BMW G 650 GS versus Royal Enfield Himalayan
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 5.190 €
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Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Value for money
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Equipment
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Mild brakes
- Not for performance fetishists
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: 1.465 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 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: 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: 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: 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:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
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)
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).
