BMW G 650 GS versus Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 12.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Very agile, manoeuvrable bike
- Magnificent V2 with a lot of character
- Beautiful details, great design
- Babbling sound
- Very lively motorcycle
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
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: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 185 kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 185 kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
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
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:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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
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
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
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)
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 - 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!
