BMW S 1000 XR versus Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 19.995 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Case and panel easily removable
  • Characterful engine with fat torque
  • Casual sitting position
  • LED, cruise control and Keyless Go series
  • 4-year warranty with no mileage limit
  • Surprisingly agile
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • Manoeuvring difficult
  • Finding idle difficult
  • Knee angle narrow at the rear
  • Single brake disc front

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length :
2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
680 mm
Weight :
317 (max: 526 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Milwaukee-Eight V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 83 HP at 5.450 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Triangle swing
Tyres at the front: 130/70 B18 63 H
Rear tyres: 180/70 B16 77H

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 292 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful

Conclusion - what sticks

The Sport Glide drives us with its optics, its engine, the sound and its whole being directly into the heart. Even Dietmar, otherwise not exactly a fan of cruisers, is enthusiastic. If Harley is foreign to you so far, but would like to try out a cruiser, the Sport Glide is a good choice. The touring capabilities are not to be underestimated and the removable cases and front fairing are a clever gimmick that turn the Tourer schwuppdiwupp into a thoroughbred cruiser. Cool bike!
 
The test machine was provided by Harley Davidson Kiel . Go there, Marius and his boys are super nice and show you a really nice test drive route around the nearby lake. Of course, there are also other Harleys who are also looking forward to a test ride with you.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 20.490 €
  • Used (3 years old): 18.000€
  • Colours: black, grey, sand