Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power105 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height676 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

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

Price Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod VRSCD

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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