BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power117 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,131 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,710 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height660 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCB

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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