BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Aprilia Tuareg 660
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- 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
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- Windscreen 1b
- Windscreen not adjustable
- Sticker not painted over
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 204 (max: 414 ) 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: 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
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
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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 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 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!
