Aprilia Tuareg 660 First Impressions - Motorcycle Adventure

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Andrew Clubb AKA Clubby, Editor of Australian Adventure Bike Magazine attends the Australian Aprilia Tuareg 660 launch in the home of the sandy trails, Mildura.
The bike impressed Clubby, firstly at a fundamental level with excellent dirt and road handling, comfort and power. Other strong features include, excellent traction control electronics that can be activated on the fly, tubeless tyres, full adjustable high quality suspension and big fuel range, in excess of 400 ks.
We then spend time with John Hansen, the Technical Manager for Aprilia Australia to discuss the finer points of the features of the bike.
We look forward to spending a longer time on this bike and taking it for a decent adventure.

[@BigRockMoto]

If I didn't already have my 890 Rally, I'd buy one of these, it's that good. Thanks for the review, great as always.

[@erosas887]

You should move away from the desert where you record the videos and try a true desert, like the Australian outback. It would be nice to see if a ktm can survive that. :) Most people take the suzuki dr650 there.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We'll get on these for a longer period shortly for a thorough test but first impressions really count with this one.

[@skipole09]

Big rock, how do you think it compares to the desert x?

[@edsonroadmoto]

And now you do have your own bike!! Congratulations 🎉

[@desertx]

So we bought this bike for my wife earlier this year (it's been available in Europe for a while). There's a little hiccup at around 4k rpm's which I hope they will solve from the factory (and if not then we'll get the Garbo map). There was also a slight oil leak at the weep hole which has been widely reported (and really shouldn't happen in 2022) but the dealer has taken care of it promptly. Other than this it's been absolutely fantastic. The suspension is great, it has great usable power, the electronics are effortless to use (the 1100 ATAS is so absolutely TERRIBLE here, Aprilia has really nailed it). On my side I have a Desert X coming in a couple of months, I sat on one and it's quite a bit taller than the Tuareg (and feels a bit more heavy, but that comparison is only made standing still since I didn't ride the DX) but I just can't get past those looks. I think the Tuareg would be the better choice for hardcore off-road but the DX looks so stunning I had to have it. We're coming off the 1250 GS and 1100 ATAS which we had fully kitted out with LoneRider and Mosko side bags, crash bars etc. With all this both the GS and ATAS were 300 kg+ fully loaded. We've sold it all and bought a Kriega OS base and their soft bags and the weight difference is amazing. The LoneRider and Mosko EMPTY bags (and the racks to hold them) were ~15 kg. In comparison the Kriega setup is around 3 kg. So with the above in mind I calculated the Tuareg fully loaded to be at around 230 kg and the DX at around 250 kg (including crash bars). That's a giant weight difference. There's no comparison at all when it comes to handling between the Tuareg and the GS/ATAS fully loaded. On the highway the big adventure bikes are of course quite a bit better, but anything other than that use case I find the increased agility and lower weight of the Tuareg supremely more enjoyable than the extra power of the big bikes. If I had to describe the bike in one word it would be BLISS. :)

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for your thoughts. Excellent.

[@bassert2816]

I won't trade my Tenere in for a Tuareg, but I've compared them on paper Tuareg has tubeless tires, lower seat hight but still same ground clearance, same wet weight but 2L more in the fuel tank, more elektronics. I think it's a great bike!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm like you. I still think it's a great bike.

[@ozadv]

Yes, great bike, on road and especially dirt. I've got 2,800 kms, suspension is impressive and more than enough for my abilities as is the motor - give it a good thrashing Cubby loves >5k rpm 😜 Electronics are a big plus for me and playing around with varying throttle, engine braking, traction and ABS levels on different surfaces is part of the fun! Now with full Arrow cat-less system and Gabro Upmap to smooth the fueling since. Lovin' it.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for sharing

[@robertrscott]

Love mine so far, can't wait to see you guys put it through its paces!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We will take them on a longer ride later in the tear.

[@humech]

I have one and I love it, have had it like 4ish months?? Taking it slow, made sure the break-in was proper, having some QC issues and it's sitting while I wait for parts. I did drop it once around 1100 miles in due to someone speeding down a road I was merging onto. It sucked but I'm kinda glad I got it out of the way, need crash bars! I am just surprised I could pick it up, it took everything I had but I was annoyed as hell and that helped. Anyway, it's the most entertaining bike I've ridden and I hope to keep it forever!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you for your thoughts and experience.

[@Shockley0305]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this bike yet. I think I see a Tuareg in my future. Thanks.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A very under rated bike. Sales definitely don't match the value for money

[@nungu60a]

I’m convinced now that this is the best value bike on the market, despite my Honda brand loyalty. T7 not close imho. I Had issues finding techs to work on my triumph and that’s my only concern now. It looks like the design is well thought of to allow me to do manageable maintenance. Will see. Yes, it beats the Transalp in adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We ride these in a couple of thousand kilometre test very shortly.

[@phil6347]

Well i just went to the local Dealer to check out the CFMOTO, and the Tuareg was next to it sat on both ,felt the difference in weight !! And POW im in love ❤ with the Tuareg, Cluffy & best buddy have won me over, i watch all of your bike stuff and I never have felt so much passion in your voice then the two videos you have done on this bike. I've owned my T700 for a couple of years and I still haven't really gelled with it, To top heavy for my liking and I need another person to pick the thing up, After watching your videos im getting one.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A great bike.

[@philszookon33s]

Mine has 1000km on it now and I absolutely love it. Cant wait to get on it any chance I get 😃

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good choice!

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

It's good to see features on a midsize that was once only available on the big heavy 1200cc+ model bikes 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Indeed it is!

[@martinlegrice1414]

It has Clubby's stamp of approval...enough said :) Nice first impressions gents. Thanks.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ouradventures1946]

So many reviews say the same thing, the screen isn’t adjustable. It is actually, plenty of adjustment using the cross piece to pull it up or push it down. Can’t wait to get one, great review.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We'll be thoroughly reviewing them shortly.

[@cliftonsr]

A bunch of these bikes are already hitting the states and I can't wait to see where the future of this is heading on improvements and updates for the Tuareg and it's mostly perfect as it is.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Agree, but there are a couple of things

[@andrewtreloar7389]

I held off even considering the Tuareg until the release of the new Transalp and the new VStrom. Don't know why I even bothered really! The Tuareg has it all over the other two especially considering neither have cruise control or , in the case of the Transalp, adjustable suspension! The other thing that amazes me about this bike is that, even though it has long suspenders back and front and really good ground clearance, the seat height is a modest 860mm!! I have always bought Japanese and feared anything European simply because of reliability issues - rightly or wrongly. But now, shopping for a new bike after selling my F800GSA, the Tuareg is right at the pointy end of the list.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I look forward to riding it in a couple of weeks.

[@MichaelShaw206]

My experience with the bike has been positive. It gets great mileage, seat height is good for a 30" inseam, and it is really planted on the road. Very balanced bike. Not a fan of the look - prefer a stripped-down bike but it's so comfortable I can forgive all the plastics. I came from a WR250R and prefer simple, but this Tuareg is spoiling me - and I don't have to carry a tube.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cliftonsr]

Everything is perfect on this bike except only one thing I found when hitting the tarmac it needs a taller 6th gear or a 7 speed gearbox, so aprilia fix this gearing and it will out sell most every bike in this category. I love this bike and I ride it daily, it will absolutely go everywhere! Dave and Clubby I love your videos and that's why I subscribed!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@Scram1200]

Quick test rides on the Toureg and Desert X last Friday, the Toureg has gone to top of the list for me.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Interesting. I ride the Desert X very shortly

[@ultimatist]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV looking forward to the comparo! Great time to be a dirt rider ;)

[@gillesgenete9598]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I tested Tuareg660, DesertX, Norden901, Tenere700, AfricaTwin1100. DesertX was my best for off-road, engine, handling. But price is ridiculously high, and the Tuareg was real close in performance, and better than other 3. Norden is roadster disguised in adventure bike, Africa is an elephant (I had one for 45.000km), T7 is slightly behind Tuareg for my taste. I may sell my 701 to buy a Tuareg, while adventurising my KTM500EXCF.

[@liljegren100]

Amazing! We've found a reviewer who can pronounce 'Tuareg'! And, in Australia! Who'd have thought! Well done, from Otago.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Interesting!

[@toltod]

Much better dirt capablity than their last attempt of the 2015 Aprilia Capnord. I'd love to see an unheard of comparison between this and the Ducati Desert X.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ha ha

[@michaelgleeson1198]

The Aprilia looks the goods and a sharp price point when you consider what else is at or around that price point. It's now a case of getting bum's on seats

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Strongly agree

[@tazzat6944]

Dealerships are limited though for warranty servicing and parts. Only thing holding me back as the nearest dealer is 6 hours away, each way, and Aprillia NZ never replied to my enquires on warranty via a local bike shop instead sadly.

[@ogasi1798]

new to this world - been riding sxf450 for years, think i am ready to leave MX behind and get back to road and track - this seems like the ticket - nice spec, nice size

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah it is a nce spec and good size.

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Great review guys, Looking forward to test riding this new Bad Boy myself. Certainly ticks the boxes.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It does!

[@inrptn]

These bikes are gonna be amazing once aftermarket mod support really kicks in.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

it will be interesting what they bring

[@bazza8947]

I really like the look of this thing and it certainly ticks the boxes I want. The dealer network situation does concern me quite a bit though to be honest. I owned an Aprilia over the period of the old distributor and they had a much larger authorised service centre network. Will see if I can get a ride on one!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

In a couple of weeks I'm sure it will be possible to get a test ride.

[@bazza8947]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Cheers Dave, looking forward to your proper review!

[@ChristophLeitl]

Testrode it, bought a used KTM 990 Adventure for a third of the prize, and absolutely love my 48mm front and adjustable rear suspension!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A different path.

[@twowheelpilot]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV How is that different? Both adventure bikes used for similar things.

[@1young-geezer]

Been wondering and waiting to see if this bike comes onto your radar, and voilá, here she is! Looking forward like so many to your more in-depth ride.The only downside for me in the lower US is the dealership paucity - just nowhere to buy or service w/o traveling 100's of miles dang-it, as you mentioned I think.By the way, I just soooo much trust your opinions knowing how hard you all ride, and the fair and even shake you give everything you run. Thanks........

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks. Yeah we will be delayed testing this in detail as the Desert X is next and then Nugget and I head to the Tropics in late November.

[@glennaltschwager5234]

Man...thats a nice looking bike. My Africa Twin should be feeling nervous 👍🍻 How does it carry its weight ?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great

[@erosas887]

They sell it in US for AUD18500. Aprilia is just trying to follow Yamaha with their ridiculous prices in Australia. Thanks, but I can wait. I prefer to support companies that apply a closer straight conversion from the US dollar like Ducati, Suzuki, and Kawasaki.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That's interesting

[@sspirito3130]

Great review and fantastic bike! I am afraid that the Australian distributor has already killed this bike on arrival with it's price. An extra $2000AUD will get you a Ducati Desert X

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A different capacity bike

[@deehaws4334]

dont forget to add on the very high service/parts cost for Apes, if you have a dealer near you that is. Only one dealer in Perth.

[@sspirito3130]

​@@deehaws4334 In my experience Aprilia servicing and parts are not more expensive than the average japanese equivalent. Yamaha for instance has some of the most expensive service and parts. I have owned bikes that most people would consider expensive to maintain such as Ducati, BMW and Aprilia, but none of them were as expensive to maintain as my Yahamahs

[@samhill3496]

Very good looking machine. hands down a premium equipped machine. Many could do better but with this one you can ride away ready to go anywhere. The clutch and water pump has adequate looking protection as well. Heated grips? Sure they have them. Exhaust maybe, bigger footpegs and there you go. Good presentation Dave. Andrew seemed likewise impressed. I saw a demo with the frame guards mounted, very good looking. Thanks.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@samhill3496]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I just watched nther review from 4 months back in USS. 82 HP 52 Ft lbs torque 404 lbs wet ready to ride. Feet flat on the ground. Seat a bit narrow but very positive comments for somewhat local travel with in country not RTW, just not enough dearlers as we know off. But great machine, motor dead smooth at 100mph, no vibration. Ground up design, not an afterthought like the T700, which I also own.

