I Crashed the Demo Bike in the Desert! Aprilia Tuareg 660 Extended Off Road Test Ride w/Jake and Ian

[@DorkintheRoad]

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[@russellborn515]

lol..."Ian wants to buy one, so that's a ringing endorsement...." The guy has owned every adventure bike ever made, of course he wants to buy one! Not that I'm jealous or anything.

[@michiganmoto7687]

I am. Lol. ✌️

[@Crittermoto]

FOR SALE: Two slightly used Aprilia Tuaregs, never been dropped 😜👍🏻 Do love the sound of those bikes! I’ll be keeping my eye on these over the next several months.

[@BigRockMoto]

That was a good day.

[@DorkintheRoad]

It was a lot of fun!

[@tracythorleifson]

You guys were hilarious together. I really enjoy both your channels; so much good, down to earth information from both of you. It was really fun to see you riding together and having such an obviously good time of it. The bike looks super fun, too. Almost enough fun to make me want to trade in the ol’ DR. Almost… 😉

[@ADV_Agenda]

What a great day, we had a blast on those bikes!!!

[@oldtimer3824]

At dorkie age 13 i learned to bring cut ribbons on desert rides to tie off and mark my route at trail splits - riding back it all looks the same.

[@brantmcfarland517]

He seems to be a down to earth guy. Very good looking bike. Good job guys. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Excellent Job guys! You all nocked it out of the park with this review. I just bought my CRF 300L Rally so I will not be buying one but for any one looking for a mid size ADV bike this one sounds like a winner.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thanks man

[@johnpagejr.7628]

@@DorkintheRoad your welcome

[@jonwoodworker]

John, you made a great choice. Just research common upgrades for the 300. Once properly set up your bike will run circles around those heavy beasts....lol

[@johnpagejr.7628]

@@jonwoodworker I don't know about running circles around them at my age but maybe I can keep up.

[@ADV_Agenda]

Don't let Ben fool you he has sneaky good riding skills!!!💪

[@DorkintheRoad]

Lol you're too kind

[@jonwoodworker]

I will say, at 412lbs dry, it's a good option. I would like to ride it in the dirt all day to see how I feel at the end. I'm on the fence selling my street bike for an ADV. But I still feel my clapped out DR650 is a better choice for the type of riding you were doing in this video. To me the middle weight ADV's and up are just street bikes you CAN get a little dirty. If you always ride with friends then ok. If you ride by yourself, you can get in situations where you might not be able to pick it up. Would have been nice to watch you both pick the bikes up by yourselves. Please put out a video of you picking up your two new bikes. Just lay them down in the grass and pick them up. Then tell us how much you like them. I'm not hating, please don't get me wrong. I'm just a realist. I used to be an A-hole to GS riders on single tracks, I never helped them pick there bikes up. I did once pull up to one, dropped my DR, picked it up and rode off...the good old days...lol

[@KentwoodWarrior]

Agree. Sold my big heavy adv bikes and kept my WR. So much funner off-road.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

This is my favorite mid size adv bike currently. Desert X might be wow! Thank you for posting!

[@MichaelShaw206]

Thanks for this video. I've really enjoy my Tuareg 660 and I'm likely to drop it numerous times so nice to know everything didn't explode when it went over. Working on getting crash bars and heated grips, which is the problem with this bike - availability of parts. It feels really nimble for a midsize bike and I only feel the weight when I try rotating it on its kickstand. My previous BDR bike was a WR250R with a 37 inch seat height so being able to easily touch the ground is nice. It's much prettier than it looks on these videos. I tried to purchase a T7 but availability was an issue. We'll see how this year goes - if it's too heavy, I may consider a 690 or a 701, but the comfort of the 660 with that sweet engine is going to be hard to give up for another big thumper. I prefer bikes with ABS and TR. At my age, I need all the help I can get. It's not a bike I would ride alone in the woods until I see what reliability issues it may have.

[@endonutz]

interesting bike, hope Ian buys one and flogs it long term...what works for me in sand (MX background) ride on balls of feet, bend at the waist, keep weight slightly back from center, pull back slightly on bars, drag rear brake if necessary...bend knees and or weight over tank and you'll load the forks giving you a knifing sensation....js

[@DorkintheRoad]

Definitely feeling that knifing sensation. Thanks for the tips.

[@chukku2175]

I just ordered one of these beauties a few days ago. After an extended test drive on twisty swiss mountain passes ,I was really impressed by how much fun it is as a roadbike. I did not expect that from such a capable offroad toy

[@DorkintheRoad]

I'm sure you're gonna love it!

[@mikaeljonsson2078]

I started off my motorcycle career by riding in sand. It is tough, and I washed out the front end a number of times befor getting the hang of it. The key to stay upright, is speed. Let the front end do it's own thing to a certain degree, and don't use the front brakes. Very counter intuitive, but it works. The faster you go, the more stable you will be. Gyro effect from the wheels helps alot :)

[@emfl4437]

That was a very fun review, you have me wanting an Aprilia now 🏍️👍

[@DorkintheRoad]

It's a pretty sweet bike.

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome to see how much you all enjoyed the bikes on a second ride! :-)

[@kawabungah20]

Good job, Ben! You really have us a feel for the Aprilia!

[@ianferrier235]

Great seeing both of you together, I watch ian too, thanks Ben👍🏻👍🏻

[@2fastnlight]

I'm not this good! Love the honesty and it made me laugh becuase I have yelled the same thing before.

[@theninja001]

“Oh hey, the exhaust is hot” D.I.T.R.-2022

[@DorkintheRoad]

Someone has to state the painfully obvious sometimes ;)

[@michiganmoto7687]

@@DorkintheRoad lol. “Painfully“ being the operative word. ✌️

[@ridemfast7625]

Very helpful vid. Whats great is, Ian's review is of him on ridge. Get to watch the Aprilia in the sand washes and more technical ridge riding.

[@mnicp01]

Was hoping to hear how you found lifting the bike.... especially compared to the Tenere... I might have missed it, but would love to hear if it was much easier than the Tenere or not...

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Don’t feel bad I dumped my brand new Pan Am in the sand the other day. I’m with you hate sand on an Anakin Skywalker level of hate.

[@tracythorleifson]

😂🤣😂

[@oregoncritter]

I feel your pain - riding in AZ, I've also come to hate the sand, especially riding my Triumph Tiger 800. Never confident in the super loose stuff with a bike that top heavy.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Yeah it's no fun, for sure ;)

[@jonwoodworker]

Sand sucks on any bike light or heavy. I just lean back, Crack the throttle and pray I make it. I'm 50/50 with this technique...lol

[@michiganmoto7687]

I ride a sport bike and live in Michigan where it’s almost all sand and grass pretends to grow in it. Lol.

[@wherewithalmoto]

All I ever get to ride in is sand here in Florida. I’m used to falling in sand, it’s the rocks that worry me. Looks like a cool bike though.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Lol. I hate sand as well. Not counting the drop at the gas station in front of 2-300 other riders😮after riding the tail of the dragon on my TAT adventure, my real first crash was in Mississippi in deep sand. Took me out like a clothes line.

[@braaaaaaaaaaap]

Good luck with parts and dealer support.

[@BillDodge]

Great video. Between the KLR and the Tuereg which one is easier to pickup?

[@andrewtreloar7389]

So, Ben, in all honesty and rider ability aside, if you had to have just one bike to do extended off-road touring over long distances, even considering RTW travels, BDR and GCDR-type stuff, would the Tuareg be the bike?

[@jessikainla]

Great video and scenery. Nice place to ride - my son and I are very familiar with the area.

[@SmokinZen]

I’m kinda glad you guys crashed but I don’t mean it in a bad way, I just don’t feel so bad crashing as often as I do in that crap, it’s what I have deal with all the time.

[@DorkintheRoad]

That stuff is tough, man. Don't feel bad at all

[@Liberty4Ever]

4:15 - I'm accustomed to seeing the speedometer blur just before the speed limit. :-) I was impressed at how smooth it seemed in those long highway pulls, confirmed in the comments at the end of the video. I prefer to do my own wrenching, so I'm more concerned with parts availability than a dealer with a mechanic. I'm not in the market but I'm definitely keeping my eye on this bike to see how reliable it is for the early adopters, many of whom will probably be tired of waiting for a Tenere 700 at 1.3X MSRP and decide to get arguably a better bike for less money.

[@DorkintheRoad]

It was set to KPH or something

[@Liberty4Ever]

@@DorkintheRoad - Riiiiight. :-D

[@johnnykwest7819]

'You literally are being the dork on the road'! LMAO

[@unclebadger597]

Ha! I was LITERALLY just watching a different video on this bike. I've got to knock it off or I'm going to buy one 🏍️💨

[@michiganmoto7687]

Do it. Buy one. Let me know how it is in six months. ✌️

[@beau9207]

rock good sand bad, quote of the year. Hilarious.

[@Attz0r]

Your channel is highly favored by the algorithm. I just subscribed but ever 4 videos on my home page was your stuff prior to the subscription.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Good to hear 😉

[@easy4steve]

thanks guys awesome video , a real learning curve .cheers steve/Australia

[@cchrist0f97]

Great video! Heat wasn't an issue for you? I took it for a test ride on a 30C day and the engine was boiling hot?

[@misterchuck6866]

are the 660 platform engine issues on the 2021 RS and Tuono sorted for the Tuareg?

[@Otterpoop]

Maybe. Judging by the different hp and torque I'm sure the ECU Mapping has been reworked.

[@woollfy100]

Really cool review Thanks ….

[@4N2IN0JA]

You didn’t let Ian say “uhh thank you” He looked ready 😆 great video Dork!

[@DorkintheRoad]

Missed opportunity for sure.

[@fireside9503]

Can’t beat that sun everyday

[@mattsloop2736]

Just think of sand as really small rocks. Since rocks are your friends lol

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I live in Arizona, never heard of sand !

[@jgjgr4177]

Aprilia should add the crash bars to the demo bikes.

[@brucekendall52]

Cool video,thks.

[@michiganmoto7687]

I would love to attend this event. Maybe next year. 🤞✌️

[@kcconnor2636]

So what is the 0-60 of this bike? I get the impression when you got on the highway that it was a bit sluggish.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I'm fat and it was in break in so I didn't really hammer it

[@tracythorleifson]

Unguided… what could possibly go wrong? 😂 Not to worry. Tipping over in deep sand doesn’t even count! 😉

[@benwichser2991]

Too bad there aren’t any Aprillia dealers in Oregon…

[@DorkintheRoad]

I keep hearing rumors of one coming to Portland

[@Otterpoop]

Maybe Moto Corsa???

[@benwichser2991]

@@Otterpoop I mean, we can dream! But for now, the Aprilia website lists no dealerships in Portland.

[@12masterr]

Fact: you always have more fun when the bike is not yours! Lol

[@christopherbeddoe406]

I've started looking at CB500X great fuel economy and range but want more off-road capability then I was looking at the Yamaha Tenere 700, more power, better off-road but have to sacrifice fuel economy and range. The electronics on both bikes are outdated. Then comes the new Aprilia Tuareg 660 more power, fuel economy, range and off-road capability than the Tenere 700, updated electronics and traction control modes, cruise control, etc. that seem to actually be useful. As far as reliability goes it's detuned 20% from the RS660 to widen out the power band. I feel like that should help for long term engine reliability. The conflict. I started out looking to spend $7500 and now I'm wanting a bike that is $12600... because if I can justify spending $2500 more than the CB500X for the Tenere 700... why can't I justify another $2000 for the Tuareg 660 and basically get everything I want. Maybe I'll just save money till next spring and see how it goes. Delayed gratification😉

[@Snow_Blazer]

“I’m going to waddle this out” Duck in the road. Jk lol

[@lw8447]

Any idea how many miles to a tankful?

[@lw8447]

4.7gal @ 58.8mpg says Aprilia

[@virtusferrum7708]

Sands tough

[@MeerkatADV]

I will say the Scorpion Rally STR tires really suck in any kind of loose stuff. I wish they would stop putting these as OEM tires on bikes.

[@DorkintheRoad]

They're amazing on the street but only kind of okay off of it

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Why do people who live in the woods love the desert and vice versa :)

[@DorkintheRoad]

Variety

[@clarkpitts5393]

Nice!

[@Farsightful]

are gonna get invited again ?

[@klccmd]

This bike is failing the solo pick-up test isn’t it

[@DorkintheRoad]

It can be done, but only an asshole lets his friend pick a bike up alone when he's standing right there. ;)

[@klccmd]

@@DorkintheRoadhaha but I'm a wimpy guy who rides alone. And is interested in this bike:)

[@trip_in_the_mirror]

I love this bike, more than my R1250GSA🥰

[@DorkintheRoad]

It's very fun

[@motorazr5012]

Your midi-music intro is like nails on a chalkboard. Makes me want to skip out of each video. I don’t usually but I cringe and want to stop the video EVERY time and right at the start. Get rid of that sound - it’s awful!

[@PerspectiveBeyond]

I think it's charming