BMW S 1000 R versus Suzuki SV 650
BMW S 1000 R
Suzuki SV 650
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
- Price
- real V2
- Harmonious overall impression
- Pillion suitability in comparison
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
- Material
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 197 (max: 420 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 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: 73 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 8.100 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 363 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 (tubular frame steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 17 M/C x MT 3.50 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 17 M/C x MT 5.00 160/60ZR17 M/C (69W)
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 290 mm) Rear brake
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
For the everyday life of most motorcyclists, a Suzuki SV 650 is always enough. It meets the needs of motorcycling without great conspicuousness, the beautiful V2 engine is available as a unique selling point. Of course, the material quality could sometimes be better, especially the carbon replicas on the tank.
But: For 6,595 euros you can still invest in windscreen, suitcase or the chassis – or in everything or nothing. At its core, the Suzuki remains the unproblematic companion for every day. If you like it, you can spend more money: The V2 is of course also included in the "X" version of the SV, which is 7,300 instead of 6,595 euros expensive. There is a classy quilted bench, metallic lacquer, a small fairing and retro look.
The test bike was provided to us by zweirad-Technik Schielmann in Hamburg.
