BMW F 850 GS versus Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU
Tourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2015 bis 2016
RRP 13.000 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- relaxed gliding
- pure V2 feeling
- Space without end
- Sound system
- Drives stoically straight ahead even in storms
- Case System Series
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- big and heavy
- nothing for beginners
- nothing for hot showerers
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: 1.625 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 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 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: 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: 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:
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 (steel)
Double loop (steel)
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 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.
