BMW F 900 XR 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

BMW F 900 XR 2024

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

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Overview - BMW F 900 XR 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

BMW F 900 XR 2024

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 XR 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

BMW F 900 XR 2024
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore86 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque96 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement895 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter49 mm

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake60.5 degreeRake28.9 degree
TrailTrail105.2 mmTrail140 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth820 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,518 mmWheelbase1,505 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)211 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)259 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.5 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 XR 2024

BMW F 900 XR 2024

A bike in this performance class probably couldn't be more accessible. The XR waggles playfully through the bends and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even lengthy touring is easy and you always get out of the saddle feeling relaxed. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens a desire for some thrills. However, the engine cannot quite fulfil this desire. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.

Clean engine reponsiveness

very easy to ride

cool looks, great display

good brakes

easy handling

stable ride feel

great connectivity

maximum lean angle

well-tuned ABS

easy to manoeuvre

Hard seat

somewhat doughy transmission with tough quickshifter

engine could use more pepper

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 900 XR vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

Price BMW F 900 XR

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 R Roadster

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