BMW G 650 GS versus Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 5.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- striking design
- high-quality design
- Two driving modes
- good chassis, good brakes
- LED lighting complete
- adult appearance
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- a bit difficult for a 125cc
- not exactly a bargain
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.357 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 151 kg
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 151 kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 47 mm
Hole: 58 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 47 mm
Hole: 58 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 118 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 13 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 542 km
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 13 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 542 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
ByBre, four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
ByBre, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
ByBre, four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
ByBre, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Motorcycling is fun - this also applies if you are traveling with a Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Of course, you won't set acceleration records with 15 hp, but due to the adult chassis and the streetfigher-like seating position, you have a lot of fun with the husky on the country road. On the other hand, we prefer to forget the motorway very quickly, but it is simply not fast enough.The test bike was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau from St. Michaelisdonn. There she stands as a demonstrator and waits for a lot of test drivers. Go for it, it's really fun!
