BMW R 1150 GS Adventure versus Yamaha MT-07
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
Adventure
Yamaha MT-07
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2005
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 8.374 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Comfort
- Processing
- Off-road capability
Pros:
- Value for money
- Agility
- Low weight and easy handling
- Fun
- Versatility
- Wonderfully puristic / nothing you don't need
Cons:
- High weight
Cons:
- Chassis not adjustable
- slim equipment
- Windbreak
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.501 mm
Length : 2.180 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 287 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.180 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 287 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.400 mm
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 184 (max: 360 ) kg
Length : 2.085 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 184 (max: 360 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 192 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Maximum speed: 207 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: 320 km
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 320 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telelever (travel 210 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 B 19 TL
Rear tyres: 150/70 H 17 TL
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telelever (travel 210 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 B 19 TL
Rear tyres: 150/70 H 17 TL
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brakes (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brakes (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Cheap never, well mostly
MW driving has never been a particularly cheap pleasure. Although many specimens are around 20 years old and have collected correspondingly many kilometers, these GS are still not a bargain. It must be at least 5,000 euros, top-maintained specimens like our test bike like to scratch at the five-digit. You can understand this: The BMW R 1150 GS, if you don't catch a rocked-out model, is an almost ideal companion for the very big tour.
If you can do without cornering and agility, the GS is the ideal travel moped, where the road can be three steps below perfect.
As I said, a buddy for the good and the bad days.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
What's stuck is quickly said: Yamaha has achieved a really versatile motorcycle with the MT-07. It is characterized by plenty of driving pleasure and its extremely puristic concept, which can be enjoyed by all those who do not lack attitude and equipment features. If you enjoy configuring your bike before the exit at the breakfast table via APP, you will surely opt for another vehicle.The MT-07 is also well suited for beginners and newcomers, because the machine can be throttled to A2-compatible 48 hp for new drivers. Thus, you have a motorcycle that you can still enjoy after the A2 phase without having to invest directly in a stronger bike. And Yamaha is putting another high on top with the €500 Young Star driving licence grant: Those who decide on a new MT-07 by 30 June 2021 and prove that they have obtained their a driving licence in class A2 or A from 01.01.2020 will receive a grant of 500 €! This makes the already reasonable price a little more attractive.
The test machine was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.
