BMW R 1200 R versus Royal Enfield HNTR 350

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

Royal Enfield HNTR 350

Naked

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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What can the new and cheap naked bike from India do?

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is already the third new machine of the Indian manufacturer with the 349 cc single cylinder. Markus explained how the naked bike compares to the Meteor 350 and Classic 350.... weiter

Royal Enfield HNTR 350 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 4.490 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

Handling
Optics
Sound
Price

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

Achievement

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 181 (max: 360 ) 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: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 114 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 494 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel)

Front suspension:
41er telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 102 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarmSteel box swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/70-17
Rear tyres: 140/70-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Single disc, bybre (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, bybre (∅ 270 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Conclusion - what sticks

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a motorcycle like a good friend. It exudes extreme serenity and is easier to ride than almost any other bike. Due to its low weight and ergonomics, it fits every biker, no matter which statue. Of course, you can't expect miracles from her, especially in terms of performance, but nobody who is considering a purchase will do that either. It is beautiful and simple and much can not break on this machine. Purchase price, taxes, insurance, fuel and workshop costs should be kept to a minimum. You can hardly be cheaper and more stylish on the road – if at all, perhaps with the Classic 350.

Competitors of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 are (in addition to the already mentioned 350s from our own company) the Mash Five Hundred, Benelli Imperiale 400, Mondial HPS 300i and the Brixton Felsberg 250. Many thanks to KSR for the test of the Hunter 350.