Mash Scrambler 400 vs BMW R4 Series 5 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Mash Scrambler 400stacks up against the BMW R4 Series 5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMash Scrambler 400BMW R4 Series 5
Model year20201937
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower28 hp14 hp
Torque31 Nm
Weight160 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-19 / 130/70-18 3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Mash Scrambler 400 vs BMW R4 Series 5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Mash Scrambler 400 and the BMW R4 Series 5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Mash Scrambler 400 brings 28 hp in a 160 kg package, while the BMW R4 Series 5 counters with 14 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: