BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- partly high-quality parts
- very light and manoeuvrable
- crisp sound
- chic scrambler look
- LED Headlights
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- partly inferior parts
- doughy front brake
- Reluctant to idle
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 820 mm until : 840 mm
Weight : 157 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 449 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 95 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 39 HP at 7.100 U/Min
Torque: 40 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 286 km
Chassis
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
Central tube (steel) Front suspension:
USD 41mm (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarmstead swingarm with variable cross-sections and progressive steering Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 140/80 R17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
One, floating saddle (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 230 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.
Conclusion - what sticks
Awesome, an imperfect bike! The Fantic Caballero 500 is a typical Italian: Here a little diva-like, boastful and loud, but absolutely endearing and emotional. You like them or you don't like them, there will be hardly anything else in between. Performance and technical equipment take a back seat to the Caballero, with design, sound and the wonderfully mocking single-cylinder engine in the foreground.The test bike was provided by Legendary Cycles in Hamburg. There is the Caballero 500 Scrambler as a demonstrator. And while you're there, take a look at the many other bikes from Legendary: There are bikes from Indian, Benelli, Royal Enfield, Moto Morini, Mash and Fantic. Delightful shop. Coffee is also available, but do not press "Capucchino", the milk frother is broken.
