V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[Al-Simmons]

Interesting Read from Advrider forum.

 

Anyone knew about our Vee/Wee actual weight and claimed weight?

 

 

 

Hardly 100lbs difference, although if you go by BMW (or most manufacturers - Except Yamaha's it appears) suggested weights, they would have you believe that is the case.

 

Weights as tested with the scale pics to prove it...: Super-Tenere vs KTM 990 Adv vs R1200GS vs R1200GSA

 

Originally Posted by Half - Bac

Hi guys,

 

After the previous thread (53 pages) on the Super Tenere on this illustrious forum, and subsequent comments on this thread about bike weights in general, I have something to add.

 

First let me give you some of my credentials. I am the proud owner of a 2006 KTM 990 Adventure, had it since new and have done 31000km's on it, mostly off road. Loved every kilometre and love my bike. I am an avid adventure and dirt biker. I also have a contract with Yamaha Distributors South Africa to handle all their motorcycle public relations. It is a consequence of this relationship that I have had access to the silver Super Tenere (photo posted on the "Photo's from AMID" thread) for the last three weeks. (It was I that took it down to Jan Staal etc.)

 

With all this opinion on bike weights being bandied about, I thought that I would take the opportunity to get the relevant bikes weighed in an as objective a manner as reasonably possible.

To this end I arranged last week to get a privately owned BMW GS1200 Adventure, a privately owned BMW GS1200, my personal KTM 990 Adventure, and the Super Tenere to a bike scale that was made available by Gary Franks of Enduro World.

 

Let me first explain the criteria that was adopted to keep the weigh-in as objective as possible, plus the various considerations for variation for each bike.

 

All bikes were weighed "wet" - with a ful tank of fuel. Bikes were fueled full from the same pump and the same time, and all travelled 1,2km post refuel to the scale.

All panniers, top boxes etc were removed for the weigh-in.

The scale was claimed to be calebrated, however I did not witness the calebration. But even if it was not 100% accurate, the same level of inaccuracy would at least be applied to all the bikes.

 

The GSA has a 33 litre tank, 10 litres more than the next closest bike, giving it a 8(?) kilo disadvantage just in fuel weight. It had an Akropovic pipe on, giving it a benefit in weight with the std Cat removed. It also had all the crash protection and pannier racks on (std on a GSA I think)

 

The GS has a 20 litre tank. It also had ABS fitted, but none of the other optional extras offered by BMW. Fitted with the Remus slip on, thus also benefitting from no Cat.

 

The KTM 990 Adventure has a 20 litre tank, is fitted with ABS, sterring damper and crash bars, and also has Leo Vince slip ons fitted, once again giving benefit from the the double Cat's being removed.

 

The Super Tenere has a 23 litre tank, had an alluminium bash plate, head light protector and pannier racks fitted, but with standard zorst, including Cat.

 

Here are a findings per bike (photo evidence posted below)

 

BMW GS 1200 Adventure.

 

Claimed weight: 90% fueled, road ready: 259kg's

Actual weight: Fully fueled: 273kg's

 

Yamaha Super Tenere

 

Claimed weight (wet): 261kg's

Actual weight (Wet): 268kg's

 

BMW GS 1200

 

Claimed weight: 90% fueled, road ready: 229kg's

Actual weight: Fully fueled: 242kg's

 

KTM 990 Adventure

 

Claimed weight (Dry): 209kg's

Actual weight (Wet): 240kg's

 

As you can see, the results of this exercise proved very interesting. I think at the end of the day, once you have had to pick any of these bikes up for the third time in one tiring ride, they are all heavy.

 

I have posted this info only because, judging by the comments by Dawgs here, it appears to be a topic of interest. I have no agenda, just "objective as reasonably possible" facts to share. I hope it helps.

 

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/adrianbac/Yamaha12002.jpg

 

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/adrianbac/KTM9902.jpg

 

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/adrianbac/BMW1200A2.jpg

 

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/adrianbac/BMW12002.jpg

 

Regards,

Greg.

[beesee_sg_2001yahoo.com]

I was offered 11k for a K8 Vee. May I know if this is reasonable?

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

yahoo[/MENTION].com;7398338]I was offered 11k for a K8 Vee. May I know if this is reasonable?

 

spoilt market ! 16 k more reasonable

[khaitronic]

yahoo[/MENTION].com;7398338]I was offered 11k for a K8 Vee. May I know if this is reasonable?

Grab it...

Really spoilt market lor...

Shop selling k8 Vee for 18k....hee

[beesee_sg_2001yahoo.com]

Oh really! No wonder my fren just called me, he just paid full cash for that FBC plater. Guess I was too late! Tot too cheap maybe accident bike or some problem with the bike so did not view it, and now it's gone.

[beesee_sg_2001yahoo.com]

Hi, regarding aftermarket slip-ons(street legal), could someone give a quick guide to ready stocks for K8 Vee? Cos he dun like to wait. Asking for my friend. Thanks in advance for any help on this.

