BMW R nineT versus Honda NC 750 X
BMW R nineT
Honda NC 750 X
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- pretty to look at
- purist
- cool driving experience
- Numerous customizing options
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Easy to ride - also suitable for beginners
- Beautiful V2-like sound
- Practical storage compartment
- Motor develops torque far below
- cost-effective maintenance, low consumption
- Price
- nothing for giants
- a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
- Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
- Performance sufficient, but not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat : 803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 429 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 340 km
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 403 km
Chassis
Space tube, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Single disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what's stuck?
The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.
Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The NC 750 X is one of Honda's top 3 sellers. No wonder, because as mentioned at the beginning there are hardly any competitors that would be comparable with this bike. It is incredibly practical, agile, easy to drive, affordable and offers the proverbial Honda quality. However, the NC would not be dojustice if it were simply reduced to these virtues, because it is also really fun! Appropriately, we also liked the sound thanks to the lifting pin offset. Beautifully bollerig and untemrum bassy, the Twin roars in front of it. Almost like a V2, especially when you're gasping.Overall, Honda succeeds with the NC 750 X a small, fine funbike that has not unjustly found many fans over the years. This certainly does not include the announcers and announcers of the motorcycle meeting, but rather "real" motorcyclists, who use their bike a lot and often. So all those who have to be able to rely on their mobile base, because they are not only gurgling to the iceman in fair weather, but on the daily commute or for longer journeys. And that's exactly what the Honda NC 750 X is made for.
The test machine was provided to us by motofun from Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!
