BMW G 650 GS versus Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
BMW G 650 GS
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
- Processing
- Comfort
- Brake
- powerful engine
- Material
- radiates little emotion
- Off-road capability
- Heat development on the thigh
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat : 870 mm
Weight : 230 kg
Engine
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 90 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 330 km
Chassis
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
Fully adjustable 47 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork (250 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Fully adjustable Marzocchi stereo shock absorbers with reservoir (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Disk
Double disc, Brembo M4.30 4-piston monobloc calipers, radial calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Good, but ....
So what does the Triumph Scambler 1200XE get? Thumbs up or down? A thumbs up, even if it is probably one of the most superfluous motorcycles on the market. But among the other scramblers, it belongs to the top with its balanced style, good workmanship and harmonious design. If you take a Scrambler shortlist, please arrange a test drive.
On the other hand, most customers don't care about the rather moderate off-road capability. The seat height as well as the hot thigh are more likely to be purchasing hurdles.
There is also a more street-designed version called XC, which is even 1,000 euros cheaper. However, it lacks the curve ABS, hand protectors, heating handles and off-road pro driving mode. There's the thousands more money for the XE.
The test bike was provided to us by Q-Bike in Hamburg.
