BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus BMW F 750 GS
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Retro
BMW F 750 GS
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 10.200 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Engine
- Handling
- Brake
- Chassis
- Impression of quality
- Optics
Pros:
- Processing
- Passage
- Long-distance comfort, also for pillion passengers
- Processing
Cons:
- missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
- Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
- Price policy
- Windbreak
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.559 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 224 (max: 440 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 224 (max: 440 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder operated via towing levers, two overhead camshafts and dry sump 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 366 km
Performance: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 366 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm) Rear suspension:
Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
directly directed central spring leg Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm) Rear suspension:
Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
directly directed central spring leg Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 265 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!
Conclusion - a bike without major weaknesses
And now, is the BMW a purchase recommendation? Yes, it is. It is not suitable for beginners, smaller people and experienced pilots. Its long-distance comfort (with a larger windshield) is excellent, it is also sufficiently bubbly.
The 2,500 Euro price difference to the BMW F 850 GS should actually strengthen any purchase recommendation. Here, however, they are precisely enough not to condemn price policy completely. If you can and want to afford it, you get an almost universally applicable bike with very good workmanship.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
