BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 24.295 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Steam from below
  • fat sound
  • comfortable sitting position
  • good chassis
  • good brakes
  • good wind protection
  • Integrated Cases Series
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Front fairing mounted carelessly with visible screws
  • Heavy vehicle

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.615 mm
Length :
2.365 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat :
720 mm
Weight :
327 (max: 526 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 106 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 168 NM bei 3.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
344 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down telescopic fork with three spring rates and alloy triple clamps (130 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber with hydraulic preload adjustment and twin-tube shock absorber (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Triangle swing
Tyres at the front: 110/90 B19 62 H
Rear tyres: 180/70 B16 77H

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper brakes ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 292 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Conclusion - what sticks

The new Low Rider ST delivers what it promises: Sportand Touring. At first glance, you wouldn't believe how sporty you can be with it. Of course, it is neither a proven curve robber nor a machine for beginners, it is simply too heavy for that. If you can handle the weight, you get a real power cruiser without a lot of frills. At its heart is the outstanding engine with the outrageous torque feeling.
 
The test machine was kindly provided to us by Harley Davidson Kiel . There the Low Rider ST and many other Harleys will be on display and looking forward to test riders. By the way, Harley Kiel is "Harley Dealer of the Year 2021" - and rightly so. The guys there are just super nice and especially sympathetic is the house dog, with whom you can play throwing sticks for hours.

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 23.495€
  • Availability: since 2022
  • Colors: Black, White, Blue