BMW F 850 GS versus Aprilia RS 660

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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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 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 11.699 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
  • Fully equipped electronically
  • V2 sound
  • sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
  • good chassis
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Rear brake with long control interval
  • 48 hp version thin on top
  • slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
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: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 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:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
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
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 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 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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 11.050 €
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Colors: yellow, black, red-blue