BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

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Overview - BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore88.9 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke96.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque116 NmTorque96 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeDryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,202 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel114 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel81 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake61.5 degreeRake61 degree
TrailTrail110.6 mmTrail140 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,175 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth860 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,527 mmWheelbase1,505 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)259 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2018

There's really no point in trying to figure out why the R nineT is so popular, the concept is obviously an excellent fit for today. The BMW R nineT Scrambler also works excellently, relying on the same "old" boxer engine with air cooling, which BMW has miraculously made Euro4-compatible without sacrificing performance or character. The chassis is softer, the wheelbase longer and the equipment more spartan - but under the alias Scrambler this is perfectly acceptable, after all the focus is on comfortable riding. The optional one-man saddle is a bit hard, but the R nineT Scrambler is by no means uncomfortable, and the riding position is particularly convincing. So if you can live with less equipment, steel instead of aluminium and simpler suspension elements, you can save a lot of money with the Scrambler - which you can then best invest in customising!

Boxer engine with character - vibrations, power and sound included. Nevertheless Euro4-compliant

comfortable chassis

pleasant seating position

powerful brakes

cool looks

much cheaper than the R nineT.

rather hard saddle

spartan dashboards, in the base without rev counter and gear indicator

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R nineT Scrambler vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CX Roadster

Price BMW R nineT Scrambler

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