BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Honda CB 750 Hornet
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Honda CB 750 Hornet
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- manoeuvrable and easy to drive
- lively engine
- good brakes
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- sometimes a bit simple processing
- Pillion comfort
- not an eye-catching bike
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 370 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 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: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 353 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
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa USD 41 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Mono Shock Absorber (Travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston brake caliper (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 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.
Result
Personally, we would have liked a little more courage in the design, but objectively speaking, Honda has created a naked bike with an extremely good price-performance ratio with the Hornet 750. There is hardly anything to criticize, the new Hornet just works. Both novice drivers and old hands will have a lot of fun with this device on the country road.The test bike was kindly provided to us by motofun, a Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the Hornet stands as a demonstrator in white and is looking forward to a lot of test drives. Test drive tip: The Schmalfeld curves - Nico from motofun tells you how to get there. Is only 5 minutes away from the dealer ...
