Indian FTR 1200 Sport versus BMW R nineT Scrambler
Indian FTR 1200 Sport
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Engine
- Valency
- Chassis
- Display / Operation
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- Pillion suitability
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.223 mm Height : 1.295 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.203 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 123 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 118 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 220 km
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Chassis
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Sachs USD 43mm fork, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs mono strut without linkage, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17 73W
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Brakes
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
It goes without Scrambler
So what is the Indian territory? Long journeys rather not. This is countered by the tank, which only lasts 13 litres (but beautiful), the already mentioned lack of windscreen and the fact that the socialite is not exactly spoiled. On the square in the second row it is called for suffering, it is scarce, and the footrests are very high.
Here, too, our Fast Tracker resembled the scrambers of the competition. Personally, I would never buy a Scrambler: whether It was Ducati,Triumph or BMW – I was on the motorcycle with everyone. The Indian, on the other hand, knows how to integrate the driver very nicely, he is more strongly than in the competition in the vehicle.
Now I would have to raise just under 16,000 euros for a typical second or hobby bike ... it is already beautiful and in its pulling power ... but I repeat myself, that is why we are now at the end of it. Verdict: Everyone has a scrambler, only Indian don't. Don't worry: there is the FTR 1200 S.
The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.
Relaxed Cruiser
If you overlook this, getting around with the BMW is a very enjoyable hobby. Let it be with the hustle and bustle, the appropriate movement of the BMW automatically leads to a flowing driving style, without corners or edges. The faster you drive, the more steering momentum would be needed, so at some point you let it be easy – well.
Compared to the competition, the BMW convinces with its bullish start and the gnarled, authentic nature. She is equal with the consistency of her design as well as the crisp sound and loving details. Although the comfort on long distances may not be the best, you are well dressed with the BMW everywhere.
Although the BMW nineT Scrambler is actually 1,900 euros cheaper than its heritage sister, who would have thought that, you shouldn't do without an extra: The beautiful spoke wheels (395 euros) are excellent. BMW was the last to ride the Scrambler wave for the time being, but with a convincing model.
Was there anything else? Oh yes, the off-road suitability. Oh no, there was nothing – just like the Scrambler models of the competition.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
