BMW R 1200 R versus Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2005 bis 2017
RRP 13.100 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • Torque rich
  • King of the road feeling included
  • Sound to kneel down
  • Chrome without end
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • heavy
  • Windscreen 1b
  • no curve robber

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.630 mm
Length :
2.355 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat :
680 mm until : 690 mm
Weight :
302 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.745 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
363 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 5.020 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
344 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Tyres at the front: BW
Rear tyres: BW

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Harley Davidson motorcycles polarize, that's no different with the Low Rider. Despite the weight of 320 kg, it is easy to drive, but is all the more difficult to rank. It is easy to maintain, important service work such as oil and filter change can be done in the garage. Spark plugs and air filters can be achieved in an exemplary manner, thanks to hydro-impacts, the time-consuming adjustment of the valves is no longer necessary. The secondary drive by means of belts is quiet, grease-free and virtually maintenance-free. The Low Rider prefers to ride man/woman solo, even the accommodation of small luggage requires the walk to the accessories market. The high purchase price is frightening, but is put into perspective by the high resale price. For us, the Low Rider is a positive surprise. She's just very special, not an egg-laying woolly milk sow, and that's what makes her so sexy.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 14,000€
  • Years of construction: since 1970
  • Colors: Vivid Black, Velocity Red Sunglow, Billet Silver, Bonneville Blue