BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Yamaha

Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 13.374 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
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:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • no longer a lightweight with a full tank
  • Pillion seat without handles
  • only suitable for taller riders

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.595 mm
Length :
2.370 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat :
890 mm
Weight :
220 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: 2 cylinder series 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: 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:
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:
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 ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Brembo, double disc ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single disc ( 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

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