BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Royal Enfield Himalayan

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Model
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Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Reise-Enduro
Retro, Scrambler, Naked, Tourer - what kind of machine is this?
The classification of the BMW R nineT Urban G/S is not easy. Is it a retro bike, a scrambler, a naked bike or even a tourer? Like the model, the R80G/S from the 80s, is probably a mixture of everything. How did the Urban... weiter
BMW R nineT Urban G/S im Test
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She's back
Legend has it that Yamaha no longer builds its legendary XT 500, introduced in 1976. Of course, this is nonsense – it's just called something else now, namely Royal Enfield Himalayan. With this revenant of the classic Enduro in travel version, we have... weiter
Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 5.190 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

    Pros:
    • Engine
    • Handling
    • Brake
    • Chassis
    • Impression of quality
    • Optics
    Pros:
    • Value for money
    • Off-road capability
    • Comfort
    • Equipment
    Cons:
    • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
    • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
    Cons:
    • Mild brakes
    • Not for performance fetishists

    Dimensions & Weight

    Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
    Length :     2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
    Seat :     850 mm
    Weight :     221 (max: 430 ) kg
    Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
    Length :     2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
    Seat :     800 mm
    Weight :     199 (max: 365 ) kg

    Engine

    Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
    Displacement: 1.170 ccm
    Hub: 73 mm
    Hole: 101 mm
    Cooling: Öl-Luft
    Drive: Kardan
    Aisles: 6
    Motor design: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
    Displacement: 411 ccm
    Hub: 86 mm
    Hole: 78 mm
    Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
    Drive: Kette
    Aisles: 5

    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
    Maximum speed: 127 km/h
    Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
    Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
    Tank contents: 15 Litre
    Consumption:     3 l
    Reach:     469 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
    Frame type:
     Half duplex (steel)
    Front suspension:
     Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
    Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
    Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S

    Brakes

    Front brake
     Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
     Disc (∅ 265 mm)
    Front brake
     Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
     Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 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!

    Price/availability/colours/years of construction

    • Price: 14.320€
    • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
    • Years of construction: since 2017
    • Colours: black-red, blue, white

    A bargain

    So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.

    Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...

    The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).

    Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

    • Price: 4,690
    • Used (2 years old): 3,900€
    • Years of construction: since 2016
    • Availability: scarce
    • Colours: white, grey