BMW S 1000 XR versus CF-Moto 800 MT
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
CF-Moto 800 MT
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 9.899 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Seating position fits small and big people
- High-revving motor
- Strong brakes
- Very good standard equipment
Pros:
- complete equipment
- sovereign appearance
- good components
- high-quality workmanship
- High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
Cons:
- You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
- Motor mapping issues
- QuickShifter with room for improvement
- Adjustment change on the shock absorber complex
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.234 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 231 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 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: Two-cylinder in-line engine, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Performance: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 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:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel) Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel) Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.
The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.
Conclusion - what sticks
The CF Moto 800 MT enriches the adventure bike segment with a motorcycle that is particularly interesting in terms of price. The equipment is great and CF Moto uses proven components from J. Juan, KTM, Acront and Kayaba. Not a bad recipe, but the Chinese are messing up when it comes to tuning the engine and QuickShifter. However, we assume that this shortcoming can be fixed by software update - and then the MT800 is a really attractive offer!Many thanks to the CF-MOTO dealer "Powersport Nord" from Pinneberg, who kindly provided us with the machine for this test. You can also test ride the 800 MT there, but please make an appointment beforehand - just call: Tel. 04101-590 575. Greetings to Jörg and Vivian!
