BMW S 1000 R versus Yamaha SCR 950
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Yamaha SCR 950
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2021
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 10.299 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- Passage
- Processing
- Agile
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Uncomfortable bench seat
- Price
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 252 kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 252 kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 942 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 942 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Maximum speed: 169 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Performance: 52 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Double loop (steel) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 298 mm)
Single disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 298 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!
It's a cruiser
Last but not least, You can believe Yamaha 100 percent – in the off-road it can do almost nothing better than normal bikes. The tyres (Bridgestone TW 101 in front and TW 152 in the rear) are already facing greater ambitions.
What remains: The Yamaha SCR 950 is a Scrambler-style cruiser. That's not a bad thing, but most of the extra goes into optics – and it must be worth it.
