BMW R 1150 R versus Aprilia Tuono 660
BMW R 1150 R
Naked
Aprilia Tuono 660
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 10.599 €
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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:
- very agile handling
- razor-sharp chassis
- comfortable seating position, high & wide handlebars
- good facilities
Cons:
- vulnerable ABS system
- fiddly battery removal
Cons:
- a bit too expensive compared to the competition
- limited pillion suitability
- Displays in the cockpit a bit small
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: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg
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
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: füssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: füssig
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
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 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:
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 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, Brembo four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston fixed caliper brake, Brembo (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston fixed caliper brake, Brembo (∅ 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 gets stuck
You Aprilia Tuono 660 keeps what she promises. She is a sporty-racy naked bike with gaaaanz a lot of character. The price of 10,500 euros is somewhat ambitious, especially compared to the sister RS 660, where the QuickShifter is in series production. Despite the surcharge of 219 Euro on this bike we would definitely recommend the QuickShifter, because it fits a) to this bike and because b) the 6-speed gearbox is a bit boney and hooky.The Tuono doesn't leave you cold, it's not perfect and that's a good thing. Each ride becomes an experience and design as well as volume let a Tuono biker stand out from the crowd - bike!
The test bike was provided to us by Zweirad-Technik-Schielmann in Bokel - thank you very much.
