BMW G 650 GS versus Zero DSR/X
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Zero DSR/X
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 26.550 €
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Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Achievement!
- Seating and driving comfort
- Fully adjustable chassis
- good brakes
- technical assistance systems
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Price
- Reach
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: 1.525 mm
Seat : 828 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 499 ) kg
Seat : 828 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 499 ) 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: Z-Force 75-10X, AC motor
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 1
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 1
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: 180 km/h
Performance: 100 HP at 3.650 U/Min
Torque: 225 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach: 172 km
Performance: 100 HP at 3.650 U/Min
Torque: 225 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach: 172 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Front suspension:
Showa 47 mm cartridge fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
Piggy back reservoir shock absorber with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression and rebound damping (travel 190 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Showa 47 mm cartridge fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
Piggy back reservoir shock absorber with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression and rebound damping (travel 190 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted brake caliper with 4 pistons from J-Juan with radial master cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating caliper brake from J-Juan (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted brake caliper with 4 pistons from J-Juan with radial master cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating caliper brake from J-Juan (∅ 265 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Clearly: The Zero DSR/X offers a lot of driving pleasure! It is a good bike with good components and full performance. Unfortunately, not much has changed in terms of range and charging power compared to the previous Zeros - and so the question remains, especially with an adventure bike, for whom such a machine is suitable or for what. Nevertheless, electric motorcycles already have a special appeal, even if many bikers have nothing to do with it (yet). To be able to glide silently through the area and leave every Porsche at home - and without emissions - that's something.The test bike was kindly provided by Tecius & Reimers for this test. There you will find a lot of Zeros to try out. Dare to do so, this will really put you in a good mood! And for city dwellers who need a two-wheeler especially for the way to work and perhaps have a B.196 certificate, the small Zeros are ideal! Let Joachim advise you, he knows...
