Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	121 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Displacement	Displacement	1,250 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	40 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,410 mm	Length	2,183 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,700 mm	Wheelbase	1,548 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
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 V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

The BMW S 1000 XR does its job as a sporty touring machine very well. 160 hp and 228 kilos ready to ride already hint at agile handling, but in the saddle it looks even better. Just like the naked heavyweight S 1000 R, the XR cannot deny its kinship to the S 1000 R superbike. Added to this is an impeccably comfortable riding position and a wide handlebar that makes zipping through hairpin bends a pleasure. The electronics inspire unrestricted confidence and the brakes can be applied as if on a super sports bike. Only the screeching four-cylinder exhaust noise and the vibrations in the mid-range don't really suit a tourer. Otherwise, the S 1000 XR is completely convincing.

sharp engine

cool design

high-quality workmanship

stable road holding

ABS and ASC standard

comfortable seat

successful ergonomics even for tall riders

Vibrations in the mid rev range

wind protection could be better

screeching exhaust sound