BMW G 650 GS versus Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Sporttourer

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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A hammer, and a big one at that.

Kawasaki has put something on the wheels with the Ninja H2 SX SE: 200 hp from a supercharged engine, weighing 263 kilos and in reality over 300 kilometers fast. In bad weather we moved out for the test – why? Because we are finally... weiter

Kawasaki H2 SX SE

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 28.995 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Achievement
Torque
Travel comfort
Handling

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Standard equipment a bit lean

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.260 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 262 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 299 km/h
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 333 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 139 mm)

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Semi-floating 320 mm Brembo double brake discs. Radial mounted four-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema Monoblock (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with Brembo double piston brake caliper (∅ 250 mm)

Problem-free, fast, good

In dubious weather conditions, in cold and rain, the Kawa proved to be an unproblematic companion. It is quite astonishing how well the electronic helpers work to tame their power. Almost all of them are needed under these conditions - but at the same time you have a lot of fun with the big SPORTtourer and have to make surprisingly few compromises.

In the city, she is not the first choice – everywhere else she did not afford a single serious nakedness. Rarely have we enjoyed 200 hp so relaxed.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.