BMW R 1200 R versus MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS

BMW R 1200 R

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MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS

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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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208 hp with a weight of only 186 kg - any questions?

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is the slightly more suitable sister of the Brutale 1000 RR with higher handlebars and a more digestible Streetfighter seating position. What happens when 208 hp meets a machine weighing 186 kg, ... weiter

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS 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 26.190 €

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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:

Sound straight from hell
Full of performance
Optics to kneel down
beautiful details
Top-of-the-range suspension, playful handling
Technology 'full hut' with really everything that is currently available
Mobile phone connectivity with app and navigation system

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

Gearbox a bit shaky
a bit unloving in some places
Braking distance longer than necessary, probably due to take-off control

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 186 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: 4-cylinder series, four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 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: 300 km/h
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 11.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 239 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

Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear tyres: 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 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

Man, man, man, what a motorcycle. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is a wonderfully independent bike with rough edges. Typically Italian, style and driving are in the foreground. You can see over one or the other peculiarity and are happy that you do not ride a uniform mush, but Italian motorcycle construction at its best. Above all, the optics are artful, which we simply could not get enough of.

It's a pity that after half a day of heating on the country roads of Schleswig-Holstein and a short motorway stage, we had to return the rental machine to Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg am Nedderfeld. Nevertheless, we are grateful for this experience and can only advise all potential buyers to visit B&S. Even if you don't want to drive, it's worth taking a look at the 1st floor: Here they are, the treasures from Varese. Also an RR and the even more beautiful Superveloce in several colors. I think I'll go there again tomorrow...