BMW S 1000 XR versus Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
BMW S 1000 XR
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Seating position fits small and big people
- High-revving motor
- Strong brakes
- Very good standard equipment
- Processing
- Comfort
- Brake
- powerful engine
- Material
- You just always want to step on the gas
- Off-road capability
- Heat development on the thigh
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat : 870 mm
Weight : 230 kg
Engine
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Performance: 90 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 330 km
Chassis
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
Fully adjustable 47 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork (250 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Fully adjustable Marzocchi stereo shock absorbers with reservoir (travel 250 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo M4.30 4-piston monobloc calipers, radial calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.
The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.
Good, but ....
So what does the Triumph Scambler 1200XE get? Thumbs up or down? A thumbs up, even if it is probably one of the most superfluous motorcycles on the market. But among the other scramblers, it belongs to the top with its balanced style, good workmanship and harmonious design. If you take a Scrambler shortlist, please arrange a test drive.
On the other hand, most customers don't care about the rather moderate off-road capability. The seat height as well as the hot thigh are more likely to be purchasing hurdles.
There is also a more street-designed version called XC, which is even 1,000 euros cheaper. However, it lacks the curve ABS, hand protectors, heating handles and off-road pro driving mode. There's the thousands more money for the XE.
The test bike was provided to us by Q-Bike in Hamburg.
