BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Aprilia RS 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 11.699 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
  • Fully equipped electronically
  • V2 sound
  • sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
  • good chassis
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Rear brake with long control interval
  • 48 hp version thin on top
  • slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length :
1.995 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
183 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke series with 270 degree lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
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

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
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

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper ( 220 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 11.050 €
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Colors: yellow, black, red-blue