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• The grand finale of the 2013 Alpine Masters
• The grand finale
• Seven machines, seven drivers, seven opinions
• The little Honda goes under in comparison
• The BMW F 800 GT impresses with German virtues
• The BMW R 1200 GS is ahead
• Opinions and evaluation
• “A wolf in sheep’s clothing”
• “The Explorer looks massive, but drives easily”
• “Special praise for Honda’s little CB 500 X”
• “Quick and dirty – the GS masters both”
• “HP4 last – that was an easy choice”
• “The Street Triple offers the greatest pleasure”
• “The KTM can do everything – but only almost as well”
• Jury evaluation

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The extreme seating position was also not ideal for the test track.

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However, the Honda offers enough space for a passenger.

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The Honda has a cultivated running engine, the suspension elements are too undemanding for a total price of 10,990 euros.

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The Honda CB 1100 came in last.

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However, the MV Agusta is not for the small budget, because the price of 13,590 euros is extremely high compared to the competition.

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The MV Agusta has an absolutely powerful engine.

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The MV Agusta Brutale 1090 ABS was able to achieve the same number of points as the Kawa.

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However, the ninja often starts with a delay.

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The Kawa can also convince with its gentle throttle response.

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The Kawasaki offered tolerable seating comfort on the test track.

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Second place went to the Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.

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However, their outward appearance is convincing due to the careful workmanship with high-quality components.

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It also has a low weight and a long range.

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The Street Triple is particularly impressive thanks to its good coordination of engine and chassis.

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With its lightness, the Triumph transforms even the most delicate hairpin bends into a lively course.

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First place in the all-rounder comparison went to the Triumph Street Triple R..

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A direct comparison showed which models were particularly convincing.

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The four models were also not affected by the weather.

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With luggage and a passenger in tow, the Honda CB 1100 touches down very early.

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The athlete category was also carefully scrutinized

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The fuel consumption of the Aprilia is not without it.

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The Italian’s suspension has excellent feedback.

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The Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS came in last.

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However, the steady development of strength convinced the Alps.

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However, the rear suspension of the Triumph is a bit stubborn.

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The Daytonba offers both good driving performance and good handling.

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Third place went to the Triumph Daytona 675.

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Since it was a tough battle among the competitors, the Kawasaki shares second place with the MV Agusta.

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In addition, the Kawa has good acceleration and torque values.

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The Kawasaki offers a firm, fully adjustable chassis.

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The Kawasaki Z 800 landed in second place.

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In addition, the Bavarian offers very good stability.

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The brakes on the BMW HP4 in particular are phenomenal.

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The Alps are not the best place to test athletes, but the Bavarian is also the Oberhammer in this environment.

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The BMW HP4 took first place among the athletes.

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The models from BMW, Kawasaki, Triumph and Aprilia were tested.

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Because of the difficulty of the route, this turned out to be a tingling experience.

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The all-rounders mastered the Alps brilliantly.

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The Alpen-Masters is the biggest MOTORCYCLE group test of the year.

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Models from the manufacturers Aprilia, BMW, Ducati and KTM were tested.

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First, the travel enduros were tested.

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Lars Bosson (49), surveyor in Gothenburg, two-time Swedish superbike champion. Started at the TT on the Isle of Man. Has been testing motorcycles for 24 years.

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Francesco Gulinelli (36), mechanical engineer. Worked for frame manufacturer Verlicchi, suspension manufacturer Marzocchi and drives series sport races.

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Kristijan Ticak (39), editor-in-chief. Tests cars, but loves motorcycles. Had to go into the Balkan War as a motorcycle reporter. Was at eight of nine Alpine Masters.

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Oscar Pena (40), test editor. Contested the Spanish Supersport Championship. Wild on the racetrack, mild on the country road. It was the first time in my life in the Alps.

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Gert Thole (57), test manager, inventor of the Alpine Masters. Whether in motocross, house renovation or at work – only the best counts.

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Karsten Schwers (41), top tester. Knows everything, can do everything, plans everything and organizes everything – no problem at all.

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Peter Mayer (53), test editor. Likes his country estate, the wide world – and drives everything that rolls on two wheels. With and without a motor.

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Sven Loll (39), photo driver, dressman, bon vivant. Likes motorcycles, women, bathtubs, WiFi access – and its peace and quiet.

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Rainer Froberg (49), fleet manager. Ensures a good mood, fully fueled motorbikes – and privately likes his Harley.

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Eva Breutel (52), Italy correspondent. Loves Italian motorcycles, lives in Italy – and likes the French Alps.

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You can see part of our test crew.

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In the first part of the Alpine Masters, travel enduros, all-rounders and athletes were tested.

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In the slalom and in the circular path, the limits of the bikes could be explored exactly and reproducibly.

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However, the motorcycles first had to show their colors on the test course.

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The tour to the Alps started from Neuhausen near Stuttgart.

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Full concentration was the order of the day on the winding route.

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The two-wheeled all-rounders represent the lion’s share of all motorcycles in the mountains.

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This is mainly due to its low fuel consumption and the enormous range that the BMW F 800 GS Adventure offers.

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However, these strengths were not enough for the Bavarian to secure the Alpine throne.

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Last place went to the Ducati Hyperstrada.

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Although the Ducati shines with its sportiness, it is only suitable for travel to a limited extent.

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The Ducati Hyperstrada, for example, hardly offers any wind protection.

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However, the fuel consumption is very low and the handling is extremely agile.

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In addition, four all-rounders were tested.

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These included models from Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta and Triumph.

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Above all, the BMW F 800 GS offers high travel quality.

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The BMW F 800 GS Adventure landed in third place.

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The KTM 1190 Adventure R took first place in the travel enduro comparison test.

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The KTM Adventure was particularly convincing with its very lively and powerful engine.

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Compared to the competition, KTM was able to prevail in almost all criteria and also offers the most homogeneous overall package.

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It is therefore not surprising that it is way ahead of the competition with almost 400 out of 500 points.

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The Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Travel Pack took second place.

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The Aprilia offers a sophisticated engine and comfortable suspension setup.

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Comfort is the Italian’s strength.

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The handling of the Aprilia Caponord also leaves nothing to be desired despite its weight.

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Even bumpy stretches are easy to cope with thanks to the long suspension travel.

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The Yamaha seems effortless and pleasant in the mountains.

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Second place in the 48 hp bike comparison went to the Yamaha XT 660 R..

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Although the bikes have little power compared to the other classes, the four models did extremely well despite everything.

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The Honda also offers well-regulated ABS and grippy brakes.

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It impresses with its perfect handling in the mountains.

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The Honda CB 500 X is an adult motorcycle for the small budget.

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The Honda CB 500 X took first place and was allowed to take part in the final.

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In a comparative test of the 48 hp bikes, the models from the manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, KTM and Yamaha competed against each other.

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Despite their weight, the four tourers fought bravely.

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The handling of the Yamaha proved to be only moderate in the mountains.

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Third place went to the Yamaha FJR 1300 A..

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The narrow and winding roads were not necessarily easy to master with the tourers.

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With an impressive weight of 303 kg, it is still agile in handling.

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The Triumph Trophy SE landed in second place.

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Last place went to the Moto Guzzi California Touring.

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The Moto Guzzi was the heaviest in the lap at 345 kilograms and had to struggle with its heavy weight.

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You give the tourers and yourself a break.

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However, full concentration was required on the winding routes.

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The BMW F 800 GT, BMW HP4, BMW R 1200 GS, Honda CB 500 X, KTM 1190 Adventure R, Triumph Tiger Explorer and Triumph Street Triple made it into the final.

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With three Bavarian women in the race, the result of the big comparison was not strange.

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The BMW HP4 took last place. Heating through the Alps with an athlete is not without it either.

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5th place was shared between the Triumph Street Triple R and the Honda CB 500 X. The BMW F 800 GT landed in 4th place. Third place went to the Triumph Tiger Exporer. The KTM 1190 Adventure R came in second.

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A couple of heavy hums snaked through the mountains.

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The BMW F 800 GT impressed above all with its excellent handling and extremely neutral driving behavior.

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However, the Yamaha does not have ABS.

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Some of the candidates didn’t even bring 48 hp, but even less.

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The Kawasaki Ninja 300 came in third.

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The Kawa convinces with its low fuel consumption.

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It also offers a lot of freedom of inclination when loaded.

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However, there are wild orgies of turning and switching on steep passes.

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If breaks were the order of the day, then only intentionally and not because the machines no longer wanted to take part in the fun.

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The KTM 390 Duke took last place.

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It couldn’t be more handy – the KTM is light, small and agile.

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However, the suspension cannot convince.

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The journey also brought some pitfalls.

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Downhill it is always easier for the 48 hp bikes.

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In the tourer category, BMW, Moto Guzzi, Triumph and Yamaha competed against each other.

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The BMW F 800 GT landed in first place.

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The BMW R 1200 GS was the clear winner of the great 2013 Alpine Master.

BMW F 800 GT, BMW HP4, BMW R 1200 GS, Honda CB 500 X, KTM 1190 Adventure R, Triumph Tiger Explorer, Triumph Street Triple

The grand finale of the 2013 Alpine Masters

In the final of the 2013 Alpine Masters, the five class winners will meet the two champions from the previous year: the BMW R 1200 GS and the Triumph Explorer. At the end of the final day tour, the decision is made at the Col de la Bonette.

The grand finale

D.he last day, the last lesson, the last job of the Alpine Masters. It is after ten o’clock in the evening on one of the highest passes in the Alps, the Col de la Bonette, 2,715 meters above sea level. The sun has dipped behind the peaks, which are only faintly visible on the western horizon. With its last rays it illuminates the evening sky in blue-yellow pastel colors. Except for both of us – photographer Jorg Kunstle and the author – there is no one to be seen far and wide. No other living being, absolutely nothing stirs up here anymore. After a week of tense work and a tight test program, we are now experiencing a moment full of majestic silence and monumental power.

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BMW F 800 GT, Moto Guzzi California Touring, Triumph Trophy SE and Yamaha FJR 1300 A in the test
The tourers at the 2013 Alpine Masters

Intensive but smooth test week

The rest of the test team for the final round should have already arrived at the hotel in Pietraporzio. We both stand just below the top of the Bonette pass, look west and wait. Waiting for the optimal time, the optimal lighting mood, in order to properly stage the winner of this year’s Alpine Masters. Jorg wants to capture exactly this short, perfect moment in the middle of a huge panorama.

“Everything done right”, top tester Karsten likes to say at such moments. We have had an intensive but smooth week of testing and, as the highlight, the longest day of the 2013 Alpine Masters, the grand finale. An impressive experience on the best machines of the current year in the grandiose mountain landscape of the Maritime Alps. At the end of a 206-kilometer round over five passes with completely different characters, the winner is finally crowned on the Bonette.

Seven machines, seven drivers, seven opinions

Awarded this year means that the seven drivers – all internationally experienced, professional testers – create their personal ranking at the end of the day. Seven machines, seven drivers, seven opinions: they are all winners, but in the end there can only be one true champion of the Alpine Masters.

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This moment had to be captured by our photographer.

Usually at least, because last year’s edition resulted in a stalemate, the BMW R 1200 GS and Triumph Tiger Explorer shared the title. These two will now meet this year’s five group winners. In the case of the GS, however, a new regulation is required for the first time because, as is well known, there was a model change with the new water boxer. How to deal with it The MOTORRAD test team decided to send the new GS straight to the final as a replacement for the old one, i.e. without the usual qualification hurdle in the preliminary round. Mainly because the GS has already sufficiently proven its qualities in the old / new comparison and in the big travel enduro stories of the spring. In short: The new GS is better than the old one and can therefore replace it with no ifs and buts.

