BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Royal Enfield Classic 350

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 5.090 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • beautiful retro design
  • solid construction
  • safe driving experience, good brakes
  • beautiful single-cylinder sound
  • easy operation, nothing distracts
  • Main and Side Stand Series
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • manageable performance
  • Gear lever mounted a little too low

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.390 mm
Length :
2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
195 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: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
494 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:
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 270 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

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling can be so beautiful! If you just have 5.100€ over and want to buy a motorcycle: Please take a test drive with the Classic 350! No matter what other bike you had in your sights, chances are you'll choose the RE in the end.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Legendary Cycles / Hamburg. Here the Classic 350 is ready for test drive, as well as all other models from Royal Enfield and many other motorcycles from Benelli, Mash, Mondial, Fantic, Moto Morini and Indian.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 5.090 €
  • Availability: from 01/2022
  • 7 colors: Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Dark Gunmetal Grey, Chrome Red, Chrome Bronze