BMW F 800 R 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

Overview - BMW F 800 R 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

BMW F 800 R 2015

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2018

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,345 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790,770,820 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	300 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	189 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2015

The F 800 R is a motorbike without any real weaknesses, but remains rather unobtrusive overall even after the update. A very positive feature is the overall equipment, which is of very high quality in this league.

High-quality equipment such as ESA, RDC and ASC

very universally usable

fast to ride and still comfortable

The affordable entry-level bike becomes relatively high-priced when you implement all the extras

terrific on paper and while riding, but it lacks that certain something to become "cult" like a Monster or a Street Triple.