BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Royal Enfield Himalayan
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
- Value for money
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Equipment
- Price mainly with full equipment
- Mild brakes
- Not for performance fetishists
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
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: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Chassis
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
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, 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!
A bargain
So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.
Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...
The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).
