BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha Niken GT
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Yamaha Niken GT
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 18.399 €
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Leaning angle feeling
- Comfort
- Suitability for travel
- Pillion comfort
- Operation and cockpit
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Appearance is a matter of taste
- Weight
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: 1.510 mm
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 270 kg
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 270 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: In-line motor four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 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: 190 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 91 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 310 km
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 91 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 310 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Double USD fork 41 mm (travel 110 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut, hinged via lever system (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 15 inches
Rear tyres: 190/55 17 inches
Bridge tube frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Double USD fork 41 mm (travel 110 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut, hinged via lever system (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 15 inches
Rear tyres: 190/55 17 inches
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 282 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 282 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The new Niken GT is above all a great touring motorcycle! Thanks to the tilting technology, it is extremely safe to drive and where you give up with a normal motorcycle in the rain in winding areas and head for the next café, the fun really starts with the GT! No curve is too tight with the GT, no lean angle too risky. Even not so experienced bikers can really enjoy it - at least that's how I felt!Many thanks to Yamaha for inviting us to the presentation of the Niken GT in Sardinia. Flights, accommodation and meals were paid for by Yamaha, but no influence was made on our reporting. In other words, I would have written the report in the same way if we had done the GT at a dealership, as is usually the case with us.
>>> Used Yamaha Niken GT <<<
