BMW S 1000 R versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Honda XL 700 V Transalp
Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2007 bis 2012
RRP 16.000 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
- not for sports drivers
- Pendulum inclination
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
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) 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
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V-motor, four valves 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
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
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: 172 km/h
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
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
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
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:
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
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
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 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 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.
