BMW R 1150 R versus Triumph Tiger Sport 660
BMW R 1150 R
Naked
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 9.245 €
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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:
- lightweight, manoeuvrable, easy-to-ride bike
- elastic and powerful motor
- Seating position suitable for long distances
- wonderful triple sound
- easy operation, no unnecessary bells and whistles
Cons:
- vulnerable ABS system
- fiddly battery removal
Cons:
- no main stand
- no USB in the cockpit
- gets loud when driving fast
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) 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
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 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: 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: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 382 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
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:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 mm)
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 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 Tiger Sport 660 is indeed a motorcycle for all occasions. Whether to work, in the city, to swing curves on the country road or on trips - she can do everything. Thanks to the good-natured driving behavior, it is also suitable for novice drivers and does not overwhelm anyone.The competitors have less power and are all two-cylinder. So if you're into triples, you can't get past the Triumph in this class anyway, but apart from that, the Tiger is in a good position compared to the competition.
Anyone who has now tasted blood and would like to take a test drive should go to Triumph Hamburg as soon as possible. There the little kitten is ready for a test drive and will welcome you with a heartbreaking hiss.
