BMW S 1000 R versus Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide FLSB
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 19.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
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:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Manoeuvring difficult
- Finding idle difficult
- Knee angle narrow at the rear
- Single brake disc front
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (max: 526 ) kg
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 317 (max: 526 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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
Displacement: 1.746 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 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
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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 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
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 (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
Single disc, four-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 292 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!
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.
