BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Scrambler 900

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Scrambler 900

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 11.445 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • high-quality workmanship
  • Torque motor with class sound
  • casual seating position
  • simple operation & easy handling
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Wind pushes properly from 100 km/h
  • standing driving only possible with bow legs
  • manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.125 mm Height : 1.180 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
223 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V-SOHC in-line motor, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5

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
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
279 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
Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
KYB stereo struts, adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Floating single disc, 4-piston Brembo fixed caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper ( 255 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Conclusion - what sticks

The announced comparison to the T100 and the Street Twin is almost imperative here. The T100 is even more classic in terms of appearance and the Street Twin is not only cheaper, but visually also a bit more modern, which is mainly due to the normal rims. The Scrambler with its spoke wheels, bellows and the Scrambler exhaust is visually a bit more "riotous". It is a bit more stable or less manoeuvrable due to the 19" front wheel, but it gives the driver more control due to the wider handlebars.
 
So if you like it classic, you can use the T100, if you are looking for a stylish naked bike that fits into today's world, take the Street Twin and if you want to look a little on the poop, you can use the Scrambler. All three machines have their justification and deliver a lot of driving fun due to the great 900 twin - really!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 10.900€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: 2017-2021
  • Colours: blue-grey, black, matt-green