| Attribute | BMW R 850 RT 2001 × | Harley-Davidson Model K 1952 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 1952 |
| Make | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | BMW R 850 RT | Harley-Davidson Model K |
| Category | Touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Linkert |
| Engine details | - | Flathead 45 degree engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 848 | 743 |
| Power (kw) | 51.1 | 21.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 97 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Compression | - | 6.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Steel single downtube |
| Front tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | - | Sole seat |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,487 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 216 | 181 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2366 | 0.121 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 | 129 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 17 |