BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Husqvarna 701 Enduro
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Engine
- Handling
- Brake
- Chassis
- Impression of quality
- Optics
- Comfort
- Agility
- Riotous, powerful engine
- Off-road capability
- missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
- Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
- Pillion operation
- Fitness to travel
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Seat : 920 mm
Weight : 158 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 85 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 75 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 74 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 342 km
Chassis
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
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork upside-down (travel 275 mm) Rear suspension:
WP (travel 275 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 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!
Fun without end - unfortunately an expensive
So, did the experiment work? Well, it is difficult to draw a clear conclusion. For long-distance travel, the serial tank is small, seat position, seat and chassis on the way to the destination rather strenuous.
Otherwise, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro is a real fun device. As a first motorcycle she certainly does not play the ideal cast in the garage, but who wants and can, should try it. How nice but short wheelbase and 75 hp can harmonize!
Finally, a small drop of wormwood: If Mama KTM is not famous for her restrained pricing, the daughter does the same to her: The motorcycle with practically zero equipment and little inclination to operate a passenger costs 10,395 euros. Congratulations to those who can afford it.
So: If you are looking for a moped with a class engine, great chassis, low weight and brutal brakes, but hardly anything else, you can check in. Anyone who thinks unreasonableness is reasonable in a deeper sense is right here. For everyone else: "please stay behind".
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
