BMW S 1000 R versus Royal Enfield Himalayan

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 R

Naked
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 5.190 €
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Pros:
  • Full of performance ...
  • .. but still easy to control
  • high-quality workmanship
  • cool sound
Pros:
  • Value for money
  • Off-road capability
  • Comfort
  • Equipment
Cons:
  • Pillion operation only for emergencies
  • Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
  • Mild brakes
  • Not for performance fetishists

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: 1.465 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
199 (max: 365 ) 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: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
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
Maximum speed: 127 km/h
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
469 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:
Half duplex (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper ( 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!

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

A bargain

So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.

Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...

The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 4,690
  • Used (2 years old): 3,900€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: scarce
  • Colours: white, grey