BMW R 1150 R versus Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

BMW R 1150 R

Naked

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Reise-Enduro

Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?

The BMW R 1150 R was built from 2000 to 2006 and is therefore anything but a modern motorcycle. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at this beautiful machine - especially since there is hardly any other boxer model from BMW that is available used at a similarly low price.... weiter

BMW R 1150 R im Test

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The upgrade of the Norden 901 with even more off-road and Mongolia airs

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition im Test

Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 16.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
used relatively cheap
is also suitable as a tourer
wonderful boxer with sound
sufficient power, powerful torque

Pros:

Sovereign driving experience
Engine with steam and character
Very good standard equipment

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

QuickShifter hooks and and shuts

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.513 mm
Length : 2.254 mm Height : 1.385 mm
Seat : 875 mm until : 895 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 450 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette 520 X-Ring
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 422 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm (travel 240 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP Xplor, PDS shock absorber (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18

Brakes

Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
2x radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston brake caliper, floating bearing (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Conclusion - what sticks

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