Basically, the grand finale is also a comparison of the different concepts. Of course, the individual motorcycle plays the key role, but it is also about the best type of motorcycle for alpine riding. Because of the double victory in travel enduro last year, this genre is represented three times this year; The champions of the previous year, the R 1200 GS and the Explorer, are joined by the current class winner, the KTM 1190 Adventure R. Although this concept seems to have been made for the Alps, models from other categories have achieved overall victory in the past, namely the BMW R 1200 R or the Honda CB 1300.

The little Honda goes under in comparison

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Now it’s about the sausage – now it remains to be seen who can convince across all classes in the Alps.

A modern crossover concept like that of the Honda CB 500 X should also have good chances. You sit comfortably, have good wind protection, the suspension works comfortably – all weighty arguments for alpine skiing. Especially since the little Honda whispers the tight turns of the Lombarde with unimagined ease. If it were all about pleasure, the entry-level two-cylinder would be way ahead. Despite widespread sympathy, the CB remains an outsider as the weakest machine.

The lively twin certainly mixed up its own performance class, but between the big and the strong, any other place than the last would be a surprise, especially since test professionals who are more used to performance rate this. But Kristijan, who as usual approaches the matter from the enjoyable side, even puts the 48-hp machine in 4th place, ahead of three to four times as strong opponents as the Tiger Explorer or the HP4. In the end, the nimble Honda shares fifth place with the Street Triple, which is definitely remarkable.

The two sporty pilots Lars and Oscar particularly like the 675 three-cylinder. In terms of driving pleasure and emotions, other testers also see the Street Triple in front. A machine for committed soloists. But the rationalists criticize the narrow range of application; the touring suitability is rather poor due to the lack of driving comfort, luggage storage and wind protection. After all, rank five at least doesn’t mean the red lantern. It goes to the hottest bike of this finale, the HP4. Due to the concept, an uncompromising super sports car has a hard time in this environment. Especially one like the BMW, designed as a racing replica for fast laps on the slopes.

But it can also be completely different, has technical highlights that make life easier even on challenging alpine passes. Electronic chassis, traction control, variable mappings, an adjustable ABS – all of this also has advantages in everyday life. Racing freak Oscar even placed the high-flyer in fourth place in the exuberance of emotions. The fact that the majority judges it slightly differently is shown by the last three places, with no one doubting the potential and the qualities of BMW. It’s actually a shame, if not even the HP4 has a chance at the Alpine Masters, which athlete then? But maybe the last place has to do with the many narrow and bumpy slopes of this year’s final round.

The BMW F 800 GT impresses with German virtues

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206 kilometers, 6062 meters in altitude: In the grand finale of the Alpine Masters, the route led over five very different passes of the magnificent Maritime Alps

Comfortable touring enduros with easy-to-swallow suspension cope with the hopping piste of the Cayolle much better – and surprisingly, the wet research BMW F 800 GT is also involved. Just taking part in the finals was basically an award for the mid-range sports tourer, who beat the fat tourers from Yamaha and Triumph out of the field in its category. And then Eva even puts it at the top of her personal ranking because of its lightness. The other testers don’t quite share this enthusiasm, sports freak Oscar describes the 800 twin as a bore. Okay, the vibrating, evenly pulling engine is sure to ignite any storms of enthusiasm, but the GT impresses with German virtues, with great handling and neutral steering. What the bottom line is a solid fourth place.

In the end, the three travel enduros are allowed to make the podium among themselves. Like last year, the Triumph Tiger Explorer impresses with its bearish engine and a nonchalance that hardly anyone would expect from the massive three-cylinder enduro. It shines with full comfort on long stages. The fact that you only got the bronze medal this year is due to the overdamped fork, which has difficulties with rough running, and the high weight, which is noticeable in the many hairpin bends of the bonette and when maneuvering.

The BMW R 1200 GS is ahead

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The elevation profile of the final round.