[@glennwr450]

Do a Tuareg vs T7 comparison, would be a great vid

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good idea

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

Well done Aprilia 👏. Shots fired at established middle weights.....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Agree. Great job for first attempt.

[@xpllmmff]

Aprilia has once developed a Dorsoduro in 2010, and can be easily modified to a light enduro/scrambler bike just like Ducati multistrada

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for the info.

[@ojaisherpa]

I am lucky to own a T7 and a 660. The Aprilia is a step above imo

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I thought it would be Steve.

[@stevegrosvenor2170]

Good morning from South Dakota USA. Will be very interested in this

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Morning! Very early start for you...5am. Thanks for joining

[@212driller]

The thing I worry about with this bike is reliability. Otherwise it looks like a great option!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The engine has a proven track record. The suspension is high quality. In Australian conditions we'll find out quick enough.

[@212driller]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV yup. Looking forward to it!

[@Whatreally123]

I hope Aprilia launches this in India. Yamaha india is extremely dumb to not launch the T7 and the only 650cc sort of adv/tourer available in the 600cc category are the Versys, Tiger, Benelli, Vstrom. This could be an absolute hit.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah great bike. Would suite India well.

[@oyleyhands1332]

I would question your comment on this bike being Aprilia 'first atttempt at dirt orientated adventure' as I had one of the Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind in the 80s, it had the Rotax single engine. Even the colour scheme (not the same patterning) of the bike you had there was based on the original scheme, even the tank shape and twin headlight fairing, Brembo brakes, USD forks etc.There were other CC capacity sizes of the same style bike, 125/350. Some even competed in the Dakar Rally. I also had the original Honda Africa Twin 650 with the HRC logo at the same time, it was imported new from Germany to the UK as Honda UK never officially imported that model. Bear in mind one of the FB Groups is more or less dedicated to problems and suggetions with this bike , and there are many issues, so many I have held back from purchasing one so far, my original 600 model never let me down but it was a Rotax engine !

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you.

[@niceguyrides]

This is the bike I want if I outgrow my 300L Rally.

[@ChristophLeitl]

Don't forget to try if the 701 Enduro or KTM 690 Enduro is for you as it's still a lot (45kg) lighter!

[@niceguyrides]

@@ChristophLeitl if I grow out of the 300L Rally it will be because of my desire to do more road miles. With all the performance mods on the 300L, there is not much I need in the dirt department. I mean, we’ll see, but it will never be a twin cylinder engine for comfortable highway cruising. If I find I am lacking in the dirt department, I would probably go to a 450RL and mod it for adventure.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

good point

[@MichaelShaw206]

@@niceguyrides Have the Tuareg and I'm shopping for a 450L - the used market in the states has a lot of options. You can find them at prices near the rarely available 300L Rally. 690s and 701s are hard to come by too now and, while they are great bikes, they are a compromise between the twins and the light 450s and 500s. If I could only own one bike, it would be the 701 LR, assuming I could ever find one for sale. If money was no object, I'd buy a 2022 Triumph Scamber 1200 xe (it's gorgeous) and the Beta 390 (featherily light). Currently, I can afford the Tuareg and a used 450L, but a man can dream.

[@SuperCheesyMan]

I have the 250l Rally, haven't rode it even once since I got the Tuareg lol

[@holisticaustralia]

You guys rock! Looks like a winner, direct competitor for the T7, good features for an extra few grand.. I am such a sapp for my new KLR, but hey.. T7... Tuareg.. Maybe a second bike is in order.. Impresive to say tbe least.. (;{~ 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Looks like a great bike. Look forward to giving it an extended test.

[@paulvandervyver4223]

It seems like a great allround ADV bike, I mean it's got all the boxes ticked....the decider remains the long-term reliability...at least for me. Will probably have to wait 2-3 years for that answer.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good point.

[@SamiNami]

I think it's almost perfect. Would buy one but already own a T7...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Always next year. :)

[@niceguyrides]

Certainly is a looker. 1st prize in my opinion.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I agree

[@AussieDazza]

It’s price point here in Australia is very close to the Desert X.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A couple of k in it isn't there.

[@herissonsudo3571]

Which tyres are used during the test ? not the stock one as we could briefly see at the beginning of the video.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not sure. It's quick review. When we test them we do a thorough job as evidence by a MAD Test playlist

[@michaelokell1905]

nice job Dave and clubby ! I think if they market the bike towards the beginners, because there's a lams approved version they'd be on a winner considering other than enduro"s or there ktm 390 adventure which I feel isn't really offroad focussed they'd be on to an absolute winner.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm with you on that. A competitive new addition to the mix.

[@mcdonaldslover52]

All these bikes in this category need to be coming with high fenders (or at the very least factory options). Low fenders are disasters waiting to happen.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Having gone over the handle bars at speed due to mud I can't help but agree with you.

[@craigyarrington4964]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Why can't they make them adjustable or 2 step. Say std and 25mm higher for shitty conditions.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

good review fellas

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ta

[@gillesgenete9598]

Nice feedback and presentation. Would like your comparison with 890 R .

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

the 2023 890 R arrives in Australia in March, let's see how we go.

[@droflivelife]

660 or 790 S ?

[@jonbriddon1566]

Live in Sydney and having trouble getting a test ride. No stock and no demos out there

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yet. They are coming.

[@brucekendall52]

Great bike by all accounts.Not sure about the rear luggage setups when I saw the bike?They just need more dealerships here in SA.Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes rear luggage. Look forward to seeing the solution.

[@scottrubie6826]

How long before you and Clubby get to put it through its paces. I can smell a 4 day circuit coming on!!!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Desert X next for us, so a couple of months away.

[@scottrubie6826]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV looking forward to that one too.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@scottrubie6826 Me too

[@azharsalib7476]

This is a wonderful bike! But the big problem with this bike is engine heat, which comes from engine or radiator. Any Solution......?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

i haven't ridden it long term yet. So looking forward to experiencing that myself.

[@russ02281990]

You say this is Aprilias first adv bike but fail to remember the Pegaso. A reworked yamaha xt660 dual sport/adv....... also there was a tuareg in the 80's. And a few others aswell

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We'll agree to disagree. This is all new.

[@russ02281990]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV of course its all new and it looks like a great bike. However you stated it was aprilias first adv bike which it isn't as they've built adv bikes previously. Good coverage though 👍

[@silverdale3207]

Sorry to disagree but I don't think the Pegaso is a reworked xt660 unless I'm missing something.Mate has one about a 2000 model, it is the same as the GS 650 BMW (Built for BMW by Aprilia) which would be a stretch to call it an adventure bike .Did they have another Pegaso as well, just curious.

[@twowheelpilot]

Best thing is the Aprillia isn't Chinese like the 790/890 KTM/CFMOTO shared platform. Also the Aprillia gives you all the technology without taking it away at 1500k so you have to buy it all back again!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Interesting perspective.

[@twowheelpilot]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Just some facts. KTM electrically removing cruise control, rally mode, motor slip regulation etc at 1500 kilometres is just a smack in the face. I own two KTM'S. However I completely refuse to buy an 890R until this BS stops. If we all did that then KTM would have to just supply the bike as intended! KTM can't even give you Brembo brakes and a hydrolic clutch these days!

[@RealHooksy]

Aah Rocket Lake, I know it well. Good place to test the Tuareg Clubby. Hattah country 😎

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He never stops talking about Hattah country Rob. I still haven't got there.

[@RealHooksy]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV You have to go see the race guys, better than Finke in many ways, and lost more accessible. The Murray Sunset National park has some excellent (sandy) tracks, and there is the border track plus plenty of others nearby too.

[@davidellis9358]

How do you think it would be two up, would be mild off road situation

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I don't know

[@cliff1551]

68 hp at the rear wheel mate ,Dyno tested one

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ta

[@wranglertr]

Hey Clubby where have you been so far?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He only rode it for a day.

[@adventureswithham2223]

A rival for the 890R Dave ?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Certainly a rival for the T700!

[@ChristophLeitl]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Is the front and wheel weight balanced well? Is the front suspension 43 or 48mm?

[@XtremeCoke]

Aprilia - Few screw here, few screw there, few screw around the fuel cap then you have access to air filter - very easy access KTM - lift your seat up, 2 screws, thats it. 🤣

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not for all bikes in the ktm range.

[@Motovibes91]

Also for the T700. Just lift the seat up and there's your airfilter

[@AJKinetic1]

I rode the bike a few weeks ago. Something I have not heard any tester comment on is how god-awful slow the bike is. I did ride my Africa twin to the dealership to write it, so that may have had something to do with it. However it did seem exceptionally slow for an 82 horsepower bike. Perhaps the one I rode being brand new is in some sort of limp mode?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They have different power settings. Your comments are not consistent with Clubby who rode a number of them recently and comparing an 1100 with a 700, on power is fraught.

[@SuperCheesyMan]

You might have tried the power limited version? Lams I think it's called

[@nicojacobs5064]

Anyone able to tune up the lams version? Asking for a friend

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not sure.

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

Yeah 1 week fun and the rest 3 weeks is figuring out M Marelli's trouble and waiting for parts. It's Italian what do you expect

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We are all waiting for parts at the moment.

[@beppebb4969]

I'm at 10000km and no problems by the way...

[@beppebb4969]

And 95000 km on a pegaso of 1996 rotax no problem as well.

[@2Meerkats]

under USD$12K in USA = AUD$17.7K but some how it's priced at AUD$22.3K here in the land of OZ? ok rah rah wow haha - suck it up peeps. Worth a test ride anyway.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That's a big diffference but dollar values are differnent. Not sure that different.

[@2Meerkats]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV went on the Demo-day ride. Handles well on the road and suspension is very good off road. Liked the egro's too. Good bike - but, Did not feel like a $22.5 bike to me, more like $20K - Might ride the Norden and 890R to compare at $25K prices (a little more). When the Transalp arrives be interested to see if they drop their Tuareg price... haha

[@wonkywheels1037]

Gee you have been a busy boy.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We have been flat out

[@riechristiansen9565]

This must be one of the closest competitors to the t7. I tested the World Raid couple of weeks ago, very nice,but very pricey.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

This has got a lot of features for the price

[@Eastbound]

Aprilia's first dirt oriented bike??? Maybe for Oz but not for Aprilia!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, I forgot the forgettable

[@mrwhiteinca]

At a $2,000 premium over the Yamaha Tenere it better be damn good

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Whilst I haven't ridden the bike yet, there definitely is some value to be found, full adjustable suspension, tubeless and on the fly traction control and engine management. Yep that's well over two grand.

[@mazdar100]

Better find one to sit on. I'm 6'3" with a long leg.

[@tangoreal9098]

Why would you buy an Aprilla when there is a T7? Certainly not for the dealer support network, parts availability, or reputation.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Being an old bloke, I remember my father making the same comments when Japanese bikes first hit the market. Yeah, I'm hearing you but you haven't even given them a chance. The T7 is a gret bike. I own one, albeit with heaviy modified suspension. But it's primitive compared to Tuareg. Maybe that's a good thing for the T7 cause Yamaha certainly has all those elements you mention, sorted.

[@silverdale3207]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Primitive wins for me every time , I.ve seen lots of guys spending to much time stopped trying to figure out their computers while the guys on basic bikes ride past in a cloud of dust with a big smile on their face. Is the same reason I run mostly old gear on my farm, you don't get let down by stupid electronics or shut down with fault codes, important in the middle of nowhere. That's what made the tenere so popular in the first place.

[@CheradenineZakalwe]

for riding!

[@deepakpathri.534]

I guessed your accent correctly

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good start

[@cliff1551]

I'll stick to my husky ,beat it hands down

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Husky man through and through

[@fc15min]

You look at this bike and you instantly know how much you hate it ... you go and buy any other better looking bike :D

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ah no. No, I can't say that's the first emotion that comes to mind.

[@Charliano700]

22k?? For a 660. Nope. Nice bike though. I’ll stick with my Tiger.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Tiger 900 Rally Pro is $25K ish

[@Charliano700]

I gave 18.6 USD for mine the whole retails for 17.5 is of course a pipe dream lol. However I’ve got my eye on this 660 for a few years down the road. I also had a Vstrom 650. She was levels below, but she was a good one.

[@whitedrguy6503]

Made in Italy ???? Says it all really. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Is it? Componetry on this bike is made all over the world.

[@alrider7257]

Stop with all the previews and publish the actual videos!!!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ah we only had the bike for a day at that time. So you don't want us to talk about it at all until we get it for a couple of weeks.

[@alrider7257]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I enjoy your videos a lot and watch them all. Just find recently there are a lot of previews shorts and seems like a long time before the videos happen. Guess I'm impatient. Keep what you're doing. It seems to work!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@alrider7257 KZbin is encouraging me to experiment with shorts. As for previews or long reviews that depends on access to the bike. Aprilia, you'll notice I didn't even do the review. They have promised me a bike early next year? We have also been significantly stuffed around a manufacturer that to be frank has stuffed a lot of things.

[@tonybruce]

If i have to pronounce it 'twarag', im out

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Toe Rag?

[@williamrae9954]

"Good reliability" ...cough...talk about bringing a bike to market too soon? Dodgy batch of con rods, wonder if they know every bike that was fitted with them? Seals and gasket issues, Aprilia really shot themselves in the foot big time here, they should have been shipping them out as quick as they could make them, but they've sold only 42 in the UK(inc.test bikes at dealers), 50 times fewer than Yamaha T7's...can't give them away, a PR disaster!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A huge call. Where is the original source of this information, please provide, or I'll remove this comment as there is a potential for it to be fake news.

[@ljj808]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I’m not sure about the “issues”, but they certainly can’t sell ‘em here. Demos everywhere (well the few Piaggio dealers there are) & “Steal” prices advertised to actually sell any……

[@SharetheJourneyUSA]

Aprilia sucks! Example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3ikhqJumrqLm7c

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Apart from making youtube videos I spent 7 years of my life studying statistics and applying it in my work place for 38 years. So we take one sample of oil from one bike from each brand and we draw conclusions. That's just dumb. It doesn't matter how accurate and technical the process for measurement, the methodology by which conclusions are drawn is misleading to the point of reckless. Basically, "We found crap oil in this bike, therefore all of the thousands of bikes made from that manufacturer are crap." It's interesting that in the heading Fortnine say something about it pissing off manufacturers. It would piss me off as a manufacturer because of it's potential to mislead and recklessly destroy brand. I'm frankly surprised went about this in this way.

[@ride360au]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV spot on, we had one Africa Twin that was a disaster, 3 since and 2 x 500's, trouble free. 1 dud bike doesn't mean the model deserves slamming. The Tuareg looks excellent and priced well compared to the market.

[@sspirito3130]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV yeah, it is the dumbest clickbait video on the Fortnite channel - totally rubbish. There are so many fallacies in that test that I wouldn't know where to start

[@ShaftDrive]

Garbage brand aprilia. Owner the rsv4 and nothing but problems including a fire and fouled injectors on first day of ownership. Dealer support is horrible and was in the shop for three months waiting for parts.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

So yo owned the bike, or is this a rumour.

[@Brgnalf81]

Even at 01:05 you talk crap. The first Touareg was waaaay back in 1985!! Then there were Pegaso, Pegaso Strada, Wind,... and many many more. Please do your research before posting. Jeez.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We will agree to disagree. This is an all new bike.

[@Brgnalf81]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV "...its first attempt at dirt oriented adventure...". Come on, Admit it, you f**ed up right there.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@Brgnalf81 If you want me to say yes then I will. But is it all new? Or are you going to hold the line.