BMW R 1150 R versus Ducati Scrambler 1100

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1150 R

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Scrambler 1100

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 13.090 €
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Pros:
  • easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
  • used relatively cheap
  • is also suitable as a tourer
  • wonderful boxer with sound
  • sufficient power, powerful torque
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Sound
  • Material
  • Processing
Cons:
  • vulnerable ABS system
  • fiddly battery removal
Cons:
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
238 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
206 (max: 390 ) 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: Desmodromically controlled V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.079 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
446 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 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

Brakes

Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price new (2003): 9,000€
  • Used (15 years old): 4,500€
  • Years built: 2000 - 2006
  • Colours: black, blue, silver

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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,990 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Colours: yellow, black, grey