BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Tiger Sport 660
BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Retro
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 9.245 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Engine
- Handling
- Brake
- Chassis
- Impression of quality
- Optics
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:
- missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
- Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
- no main stand
- no USB in the cockpit
- gets loud when driving fast
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) 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 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 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: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 km
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 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:
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 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 sticks
Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!
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.
