BMW F 900 GS versus Aprilia Tuareg 660
BMW F 900 GS
Reise-Enduro
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Reise-Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.750 €
RRP 12.699 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- really off-road travel enduro
- already in series production with good equipment
- very good brakes
- Very good driving performance
- great ergonomics for standing riders
- many useful off-road features
Pros:
- Very good facilities
- All-terrain
- High, comfortable seating position
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Due to a short crotch length, it can also be driven for people of normal height
Cons:
- slightly smaller tank, range could be better
- Seat very firm
- Turbulence on the helmet from 100 km/h
Cons:
- Windscreen 1b
- Windscreen not adjustable
- Sticker not painted over
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.590 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.393 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.393 mm
Seat : 870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 204 (max: 414 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 204 (max: 414 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 330 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 330 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 450 km
Performance: 80 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 450 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 43 mm, spring base manually adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
directly articulated WAD central shock absorber, hydraulically adjustable spring base, adjustable rebound damping (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 43 mm, spring base manually adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
directly articulated WAD central shock absorber, hydraulically adjustable spring base, adjustable rebound damping (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba Monoshock strut, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba Monoshock strut, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 mm)
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Conclusion - what sticks
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a good travel enduro with a strong tendency towards "enduro". This can be seen visually in the engine protection, the 21 inch front wheel and the long spring travel. Nevertheless, the bike also feels good on the road and is not out of place there. Criticisms are the non-adjustable windscreen, the somewhat loveless stickers (not painted over) and the somewhat economical space for the passenger. Apart from that, the Tuareg is doing a good job.The price of just under 12,000 euros is okay compared to the Yamaha (about 11,000 euros), as the Aprilia is technically better equipped. The advertising slogan "THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS - Maximum performance and high driving comfort" may be a little exaggerated, but it's true: The Tuareg cuts a fine figure both off-road and on the road.
The test bike was provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielman) for this test. ZTS is located in Bokel, where you will find beautiful country roads and also a little terrain for an extensive test drive. Coffee is also available there, so a trip to ZTS is worthwhile. Greetings to Hajo!
