BMW R 68 (1952-54) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide (1973)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | R 68 | Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide |
| Years: | 1952-54 | 1973 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in | 1207 cc / 74 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 73 mm | 87.3 x 100.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors | Tillotson 1-5/8" dual Venturi diaphragm w/accelerator pump |
| Ignition: | Magneto ignition | Alternator/battery |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power: | 26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm | 58 hp / 42.3 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping; plunger type | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops | Swinging fork. |
| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum duplex full hub | Single 254mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum simplex full hub | Single 254mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 - 19" | 5.10-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19" | 5.10-16 |
| Wet-Weight: | 190 kg / 422 lbs | 340 kg / 749.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 liters / 4.4 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |