BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Tiger Sport 660

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Crossover

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 cross-over bike with 660 cc triple in the test.

With the new Tiger Sport 660, Triumph presents its new all-purpose weapon in the middle class of sports tourers. The sister model to the Trident 660 costs 8,700 euros and wants to buy with Yamaha Tracer 7, Kawasaki Versys 650 & Co.... weiter

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 9.245 €

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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:

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

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

no main stand
no USB in the cockpit
gets loud when driving fast

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) 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: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 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

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

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 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

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 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 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.