BMW R nineT versus Aprilia Tuono 660
BMW R nineT
Aprilia Tuono 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- pretty to look at
- purist
- cool driving experience
- Numerous customizing options
- very agile handling
- razor-sharp chassis
- comfortable seating position, high & wide handlebars
- good facilities
- Price
- nothing for giants
- a bit too expensive compared to the competition
- limited pillion suitability
- Displays in the cockpit a bit small
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat : 803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: füssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 340 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
Space tube, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever 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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston fixed caliper brake, Brembo (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what's stuck?
The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.
Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.
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.
