BMW R nineT versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp
BMW R nineT
Honda XL 700 V Transalp
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- pretty to look at
- purist
- cool driving experience
- Numerous customizing options
- lasts forever. The phone answers: "Tomorrow to Morocco?" "Why not now???"
- you never have to clean. Just looks cooler
- Off-road capability
- suitable for long-distance use
- Price
- nothing for giants
- lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
- not for sports drivers
- Pendulum inclination
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat : 803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
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: 60 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 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
Single loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 177 mm) Rear suspension:
Pro-Link swingarm (travel 173 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central spring leg Tyres at the front: 100/90 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single 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
To get back to the start: We couldn't find out during our test whether the Honda would have lasted another 42,000 kilometers. This also applies to other things in our country: for example, we cannot confirm that cockroaches would survive a nuclear war, also a reputation like Thunderhall. However, we would strongly assume that the cockroaches would have to learn to ride motorcycles in the event of nuclear war, because all The Honda Transalps are still there.How do I get back to the motorcycle from the disgusting insect? Not at all, that's why it's over now.
