Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 compared to BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114.3 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,050 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	164 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	117 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	76 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	65.1 degree
Trail	Trail	170 mm	Trail	95.4 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	276 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Cornering ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,595 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	952 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,504 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	735 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	423 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	268 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

The Adventure is the ultimate touring machine. The high seat height limits the target group, as does the high price. But if you overcome these two hurdles, you get a magnificent mile-eater. The engine shakes all kinds of driving fun out of its sleeves. The low fuel consumption in combination with the gigantic 30-litre tank ensures an incredibly long range.

Practical details for frequent riders on board

Gigantic range

Amazingly low fuel consumption

Good wind and weather protection

Great ride comfort

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Great ride comfort

Confident feeling in the saddle

Pleasant seating position for pillion passenger

Practical riding aids

Great headlights

Great ergonomics for tall people

Easy to ride

High weight strains when manoeuvring

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs

jagged appearance with little elegance

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Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021 compared to BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Price Harley-Davidson Touring Road Glide Limited FLTRK

Price BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

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