BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Honda XL 700 V Transalp
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- lasts forever. The phone answers: "Tomorrow to Morocco?" "Why not now???"
- you never have to clean. Just looks cooler
- Off-road capability
- suitable for long-distance use
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
- not for sports drivers
- Pendulum inclination
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
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
Performance: 60 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
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
Single loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 177 mm) Rear suspension:
Pro-Link swingarm (travel 173 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central spring leg Tyres at the front: 100/90 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 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.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
To get back to the start: We couldn't find out during our test whether the Honda would have lasted another 42,000 kilometers. This also applies to other things in our country: for example, we cannot confirm that cockroaches would survive a nuclear war, also a reputation like Thunderhall. However, we would strongly assume that the cockroaches would have to learn to ride motorcycles in the event of nuclear war, because all The Honda Transalps are still there.How do I get back to the motorcycle from the disgusting insect? Not at all, that's why it's over now.
