BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Honda

Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • impressive performance, extreme acceleration
  • Super stable, electr. adjustable chassis
  • technical full hut incl. launch control and track mode
  • very good brakes
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Sitting position strenuous in the long run
  • requires high speeds
  • Pillion seating is hopefully not meant seriously

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
201 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: In-line motor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 49 mm
Hole: 81 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: 299 km/h
Performance: 217 HP at 14.000 U/Min
Torque: 113 NM bei 12.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 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:
Aluminium frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Ohlins NPX S-EC 43mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension:
Ohlins TTX36 S-EC Pro-Link Suspension
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with double piston caliper ( 220 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!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Well, impressive, right? My country road performance isn't quite as dolle, but I still had a lot of fun. I wonder, however, how long a Fireblade can be steered without a driver's license being revoked. I would certainly be off my rag after a few days. In any case, driving slowly is not possible on the CBR, and with that we get to the point: Honda has designed everything for race track at the Fireblade and that it has done so well that there is little left for normal motorcycling.
 
With this machine only on country roads would be pearls in front of the sows. Although - still crazy fun! However, 95% of buyers will still be racers who regularly take your treasure to the racetrack. That's where she feels comfortable, that's where she belongs.
 
Test bike from Motofun Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 26.330€ for the SP version, 22,300 € without SP
  • Used (1 year old): 20.000€
  • Years built: 2020-2021
  • Colours: Grand Prix Red (red-blue-white), Pearl Morion Black (black)