BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Royal Enfield Himalayan

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 5.190 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Value for money
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Equipment
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Mild brakes
  • Not for performance fetishists

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
199 (max: 365 ) 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: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 127 km/h
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
469 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:
Half duplex (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating 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!

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

A bargain

So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.

Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...

The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 4,690
  • Used (2 years old): 3,900€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: scarce
  • Colours: white, grey