BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Yamaha R7

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Yamaha

Yamaha R7

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 10.249 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Transmission and clutch precise and smooth running
  • lively engine with wide usable speed range
  • light, agile, sporty
  • accessible sportsman for everyone
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Sitting position tiring in the long run
  • technically very spartan equipped
  • optional QuickShifter without blipper

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.395 mm
Length :
2.070 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
188 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
289 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut hinged via lever system, rebound and preload adjustable (spring travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (tubeless)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Hydraulic disc brake ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white
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