BMW F 850 GS versus Aprilia Tuono 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Aprilia

Aprilia Tuono 660

Naked
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
Gallery
Razor with typical Italian character
Delightful, the Aprilia Tuono 660 is a true Italian. With rough edges, because something diva-like, but always with character and never arbitrary. This is how we want motorcycles, not one, but pure statement:... weiter
Aprilia Tuono 660 im Test
Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 10.599 €
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:
  • very agile handling
  • razor-sharp chassis
  • comfortable seating position, high & wide handlebars
  • good facilities
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • a bit too expensive compared to the competition
  • limited pillion suitability
  • Displays in the cockpit a bit small

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: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: füssig
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
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

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 (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
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 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

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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 10.550 €
  • Availability: from 2021
  • Colours: grey, black, gold