BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Zero SR/S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Zero

Zero SR/S

Sporttourer
Retro, Scrambler, Naked, Tourer - what kind of machine is this?
The classification of the BMW R nineT Urban G/S is not easy. Is it a retro bike, a scrambler, a naked bike or even a tourer? Like the model, the R80G/S from the 80s, is probably a mixture of everything. How did the Urban... weiter
BMW R nineT Urban G/S im Test
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This is the future
Okay, here comes the price question: What is the fastest way to make yourself unpopular with a group of motorcyclists? Spilling beer? Stick to speed limits? Far from it: Just say that the electric... weiter
Zero SR/S
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 26.415 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

    Pros:
    • Engine
    • Handling
    • Brake
    • Chassis
    • Impression of quality
    • Optics
    Pros:
    • Service
    • Incredible torque
    • Driving precision
    • Comfort
    Cons:
    • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
    • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
    Cons:
    • Price
    • Reach

    Dimensions & Weight

    Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
    Length :     2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
    Seat :     850 mm
    Weight :     221 (max: 430 ) kg
    Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
    Seat :     787 mm
    Weight :     229 (max: 460 ) 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: E-motor, Z-Force 75-10
    Cooling: luftgekühlt
    Drive: Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb, Riemen
    Aisles: 0

    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: 200 km/h
    Performance: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
    Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
    Reach:     157 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
    Front suspension:
     Showa upside-down fork 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Showa gas pressure shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Two-arm swingarm
    Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
    Rear tyres: 180/55-17

    Brakes

    Front brake
     Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
     Disc (∅ 265 mm)
    Front brake
     Double disc, four-piston radial calipers by J. Juan (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
     Single disc, single-piston floating caliper by J. Juan (∅ 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

    Future yes - but now?

    Hardly ever has a motorcycle polarized as polarised as this Zero. This applies to our test team, but also to our readers. If you don't believe it, you should delve into the comments in our test video. But it is not polarizing because it is good or bad. This can be easily clarified: the Zero is good.

    Good to very good even, but this only applies to an electrically driven motorcycle. This is it, with all the advantages and the disadvantages already mentioned. And: it is our future. That is certain.

    What everyone has to decide for themselves is whether they will bring the future to their home now.

    The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.

    Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

    • Price: from 21.540€
    • Used: older Zeros start at around 15,000 euros.
    • Years of construction: since 2019
    • Availability: rar
    • Colours: blue, black