BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- Plenty of space for driver and front passenger
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- Side stand made a bit loveless
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.215 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 226 (max: 420 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
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: 152 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 311 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
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
KYB Upside-Down 43 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Superbike swing arm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W)
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 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 sticks
The Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT is certainly not a poser bike - fortunately. Rather, it combines all the positive virtues for which Suzuki is known: there are no nonsensical bells and whistles, everything works as it should and, above all, the bike reacts predictably. The engine is a poem and indeed the machine can do both - travel and speed. As almost always with Suzuki, the GT is an honest bike and a reliable friend with whom you will have a lot of fun and little heartache.The points of criticism are manageable and thus the bike turns out to be a serious competitor to the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX or Honda NT 1100. We can recommend a test drive to all interested parties - preferably at Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch or Bremervörde. They provided us with the test bike. Thank you very much, we had a lot of fun with the GSX-S 1000 GT.
