BMW F 850 GS versus Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Softail
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Softail
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 22.795 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- brute engine
- brute sound
- brute motorcycle experience
- Brute emotions
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Seating position not for everyone
- heavy
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.615 mm
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 710 mm
Weight : 308 (max: 520 ) kg
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 710 mm
Weight : 308 (max: 520 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.923 ccm
Hub: 114 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 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: 338 km
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
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
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 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
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 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)
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper brakes (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
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