BMW R3 vs Hartford Night Hawk 320 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R3stacks up against the Hartford Night Hawk 320. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R3Hartford Night Hawk 320
Model year19362016
Price
Engine305 cc320 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Weight183 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

BMW R3 vs Hartford Night Hawk 320 — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R3 and the Hartford Night Hawk 320 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R3 brings 11 hp, while the Hartford Night Hawk 320 counters with its own power figure at 183 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: