Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Softail versus BMW R 18
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Softail
BMW R 18
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- brute engine
- brute sound
- brute motorcycle experience
- Brute emotions
- Torque - bearish engine
- Processing
- Details
- Comfort
- Seating position not for everyone
- heavy
- High price
- Effort for front brake
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 710 mm
Weight : 308 (max: 520 ) kg
Length : 2.440 mm Height : 1.232 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 345 (max: 560 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.802 ccm
Hub: 100 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 106 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 168 NM bei 3.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 338 km
Performance: 91 HP at 4.750 U/Min
Torque: 158 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 285 km
Chassis
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber (travel 112 mm)
Rear suspension:
Triangle swing Tyres at the front: 110/90 B19 62 H
Rear tyres: 180/70 B16 77H
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16
Brakes
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper brakes (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm)
Result
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Cruiser in BMW style
Now the BMW R18 is finally available for testing at the dealership, and that's a good thing. Even though the guardians of the Holy Grail reviled the BMWs in advance and as producers of these bikes only Indian or Harley or otherwise, but certainly not the Bavarians, let it come into question, it has become very good. Attention: very good, not great. It is full of loving details, enthusiastic with workmanship and the whole concept – but can't do anything that the others couldn't.
In this respect: Welcome to the cruiser market, BMW R18. From now on, you don't have to convince with marketing, but on the street. You all have the facilities for this, but Harley or Indian can stay calm.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
