BMW R nineT versus Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 19.995 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
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:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Manoeuvring difficult
  • Finding idle difficult
  • Knee angle narrow at the rear
  • Single brake disc front

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 :
2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
680 mm
Weight :
317 (max: 526 ) 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 design: Milwaukee-Eight V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 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: 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

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 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 ( 320 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)

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

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.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 20.490 €
  • Used (3 years old): 18.000€
  • Colours: black, grey, sand