BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus MV Agusta Superveloce 800

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Supersport

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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MV Motorcycle Art: A super sports car as a work of art for the road

The MV Agusta Superveloce is a SuperSportsman in retro guise for 21,390 euros RRP. The technical basis was the F3. Accordingly, the Superveloce is a technically advanced motorcycle with... weiter

MV Agusta Superveloce 800 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 21.390 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

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:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

strenuous sitting position in the long run
Passenger only for emergencies
modest steering angle incl. thumb clamp guarantee

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
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

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

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.