BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Aprilia RS 660
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Aprilia RS 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
- Fully equipped electronically
- V2 sound
- sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
- good chassis
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- Rear brake with long control interval
- 48 hp version thin on top
- slightly too small displays in the TFT display
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 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:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Relaxed Cruiser
If you overlook this, getting around with the BMW is a very enjoyable hobby. Let it be with the hustle and bustle, the appropriate movement of the BMW automatically leads to a flowing driving style, without corners or edges. The faster you drive, the more steering momentum would be needed, so at some point you let it be easy – well.
Compared to the competition, the BMW convinces with its bullish start and the gnarled, authentic nature. She is equal with the consistency of her design as well as the crisp sound and loving details. Although the comfort on long distances may not be the best, you are well dressed with the BMW everywhere.
Although the BMW nineT Scrambler is actually 1,900 euros cheaper than its heritage sister, who would have thought that, you shouldn't do without an extra: The beautiful spoke wheels (395 euros) are excellent. BMW was the last to ride the Scrambler wave for the time being, but with a convincing model.
Was there anything else? Oh yes, the off-road suitability. Oh no, there was nothing – just like the Scrambler models of the competition.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.
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!
