I BOUGHT an Aprilia Tuareg 660 and SOLD my BMW R1250GS! 

08:55 This is section 23 and 24 of the TET: Spain. Find more info here: transeurotrail.org/spain

Tuareg 660 is fun! I still have an 8 yo BMW R1200RS next to my new Aprilia Tuareg 660 in my garage. I can honestly say that i never got such a taste from any other bikes in my riding past. Congratulations with your new bike!

Videos are great Dale, looking forward to the Aprilia journey...!

Great video Dale! Was already subscribed but have turned notifications on now! Looking forwards to the next instalment.

Great video Dale, look forward to the next one

Great video once again! Keep up the good work Dale. 💪🏼

Never seen this channel before, I'm 45 seconds in... subscribed.

Great video Dale, really like it, more content like this and you'll grow quickly...

This is very useful, I have a 2018 R1200GS coming up to 90,000kms and I have been eyeing up a smaller replacement. I keep coming back to the Tuareg. I must ride one soon.

Yay, welcome to the club!

Tuareg 660 is a very good bike, fit for me at least. I owned one year, perfect! Love your videos! Thank you for share!

Dale, you’re a legend . Remember you from the uk bike mag , whichever it was then joined Bridge to Gantry. Just bought a 30th edition MX5 RF so need another Ring sojourn.

I’m a big fan of Honda but even I don’t blame you for not shortlisting the Transalp!

I really liked your video testing the Tuareg, it was a surprise. I had also tried it and had similar sensations although I am a much worse pilot than you! And you finally sold the GS! Maybe in a few months I'll make the same change. I only travel once a year and 8 days maximum, mainly Alps. I think I won't be wrong. 🤔

I spotted your link to the 660 and was a few minutes in sub'd and notifications on. Really enjoyed vid scenery but actually looking for how to deck one out for multi day rides in countryside (just like your video depics) and would appreciate videos of any mods, tyre selection (80 / 20), racks, luggage etc. recommendations. Looking forward to following your journeys with the Aprilia Tuareg 660. I haven't pulled the trigger to buy just yet but very close. Keep up the great work Dale & Co.

Great video Dale!

Great video Dale. I loved the fact that for around 2 mins it sounded like a 90s 090 number call line 😂😂

Thank you for your content, 🙏🎉😊

Did the SAME exact thing with my R1250 GS and I love my Tuareg.

your comparison video made me buy the Tuareg and I love it

Watching from Australia Great video

Nice content, keep going

yes i like the format , too many doing the same last few years , this is refreshing to watch . also im amazed so much since i own a 14k euro huski 701 and this is below 10 . ok it is dutch vs german pricing but still . hope to see you on gp tf this year with it ☢☢

Bloody hell , stunning , just of the scale wow , looking forward to hearing your thoughts without your GS

Great Video. Great review. Thank you so much. Cheers Tomaso de Grosso

Sorry for your loss

It’s interesting to see that you made the same switch that I did. I understand your reasons for switching, but I might have to steal your video and make one of my own explaining my reasons.

Top video 🎉

Amazing video! I just bought a Tuareg, and so far I love it, coming from a 2008 VStrom 650. I also seriously considered the T7, Transalp, and the KTM 790/890. Regarding the Transalp I just didn’t see very much to get excited about, unless you really, really want a Honda, and regarding the KTMs I didn’t want all the drama that goes with these bikes (read FB owners pages to see what I mean). The quick shifter and cruise control on the Tuareg are amazing, never had these conveniences, and the IMU is something I don’t really need in an ADV bike. Looking forward to your next installment!

Love My Tuareg...welcome to the club !

Great bike. I hate heights, couldn't climb that hill, great video. Greetings from South Australia. 😎

So, ive been wanting a review of the Tuareg from an adult w/ ADV riding experience. BMW's R 1250 GS is prolly 'top 'O the heap' ADV, so - I expected more grumbling/griping. But, 2 minutes into the dirt & you sounded comfortable? Lots of gimcracks & geegaws on the Aprilia, but it seems pretty capable & much lighter & smaller (van). Glad you felt both confident & competent getting acquainted! I will follow in the hopes that it holds up well over time! (Selfish of me- I have its sister, the Tuono 660 Factory!) So, good luck to us both!

The Gorafe desert in Spain looks awesome! ❤❤❤

i understand you 1000% and you know what? i sold all my cars and bought ....DESERT X rally, 1250 GSA (already owned since last year) and a Voge 300 rally (i really love that one for hard trail) all of these with full off-road setup already done few TET section + hard stuff, spain desert etc I love that SOOO much.... you will never ever see me at the ring again, it is too much busy there trail bike is FREEDOM...

the tuareg is far superior than the transalp... the chasis, and the geometry of that bike is freaking amazing.... also the suspension is amazing aswell...

Must say I totally love your style.

NIce. I've got a 1250 GSA and bought the Tuareg for the off road and ACT routes etc. I love it and find it as comfortable on road which i was surprised about. Maybe not absolutely equal but I had no issues with some rubbish 8hr mway to get to S France on first day.

Good vid. I like your presenting style. I've had an eye on the Tuareg since it came out but bought a Tiger 1200 to accompany my KTM350 excf. The Tiger is great for getting to places but only good for easy, dry trails at my skill level. The KTM is brilliant fun on trails and flatters my riding but I never go anywhere interesting because I don't have a trailer/van. Maybe the Tuareg is the best of both worlds...

Get the Arrows de-cat headers straight on,keep the heat away from the waterpump seals,passenger footrests ,replace with an exhaust hanger,LexTek can,and a custom mid section...lower the can, save your luggage...cheap, reliable and better looking! Good luck with the new wheels!

I’m to on the edge of change , I’m on a 2021 gsa and now thinking they are just to big , to expensive, and now thinking of something just like you , around the 700/900 cc , great video and look forward to your next one , carl uk 🇬🇧

Holy shit!! Those heights!! NOPE! Youre alot braver than me. Great vid.

8:35 what a place! 😍

Good luck, you will need it...

Nice..Such a fun and well equipped scoot. Wish the windscreen and seat were better, but most advs suffer from the same issues.

Hello! As a former Transalp fan and owner, I went into my test drive with great expectations and anticipation. And never came back so disappointed. It's clear to me that no one really wants to hear this and I've often been verbally hit in the face for it. But the Honda is nowhere near as good as it appears to be in the public eye. I'm far from your driving level, just good average, but even I noticed that the suspension elements are just cheap and not Honda-like. Just like the rest of the vehicle, it doesn't seem to be that valuable when you look at it more closely. The engine also doesn't fit in an adventure bike and you can tell that it was taken from a sports bike without being tuned differently for its new purpose. Equipment and price are right at first!! If you take a closer look, you'll quickly realize that it doesn't fit. No cruise control for money and good words, not even an outside temperature display, tubeless rims..etc..etc.. my utmost respect for your honest opinion and assessment that is based on pure facts and not embellished because you tested a press bike and would also like to receive an invitation to Honda next time when we go to Italy, Spain or Portugal. ;-) and another thing about Honda quality... I've already seen some videos on RU-vid where the seat had an ugly crease, as did my Transalp test drive with less than 5000 km on the clock. But as I said, hardly anyone wants to hear or read that... ;-)

I had a Tenere, it was a great bike but I decided I wanted a change and test rode quite a few bikes including the Aprilia but ended up buying a 1250gs (shaft drive and keyless sealed it 😂). I have to say I really liked the Tuareg, it was pretty solid at decent speed with the cruise on and I almost went for it. Have done a couple of long trips and love the gs for eating the miles, so easy. I won't discount another middleweight in the future and Interested to see how you get on with the Tuareg long term.

Just traded in my Africa Twin for the Transalp. You are correct, the TA is not for your Hooliganism 🤣🤣. Just found your channel and so far it’s great

That looks like an amazing TET section. Traded in my ‘14 R1200GSA for a new T7 World Raid. I had enough Italian reliability trauma with my Moto Guzzi before the GS. Same reason I didn’t go the KTM / Husqy route, plus they were noticeably too small for my 1.90 meter frame. The T7 WR fits my tall body perfectly.

Just came across your chanel, said the vicar. Great stuff, add another sub, for what its worth. Ride safe pal

Went from a Sertao to a 1200GS to a Fantic Cabellero and the grin factor is definitely with the last one. Not much travel but did 3 French and Belgium tours, definitely Spain next.

I sold my R1200RS and have the RS660 and love it. Hope you're as happy with it as I'm with my RS

I like the Tuareq very much. It´s a beautiful bike especially in the Indigo Tagelmust colours. I´m not a fan of the original sound. Paralell-Twin engines are not my favourite. But it´s ok. The scenery there is massively impressive! I really woul like to join you for a trip there. But it is so far away ... perhaps one day in the future!?

You ride like a boss.

I love Aprilia. I had a 1st generation Caponord and loved that bike, even with all its flaws and quirks. But the only Ape service center was a 90 minute drive/ride away. While I could do some minor repairs and service by myself I’m not competent enough as a mechanic to do everything it would eventually require, so I sold it. I currently own an Africa Twin and love it, but I’d buy a new Caponord or Tuareg in a minute if I had the available cash and could rely on a more robust Aprilia dealer network.

