BMW G 650 GS versus Zero SR/S
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Zero SR/S
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 26.415 €
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Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Service
- Incredible torque
- Driving precision
- Comfort
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: 1.450 mm
Seat : 787 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 460 ) kg
Seat : 787 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 460 ) 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: E-motor, Z-Force 75-10
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb, Riemen
Aisles: 0
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb, Riemen
Aisles: 0
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: 200 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach: 157 km
Performance: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach: 157 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Front suspension:
Showa upside-down fork 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa gas pressure shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Showa upside-down fork 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa gas pressure shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, four-piston radial calipers by J. Juan (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper by J. Juan (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, four-piston radial calipers by J. Juan (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper by J. Juan (∅ 240 mm)
Future yes - but now?
Hardly ever has a motorcycle polarized as polarised as this Zero. This applies to our test team, but also to our readers. If you don't believe it, you should delve into the comments in our test video. But it is not polarizing because it is good or bad. This can be easily clarified: the Zero is good.
Good to very good even, but this only applies to an electrically driven motorcycle. This is it, with all the advantages and the disadvantages already mentioned. And: it is our future. That is certain.
What everyone has to decide for themselves is whether they will bring the future to their home now.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.