That leaves the two new enduro models from KTM and BMW. The Austrian certainly has better off-road qualities with large, narrow wheels, but the final round leads exclusively over asphalt, albeit partially of poor quality. It’s great how the Adventure masters the most difficult passages with an excellent chassis and top brakes. The greedy engine hammers up the steepest driveways, but still hangs cleanly and finely dosed on the gas. And the Alpen-V2 does not have to hide in terms of equipment if the R comes without electronic suspension. Why is it still only enough for the runner-up title? The KTM always seems a bit more clumsy than the BMW, and it is simply too tall for some drivers.

There is no need for any discussion in the final bill: Six drivers see the BMW R 1200 GS in front, the only female driver has it in second place. A clear, expected victory. And the author is allowed to drive the winning machine back to the hotel after the final picture is in the box. In the meantime, the road can hardly be seen in the twilight. Especially in the upper part of the Bonette, the slippery conglomerate of condensation and dirt requires full concentration. Conditions under which the GS is at its best. A little too briskly on the gas, the ASC catches the rear wheel again. A little too late on the brakes, the GS anchors stably and brutally thanks to Telelever. And finally, in an emergency, ABS also intervenes. 80 kilometers, which once again clearly show why even the strongest competitors failed in the GS.

Opinions and evaluation

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Only one bike could win and at this year’s Alpen Masters it was the BMW R 1200 GS.

Seven drivers, seven opinions, but the bottom line was a superior winner: the GS cleared all but one of the first places. The other two podium places are shared by the other two travel enduros from KTM and Triumph. Oscar caused problems with the seat height of the Adventure, hence his sixth place. Opinions are divided on the F 800 GT, there is both a first and a last place. The Underdog CB 500 X received a lot of praise and sympathy, it simply lacks power for a better placement. The Street Triple has enough of that, but it is too one-sidedly geared towards sport and fun. Which is even more true of the high-flyer HP4.

“A wolf in sheep’s clothing”

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Eva Breutel (52), Italy correspondent, likes handy machines.

The BMW F 800 GT is a women’s motorcycle, said one of my colleagues at the finale. Aha. Should he mean that women often prefer understatement motorcycles, then the term applies to the GT, because it is the typical wolf in sheep’s clothing: looks deceptively harmless, but turns out to be a brilliant mountaineer. The 94 hp motor is always present and as if made for the alpine carousel, the active seating position invites you to swiftly attack curves and bends. In my ranking, it ends up ahead of the three big and heavy travel enduros, because after a long day on the mountain I don’t find driving, but getting on and off and maneuvering with the lower and lighter GT is much easier. And so the motorcycle wins with me, which allows me to relax even in weak moments.
Eva Breutel

“The Explorer looks massive, but drives easily”

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Oscar Pena (40), Spain, as a thoroughbred racer, approaches the subject emotionally.

I tried the new GS here for the first time and it made a big impression on me. It feels sportier and lighter than the old one, the electronics work perfectly. The Explorer is also surprising: cumbersome when stationary, but neutral and easy to control on the passes. And the three-cylinder pampers you with its gentle power development. Behind it I put the Street Triple, which has enough power for driving on passes, plus fantastic handling. Certainly not an ideal travel machine, but a fun toy for narrow mountain passes. The HP4 is the best super athlete of all time, but even as a racer I have to admit that the range is limited. Nevertheless, the HP4 is pure passion for me.
Oscar Pena

“Special praise for Honda’s little CB 500 X”

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As an engineer, Francesco Gulinelli (36), Italy, likes the most modern electronics.

Every year the motorcycles in the Alpen-Masters bring more electronics with them and are therefore becoming more and more complex. BMW is one step ahead of other manufacturers in terms of usability. On the three finalists from Bavaria you can find your way between all the switches and buttons right away, the settings are safe and do not distract from driving – an aspect that should not be underestimated. That’s why BMW is right at the front in my rating, especially with the all-round successful new GS. There is special praise for the Honda CB 500 X: It costs little more than the special equipment of the GS, but is a lot of fun and is a motorcycle to be taken seriously. It amazed and convinced me on the alpine passes.
Francesco Gulinelli

“Quick and dirty – the GS masters both”

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Gert Thole (57), Germany, likes smooth engines and crisp chassis.

