BMW R 1200 RT 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 RT 2016 vs Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

BMW R 1200 RT 2016
Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101.6 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke111.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque156 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.2
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Brakes Front

Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,222 mmLength2,525 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,625 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height750 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity22.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

BMW R 1200 RT 2016

It was predictable that the new R 1200 RT would perform even better with the new partially water-cooled boxer engine. Although 125 hp and 125 Newton metres of torque have quite a bit to haul with the 274 kilos ready to ride, the RT retains its unbelievable effervescence from below. This makes it extremely agile, especially on corner exit after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro (which is, of course, available at extra cost), the gears just flow and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1200 RT are its good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its small turning circle.

Luxuriously equipped

very well-functioning electronics

efficient windshield

pleasant handling

spacious pannier system.

Very difficult to manoeuvre at 300 kilos

proud price

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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