2021 BMW R 1250RT vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250RT 2021 BMW R 1250RT

Touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
279 kg / 615 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
Year20212025
Make ModelBMW R 1250RTHarley Davidson Street Glide Ultra
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat-
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.4 in-
Length2222 mm / 87.4 in-
Seat Height (Laden)-683 mm / 26.9 in
Width985 mm / 38.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)279 -
Dry Weight (kg)-377
Dry Weight-377 kg / 831 lbs
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Max Load505 kg / 1113.3 lbs-
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs-
Performance
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm105 hp / 78 kW @ 4600 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm176 Nm / 130 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Engine
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in1923 cc / 117 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 117, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm103.5 x 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:110.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledAir cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard-
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas-
Exhaust-2-1-2 Dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve Electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI)
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Ignition-Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Lubrication-Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Final DriveShaftBelt, 32/68 ratio
Gear Ratios1st (2.438) 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.8481st 9.593; 2nd 6.65; 3rd 4.938; 4th 4.000; 5th 3.407; 6th 2.875
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio1.061-
Transmission / Drive6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox6-Speed, cruise drive
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine-
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut-
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob-
Lean Angle-31°
Steering Angle64.1°-
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 - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers-
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper-
ABSBMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)Standard
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17-
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsDie-cast aluminiumCast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 19 in
Wheels - Rear-5.0 x 18 in