BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus BMW R 1300 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
BMW

BMW R 1300 GS

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2023 bis 2025~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 19.690 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Insane engine with steam in all speed ranges
  • good-natured and precise handling
  • Manoeuvrable and easy-to-handle machine
  • Very high level of comfort for driver and front passenger
  • Top-of-the-line full-integral brake
  • Very good standard equipment
  • very good wind protection
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • QuickShifter and gearbox a bit hard
  • neither Apple CarPlay, nor Android Auto, nor full-map navigation
  • Operation requires training time

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length :
2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
237 (max: 465 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
400 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Two-part frame concept (steel)
Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper ( 285 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Bottom line - check your account balance.

The new GS really is a successful adventure bike. It can do almost everything - and really well. You have to look for points of criticism with a magnifying glass and even die-hard BMW critics have to admit after a test drive: Unfortunately awesome! The price, which seems high at first glance, is thus put into perspective very quickly. And it is put into perspective even further when you compare the new R1300 GS with the competition , which are not necessarily cheaper either.

The test machine was kindly made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster . There you will find several 1300cc GS in the exhibition and of course you are also cordially invited to a test drive. ATTENTION, WARNING: This could be an expensive afternoon...

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: from €19,100
  • Availability: since 11/2023
  • Colors: white, black, green, blue