BMW F 850 GS versus Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 19.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
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:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Manoeuvring difficult
- Finding idle difficult
- Knee angle narrow at the rear
- Single brake disc front
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 : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (max: 526 ) kg
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (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 V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 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: 83 HP at 5.450 U/Min
Torque: 145 NM bei 3.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
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:
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:
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
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 (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
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.
