2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
398 kg / 867 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172025
Make ModelHarley Davidson CVO Street GlideBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat HeightUnladen 690 mm / 27.2 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1625 mm / 64.0 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in-
Length2435 mm / 96.7 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)380-
Wet Weight (kg)398 229
Dry Weight380 kg / 833 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity4.7 Litres / US 5 qts-
Wet Weight398 kg / 867 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque165 Nm / 124 ft/lb @ 3250 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1868 cc / 114 cub in.1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke102 x 114.3 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustChrome dual exhaust with 4 inch touring mufflers and touring muffler shields-
Fuel InductionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionSingle-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition-
LubricationPressurized, dry-sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 9.593 2nd 6.65 3rd 4.938 4th 4.0 5th 3.407 6th 2.8751st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveChain, 34/46 ratio-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubesFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping,45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearShort, air-adjustable shockAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Lean Angle32°-
Rake26° -
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail170 mm / 6.7 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front117 mm / 4.6 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear51 mm / 2.0 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontCaliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearCaliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixedSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/60B19 61H90/90/21
Tyres - Rear180/65B16 80H150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontMirror Chrome Aggressor Custom Wheel-
Wheels - RearMirror Chrome Aggressor Custom Wheel-