BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Triumph Tiger 800 XCA

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Scrambler

Scrambler
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2023
Built von 2015 bis 2020
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 15.050 €
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Pros:
  • Quality
  • Pulling power
  • Details
  • Value for money
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Space
  • Equipment
  • Processing
Cons:
  • Long-distance comfort
  • Willingness to turn
Cons:
  • Off-road capability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.215 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
229 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: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-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: 210 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 9.300 U/Min
Torque: 79 NM bei 7.850 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
400 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:
Lattice tube (steel)
Rear suspension:
WP central strut, spring preload hydr. adjustable (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingman
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21 inches
Rear tyres: 150/70 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Nissin 4-piston floating caliper ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper ( 255 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

Travel instead of lawn

One may think this is a disappointment with the hearty off-road look (especially the version in khaki). But you can see it as it is meant: this is a fantastic travel machine with excellent equipment. For everything else, the Motorradtest.de team recommends an enduro of mobile.de for 1,000 euros, because it looks so coolly smashed.

A mid-range bike, which is not middle class. The Triumph Tiger has style. She is the Range Rover of the motorcycle world, and that's really a compliment.

The test bike was put to us by Triumph Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: XCA 15.050 €
  • Used (3 years old): 8,500€
  • Years of construction: since 2010
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: white, red, khaki