BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus MV Agusta F3 800 RR

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

MV Agusta F3 800 RR

Supersport

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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The chic SuperSport rocket from Bella Italia in the test.

Beautiful motorcycles are built in Italy. Sounds a bit too general? Well, then take a look at the new MV Agusta F3 800 RR. Anyone who looks at SuperSportler will kneel down on the spot. We got up again afterwards... weiter

MV Agusta F3 RR im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 21.390 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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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:

distinctive sound
revving motor
technically fully equipped in series production
well-functioning QuickShifter
independent Italian design

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

no LED light
extremely sporty seating position

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.030 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 173 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: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: 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

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.100 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 275 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:
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm)

Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm made of cast aluminium

Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 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 sticks

Just while writing, I notice that I am not able to put the driving feeling of the test on paper. Sorry, but if you want to experience what MV feels like, you probably have to sit up yourself. In any case, the F3 RR is an extreme bike in every respect and not for everyone. If you are interested in exclusive super sports cars, you should definitely take a test drive and form your own opinion.

We kindly received the test machine from Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg. Here she stands as a demonstrator and who dares: TEST DRIVE!