BMW S 1000 R versus Honda NT 1100
BMW S 1000 R
Honda NT 1100
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
- Suitable for travel
- comfortable
- great standard equipment
- good handling
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
- Side case a bit narrow
- Lens adjustable only when stationary
- complicated controls
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 447 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 104 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Chassis
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
Double-loop pipe frame Front suspension:
Showa 43 mm telescopic fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Monobloc aluminium swingarm with Pro-Link and SHOWA gas shock absorber, hydraulic adjustment device (travel 150 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70R17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55R17 M/C (73W)
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
2 brake discs, radial four-piston brake calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 256 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!
Conclusion - what sticks
Honda's NT1100 invites you to travel and certainly appeals to many drivers of high age (as well as us) with its unagitated, elegant design. Well imaginable, for example, as a successful upgrade for drivers of an NC750 or similar and of course all Deauville and Pan European fans. All those who want to ride comfortably longer tours and want to rely on a comfortable, solid bike are certainly well served here. Whether it will be possible to appeal to younger drivers, we think is rather questionable. In addition to the joy of color, the NT1100 may also lack one or the other corner or edge or let's put it this way: It is not exactly peepy.
If you take it exactly, the selection of competitors of the Honda NT1100 is limited. After all, it really is a thoroughbred tourer and not a hybrid like an adventure motorcycle trimmed for roadworthiness or a crossover bike with the genes of a super sports car. Nevertheless, you could perhaps compare it with a Yamaha Tracer 9, Kawasaki's Versys or even a BMW 1250 GS if you want to go on a long journey.
The Honda NT1100 is available from 13,899 €, with DCT from 14,899 €. The additional equipment packages available cost 675 € (URBAN package), 965 € (touring package) or 1636 € (travel package).
The test bike was kindly provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen . So if you want to take a relaxed test drive, you can do that there.
