BMW R 68 (1952-54) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide (1973) vs MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL (1954-55)
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson | MV Agusta |
| Model: | R 68 | Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide | 175 Torismo CSTL |
| Years: | 1952-54 | 1973 | 1954-55 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 594 cc / 36.2 cu in | 1207 cc / 74 cu-in | 172.3 c / 10.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 73 mm | 87.3 x 100.8 mm | 59.5 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 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 | 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Magneto ignition | Alternator/battery | Flywheel-magneto |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric & Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm | 58 hp / 42.3 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm | 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping; plunger type | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops | Swinging fork. | swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum duplex full hub | Single 254mm disc | 160mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum simplex full hub | Single 254mm disc | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 - 19" | 5.10-16 | 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 19" | 5.10-16 | 3.50x17 second series 2.75x19 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 liters / 4.4 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |