BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke111.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque145 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,370 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,665 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height675 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight317 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob FXFB

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