Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019 vs. BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019 vs BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019 compared to BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Torque	Torque	146 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	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
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,746 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	86 mm	Travel	136 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	64.1 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	116 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	276 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,222 mm
Width	Width	972 mm	Width	985 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 RT 2021

The BMW R 1250 RT simply feels sovereign on the grand tour. We rode the 2020 model and are already thrilled with this version. The heavy motorbike is compact in the hand and wobbles through the bends with lightning speed. A great touring motorbike.

Superb wind and weather protection

Great boxer engine

Powerful power

Easy engine control

Well-designed controls

Great integrated panniers

High stability even at high speeds

Slightly cumbersome to manoeuvre

topcase lock presented itself as somewhat stiff

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs