BMW S 1000 R versus Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2021
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 16.349 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- Robust
- Fitness to travel
- Pillion comfort
- Service
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Price
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: 1.540 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 267 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 type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.199 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.199 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
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
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: 210 km/h
Performance: 112 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Performance: 112 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
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:
Central pipe Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Central pipe Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
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!
Unspectacular and simply good
The 1200 offers a high level of long-distance comfort, which results from a moderate knee angle, the sofa-like seat cushion for riders like Sozius and perfectly placed footrests like handlebars. This comfort is supported by the low-vibration running of the twins.
So the spectacular thing about the Ténéré is that it is so unspectacular. But it is not quite cheap: at just under 16,000 euros, it is almost as expensive as a – admittedly naked – BMW GS.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius and Reimers in Hamburg.
