1996 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1996 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
608.5 pounds
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2024
Make Model-BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)29.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)737 mm-
Seat Height737 mm / 29.0 in.754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase-1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height-1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length-2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)276-
Dry Weight (lbs.)608.5 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-227
Dry Weight276 kg / 608.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity-14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque97.00106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2065 HP/kg-
Engine
Stroke4-
Engine TypeV2-
Displacement (ci)81.64 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1338.00 cc-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio-12:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
Fuel Induction-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)
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System2-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-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 - Front-46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - Rear-Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake-29.3 °
Trail-132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDual disc2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front-100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear-150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels