BMW R 1150 R versus Benelli TRK 502 X

BMW R 1150 R

Naked

Benelli TRK 502 X

Adventure

Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?

The BMW R 1150 R was built from 2000 to 2006 and is therefore anything but a modern motorcycle. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at this beautiful machine - especially since there is hardly any other boxer model from BMW that is available used at a similarly low price.... weiter

BMW R 1150 R im Test

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What can the cheap, powerful adventure bike with 48 hp do?

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Benelli TRK 502 X im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 6.849 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
used relatively cheap
is also suitable as a tourer
wonderful boxer with sound
sufficient power, powerful torque

Pros:

comfortable, confidence-inspiring handling
grumpy sound, reminiscent of boxers
Easy to use
conveys a very confident driving experience
Powerful optics

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

quite difficult for a beginner
Performance becomes thin in pairs with luggage
Front brakes require power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.480 mm
Seat : 895 mm
Weight : 235 (max: 427 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km

Maximum speed: 165 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 488 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Adjustable upside-down fork Ø 50mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double tube profile swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 -19
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
two floating Wave brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Conclusion - what sticks

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