BMW R nineT 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.46
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,355 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	850 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	308 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2016

With the RnineT, BMW has created a monument to itself and the boxer that has made it into many garages around the world. The R nineT is a best-seller thanks to its successful overall concept and has served numerous customisers as the basis for a wide range of conversions. Compared to a Thruxton, however, the BMW does not appear authentic in all details, and on the poor road surfaces in the Alps, the suspension may be tuned too hard or the exhaust may be too loud in the long run.

solid technology

strong brakes

unique look

rich sound

fat torque

Hard tuning for bad roads

exhaust a bit loud in the long run

not 100% authentic