BMW R 1150 GS Adventure versus Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Adventure

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Scrambler

In our series of used motorcycle tests, a classic is due today: The BMW R 1150 GS. The bike was provided to us by a visitor, it is in absolute top condition. This GS series was built between 1999 and 2003 – what can it do today... weiter

BMW R 1150 GS

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Changes to the 2023 Ducati Scrambler family using the example of the Full Throttle.

The Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle is one of three new Scrambler models that Ducati has unveiled this year. It is supposed to be reminiscent of flat-track bikes and of course still has the air oil... weiter

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2005

Built von 2015 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 12.490 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Comfort
Processing
Off-road capability

Pros:

Very agile, manoeuvrable bike
Magnificent V2 with a lot of character
Beautiful details, great design
Babbling sound
Very lively motorcycle

Cons:

High weight

Cons:

Pillion footpegs in the way of big boots
Rear brake could be snappier
Operation takes some getting used to
A bit too small for tall people

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.501 mm
Length : 2.180 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 287 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 185 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 192 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 5 l

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 65 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 260 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Telelever (travel 210 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 B 19 TL
Rear tyres: 150/70 H 17 TL

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
Kayaba upside-down fork with 41 mm stanchion tube diameter (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Shock absorber from Kayaba with adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R18
Rear tyres: 180/55 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brakes (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Single disc, radially bolted 4-piston brake caliper with Bosch cornering ABS (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 245 mm)

Cheap never, well mostly

MW driving has never been a particularly cheap pleasure. Although many specimens are around 20 years old and have collected correspondingly many kilometers, these GS are still not a bargain. It must be at least 5,000 euros, top-maintained specimens like our test bike like to scratch at the five-digit. You can understand this: The BMW R 1150 GS, if you don't catch a rocked-out model, is an almost ideal companion for the very big tour.

If you can do without cornering and agility, the GS is the ideal travel moped, where the road can be three steps below perfect.
As I said, a buddy for the good and the bad days.

Conclusion - That puts you in a good mood!

Fortunately, the Full Throttle has been able to transport the typical Ducati Scrambler feeling into 2023. This bike is simply a real fun grenade that pretty much every biker should be able to get along with. On top of that, there is a two-year warranty with no mileage limit. Due to the complex valve lash control, however, it goes to the service every 12,000 km.

The test machine was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Bremervörde. Holger, one of the local salespeople, is a real Ducatisti and will calmly explain to you over a coffee which Ducati suits you best. There are plenty of Ducati and Suzuki demonstrators and a lot of used machines. Let's go to Bremervörde!