Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	155 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,868 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

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

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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,320 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,160 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 FXBBS 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.