BMW F 900 R versus Ducati Scrambler Icon

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 900 R

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Scrambler Icon

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 10.590 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Basic price
  • Comfort
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Engine
  • Agility
  • Comfort
  • Equipment
Cons:
  • Windbreak
  • Pillion comfort
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
211 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
185 (max: 390 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
310 km
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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic Kayaba USD fork, 41mm (travel 150mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive Kayaba mono strut adjustable in preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80/18
Rear tyres: 180/55/17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Brembo 4-piston calipers, radially mounted ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper ( 245 mm)

Ideal for a sporty short trip

If things go the way they did with their predecessor, BMW has a potential bestseller in its range with the F 900 R. Why not: The machine is quite cheap for BMW ratios and at the same time quite good.

You just have to know what you want. This bike is ideal for a sporty excursion without great travel ambitions. Whose wish this was always: Test drive please!

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red-silver, blue, black

No Ducati, but good

What remains of this very special Ducati? First of all, she's not really a Ducati. These are loud, often hard and brushed on riot. The exact opposite is the Scrambler, and therefore the spin-off of these machines into a sub-brand was the right decision. The whole machine has an unexcited appearance, positive and just right for the connoisseur.

It is ideal for a relaxing tour after work and around the block on weekends. In addition to a new rev counter, the next facelift should also bring better passenger comfort on the short bench, because you have to be allowed to share positive experiences.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.155€
  • Used (3 years old): 6,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: yellow, ornage