BMW G 310 R versus Aprilia RS 660
BMW G 310 R
Aprilia RS 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
- Fully equipped electronically
- V2 sound
- sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
- good chassis
- Driving performance absolute
- Rear brake with long control interval
- 48 hp version thin on top
- slightly too small displays in the TFT display
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.005 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 158.5 (max: 345 ) kg
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg
Engine
Displacement: 313 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 34 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 28 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 330 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
Lattice tube (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
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
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - for whom is it suitable?
So: Who is the small BMW G 310 R suitable for? For small and light people, of course. Those who simply want to ride a motorcycle and place little value on riding performance.
It is ideal for people who answer the question asked at the beginning whether a scooter would not be the better choice, with the handiness and driving pleasure of the BMW G 310 R. If the concept motorcycle is superior to that of the scooter, then here.
The Japanese competition is usually a bit more expensive than the BMW (wouldn't have thought I'd ever write this sentence). However, it usually exhausts the 48 hp limit of the driving licence class A2 and brings a little more peace than the BMW, which some consider to be hilarious.
But: After initial scepticism, one thing is clear: make sure the G 310 R is really fun. Who would have thought that?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne.
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!
