BMW S 1000 XR versus Moto Guzzi V7 III

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V7 III

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 7.900 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Lots of chrome ;)
  • Stability
  • Processing
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Rear suspension damped

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 423 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
342 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
Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful

Small but loyal fan base

What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.

A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Used (3 years old): 6.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: six different models