Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Torque	Torque	146 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,746 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	972 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,625 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	317 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to