BMW S 1000 XR versus Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Yamaha

Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

Reise-Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 19.480 €
RRP 13.374 €
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Pros:
  • Silky smooth, powerful motor with performance in all situations
  • Really good QuickShifter
  • Very finely balanced machine
  • Brakes extremely well and can be controlled
  • every conceivable accessory available
  • hissing and at the same time hoarse sound
Pros:
  • very adult appearance
  • new TFT cockpit with three themes
  • stately seating position
  • Off-road capability
  • long range
  • improved chassis
  • good wind and weather protection
Cons:
  • Vibrations at higher speeds
  • The driver always has one foot in prison
  • QuickShifter, heated grips and cruise control not standard
Cons:
  • no longer a lightweight with a full tank
  • Pillion seat without handles
  • only suitable for taller riders

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.595 mm
Length :
2.370 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat :
890 mm
Weight :
220 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2 cylinder series 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 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
Maximum speed: 187 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
535 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension 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 central tube frame (steel)
Front suspension:
KYB USD fork 43mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 M/C 54V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V M S

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
Brembo, double disc ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single disc ( 245 mm)

Result

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The machine was made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. If you really want to experience something, go there and dare to take a test drive. Every test driver is guaranteed not to forget them.

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 19.480€
  • Used (3 years old): 15.000€
  • Availability: XRs since 2015
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red-White-Blue

Conclusion - what sticks

We underestimated the T7 World Raid before the test. At least we didn't expect how mature the machine is. Seat height, sheer size and the higher weight make the World Raid a different machine than the "little sister" T7. It is made for the gaaaaanz long journey over hill and dale and drives extremely confidently. It is not suitable for smaller people, but this is already evident in the seat test. The good sales figures of the two previous T7 models should improve the World Raid again - it is actually not a cheap wash, but quasi new motorcycle.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by the Yamaha Center Hamburg / Tecius & Reimers. There, the World Raid stands as a demonstrator and looks forward to test drives. Just call and ask for Joachim. Have fun!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 13.899 €
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: blue, black