BMW G 310 R versus Aprilia Tuono 660
BMW G 310 R
Aprilia Tuono 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Comfort
- Price
- Pillion compatible
- very agile handling
- razor-sharp chassis
- comfortable seating position, high & wide handlebars
- good facilities
- Driving performance absolute
- a bit too expensive compared to the competition
- limited pillion suitability
- Displays in the cockpit a bit small
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: füssig
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: 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
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 (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
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston fixed caliper brake, Brembo (∅ 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 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.
