BMW S 1000 R versus Royal Enfield Classic 350
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 5.090 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- beautiful retro design
- solid construction
- safe driving experience, good brakes
- beautiful single-cylinder sound
- easy operation, nothing distracts
- Main and Side Stand Series
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- manageable performance
- Gear lever mounted a little too low
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: 1.390 mm
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 kg
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 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: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
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: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 494 km
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 494 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:
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 mm)
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 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
Motorcycling can be so beautiful! If you just have 5.100€ over and want to buy a motorcycle: Please take a test drive with the Classic 350! No matter what other bike you had in your sights, chances are you'll choose the RE in the end.The test bike was kindly provided by Legendary Cycles / Hamburg. Here the Classic 350 is ready for test drive, as well as all other models from Royal Enfield and many other motorcycles from Benelli, Mash, Mondial, Fantic, Moto Morini and Indian.
