2011 BMW R 1200RT vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 BMW R 1200RT 2011 BMW R 1200RT

Touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h / 130.5 mph
Weight
571.0 pounds
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
CommentsPower Steering-
Year20112025
ColoursThunder grey, polar, grey/silver/granite, ostra grey-
Make ModelBMW R 1200RTHarley Davidson Street Glide Ultra
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
StorageFront Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,230 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Width (in.)35.6 inches-
Width (mm)905 mm-
Length (in.)87.8 inches-
Height (mm)1,430 mm-
Height (in.)56.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)1,278 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)50.3 inches-
Seat Height820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench)-
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in-
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height1,430 mm / 56.3 in.-
Length2230 mm / 79.9 in-
Seat Height (Laden)-683 mm / 26.9 in
Width905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)259.0 kg-
Dry Weight (kg)229377
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (lbs.)571.0 pounds-
Dry Weight229 kg / 485.0 lbs377 kg / 831 lbs
Fuel Capacity27 Liters / 7.1 US gal22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Wet Weight259 kg / 570.9 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed210 km/h / 130.5 mph-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)9.8 sec-
Max Power81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm176 Nm / 130 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4743 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-100 km3.7 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
CO295.1 CO-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in1923 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. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm103.5 x 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:110.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooledAir cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-32-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg-
Fuel InductionBMW engine management, BMS-KElectronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI)
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine managementSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulicallyPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Final DriveSystem Enclosed driveshaft with two universal jointsBelt, 32/68 ratio
Final Drive Ratio2.62:1-
Gear Ratios1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:11st 9.593; 2nd 6.65; 3rd 4.938; 4th 4.000; 5th 3.407; 6th 2.875
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveAutomatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff LockChain, 34/46 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed, cruise drive
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)254 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)10.0 inches-
Trail (mm)116 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)254 mm-
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit-
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA-
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA-
Lean Angle-31°
Rake26.2°-
SeatRemovable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility-
Steering Head Angle63.8°-
Swingarm-Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Trail116 mm / 4.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers-
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper-
ABS-Standard
RimsCast aluminium-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17-
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminiumCast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 19 in
Wheels - Rear-5.0 x 18 in