BMW Jumps On Trend With R nine T Scrambler - EICMA 2015

If you love scramblers, now is a great time to be alive. BMW has announced it will soon be offering its own take on the popular style, using its boxer-powered R nineT as a base. The even better news is that it is expected to cost less than a standard R nineT.

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Like R nineT, Like Scrambler

The BMW Scrambler was announced at last week's EICMA event in Milan and will feature the same air-cooled flat twin engine as the R nineT, along with the same engine power figures of 110 hp and 86 lb. ft. of torque.

Differences between the two bikes will be mostly aesthetic. However, the Scrambler does offer a suspension with slightly more rear travel (5.5 inches, as opposed to the R nineT's 4.7 inches), and the ergonomics have been changed slightly to allow for a more relaxed stance.

A 19-inch front wheel will give the bike a look of something that can explore the occasional fire road. The bike's classic scrambler-style high exhaust certainly contributes to that look. Whereas shaft drive and ABS that can't be switched off suggest you shouldn't wander too far from the beaten path.

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A Scrambler of Your Very Own

Primarily, it seems BMW is eager to see people using this Scrambler as a base for customization. And as such, some lower-spec parts have been used to keep the cost of the bike down. For instance, wheels are alloy instead of spoked, and the seat is a little less plush than that of the R nineT.

However, I would not expect the Scrambler to cost dramatically less...