BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Moto Guzzi V7 III

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V7 III

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 7.900 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • Lots of chrome ;)
  • Stability
  • Processing
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Rear suspension damped

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 423 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
342 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
Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper ( 260 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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15,000-20,000€ depending on the equipment
  • used so far only marginally cheaper
  • Years built: 2017-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2017
  • Colors: Rally design in blue, silver, red, black

Small but loyal fan base

What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.

A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Used (3 years old): 6.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: six different models