BMW S 1000 XR versus Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Ducati

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 12.490 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Very agile, manoeuvrable bike
  • Magnificent V2 with a lot of character
  • Beautiful details, great design
  • Babbling sound
  • Very lively motorcycle
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
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: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
185 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 km
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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
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 brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 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)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful

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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.490€
  • Used (8 years old): 7.000€
  • Availability: since 2015
  • Colors: black-red