BMW R nineT Scrambler versus Triumph Tiger Sport 660
BMW R nineT Scrambler
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Quality
- Pulling power
- Details
- Value for money
- lightweight, manoeuvrable, easy-to-ride bike
- elastic and powerful motor
- Seating position suitable for long distances
- wonderful triple sound
- easy operation, no unnecessary bells and whistles
- Long-distance comfort
- Willingness to turn
- no main stand
- no USB in the cockpit
- gets loud when driving fast
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 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: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 382 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 perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 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 Tiger Sport 660 is indeed a motorcycle for all occasions. Whether to work, in the city, to swing curves on the country road or on trips - she can do everything. Thanks to the good-natured driving behavior, it is also suitable for novice drivers and does not overwhelm anyone.The competitors have less power and are all two-cylinder. So if you're into triples, you can't get past the Triumph in this class anyway, but apart from that, the Tiger is in a good position compared to the competition.
Anyone who has now tasted blood and would like to take a test drive should go to Triumph Hamburg as soon as possible. There the little kitten is ready for a test drive and will welcome you with a heartbreaking hiss.
