BMW R 1150 R versus KTM 690 Enduro R
BMW R 1150 R
Naked
KTM 690 Enduro R
Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2009 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 12.499 €
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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:
- light and manoeuvrable
- for off-road and road (and travel)
- powerful single-cylinder engine with character
- amazingly complete electronics package
- fully adjustable chassis
- valuable details
- famous QuickShifter
Cons:
- vulnerable ABS system
- fiddly battery removal
Cons:
- Spartan display
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.502 mm
Seat : 910 mm
Weight : 156 (max: 350 ) kg
Seat : 910 mm
Weight : 156 (max: 350 ) 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
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 105 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
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: 160 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 74 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 75 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 74 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 300 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
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 (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 250 mm) Rear suspension:
WP strut with Pro-Lever deflection (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inch 90mm
Rear tyres: 18 inch 140mm
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 250 mm) Rear suspension:
WP strut with Pro-Lever deflection (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inch 90mm
Rear tyres: 18 inch 140mm
Brakes
Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, brake disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, brake disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 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.