If someone had told me ten years ago that BMW builds the most emotionally sharp devices. But the fact is, GS and HP4 turn on the most. From my point of view, there is no discussion about the fact that the GS is ahead, even if the KTM appeals to me as an off-road fan in particular. But the water boxer cannot be beaten with his range. With sophisticated assistance systems, it offers the best reserves in terms of safety and manages the balancing act between reason and emotion, it can be both comfortable and sporty, quick and dirty. The HP4 is unbelievable fun, but also pure unreasonableness and too aggressive in this sensitive environment. And the third BMW, the F 800 GT, is doing more than well.
Gert Thole

“HP4 last – that was an easy choice”

Kristijan Ticak (39), Croatia, editor-in-chief, likes undemanding motorcycles.

Kristijan Ticak (39), Croatia, editor-in-chief, likes undemanding motorcycles.

A BMW HP4 in last place? Only available at the Alpine Masters. So far it was easy for me, but the others are more difficult to place. The competition has never been so strong. The KTM is a tough opponent for the GS, unfortunately the power only comes in the upper part of the scale. The F 800 GT and CB 500 X surprised me positively. The two twins work nicely evenly and prove that this is not about high performance. Both are easy to drive, especially for less experienced pilots. You also use fuel sparingly and are otherwise undemanding. If price played a role in the evaluation, the mid-range machines would be hot candidates for victory for me.
Kristijan Ticak

“The Street Triple offers the greatest pleasure”

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Lars Bosson (49), Sweden, two-time national superbike champion.

The Street Triple offers the most enjoyment with the small but wonderful three-cylinder. The handling is perfect, but the chassis is pretty tight. The most I can criticize about the GS is the seat height, although I’m not exactly short at 1.83 meters. The KTM is unfortunately even higher, and it also has narrow footrests and a gear lever that is too short. Otherwise a great motorcycle with a lot of power and excellent chassis. The Explorer is comfortable and powerful, but the fork springs are too soft and the weight is too high. The F 800 GT is light and easy to drive, but the engine looks good and conservative. As a racer I like the HP4 of course, but here in the Alps it’s too strenuous.
Lars Bosson

“The KTM can do everything – but only almost as well”

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Karsten Schwers (41), Germany, top tester and filigree technician.

Last year the decision was quite difficult, this year it was easy for me: The GS has the duckbill clearly ahead. Not because the new one is sportier than the old one, but because it has won in every way. The KTM is great, but it can “only” do everything almost as well. The Triumph displeases the overdamped fork and the heavy weight. So with that lie
In my evaluation three travel enduros ahead, this concept makes the most sense here with a lot of comfort and high-torque drives. I love the HP4, but it’s only fun when I have a bad conscience. With the restrained CB 500 X it’s exactly the other way around, because I lack a little pressure and the chassis is pretty slack.
Karsten Schwers

Jury evaluation

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The BMW R 1200 GS is the queen of the Alps.

Jury member	BMW R 1200 GS	KTM 1190 Adventure R	triumph Tiger Explorer	BMW F 800 GT	Honda CB 500 X	triumph Street Triple R	BMW HP4
Gert Thole	1	2	4th	3	5	6th	7th
Karsten Schwers	1	2	3	4th	7th	6th	5
Eva Breutel	2	3	4th	1	5	6th	7th
Francesco Gulinelli	1	3	2	4th	5	7th	6th
Lars Bosson	1	2	3	5	7th	4th	6th
Oscar Penar	1	6th	2	7th	5	3	4th
Kristijan Ticak	1	2	5	3	4th	6th	7th
score	8th	20th	23	27	38	38	42
placement	1.	2.	3.	4th.	5.	5.	7th.

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