BMW S 1000 XR versus Honda CBF 1000

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover

Honda CBF 1000

Sporttourer

New edition of BMW's 1,000cc cross-over sports car

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BMW S 1000 XR im Test

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When the journey is the goal

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Honda CBF 1000 | TEST

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~

Built von 2006 bis 2010

RRP 19.690 €

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Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Seating position fits small and big people
High-revving motor
Strong brakes
Very good standard equipment

Pros:

Comfort
Passage
Long-distance suitability
Quality

Cons:

You just always want to step on the gas

Cons:

not very handy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 252 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 57 mm
Hole: 75 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km

Maximum speed: 228 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 96 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Backbone (aluminum)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.

Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Conclusion - it continues

Children as time passes. Barely eleven years old and you can sort a motorcycle in good conscience into the non-existent category "Classic Sports Tourer". In the 0-100 km/h test she turned around nicely at the back, modern bikers are no longer used to the absence of a traction control.

Here you still drive yourself beautifully. If you are looking for something like this, you can strike here. The Honda CBF 1000 comes with fresh inspection and also the wear parts are not yet ... Well, yes... Worn. Thanks to the quality, it should bring joy to its new owner for a long time to come.