BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 9.495 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- Sporty
- Exclusive
- Processing
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- Price
- Combi display
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.434 mm
Length : 2.100 mm
Seat : 0 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 166 (max: 350 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm
Seat : 0 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 166 (max: 350 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Stew 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 72 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 75 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 72 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork WP Apex 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Front suspension:
0 Rear suspension:
WP Apex Monoshock (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Deflected swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork WP Apex 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Front suspension:
0 Rear suspension:
WP Apex Monoshock (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Deflected swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Brembo four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, Brembo four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The Vitpilen is a small Rabauke, but one that never lets you down. Provided that it can be afforded, the question remains: do you want to afford it? We at motorradtest.de agree: yes! Five times thumbs up.She is the ideal companion for the things that are so fun in life. And the most beautiful of them are those that evade all logic.
Only what we Germans like most about buying would be the principle. Because the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a Naked Bike, which naturally limits the suitability for touring, which is already opposed by the tank, which only has a capacity of 12 liters. But, you know that beforehand. Like that ice makes you fat, you shouldn't watch "Bauer sucht Frau" on TV or that blowing up four liters of the finest super on 100 kilometers is ecologically simple crap just for fun.
We now find that we have satisfied political correctness, and now we are finally going to the trader and taking a test drive. ;)
The test machine was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau.
Small addendum: Vitpilen is Swedish and translates as "White Arrow". Why? We don't know either.
