BMW R 1200 R versus Husqvarna Svartpilen 125

BMW R 1200 R

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 125

Naked

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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How does the noble naked bike in neo-classic design perform in the test?

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 is considered the finest 125cc currently available. Even we can't escape the beauty of this bike - but how does the machine perform in the test? We did a few laps with the naked bike in the... weiter

Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 5.499 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

striking design
high-quality design
Two driving modes
good chassis, good brakes
LED lighting complete
adult appearance

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

a bit difficult for a 125cc
not exactly a bargain

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.357 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 151 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: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 47 mm
Hole: 58 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 118 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 13 NM bei 7.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 542 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

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

Frame type:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
ByBre, four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
ByBre, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling is fun - this also applies if you are traveling with a Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Of course, you won't set acceleration records with 15 hp, but due to the adult chassis and the streetfigher-like seating position, you have a lot of fun with the husky on the country road. On the other hand, we prefer to forget the motorway very quickly, but it is simply not fast enough.

The test bike was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau from St. Michaelisdonn. There she stands as a demonstrator and waits for a lot of test drivers. Go for it, it's really fun!