Ridley AutoGlide Trike vs BMW R63 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ridley AutoGlide Trikestacks up against the BMW R63. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRidley AutoGlide TrikeBMW R63
Model year20081929
Price$25,950—
Engine721 cc735 cc
Horsepower—24 hp
Weight209 kg—
Fuel capacity—3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic—
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Single
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)—
Tires—3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Ridley AutoGlide Trike vs BMW R63 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ridley AutoGlide Trike and the BMW R63 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ridley AutoGlide Trike brings its published horsepower in a 209 kg package, while the BMW R63 counters with 24 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: