BMW S 1000 XR versus Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Triumph

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2019 bis 2025~
RRP 19.480 €
RRP 15.295 €
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Pros:
  • Silky smooth, powerful motor with performance in all situations
  • Really good QuickShifter
  • Very finely balanced machine
  • Brakes extremely well and can be controlled
  • every conceivable accessory available
  • hissing and at the same time hoarse sound
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Comfort
  • Brake
  • powerful engine
  • Material
Cons:
  • Vibrations at higher speeds
  • The driver always has one foot in prison
  • QuickShifter, heated grips and cruise control not standard
Cons:
  • Off-road capability
  • Heat development on the thigh

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length :
2.325 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat :
870 mm
Weight :
230 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V-SOHC in-line motor, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h
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
Maximum speed: 177 km/h
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

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
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

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo M4.30 4-piston monobloc calipers, radial calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)

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The machine was made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. If you really want to experience something, go there and dare to take a test drive. Every test driver is guaranteed not to forget them.

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 19.480€
  • Used (3 years old): 15.000€
  • Availability: XRs since 2015
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red-White-Blue

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.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 14.550
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: blue, white