BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Honda XL 750 Transalp

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Honda

Honda XL 750 Transalp

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 10.490 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • light motorcycle
  • simple but well-made bike
  • pithy sound
  • comfortable chassis
  • plenty of space for driver and front passenger
  • favourable price
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • USB and QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • no cruise control

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length :
2.325 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
208 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: 4-stroke, 8 valves, Unicam, parallel two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 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

Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
433 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:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 43mm SFF-CA Upside-Down Fork (Travel 200mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm with Pro-Link deflection
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with two-piston brake calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with single-piston brake caliper ( 256 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
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