BMW S 1000 R versus MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 R

Naked
MV Agusta

MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 21.390 €
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Pros:
  • Full of performance ...
  • .. but still easy to control
  • high-quality workmanship
  • cool sound
Pros:
  • Optics to kneel down
  • Motor with large, usable speed range
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Top brakes
  • Triple sound at its best
  • adjustable chassis
Cons:
  • Pillion operation only for emergencies
  • Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
  • strenuous sitting position in the long run
  • Passenger only for emergencies
  • modest steering angle incl. thumb clamp guarantee

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: 1.380 mm
Length :
2.030 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
198 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: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 79 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: 240 km/h
Performance: 148 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 10.600 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
258 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:
ALS Steel tubular trellis (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD 43mm (travel 125mm)
Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 123 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 220 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

Conclusion - what sticks

Goodness, what a machine! Since the release of the Superveloce 2020, I have longed for a detailed ride. And I enjoyed every minute with the MV. Of course, the Superveloce is also a small Italian diva in some things, but overall I was surprised how balanced it is. It is wonderfully unreasonably loud and not very suitable for everyday use and is therefore either shooed over country roads and race tracks or just put in the living room - although it would actually be too good for that. It is best to order two for both purposes!
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg. There she stands in red as a demonstrator and in yellow to look at. In general, a visit to the Nedderfeld is always worthwhile, because the MV exhibition of Bergmann und Söhne is a revelation for every motorcycle fan. You can actually see all these works of art from Varese for free and even sit on them. Guys, do that while that's still possible. Because who knows, maybe one day we will have to order motorcycles online ... May this please take a long time.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 21.390€
  • Used (3 years old): 16.500€
  • Years of construction: 2020-2022
  • Colours: red, yellow