BMW G 650 GS versus Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 12.090 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- exciting optics
- casual sound
- Cornering ABS Series
- good workmanship
- mega-manoeuvrable FunBike
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- limited pillion comfort
- Brake cable laid strangely
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.436 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 196 (max: 390 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 196 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 5.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 260 km
Performance: 73 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 5.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 260 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba upside-down fork with 41 mm standpipe diameter (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba strut with adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba upside-down fork with 41 mm standpipe diameter (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba strut with adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Single disc, Brembo radially mounted caliper with 4 pistons (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo floating mounted caliper with 1 piston (∅ 245 mm)
Single disc, Brembo radially mounted caliper with 4 pistons (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo floating mounted caliper with 1 piston (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Class, the Urban Motard carries the name suffix "City Rebel" right. She's a little evil, but not pretentious. By its very nature, this is a real FunBike. You just can't not have fun with the box. More than 12,000 euros are an announcement for an 800cc machine with this rather spartan equipment, but the driving pleasure, the appearance and the value of the Urban Motard justify this price.The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Bremervörde for this test. There is a demonstrator who is already looking forward to many more test rides - of course next to many other Ducati bikes and machines from Suzuki. So - next trip to Bremervörde, ask for Holger, take coffee and at least boot around the Urban Motard. Have fun!
