BMW R 1200 R versus Aprilia Tuareg 660

BMW R 1200 R

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Aprilia Tuareg 660

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BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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The new mid-range Enduro from Italy put to the test

Wind is coming into the class of really all-terrain travel enduros. With the Tuareg 660, Aprilia has potential buyers of the Yamaha Ténéré in mind. Whether a look at the Tuareg is worthwhile, Meike and Dietmar have a test drive... weiter

Aprilia Tuareg 660 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 12.699 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

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:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

Windscreen 1b
Windscreen not adjustable
Sticker not painted over

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) 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: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 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:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 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 (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

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

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

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!