BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
MV Agusta

MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 21.390 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Optics to kneel down
  • Motor with large, usable speed range
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Top brakes
  • Triple sound at its best
  • adjustable chassis
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • strenuous sitting position in the long run
  • Passenger only for emergencies
  • modest steering angle incl. thumb clamp guarantee

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length :
2.030 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
198 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: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 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: 240 km/h
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
258 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:
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm)
Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 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 sticks

Goodness, what a machine! Since the release of the Superveloce 2020, I have longed for a detailed ride. And I enjoyed every minute with the MV. Of course, the Superveloce is also a small Italian diva in some things, but overall I was surprised how balanced it is. It is wonderfully unreasonably loud and not very suitable for everyday use and is therefore either shooed over country roads and race tracks or just put in the living room - although it would actually be too good for that. It is best to order two for both purposes!
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg. There she stands in red as a demonstrator and in yellow to look at. In general, a visit to the Nedderfeld is always worthwhile, because the MV exhibition of Bergmann und Söhne is a revelation for every motorcycle fan. You can actually see all these works of art from Varese for free and even sit on them. Guys, do that while that's still possible. Because who knows, maybe one day we will have to order motorcycles online ... May this please take a long time.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 21.390€
  • Used (3 years old): 16.500€
  • Years of construction: 2020-2022
  • Colours: red, yellow