BMW G 650 GS versus Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL

Cruiser

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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Heavy metal

The Harley Davidson Low Rider we tested was built in 2015. On the engine side, the 103 cubic inch twin cam engine provides propulsion. The engine was developed in the mid-80s by none other than Porsche. The Low Rider comes from the Dyna series. It is located between the... weiter

Test Harley Davidson Low Rider FXDL

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2005 bis 2017

RRP

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Torque rich
King of the road feeling included
Sound to kneel down
Chrome without end

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

heavy
Windscreen 1b
no curve robber

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.630 mm
Length : 2.355 mm Height : 1.185 mm
Seat : 680 mm until : 690 mm
Weight : 302 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.745 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
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

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:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Double loop (steel)

Tyres at the front: BW
Rear tyres: BW

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

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.