BMW F 900 XR 2024 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Overview - BMW F 900 XR 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 XR 2024 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

BMW F 900 XR 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	92 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	172 mm	Travel	51 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	60.5 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	105.2 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 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	2,140 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	843 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,518 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 S RH1250S 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Overview - BMW F 900 XR 2024 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2022