BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Royal Enfield Himalayan
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- Value for money
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Equipment
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- Mild brakes
- Not for performance fetishists
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
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: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Chassis
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
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 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.
A bargain
So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.
Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...
The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).
