BMW R 1200 R versus Royal Enfield Himalayan

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BMW

BMW R 1200 R

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Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Adventure
BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW
The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter
BMW R 1200 R im Test
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She's back
Legend has it that Yamaha no longer builds its legendary XT 500, introduced in 1976. Of course, this is nonsense – it's just called something else now, namely Royal Enfield Himalayan. With this revenant of the classic Enduro in travel version, we have... weiter
Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 5.190 €
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Competitors

    Pros:
    • relatively light for a boxer machine
    • powerful engine with character
    • upgradeable as an agile tourer
    • no technical overload
    • safe driving experience
    Pros:
    • Value for money
    • Off-road capability
    • Comfort
    • Equipment
    Cons:
    • not cheap
    • Windbreak underground
    Cons:
    • Mild brakes
    • Not for performance fetishists

    Dimensions & Weight

    Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
    Length :     2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
    Seat :     790 mm
    Weight :     232 (max: 450 ) kg
    Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
    Length :     2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
    Seat :     800 mm
    Weight :     199 (max: 365 ) kg

    Engine

    Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
    Displacement: 1.170 ccm
    Hub: 73 mm
    Hole: 101 mm
    Cooling: Luft
    Drive: Kardan
    Aisles: 6
    Motor design: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
    Displacement: 411 ccm
    Hub: 86 mm
    Hole: 78 mm
    Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
    Drive: Kette
    Aisles: 5

    Performance

    Maximum speed: 220 km/h
    Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
    Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
    Tank contents: 18 Litre
    Consumption:     5 l
    Reach:     363 km
    Maximum speed: 127 km/h
    Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
    Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
    Tank contents: 15 Litre
    Consumption:     3 l
    Reach:     469 km

    Chassis

    Frame type:
     two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
    Front suspension:
     Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Paralever
    Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
    Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
    Frame type:
     Half duplex (steel)
    Front suspension:
     Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
    Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
    Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S

    Brakes

    Front brake
     Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
     Disc (∅ 276 mm)
    Front brake
     Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
     Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

    Conclusion - what gets stuck

    Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

    Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

    • Price: 12,000€
    • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
    • Years built: 2006-2014
    • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

    A bargain

    So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.

    Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...

    The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).

    Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

    • Price: 4,690
    • Used (2 years old): 3,900€
    • Years of construction: since 2016
    • Availability: scarce
    • Colours: white, grey