BMW S 1000 R versus Zero SR/F
BMW S 1000 R
Zero SR/F
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
- Performance
- Processing
- Comfort
- Brake
- Maintenance costs
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
- Price
- Reach
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Seat : 787 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 454 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Riemen, Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb
Aisles: 0
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: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach: 158 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
Showa upside-down fork 43 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa gas pressure shock absorber, spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable (travel 140 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc,four-piston radial calipers J. Juan (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper J. Juan (∅ 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!
Digital motorcycling
Many of these sensations are eliminated by the digital form of motorcycling. The Zero is simply fast, sour fast. A spin on the throttle lever is enough, nothing more. If you like this, or for whom this immediate implementation is the attraction, the Zero is a clear purchase recommendation for you.
The question of each test is to find out whether the test object is good or bad. The Zero SR/F is not only a good motorcycle, but a very good motorcycle, under the restrictions of all batterielectric vehicles (expensive, short range). The Zero is a great motorcycle overall and in the sum of its high-quality components. However, one that digitally decouples the driver with what she does best – merciless passage without end.
And I've come to realize that so far, I've assumed that my definition of driving pleasure is largely about engine power – now I know that the way this performance is created is important to me.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.
