BMW G 650 GS versus Harley-Davidson Road Glide

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Tourer

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

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BMW G 650 GS im Test

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What can the new luxury tourer from the USA do?

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Test Harley Davidson Road Glide 2024

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2015 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 31.845 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Majestic appearance
Engine with bazooka double-boom
technically full hut
Excellent display with full map navigation
strong rear brake

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

very difficult
only for seasoned bikers
Apple Car Play Yes, Android Auto No

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.410 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 380 (max: 617 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight 117 V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 175 NM bei 3.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 378 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)

Front suspension:
49 mm dual-bending valve telescopic fork (travel 117 mm)

Rear suspension:
Two 3-inch shock absorbers with emulsion technology and adjustable preload (travel 55 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 180/55B18 80H

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed calipers with 32 mm piston diameter (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, four-piston fixed calipers with 32 mm piston diameter (∅ 300 mm)

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