BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Overview - BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	116 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	52 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	190 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	61.5 degree	Rake	62.9 degree
Trail	Trail	110.6 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	276 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,175 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	952.5 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,527 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	333 km	Range	421 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	88 dB	Stationary noise	88 dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

The GS also impressed us with its versatility during the test in November 2021. We rode the bike on a wide variety of terrain and were once again very satisfied. The motorbike convinces in every situation with its easy handling and practicality. On the other hand, it can also be ridden delightfully irrationally.

Great ride comfort and great ergonomics

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Confident feel in the saddle

Practical riding aids

Versatile chassis accommodates every route

Easy to ride

Rough overall appearance

gearshifts at low revs somewhat clumsy