Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Street Glide
$24999
Released 2026
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs BMW R 1300 GS
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper at $20395. Every spec and price links to its source.
BMW
BMW R 1300 GS
$20395Cheaper
Released 2026
Which is better: the Harley-Davidson Street Glide or BMW R 1300 GS?
The BMW R 1300 GS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The BMW R 1300 GS is the cheaper at $20395. The BMW R 1300 GS both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Harley-Davidson Street Glide | BMW R 1300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $24999 | $20395 |
| Brand | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motorcycle type | touring | adventure |
| Engine displacement cc | — | 1300 |
| Engine configuration | v-twin | boxer-twin |
| Horsepower hp | 105 | 145 |
| Torque lb (ft) | 130 | 110 |
| Seat height (in) | — | 33.4 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 811 | 523 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | — | shaft |
| Cooling type | liquid | — |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Harley-Davidson Street Glide: harley-davidson.com (verified 2026-07-11). BMW R 1300 GS: bmwmotorcycles.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Harley-Davidson Street Glide and BMW R 1300 GS?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motorcycle type: Harley-Davidson Street Glide touring vs BMW R 1300 GS adventure
- Engine configuration: Harley-Davidson Street Glide v-twin vs BMW R 1300 GS boxer-twin
- Horsepower hp: Harley-Davidson Street Glide 105 vs BMW R 1300 GS 145
- Torque lb (ft): Harley-Davidson Street Glide 130 vs BMW R 1300 GS 110
- Wet weight (lb): Harley-Davidson Street Glide 811 vs BMW R 1300 GS 523
- Fuel capacity gal: Harley-Davidson Street Glide 6 vs BMW R 1300 GS 5