BMW F 850 GS versus Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 24.295 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Steam from below
- fat sound
- comfortable sitting position
- good chassis
- good brakes
- good wind protection
- Integrated Cases Series
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Front fairing mounted carelessly with visible screws
- Heavy vehicle
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 : 2.365 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 327 (max: 526 ) kg
Length : 2.365 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 720 mm
Weight : 327 (max: 526 ) 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™ 117 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: 344 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: 344 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:
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
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 (∅ 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)
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.
