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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore103.5 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke114.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque168 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,365 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height720 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST

Model year
Current average market prices

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