BMW S 1000 XR versus MV Agusta Superveloce 800
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
MV Agusta Superveloce 800
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 21.390 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Seating position fits small and big people
- High-revving motor
- Strong brakes
- Very good standard equipment
Pros:
- Optics to kneel down
- Motor with large, usable speed range
- State-of-the-art technology
- Top brakes
- Triple sound at its best
- adjustable chassis
Cons:
- You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
- strenuous sitting position in the long run
- Passenger only for emergencies
- modest steering angle incl. thumb clamp guarantee
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: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 kg
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 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: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 240 km/h
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 258 km
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 258 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:
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17
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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 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.
Conclusion - what sticks
Goodness, what a machine! Since the release of the Superveloce 2020, I have longed for a detailed ride. And I enjoyed every minute with the MV. Of course, the Superveloce is also a small Italian diva in some things, but overall I was surprised how balanced it is. It is wonderfully unreasonably loud and not very suitable for everyday use and is therefore either shooed over country roads and race tracks or just put in the living room - although it would actually be too good for that. It is best to order two for both purposes!The test bike was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg. There she stands in red as a demonstrator and in yellow to look at. In general, a visit to the Nedderfeld is always worthwhile, because the MV exhibition of Bergmann und Söhne is a revelation for every motorcycle fan. You can actually see all these works of art from Varese for free and even sit on them. Guys, do that while that's still possible. Because who knows, maybe one day we will have to order motorcycles online ... May this please take a long time.
