BMW F 800 R 2014 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

BMW F 800 R 2014

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

Overview - BMW F 800 R 2014 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

BMW F 800 R 2014

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2014 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

BMW F 800 R 2014

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

BMW F 800 R 2014

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	65.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	803 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,449 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2014

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2024

Ducati has managed to raise the Scrambler Icon to a new level. With numerous retouches in the most important areas, old disruptive factors have been eliminated and new highlights created. Anyone looking for a visually appealing bike that offers simple and intuitive riding performance should consider the 2023 Scrambler Icon

Reponsiveness of the engine

low heat development

nimble and easy riding performance

large selection of colours and accessories

Bike conveys joie de vivre and riding pleasure

Limited maximum lean angle at high speeds

somewhat nervous at high cruising speeds