BMW R nineT versus Husqvarna 701 Enduro
BMW R nineT
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- pretty to look at
- purist
- cool driving experience
- Numerous customizing options
- Comfort
- Agility
- Riotous, powerful engine
- Off-road capability
- Price
- nothing for giants
- Pillion operation
- Fitness to travel
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat : 803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 430 ) kg
Seat : 920 mm
Weight : 158 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 693 ccm
Hub: 85 mm
Hole: 102 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: 75 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 74 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 342 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 space frame (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork upside-down (travel 275 mm) Rear suspension:
WP (travel 275 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 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.
Fun without end - unfortunately an expensive
So, did the experiment work? Well, it is difficult to draw a clear conclusion. For long-distance travel, the serial tank is small, seat position, seat and chassis on the way to the destination rather strenuous.
Otherwise, the Husqvarna 701 Enduro is a real fun device. As a first motorcycle she certainly does not play the ideal cast in the garage, but who wants and can, should try it. How nice but short wheelbase and 75 hp can harmonize!
Finally, a small drop of wormwood: If Mama KTM is not famous for her restrained pricing, the daughter does the same to her: The motorcycle with practically zero equipment and little inclination to operate a passenger costs 10,395 euros. Congratulations to those who can afford it.
So: If you are looking for a moped with a class engine, great chassis, low weight and brutal brakes, but hardly anything else, you can check in. Anyone who thinks unreasonableness is reasonable in a deeper sense is right here. For everyone else: "please stay behind".
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
