Harley-Davidson Sport Twin vs BMW R67 3 (1956)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Sport Twinstacks up against the BMW R67 3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Sport TwinBMW R67 3
Model year19231956
Price
Engine590 cc594 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub
Tires3-26 / 3-26 3.5-19

Harley-Davidson Sport Twin vs BMW R67 3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Sport Twin and the BMW R67 3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Sport Twin brings its published horsepower, while the BMW R67 3 counters with 28 hp.

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: