BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 9.674 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Design and material quality
  • Processing
  • Display
  • easy to drive
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.405 mm
Length :
2.075 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
855 mm
Weight :
190 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 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: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
326 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17M/C (58W) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17M/C (73W) Tubeless

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Must be able to afford

Overall, the result is a rather quiet driving experience. The XSR is not a real athlete, it will never be with its visually very appealing mixed tyres in the stud look. But if you don't do anything, you just blew through the area.

So what to do or recommend? As I said, the MT-07 is a bestseller. The XSR, on the other hand, does not even appear in the top 20. Somehow you are always happy when you see one, it is something special.

It is logical ly not to blame it thanks to the great base. Logically, however, there is hardly any way to get there. You like them - or you don't like them. Is this look worth an additional 1,700 euros? I just can't decide. I'm still doing a round. Everyone else is doing nothing wrong with the MT-07.

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

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.495€ as XTribute
  • Years built: 2019
  • Colours: grey, black