BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha R3

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha R3

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 7.149 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Willing to revving motor
  • Precise chassis
  • Comparatively suitable for everyday use
  • Service
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Only mediocre brake

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
170 (max: 329 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 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
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm)
Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Single disc, double piston floating caliper ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 220 mm)

Comparatively suitable for everyday use

Finally, let's get to the crucial question: Is the Yamaha R3 a super sportscar despite only 42 hp? Yes, it is. Anyway, if you didn't just look at the PS power. Thanks to the precise chassis, sporty engine characteristics and seating position, she is a true representative of this species.

It is also more: thanks to the variability of the seating position, it is a capable companion in everyday life, and this should make up the majority of its field of application.

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.188€
  • Used (3 years old): 4,500€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: black, blue-metallic