BMW S 1000 XR versus Kawasaki Z H2
BMW S 1000 XR
Kawasaki Z H2
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Seating position fits small and big people
- High-revving motor
- Strong brakes
- Very good standard equipment
- Torque
- Maximum performance
- Chassis
- Safety equipment
- You just always want to step on the gas
- Pillion comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 239 kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 8 l
Reach: 250 km
Chassis
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa horizontal backlink gas pressure shock absorber (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Brakes
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Petal double disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially mounted (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Petal single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.
The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.
Testosterone Celebrates a Party
200 hp and the resulting driving performance want to be used responsibly. The Kawasaki Z H2 is a master at supporting the driver. Sovereign performance? Always. A lawn-animating device for potential suicidal people? Never. The fact that she can walk well is undeniable, but it can be above all good.
Turning up, the testosterone in the body celebrates assembly and the innards of the body are pre-tensioned. Whether one likes this or not is a subjective and therefore incapable of judging opinion. Whether the Kawa is doing everything it can to make this manageable is objective – and that's what the Kawa does. test passed.
Thus, the Z is the best solution for all those who are looking for a touring Naked Bike with full performance level. However, the space for the socius is there, but it could be better. Why are few Naked Bikes suitable for the tour for two? The lack of performance at full load will not be due to ...
The test bike was provided to us by Heller and Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
