2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle 2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
677.0 pounds
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
Year-2025
ColoursBlack Quartz, Mysterious Red Sunglo, Sand Cammo Denim, Vivid Black-
Make Model-BMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)67.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)650 mm-
Seat Height (in.)25.6 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.8 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)122 mm-
Length (in.)92.8 inches-
Length (mm)2,357 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,702 mm-
Seat Height650 mm / 25.6 in.860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1,702 mm / 67.0 in.1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Length2,357 mm / 92.8 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)4.70 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.93 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.31 quarts-
Dry Weight (lbs.)644.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)292.1-
Wet Weight (kg)307.1 kg229
Wet Weight (lbs.)677.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.00 gallons-
Dry Weight292.1 kg / 644.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.93 litres / 5.00 gallons15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight307.1 kg / 677.0 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque116.62 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4086 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.1 x 2.8 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)105.0 x 72.0 mm-
CO2146.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailLiquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-TwinFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustSatin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts-
Fuel Consumption6.30 litres/100 km (15.9 km/l or 37.34 mpg)-
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
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bathSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveGear, 117/64 ratio primary drive-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (mm)142 mm-
Trail (in.)5.6 inches-
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-45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - Rear-Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake34.0°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail142 mm / 5.6 in.120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationElectronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer-
Lighting systemHigh beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
RimsBlack, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum-
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1990/90/21
Tyres - Rear240/40-R18150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels