine-
Suspension - FrontMotorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut -
Suspension - RearDie cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.-
Lean Angle-31°
Swingarm-Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Trail86 mm / 3.4 in-
Wheel Travel - Front145 mm / 5.7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.3 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W) -
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)285 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)11.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers-
Brakes - RearSingle ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper-
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front100/90-18-
Tyres - Rear170/80-15-
Wheels-Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front2.50 x 18, 5-spoke alloy3.5 x 19 in
Wheels - Rear4.00 x 15, 5-spoke alloy5.0 x 18 in