BMW R nineT versus Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU

Tourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2015 bis 2016
RRP 17.050 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Pros:
  • relaxed gliding
  • pure V2 feeling
  • Space without end
  • Sound system
  • Drives stoically straight ahead even in storms
  • Case System Series
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • big and heavy
  • nothing for beginners
  • nothing for hot showerers

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length :
2.600 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat :
740 mm
Weight :
386 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.690 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 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: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.

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.
 

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 16.500 €
  • First registration: 05/2009
  • HU: 10/2024
  • Km: 53.639 km
  • Availability: immediately
  • Color: Silver-White ("White Gold / Pewter Silver")