BMW R 1150 R versus Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

BMW R 1150 R

Naked

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

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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Test of the completely newly developed mid-range travel enduro

With the newly developed V-Strom 800 DE, Suzuki is attacking in the popular category of mid-range enduros. For 11,500 euros, the buyer gets a well-equipped and well-functioning machine that... weiter

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 11.500 €

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:

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length : 2.345 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat : 855 mm until : 885 mm
Weight : 230 (max: 430 ) 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: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 180 km/h
Performance: 84 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 455 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:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
SHOWA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 220 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono-Link central shock absorber with progressive linkage (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21 54H
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17 69H

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating 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.

Conclusion - what sticks

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