Three scramblers in a retro comparison test

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Three scramblers in a retro comparison test
fact / Joachim Schahl

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Three scramblers in a retro comparison test

Three scramblers in a retro comparison test
New Kid in Town

Real premieres are becoming increasingly rare in the increasingly colorful two-wheeler range. Indian dares and brings the first series flat tracker. With a lot of retro, a lot of charm and a lot of power. And thus within easy reach of the powerful scramblers from BMW and Ducati.


Rene Correra

December 15, 2020

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1. Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport


Three scramblers in a retro comparison test


fact / Joachim Schahl

No, this time it’s not a BMW. Close, but deserves it Ducati victory thanks to their balance. Long distances, country roads, everyday life. Top. And despite the performance disadvantage, the character engine still shoots its way straight to the heart. Molto bene.

2. BMWR nineTScrambler


Three scramblers in a retro comparison test


fact / Joachim Schahl

And the next surprise: This consistently beautiful, reduced, but also spartan BMW struggles above all with its zero comfort. Nonetheless, applause for so much unusual dedication from Bavaria. And this glowing manifesto for the boxer.

3. IndianFTR 1200 S Race Replica


Three scramblers in a retro comparison test


fact / Joachim Schahl

I wouldn’t say it quite as drastically as colleague Gluck: “So far only two good things have come from the USA: the electric guitar and the V8.” No, they can also use the V2 really well – and bravely serve a new genre. Unfortunately still with a bit of pre-production charm.

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