BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Voge 500AC

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Scrambler

Scrambler
Voge

Voge 500AC

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 5.499 €
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Pros:
  • Quality
  • Pulling power
  • Details
  • Value for money
Pros:
  • very accessible motorcycle
  • easy handling & operation
  • comfortable chassis
  • good original tyres from Pirelli
  • long range
  • TFT display with tire pressure control
Cons:
  • Long-distance comfort
  • Willingness to turn
Cons:
  • Stationary noise 98 dbA
  • from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 430 ) kg

Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
198 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: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: 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

Performance: 47 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 45 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
463 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
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork
Rear suspension:
Central strut, spring preload adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin ( 298 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.

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

Result

The Voge 500 AC is a well-made machine with which you are very quickly familiar and with which you can have a lot of fun. It is extremely accessible and, thanks to the seat geometry, is suitable for many driver sizes. The handling is easy and manoeuvring the bike is easy.
 
The look with the short rear should appeal to younger A2 aspirants and also in terms of equipment and price, the Voge 500 AC does not have to hide from the competitors . It will be interesting to see what other bikes Voge will send on Europe's roads.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 6.199 €
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: grey, silver