BMW G 310 GS versus Ducati Scrambler 1100
BMW G 310 GS
Adventure
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 6.600 €
RRP 13.090 €
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Pros:
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Processing
Pros:
- Engine
- Sound
- Material
- Processing
Cons:
- Achievement
- Price
Cons:
- Price
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.230 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 345 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 390 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Single cylinder 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Desmodromically controlled V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.079 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.079 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 143 km/h
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 330 km
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 330 km
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 86 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Performance: 86 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 41 mm (travel 180 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, adjustable (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: MT 60 RS 120/70 ZR18
Rear tyres: MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, adjustable (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: MT 60 RS 120/70 ZR18
Rear tyres: MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Good, but not cheap
So you can imagine enjoying day trips or the ferries of everyday life on normal routes with the BMW G 310 GS. For the big tour she is rather too unrelaxed. BMW is calling for around 6,050 euros for this model. The question then arises as to who should buy this. Sure, it is suitable for beginners qua law. But as a pure beginner bike a bit expensive.
BMW's 310 series has clear qualities. If you can do without the rather limited touring ability anyway, you should take a look at the already mentioned G 310: Here you can save another 700 Euros.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.
Conclusion
The Ducati Scrambler has a special position in the Italian model range: it reassures the driver. At the same time, it delivers a very different kind of pleasure tours, which is more aimed at cruising. For this, it dispenses with high utility value (and, by the way, also a higher off-road suitability). Intermediate sprints on country roads and in the city are their precincts, with bollerning sound it goes ahead. Those who have fun, who finally want to recognize the meaning of V2 engines and those with the sense of emotion can rejoice over the Scrambler. A Ducati? Yes, but for some it is the black sheep in the family, for others the only Ducati they want to buy. Feat: It does not have much competition, there are mainly the BMW R nineT Scrambler and various Triumph models on the market.Last note: The 1100 is on the price list with 12,990 euros, while the little sister with 75 hp is available from just under 8,000. A hefty extra charge for 11 more-hp - but if you can, you should treat yourself to it.
The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg.
