BMW R nineT Scrambler versus BMW R 1200 GS (K25)

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Scrambler

Scrambler
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K25)

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2023
Built von 2004 bis 2012
RRP 14.750 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Quality
  • Pulling power
  • Details
  • Value for money
Pros:
  • Ride
  • Comfort
  • Longevity
Cons:
  • Long-distance comfort
  • Willingness to turn
Cons:
  • Price
  • high costs for repairs

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.210 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat :
875 mm
Weight :
246 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 110 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
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
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 120 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
349 km

Chassis

Frame type:
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
Frame type:
Load-bearing motor-gearbox composite (tubular steel)
Front suspension:
Telefork, 41mm
Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-joint single-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake ( 265 mm)

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.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 13.250€
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: grey-matt metallic, gold, white

Conclusion - what gets stuck

A really great motorcycle with which you can have long pleasure. And let's face it: BMW's travel enduro GS is one of the best-selling motorcycles in the world and has been ranked number one in Germany for years. At this point, therefore, one may well ask ourselves whether such a mass of motorcyclists can really be mistaken? We don't believe this and also find the 2010 variant of the GS extremely appealing! The only shortcoming: driving GS is not cheap. Because these motorcycles also have their price and with high mileage. But that's just the way it is with the R1200GS. If you have one, you obviously don't give it back so easily. And if anything, you can be rewarded for the loss accordingly.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: from 13.000€
  • Used: from 7.000€ mostly with correspondingly high mileage
  • Years of construction: from 2010
  • Availability: from 2010
  • Colours: red, black metallic, grey metallic, white