BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

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Technical Specifications BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque116 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeDryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel137 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake61.5 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail110.6 mmTrail103 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,175 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth870 mmWidth815 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,527 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)221 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018

As one of 5 different R nineTs, the Urban G/S is also a successful variation of the air-cooled boxer, which, as in the other models, produces 110 hp and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of more power. The brakes are also on the same high level as those of the original R nineT, only the chassis has to make concessions. ABS comes as standard, ASC at extra cost. You don't need much more to be happy. The only thing we wouldn't want to do without are the wire-spoke rims, because together with the TKC80 they complete the look.

terrific, authentic G/S look

powerful brakes, powerful engine

Enduro-typical reduced to the bare essentials

custom bike ex works

Wire-spoke rims not standard

ASC not standard

dirt and trouser paint visible on seat bench

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Basically, it hardly matters whether I think the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth is good or bad - the first 95 of the 695 units worldwide were sold out within 20 minutes. So there's no need to worry about the remaining 600. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the Abarth version looks enormously good with the carbon fairings front and rear, the Akrapovic exhaust and the suede saddle. The low handlebars are not as comfortable as the conventional XSR900, but fit perfectly with this stylish appearance. The engine, chassis and brakes work just like on the normal XSR900 - in other words, extremely sporty and wonderfully rideable.

magnificent design

highest exclusivity

strong three-cylinder engine

powerful brakes

agile handling

traction control standard

Very low positioned handlebar

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R nineT Urban G/S vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth

Price BMW R nineT Urban G/S

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Price Yamaha XSR900 Abarth

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