BMW S 1000 XR versus Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Tourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 31.845 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Majestic appearance
  • Engine with bazooka double-boom
  • technically full hut
  • Excellent display with full map navigation
  • strong rear brake
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • very difficult
  • only for seasoned bikers
  • Apple Car Play Yes, Android Auto No

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length :
2.410 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat :
720 mm
Weight :
380 (max: 617 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 km
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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
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

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
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)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful

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Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 31.845€
  • Used (3 years old): 18.500€
  • Availability: from 03/2024
  • Colours: various, see above