BMW S 1000 XR versus Moto Guzzi V100
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
Moto Guzzi V100
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 15.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Seating position fits small and big people
- High-revving motor
- Strong brakes
- Very good standard equipment
Pros:
- engine with a strong character
- gorgeous V2 sound
- snappy brakes
- good technical equipment
- typical Guzzi feeling goes along
Cons:
- You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
- Clutch separates a bit sticky at first
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.486 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 90° V2 engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
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: 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
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km
Chassis
Frame type:
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
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
Frame type:
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted
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.
Result
The new V100 from Moto Guzzi is a very well-equipped sports tourer with many strengths and few weaknesses. It is beguilingly beautiful and fortunately has not lost the typical Guzzi character despite all the changes. Guzzi's model policy is understandable: If you like it more puristic, take the V100. If you want the full Tec hut including semi-active Öhlins suspension, smartphone Gedaddel and QuichShifter, opt for the V100S. No matter which version you choose: The V100 owner can expect a great bike with lots of riding fun!The test machine was provided by Moto Italia. Here the Moto Guzzi V100 stands as a demonstrator and is happy about test riders. Then it is best to drive north-west towards Holstein Switzerland - there are a lot of curves here and also the motorway chase over the A20 is possible. At Moto Italia (the name says it all) there are also other Italian beauties from Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio. Just drop by...
