BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Royal Enfield Scram 411

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Scrambler

Scrambler
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Scram 411

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 4.990 €
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Pros:
  • Quality
  • Pulling power
  • Details
  • Value for money
Pros:
  • great scrambler look
  • wonderfully decelerating
  • relaxed sitting position
  • light and easy to drive
  • also suitable for A2 drivers
Cons:
  • Long-distance comfort
  • Willingness to turn
Cons:
  • in contrast to the Himalayan not quite as suitable for travel

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.210 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat :
795 mm
Weight :
194 (max: 375 ) 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: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 127 km/h
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
469 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:
Half duplex (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/90-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating 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

The Royal Enfield Scram 411 is the personified reduction in its purest form. Nothing about this bike is superfluous, hardly anything can break and it is cheap to buy and maintain. It consumes only 3 liters per 100 km/h, so you only refuel a bit every 3 weeks. More deceleration is not possible and nevertheless or precisely because of this, this machine is incredibly fun. You don't have to be ashamed of the ice cream parlour because the Scram 411 looks outrageously good and everyone finds it at least sympathetic. Perfect also as a second machine!
 
We got the test bike from 2Rad Stadie in Pinneberg . There is also a Scram 411 for sale. If it's already gone, check out bikes from Brixton or Mondial. They are also cheap and visually similar. Or you can take the RE Himalayan, from our point of view still the more universal bike.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 4.990€
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: white-red, black, grey-blue, grey-yellow, grey-red