Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021
Eight new Softail models, and with the more powerful engines even 12 new models, are probably not enough. With the Sport Glide, Harley-Davidson sends another cruiser into the race that visually imitates the rigid frame. The 107cc engine with 1745 cubic capacity, 84 hp and 145 Newton metres of torque is fully adequate, the handling is extremely harmonious and yet agility is not neglected. The Sport Glide's strong point is its versatility: the baby batwing fairing and pannier set can be removed and re-installed in no time at all. Only the brakes could be a little more powerful - cruisers don't necessarily have to have single discs on the front...
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022
BMW is logically expanding the range of the R 18 series. After the naked, lightly disguised and excavator version, the R 18 Transcontinental is the true touring steamer. And as is so often the case with such heavy lumps, it is only the weight figure of 441 kilos with a full tank that is shocking. Because once the Transconti is under way, everything is suddenly comparatively easy. Of course, quick changes of direction are taboo and the brake needs manual power, but the comfort on long distances is wonderful thanks to the cosy ergonomics and soft chassis. The largest standard boxer engine also cuts a good figure: noticeable vibrations, but not too much. The fairing is also acceptable, even if some competitors even have an electrically adjustable windshield. The rest of the "blingbling" is absolutely state-of-the-art, with a Marshall music system, 10.25-inch colour TFT and much more.
