BMW S 1000 R versus Benelli TRK 502 X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 R

Naked
Benelli

Benelli TRK 502 X

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 6.849 €
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Pros:
  • Full of performance ...
  • .. but still easy to control
  • high-quality workmanship
  • cool sound
Pros:
  • comfortable, confidence-inspiring handling
  • grumpy sound, reminiscent of boxers
  • Easy to use
  • conveys a very confident driving experience
  • Powerful optics
Cons:
  • Pillion operation only for emergencies
  • Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
  • quite difficult for a beginner
  • Performance becomes thin in pairs with luggage
  • Front brakes require power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight :
199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length :
2.200 mm Height : 1.480 mm
Seat :
895 mm
Weight :
235 (max: 427 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
266 km
Maximum speed: 165 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
488 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Adjustable upside-down fork Ø 50mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double tube profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 -19
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
two floating Wave brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
 
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: from 14.740 €
  • Used (7 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colours: red, grey-yellow, white-blue-red

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.849 €
  • Availability: since 2022
  • Colors: Blue, Gray, White