BMW G 650 GS versus Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU
Tourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2015 bis 2016
RRP
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- relaxed gliding
- pure V2 feeling
- Space without end
- Sound system
- Drives stoically straight ahead even in storms
- Case System Series
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- big and heavy
- nothing for beginners
- nothing for hot showerers
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.600 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 386 kg
Length : 2.600 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 386 kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.690 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.690 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 87 HP at 5.010 U/Min
Torque: 138 NM bei 3.750 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Performance: 87 HP at 5.010 U/Min
Torque: 138 NM bei 3.750 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Double loop (steel)
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Conclusion - what sticks
A bit little technical info in this review, right? Exactly, but that's what the Electra Glide is all about: forget data sheets or performance data. Sit down, enjoy life, forget your worries and just go for a ride without thinking. This is possible on this machine as well as on probably no other bike.We got the test bike from Harley Davidson Kiel for this test. There are almost 100 used Harleys, so a visit to the "Harley dealer of the year 2021" is always worthwhile. And if you are interested in this Ultra Classic - click here for the sales advertisement.
