BMW R 1200 R versus Ducati Scrambler Icon
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Ducati Scrambler Icon
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 10.590 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
Pros:
- Processing
- Engine
- Agility
- Comfort
- Equipment
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.449 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 185 (max: 390 ) kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 185 (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: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 803 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 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
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:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever 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
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 (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Brembo 4-piston calipers, radially mounted (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 245 mm)
Single disc, Brembo 4-piston calipers, radially mounted (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.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.