Good for you

Mr Flanders, Ned. I was surprised that you rode at all.

Stonks ❤️

Nice video. What did you think of the 901 expedition in terms of comfort and feeling the weight of the bike compared to the Tuareg?

I want one now 😎🍻

Hello @BTGMoto awesome video! Only thing that was missing personally, did you ever try a ktm 790/890? Or consider it? I’m hesitating between the Tuareg, transalp or ktm 790/890. I’m only 5’9 so leaning towards the KTM.

Very good just got benekli 502 x

Subscribed. Got attracted by the title, stayed for the good information and footage. Well done. I'm riding the 1250GSA, very capable bike. But also looking at different options: Norden, Tuareg for downsizing in weight.

Love the comedy moustache 😊😊

I own a ktm 890 smt. What about a tour that also incorporates a track day? No idea if any one else would want that, but it sounds amazing to me...

WHOA! I had no idea that Spain is really that different from Europe.

I test rode the Tuareg at the ABR and was blown away. Ready to buy. But I didnt unfortunately and its still on my wishlist. The airbox noise!

Some say that after 20,000 the Tuareg's engine starts oil leaking, plus multiple other issues. Can you tell us please regarding the reliability how happy you are with the bike in general? Greetings!

In Thailand, Tlansalpe's price is 10,000 euros and Tauleg's price is 19,000 euros almost double the price of Honda

I had a hard time watching you walking on that cliff, I could never do that... Good for you

I can see why you didn't go for the Transalp - like you said, it looks budget, and the suspension is basic and no tubeless wheels. I loved the Aprilia when I test rode it, and so did the others that were testing that bike at the same time. I just wish it was a 900 (maybe an 800). It feels big like a 900, but on the odd occasion, the lack of CCs could be a hindrance.

I saw your companion was on the triumph how was that on the TET I here there pretty good off road. ..

Amazing region guys, cant wait to co e to region of Almeria 😊 I can recommend you me personal favourite track from San Jose to Cabo de Gata,

Ian at Big rock says that the Tuareg is better than the Transalp, so you can say that he approves!

Subscribed. I am interested in your experience with the Tuareg 660. I have already test drove it, but I would like to rent it for a weekend. Here the situation is similar, dealers still having bikes from 2022. Which brings up the question, what will be its used price after a couple of years...

When i was looking to change from an Africa twin i test rode the tuareg but found the general feel of it to be low quality. The fuel cap looks like its off a chinese generator and the overall feel is similar to a cheap pit bike. I think it looks great and if the quality was better i would have one. I ended up with a tiger 900 rally pro.

Nice vid! As a starting bike journalist I reached out to Piaggio and asked them if I could do a review of the Tuono 1100. Instead I got to take the Tuareg 660 out for a week to the Eifel and the black forrest in Germany. Not a bike I would have picked out based on the spec sheet, but the bike did not disappoint in any field. Kept up with the sporty bikes on the B500 just on midrange torque, has more (and better) electronic aids than any other midsize dual sport. Handles like a bike with a 21 inch front wheel has no right to. As stable as a warship on the highway and quite agile (steering is a bit slow though) in the twisties. Was not allowed to take it off-road or on to the Nürnberg ring, as stated in the contract. Grip for days from the OEM tires. Comfy enough for all day stints (even for my 52 year old back and butt). I had the quick shifter option too, so it was kind of perfect. In my review I made the comparison to the GS, which makes no sense on paper, but strangely does after having ridden both. Like you said, there are quite some incredible deals to be found on the outgoing models.

Just got the same bike, 2023 for 9900.00 US. Great bargain. :)

Great vid thanks (couldn’t watch the steep edge though, yikes).

Did you consider the V Strom 800 DE?, adjustable suspension, allegedly good (I haven't ridden one) on road and prob up to double track offroad, good ground clearance, good torque at lower revs (pulls in any gear). Maybe a bit chunky/top heavy but if you considered the Tenere World Raid then I think those would be in the same weight class.

Surprised the Honda NX500 wasn't on the shortlist.

Having a 18’s 1200 GS i find myself looking at smaller bikes. Funny enough I met a couple of people with very good riding skills that went your path (GS->Touareg). Being an average rider I would need to test drive one to see if is only a good replacement if you are very skilled. Also, tbh I have limited access to trails around here so not sure it makes sense for a 90% road use.

I would have kept your GS for long distance road rides and easy off road trails. Then bought a lightweight enduro for difficult off-road adventures. The Aprilia is still too heavy for serious off-road riding.

Have to agree that the Transalp looks really budget and apparently the suspension is, so no go for me either.

