BMW R 18 B vs Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R 18 BHarley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom
Model year20252013
Price$20,375$32,999
Engine1802 cc1803 cc
Torque163 Nm165 Nm
Weight398 kg367 kg
Seat height719 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity23.8 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 2-piston
Tires120/70 R19 / 180/55 B18130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18

BMW R 18 B vs Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R 18 B and the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R 18 B brings its published horsepower in a 398 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom counters with its own power figure at 367 kg. On price, the BMW R 18 B has the lower MSRP.

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: