BMW R 1150 R versus Aprilia RS 660

BMW R 1150 R

Naked

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport

Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?

The BMW R 1150 R was built from 2000 to 2006 and is therefore anything but a modern motorcycle. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at this beautiful machine - especially since there is hardly any other boxer model from BMW that is available used at a similarly low price.... weiter

BMW R 1150 R im Test

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Beautiful sports machine from Italy - are 48 hp enough?

The Aprilia RS 660 belongs to an almost extinct species: Super Sports car with 600 cc. There are hardly any competitors, so alone it is worth taking a look at the beauty from Italy. We have the RS 660 in the A2 variant with... weiter

Aprilia RS 660 mit 48 PS im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 11.699 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
used relatively cheap
is also suitable as a tourer
wonderful boxer with sound
sufficient power, powerful torque

Pros:

compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
Fully equipped electronically
V2 sound
sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
good chassis

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

Rear brake with long control interval
48 hp version thin on top
slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-stroke series with 270 degree lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km

Performance: 100 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 306 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Frame type:
Bridge frame, motor supporting element (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Kayaba USD 41 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Conclusion - what sticks

The Aprilia RS 660 delivers what it promises: it is a racy super sports car and drives itself that way. What A2 license holders probably don't want to hear now: 100 hp fit this type of machine much better than 48 hp. Especially in the upper speed ranges, too little happens with the A2 machine - but only those who have already driven 100 hp or more will notice this. In this respect, the A2 bikers will probably miss little, because they just don't know it any other way.

The RS660 is a lot of fun on country roads and every owner will be able to enjoy the really super-complete equipment. The test machine was kindly provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielmann in Bokel). There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drives!