BMW R 18 100 Years vs Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R 18 100 Yearsstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R 18 100 YearsHarley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide
Model year20232012
Price
Engine1802 cc1803 cc
Horsepower91 hp
Torque157 Nm160 Nm
Weight372 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 piston fixed calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single disc brake, fixed caliper. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.Single disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires120/70-R19 / 180/65-B16 130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18

BMW R 18 100 Years vs Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R 18 100 Years and the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R 18 100 Years brings 91 hp, while the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide counters with its own power figure at 372 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: