BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Yamaha FJR 1300 AE
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Retro
Yamaha FJR 1300 AE
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2013 bis 2021
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 20.094 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Engine
- Handling
- Brake
- Chassis
- Impression of quality
- Optics
Pros:
- Comfort
- Processing
- Pulling power
- Long-distance suitability
Cons:
- missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
- Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
- Weight
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 275 kg
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 275 kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.298 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 1.298 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
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
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 144 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 134 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 25 Litre
Performance: 144 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 134 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 25 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
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:
Bridges (aluminium)
Bridges (aluminium)
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
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!
Reliable Tourer
You have to be able to afford it, the Yamaha, which costs around 20,000 euros in better equipment. For this you get a luxurious and mature looking companion for the good and bad days in the life of a motorcyclist. Compared to the adventure bikes, you have to do without the indicated off-road suitability – but probably no one has complained about it yet. That's right.
Choose the destination and have confidence: if it doesn't happen with the circumnavigation of the world, it's not up to Yamaha.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg-Eidelstedt.
