BMW G 650 GS versus MV Agusta Superveloce 800
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
MV Agusta Superveloce 800
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 21.390 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Optics to kneel down
- Motor with large, usable speed range
- State-of-the-art technology
- Top brakes
- Triple sound at its best
- adjustable chassis
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- strenuous sitting position in the long run
- Passenger only for emergencies
- modest steering angle incl. thumb clamp guarantee
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 kg
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 258 km
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 258 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum) Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Goodness, what a machine! Since the release of the Superveloce 2020, I have longed for a detailed ride. And I enjoyed every minute with the MV. Of course, the Superveloce is also a small Italian diva in some things, but overall I was surprised how balanced it is. It is wonderfully unreasonably loud and not very suitable for everyday use and is therefore either shooed over country roads and race tracks or just put in the living room - although it would actually be too good for that. It is best to order two for both purposes!The test bike was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg. There she stands in red as a demonstrator and in yellow to look at. In general, a visit to the Nedderfeld is always worthwhile, because the MV exhibition of Bergmann und Söhne is a revelation for every motorcycle fan. You can actually see all these works of art from Varese for free and even sit on them. Guys, do that while that's still possible. Because who knows, maybe one day we will have to order motorcycles online ... May this please take a long time.
