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Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 2012 vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2026

Harley-Davidson

FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

2012
Touring
2 criteria won
VS
BMW

R 18 Transcontinental

2026
Touring
3 criteria won
Verdict

BMW R 18 Transcontinental — 3/5 criteria won

Better at : TorqueDisplacementFuel capacity
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
R 18 Transcontinental

Overall score

● Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic ● BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Tech comparison

Power ch
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
R 18 Transcontinental 89.8 ch
Torque Nm
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 135.6 Nm
R 18 Transcontinental 163 Nm
R 18 Transcontinental ✓
Displacement cc
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 1688 cc
R 18 Transcontinental 1802 cc
R 18 Transcontinental ✓
Top speed km/h
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
R 18 Transcontinental 180 km/h
Weight kg
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 391.9 kg
R 18 Transcontinental 427 kg
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic ✓
Fuel capacity L
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 22.71 L
R 18 Transcontinental 24 L
R 18 Transcontinental ✓
Seat height mm
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 693 mm
R 18 Transcontinental 740 mm
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic ✓
Wheelbase mm
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 1613 mm
R 18 Transcontinental

Tech comparison

Technical specificationsHarley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide ClassicBMW R 18 Transcontinental
Displacement1688.00 cc1802.00 cc
Power— ch89.80 ch
Torque135.60 Nm163.00 Nm
Top speed— km/h180.00 km/h
Weight391.90 kg427.00 kg
Dry weight375.10 kg— kg
Seat height693.00 mm740.00 mm
Wheelbase1613.00 mm— mm
Fuel capacity22.71 L24.00 L
Engine typeV2, four-strokeBicylindre à plat, 4 temps
Coolingcombiné air / huile
Gearbox6-speedboîte à 6 rapports
Final driveBelt   (final drive)Cardan
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.Freinage 2 disques Ø 300 mm, fixation radiale, étrier 4 pistons
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Freinage 1 disque Ø 300 mm, étrier simple piston
Front tyre130/80-NW17 120/70-19
Rear tyre180/65-NW16 180/65-16

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