BMW S 1000 R versus Indian FTR 1200 Sport
BMW S 1000 R
Indian FTR 1200 Sport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
- Engine
- Valency
- Chassis
- Display / Operation
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
- Pillion suitability
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.223 mm Height : 1.295 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 430 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.203 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 102 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: 123 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 118 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 220 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
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Sachs USD 43mm fork, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs mono strut without linkage, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17 73W
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 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!
It goes without Scrambler
So what is the Indian territory? Long journeys rather not. This is countered by the tank, which only lasts 13 litres (but beautiful), the already mentioned lack of windscreen and the fact that the socialite is not exactly spoiled. On the square in the second row it is called for suffering, it is scarce, and the footrests are very high.
Here, too, our Fast Tracker resembled the scrambers of the competition. Personally, I would never buy a Scrambler: whether It was Ducati,Triumph or BMW – I was on the motorcycle with everyone. The Indian, on the other hand, knows how to integrate the driver very nicely, he is more strongly than in the competition in the vehicle.
Now I would have to raise just under 16,000 euros for a typical second or hobby bike ... it is already beautiful and in its pulling power ... but I repeat myself, that is why we are now at the end of it. Verdict: Everyone has a scrambler, only Indian don't. Don't worry: there is the FTR 1200 S.
The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.
