BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

Overview - BMW R 1250 RT 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RT 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	111 mm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	139 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,744.99 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	136 mm	Travel	86 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.1 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	116 mm	Trail	150 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	292 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, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 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	2,222 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	985 mm	Width	972 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	526 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RT 2024

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