BMW R 18 Roctane vs Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R 18 Roctanestacks up against the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R 18 RoctaneHarley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary
Model year20252013
Price$38,599
Engine1802 cc1803 cc
Torque160 Nm
Weight374 kg407 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70 B21 / 180/55 B18130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

BMW R 18 Roctane vs Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R 18 Roctane and the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R 18 Roctane brings its published horsepower in a 374 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary counters with its own power figure at 407 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: