BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Honda CBR 650 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Scrambler

Scrambler
Honda

Honda CBR 650 R

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 10.200 €
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Pros:
  • Quality
  • Pulling power
  • Details
  • Value for money
Pros:
  • elastic, high-revving 4-cylinder
  • cool sound
  • Everyday friendly seating position
  • very accessible machine, also suitable for non-athletes
  • good chassis, good brakes
  • brings full mood!
Cons:
  • Long-distance comfort
  • Willingness to turn
Cons:
  • no driving modes
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge (208€)
  • Display a bit in the days

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.120 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 376 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
314 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper ( 240 mm)

Relaxed Cruiser

If you overlook this, getting around with the BMW is a very enjoyable hobby. Let it be with the hustle and bustle, the appropriate movement of the BMW automatically leads to a flowing driving style, without corners or edges. The faster you drive, the more steering momentum would be needed, so at some point you let it be easy – well.

Compared to the competition, the BMW convinces with its bullish start and the gnarled, authentic nature. She is equal with the consistency of her design as well as the crisp sound and loving details. Although the comfort on long distances may not be the best, you are well dressed with the BMW everywhere.

Although the BMW nineT Scrambler is actually 1,900 euros cheaper than its heritage sister, who would have thought that, you shouldn't do without an extra: The beautiful spoke wheels (395 euros) are excellent. BMW was the last to ride the Scrambler wave for the time being, but with a convincing model.

Was there anything else? Oh yes, the off-road suitability. Oh no, there was nothing – just like the Scrambler models of the competition.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 13.250€
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: grey-matt metallic, gold, white

Conclusion - what sticks

Above all, it sticks that the CBR is a bike suitable for everyday use, but this does not reduce the driving pleasure in the least - on the contrary: Just because the CBR is so sociable, it is a lot of fun to athletes with it through the area. Apart from that, we also find them really beautiful, like almost all athletes. Now we also understand why our YouTube users have been in our ears for years, we finally want to test the Honda CBR 650 R. Check, ham' we did, was actually worth it, thanks for the tip.
 
By the way, the test bike was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer from Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the CBR stands as a demonstrator in black and waits for test drivers. Go ahead, Nico and his team are looking forward to your visit!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 9.500€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: red, black