BMW R 1200 R versus Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Harley-Davidson LiveWire ELW
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 32.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
Pros:
- Acceleration
- Electronically fully equipped
- good brakes
- easy handling
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- expensive
- Reach
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 251 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 251 (max: 430 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Electric motor
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 1
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 1
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
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: 175 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 15.000 U/Min
Reach: 158 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 15.000 U/Min
Reach: 158 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
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:
Bridge frame Front suspension:
SHOWA SFF-BP (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
SHOWA BFRC (travel 115 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17 73W
Bridge frame Front suspension:
SHOWA SFF-BP (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
SHOWA BFRC (travel 115 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17 73W
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston monobloc radial mounting (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo dual piston (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston monobloc radial mounting (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo dual piston (∅ 260 mm)
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.Conclusion - what sticks
Riding an electric motorcycle is a bit like riding a car scooter. Put on it and "gas" against. No transmission, no clutch, no switch, no engine jerks, no sound, no stench, no heat dissipation, no exhaust, no nothing at all. It's hard to describe how it feels live. On the one hand, we were fascinated by it, on the other hand, it is actually a cultural break for long-established bikers. You have to get used to it.Nevertheless, we are sure that there will be more electric motorcycles in the future. But there will probably also be combustion engines for a long time. Why shouldn't both technologies be able to exist in parallel? In any case, we are always surprised by the force with which the opponents of electric vehicles smash their opinions about such machines into the keys. See comments on our review on YouTube. Guys, stay relaxed, no one forces you to buy such bikes.
The test machine was kindly provided by Harley-Davidson Hamburg.