Hello BTG, new subscriber here, I really enjoyed your video and this format, have to say I don't know previous vids yet(!). But I have a question for you as an experienced rider: Do you thing Tuareg is a good first adventure bike? I have some experience on street bikes ~25kkm on CBF600, then few thousands on various roads in Indonesia on my small Yamaha XSR... Now thinking about going back to old good Europe I want to get an adventure bike. Common sense says: CB500X, heart goes: Tuareg or 790 Adventure... Should I be scared about size of this bike- has to say I am not strong person, 75kg / 178 cm, 0 muscle. Sorry for this longish comment but I think you are the rightest person to ask.

Interesting trajectory. I was 1200 GSA, GS LC then GSA LC. I eventually got fed up with build quality issues such as rotting frame, subframe and poor coating on the rear drive. Water based paint does not excuse those failings. A failed exhaust flap valve after 7,000 miles not covered under (extended) warranty and a monstrous potential cost plus woeful service from my main dealer were the final straws. A fully speced ATAS DCT ES replaced the GSA but after 2,000 miles reality bit. Top heavy, horrible riding position (the GSA was and still is the position that worked for me), steering vagueness, wooden front brake and the DCT which simply failed to do as expected. Open the throttle and nothing. No change down despite all the clever electronics. Manually shifting worked but shouldn’t have been necessary. Pretty bike but actually I regretted selling the GSA. I now have a KTM 890 Adventure which is a great road bike but cramped for my legs (I’m no giant but the GSA spoiled me). The Ergo seat is better than the stock plank but still not comfortable. I have a Husky 701 Enduro which I’m adding a rally tower to and will sell the KTM. The selling point is the lightness. However, I still have a hankering to try the 660 and your review is timely. I suspect that the 660 fits between the 890 and 701 for what I want/need. Thanks for helping with my conundrum……

Solo riders don't need a 1250 or more... 660 is enough for plenty of fun. However with pillion and full equipment it's nice to have the power, brakes and the space to stow luggage and comfortseat 😊

Depends on what you want to do on a bike. I have a Honda CRF300L Rally for taking up in mountains. Light with enough power. But, not enough power for the interstate. Need a trip bike that would do some off-road. Deciding factor was weight, max 750CC. IMO anything above that becomes a cow off-road. Came down to the Toureg at 660 and the Honda at 755. Price difference was not an issue of concern. I ride solo often. Can be 25-30 miles up a dirt road and not seen anyone for an hour. Question that I asked myself: Do I want to be 25-30 miles up dirt on an Aprilia or a Honda? I bought the Honda. Love it. It has power that I did not expect and dont need. And Honda parts and mechanics are all over the world ...IF I EVER NEED THEM. And, I got what I wanted and paid less. "Plasticky?" Silliness. And to my eye...the TRANSALP ha better lines.

great video, do u think i can do the tet on a1050 suzuki v-strom or is it to heavy?

I sold my GSA got a triumph 800 xca and no I don’t miss the bm at all I now ride a bike not a lump.

jup pls load up the almeria track video.

For me the Honda with dct would be nice I’ve seen the new BMW 900 looks nice but I can’t ride manual

I have had nearly 30 bikes from fireblade sp1 R1 pan bmw1200rt s1000xr Multistrada 1260 blackbird but as I go pass 58 I m finding the bikes heavy my next will b downsize maybe mt09gt

11:23, oh good, my second-hand anxiety is still strong.

Big Rock moto is selling or sold their Transalp. So did Dork in the Road. I never got one in the first place. I decided on the higher teched out KTM790adv. So right decision against the Transalp

Hello, how many liters does your tank fit? My Tuareg 660 model 2022 doesn't fit more than 15.6 liters. I ran the tank completely empty and then filled it up.

Now you've done a few miles, ignoring van space, would you have bought the 660?

How would that lovely Tuareg cope with a really heavy rider? 203cm and 170kg+?

Not missing the torque (on the mountain passes)?? My light-weight MT09 SP (optimized to 181,5 kgs wet and 117 whp) pulls like a freight train in any gear. 50 - 100 km/h in 5th in 2.20 - no need to down change...

Ian at Big Rock Moto is rapidly approaching $20k on his Trans Alp build out… and it’s still not as good as a bone stock Tuareg…. As a side note, I too looked at replacing my 13 GSA with a 23/24 GSA… but at $30k in the US..as well as a noticeable “cheapening” of the build quality compared to my 13 GSA.. it was an easy pass… the Tuareg was a easy go to.. zero regrets..

Go light? Shouldnt have mucked around, and should have bought a 690 Enduro. 150kg wet. And cheaper than a ToeRag as well. It would smash the Aprilia off road. Easily squeeze in the back of a Transit, and easy to accessorise - been around for years. Rade Garage even have kits to turn it into a proper rally raid bike as well🤘🏾