Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011 vs. BMW R nineT 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011

BMW R nineT 2015

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011 compared to BMW R nineT 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011

BMW R nineT 2015

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011

BMW R nineT 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	121 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	119 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,247 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

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	180 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	2,220 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,700 mm	Wheelbase	1,476 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R nineT 2015

What more can be said about the BMW R nineT? Since its release in 2014, it has been a real perennial favourite in the customising scene and also at BMW itself. Its ingredients, however, are of very high quality and explain why the result is so coherent. The boxer engine, full of character, is a real joy every time you pull the throttle and, thanks to the wonderful sound, it never gets boring in the long run. Despite the relatively high weight, the BMW is pleasant to ride thanks to the high-quality chassis and finds a balanced mixture between cruiser and sporty naked bike. The look is of course a matter of taste, but the sales figures suggest that BMW must have done something right. And even if you don't like the standard look, accessories are a dime a dozen.

Boxer engine full of character

powerful pressure from low revs

comfortable seating position

extensive equipment

large accessories market

cool look

Footrest position when manoeuvring

Passenger ride comfort

Price