BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Aprilia Tuareg 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Aprilia

Aprilia Tuareg 660

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 12.699 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • Very good facilities
  • All-terrain
  • High, comfortable seating position
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Due to a short crotch length, it can also be driven for people of normal height
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Windscreen 1b
  • Windscreen not adjustable
  • Sticker not painted over

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat :
860 mm
Weight :
204 (max: 414 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
403 km
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
450 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Kayaba 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Kayaba Monoshock strut, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15,000-20,000€ depending on the equipment
  • used so far only marginally cheaper
  • Years built: 2017-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2017
  • Colors: Rally design in blue, silver, red, black

Conclusion - what sticks

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a good travel enduro with a strong tendency towards "enduro". This can be seen visually in the engine protection, the 21 inch front wheel and the long spring travel. Nevertheless, the bike also feels good on the road and is not out of place there. Criticisms are the non-adjustable windscreen, the somewhat loveless stickers (not painted over) and the somewhat economical space for the passenger. Apart from that, the Tuareg is doing a good job.
 
The price of just under 12,000 euros is okay compared to the Yamaha (about 11,000 euros), as the Aprilia is technically better equipped. The advertising slogan "THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS - Maximum performance and high driving comfort" may be a little exaggerated, but it's true: The Tuareg cuts a fine figure both off-road and on the road.
 
The test bike was provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielman) for this test. ZTS is located in Bokel, where you will find beautiful country roads and also a little terrain for an extensive test drive. Coffee is also available there, so a trip to ZTS is worthwhile. Greetings to Hajo!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: from 11.999 €
  • Availability: from 05/2022
  • Colours: red, yellow, blue-white