BMW R 1150 R versus Moto Guzzi V7 III

BMW R 1150 R

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Moto Guzzi V7 III

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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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Moto Guzzi V7

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2017 bis 2020

RRP

RRP 7.900 €

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:

Lots of chrome ;)
Stability
Processing
powerful engine

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

Pillion comfort
Rear suspension damped

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) 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: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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: 170 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 342 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:
Double loop frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17

Brakes

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

Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 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.

Small but loyal fan base

What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.

A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.