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

yahoo[/url].com;7398903]Hi, regarding aftermarket slip-ons(street legal), could someone give a quick guide to ready stocks for K8 Vee? Cos he dun like to wait. Asking for my friend. Thanks in advance for any help on this.

 

" Cos he dun like to wait" ------ want to hurry where and die , n sum more "accident" bike

 

for exhaust just go to mtech or k n s clifford n see them , do not anyhow buy....

 

why need to change a $2k stk exhuast....not expensive enough?

[wrc]

from Italy!!!!!

 

http://www.travelbike.it/foto/albums/La%20Vecchia%20Ferrovia/DSC00363-resized.jpg

 

http://www.travelbike.it/foto/albums/La%20Vecchia%20Ferrovia/DSC00389-resized.jpg

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

from Italy!!!!!

 

http://www.travelbike.it/foto/albums/La Vecchia Ferrovia/DSC00363-resized.jpg

 

http://www.travelbike.it/foto/albums/La Vecchia Ferrovia/DSC00389-resized.jpg

 

[Idono]

Why do they ride the bike in water?

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

Why do they ride the bike in water?

 

bikers......do the darness thing

[ooitn]

Quick Cleaning?

[1080]

HiHi, any intro or advise what windscreen to chose for long distance?

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

HiHi, any intro or advise what windscreen to chose for long distance?

 

too little info about yourselve and bike to provide advise

[1080]

too little info about yourselve and bike to provide advise

 

I am riding a vee k8 model. just return back to riding, Very glad to own and ride a Vee. much easier to ride around S'pore.

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

I am riding a vee k8 model. just return back to riding, Very glad to own and ride a Vee. much easier to ride around S'pore.

 

well done ! there is not much u can do about the wind shield as stock is just "ok" , beside getting from ebay what u can do locally is to go motoworld to see whether they have the last pc of tall wind shield ,or u could get a locally customise windshield height n angle adjuster from tankee . btw dont chnge unless u experence wind buffet

[topgearalwaysrock]

My dad used to ride the V-Strom 650.

 

Really nice and purposeful looking bike.

 

I don't mind getting such a bike, but with such a tall seat height, I don't wanna strain my legs everytime I get up and down the bike. Seriously, no joke. Haha.

 

Thus far, I still prefer the looks of the Triumph Tiger 800 going at $24k Machine though.... =)

 

If only I was taller.

[topgearalwaysrock]

My dad used to ride the V-Strom 650.

 

Really nice and purposeful looking bike.

 

I don't mind getting such a bike, but with such a tall seat height, I don't wanna strain my legs everytime I get up and down the bike. Seriously, no joke. Haha.

 

Thus far, I still prefer the looks of the Triumph Tiger 800 going at $24k Machine though.... =)

 

If only I was taller.

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

My dad used to ride the V-Strom 650.

 

Really nice and purposeful looking bike.

 

I don't mind getting such a bike, but with such a tall seat height, I don't wanna strain my legs everytime I get up and down the bike. Seriously, no joke. Haha.

 

Thus far, I still prefer the looks of the Triumph Tiger 800 going at $24k Machine though.... =)

 

If only I was taller.

 

That is another nice quality bike .

[speedjpop]

I'm only 1.65m, 72kg. No problem riding lah. unless you intend to push the bike while u are sitting on her.....then its a minor problem. I always get down to push it.

 

My dad used to ride the V-Strom 650.

 

Really nice and purposeful looking bike.

 

I don't mind getting such a bike, but with such a tall seat height, I don't wanna strain my legs everytime I get up and down the bike. Seriously, no joke. Haha.

 

Thus far, I still prefer the looks of the Triumph Tiger 800 going at $24k Machine though.... =)

 

If only I was taller.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Just saw the new V-Strom 650@Looi's.

 

Had problems tipping the bike from the side stand. Haha.

 

Getting on and off also a bit hard for me =( But once I sit on the bike, ehh. The rider's seat is a lot narrower than the previous version, thus much easier to tip-toe on the ground.

 

But I still can't handle that bike's weight and seat height that said.

[Idono]

Talking about pushing bikes. I've never been able to push a bike competently when I'm off the bike..... is there like a particular way to do it easily?

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

Just saw the new V-Strom 650@?u=64795"]Looi's.

 

Had problems tipping the bike from the side stand. Haha.

 

Getting on and off also a bit hard for me =( But once I sit on the bike, ehh. The rider's seat is a lot narrower than the previous version, thus much easier to tip-toe on the ground.

 

But I still can't handle that bike's weight and seat height that said.

 

u can always cut the seat.....

 

Talking about pushing bikes. I've never been able to push a bike competently when I'm off the bike..... is there like a particular way to do it easily?

 

lol ....no way ..... bike is meant to be ridden not the other way round....

[topgearalwaysrock]

Actually, the V-Strom 650 quite easy to reverse leah.

 

Surprisingly, it's easier than my 125cc scooter =)

 

But getting up and off is a faff and tipping over is a problem too. At stationary, when I have to tip-toe, the weight of the bike can throw me off centre, and I may risk dropping the bike =(

[Idono]

Is a V-strom that high seating? If i can tip over a GSA means I should not have problem with v-strom right?