Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the Road Glide side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW R 1300 GS is available at a price on request, while the Road Glide is priced at ₹4,230,000. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the Road Glide's 1,923 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 107 hp @ 5,020 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 16.66 Kmpl for the Road Glide. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,923 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 107 hp @ 5,020 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 175 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 22.7 litres |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 16.66 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 387 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 720 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | 49 mm dual-bending valve fork |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | 3 in. (76.2 mm) Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 130/60 B19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 180/55 B18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminum |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (frame-mounted fairing) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | 4-inch TFT touchscreen |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBlue BurstBrilliant RedIron Horse MetallicMystic ShiftAtlas Silver Metallic |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | STD | 4575000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |
