BMW R nineT versus Kawasaki W 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Kawasaki

Kawasaki W 800

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2011 bis 2025~
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 10.645 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Pros:
  • casual look
  • cool sound
  • easy handling
  • Simplest operation
  • a lot of Chrome
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Brakes could grip harder
  • partial vibrations
  • Manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length :
2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
221 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: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc

Conclusion - what's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
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