BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Honda CB 650 R

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro

Honda CB 650 R

Naked

Retro, Scrambler, Naked, Tourer - what kind of machine is this?

The classification of the BMW R nineT Urban G/S is not easy. Is it a retro bike, a scrambler, a naked bike or even a tourer? Like the model, the R80G/S from the 80s, is probably a mixture of everything. How did the Urban... weiter

BMW R nineT Urban G/S im Test

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Somehow different

At first glance, everything seems to be quite normal with the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café, but that changes on closer inspection. Compared to the competition, the retro bike with the new in the name is more expensive, but also more powerful. Nicely done, honest The first round... weiter

Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP 14.750 €

RRP 9.200 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Engine
Handling
Brake
Chassis
Impression of quality
Optics

Pros:

Processing
Achievement
Chassis

Cons:

missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level

Cons:

Extremely sharp motor design
Pillion operation

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.120 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 203 (max: 371 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 314 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)

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

Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR

Frame type:
Steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm

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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Conclusion

So what is the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café? Chic, not cheap, entry-level (gives the A2 version with 48 hp) and otherwise a typical Naked Bike. A high-quality and surprise-free Honda, too - if it weren't for this rotary organ character that sets it apart from its competitors.
Do you like that? Then buy, otherwise not.

Our thanks for the test bike goes to Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.