BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Harley-Davidson Sportster S
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Retro
Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 17.495 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Engine
- Handling
- Brake
- Chassis
- Impression of quality
- Optics
Pros:
- independent optics
- powerful engine with power AND torque
- high-quality impression
- fat V2 sound, but below 95dB
- electronically fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
Cons:
- missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
- Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
- Rear suspension stick-hard
- futzeliger side stand
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm
Seat : 775 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 418 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm
Seat : 775 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 418 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 Revolution® Max 1250T 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 231 km
Performance: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 231 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Motor carrying (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm) Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V
Motor carrying (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm) Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!
Conclusion - what sticks
The new Sportster S is unmistakably a Harley Davidson. However, it is a NEW Harley that is not only visually polarized, but also technically so stuffed that one or the other purist will probably turn up his nose. Especially younger riders will be happy to be able to move a real Harley with so many bells and whistles.We think it's good that the Sportster S comes along so independently and has corners and edges. It has character and is absolutely unmistakable. Nevertheless, we have selected competitors that are at least similar to the Sportster S: Indian FTR 1200 S and Honda CMX 1100 Rebel are still the most suitable.
The test bike was provided to us by Harley Davidson in Kiel. If you want to test drive them there: We recommend a round around the Westensee!
