BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Honda CBF 1000

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro

Honda CBF 1000

Sporttourer

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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When the journey is the goal

Our test machine from 2008 is over ten years old, covering around 60,000 kilometres. Is there still life in it? That's what our test is supposed to find out. Older, but well together Oh, who would have thought? Eleven years old, but she is still doing well, our Honda.... weiter

Honda CBF 1000 | TEST

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023

Built von 2006 bis 2010

RRP 14.750 €

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Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Engine
Handling
Brake
Chassis
Impression of quality
Optics

Pros:

Comfort
Passage
Long-distance suitability
Quality

Cons:

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

Cons:

not very handy

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 252 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: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 57 mm
Hole: 75 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: 228 km/h
Performance: 98 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 96 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre

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:
Backbone (aluminum)

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

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 - it continues

Children as time passes. Barely eleven years old and you can sort a motorcycle in good conscience into the non-existent category "Classic Sports Tourer". In the 0-100 km/h test she turned around nicely at the back, modern bikers are no longer used to the absence of a traction control.

Here you still drive yourself beautifully. If you are looking for something like this, you can strike here. The Honda CBF 1000 comes with fresh inspection and also the wear parts are not yet ... Well, yes... Worn. Thanks to the quality, it should bring joy to its new owner for a long time to come.