BMW G 650 GS versus BMW R 18
BMW G 650 GS
BMW R 18
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
- Torque - bearish engine
- Processing
- Details
- Comfort
- radiates little emotion
- High price
- Effort for front brake
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.440 mm Height : 1.232 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 345 (max: 560 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 1.802 ccm
Hub: 100 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 91 HP at 4.750 U/Min
Torque: 158 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 285 km
Chassis
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16
Brakes
Disk
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm)
Cruiser in BMW style
Now the BMW R18 is finally available for testing at the dealership, and that's a good thing. Even though the guardians of the Holy Grail reviled the BMWs in advance and as producers of these bikes only Indian or Harley or otherwise, but certainly not the Bavarians, let it come into question, it has become very good. Attention: very good, not great. It is full of loving details, enthusiastic with workmanship and the whole concept – but can't do anything that the others couldn't.
In this respect: Welcome to the cruiser market, BMW R18. From now on, you don't have to convince with marketing, but on the street. You all have the facilities for this, but Harley or Indian can stay calm.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
