BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Suzuki GSX-S 1000
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Suzuki GSX-S 1000
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- powerful, elastic motor
- great 4-cylinder sound
- agile, manoeuvrable chassis
- easy to use
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- Display overloaded and difficult to read
- little space and holding facilities for the passenger / pillion passenger
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 400 ) 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 is a typical Suzuki. She is well done, but has no highlights on board that would make her take off in particular. The technology is pleasantly down-to-earth compared to the competitors, not even the smartphone can be paired! We don't miss anything here, the most important technical helpers such as .B. a multi-stage traction control are included.Once again, we would like to highlight the really excellently functioning QuickShifter, which invites the driver to let his hands off the clutch. The competitors BMW S1000R, Ducati Monster 1200 S and Yamaha MT10 are significantly more expensive than the Suzi. Only the Honda CB1000R is priced at eye level. All of these naked bikes have one thing in general: riding with them on country roads is a hell of a lot of fun. Well done, Suzuki!
The test machine was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to more test drivers...
