BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 12.090 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- exciting optics
- casual sound
- Cornering ABS Series
- good workmanship
- mega-manoeuvrable FunBike
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- limited pillion comfort
- Brake cable laid strangely
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) 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 design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
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: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
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, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
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
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
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 gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
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!
