BMW S 1000 XR versus Royal Enfield Classic 350

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 5.090 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • beautiful retro design
  • solid construction
  • safe driving experience, good brakes
  • beautiful single-cylinder sound
  • easy operation, nothing distracts
  • Main and Side Stand Series
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • manageable performance
  • Gear lever mounted a little too low

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.390 mm
Length :
2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
195 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
494 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:
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18

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
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 270 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

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling can be so beautiful! If you just have 5.100€ over and want to buy a motorcycle: Please take a test drive with the Classic 350! No matter what other bike you had in your sights, chances are you'll choose the RE in the end.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Legendary Cycles / Hamburg. Here the Classic 350 is ready for test drive, as well as all other models from Royal Enfield and many other motorcycles from Benelli, Mash, Mondial, Fantic, Moto Morini and Indian.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 5.090 €
  • Availability: from 01/2022
  • 7 colors: Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Dark Gunmetal Grey, Chrome Red, Chrome Bronze