BMW F 900 R versus Royal Enfield Himalayan
BMW F 900 R
Naked
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Reise-Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2025~
Built von 2018 bis 2025~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 5.190 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- crisp engine
- good brakes
- Incline Sensors Series
- good quality impression
- Fun grenade on the street
Pros:
- Value for money
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Equipment
Cons:
- QuickShifter only for an extra charge
- Airbox sound could be better
- only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
- sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.
Cons:
- Mild brakes
- Not for performance fetishists
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 km
Maximum speed: 127 km/h
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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A bargain
So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.
Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...
The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).
