The BEST Midsize Adventure Bike? Aprilia Tuareg 660 Detailed Review (inc. 0-100kmh) 

Did they slap you with a bill at the end of your test ride for damages? 😁

@@TwoWheelerSparky they were there when I got it 😜🤣

Cheers mate, glad you liked it

Thanks mate

Thanks mate!

No worries, thanks for watching

Thanks mate

Cheers mate. From what you are describing, the Tiger could be the better bet. Personally I preferred the Tuareg, but the t900 is really nice and good on the open road. Have a ride of both and see what you think!

No worries, glad I could help

I have one here in Texas and it's a VERY good motorcycle. Throw on some Motoz Tractionators and a Garmin Zumo XT and off you go! And you are so correct about the factory crash bars. They are SUPER stout. I've tested them 🙂

Did you actually buy it ? Do you like it ?

Thanks Bill and yes, really like the yellow version

Hehe will do. In my first ride on it I tweaked the suspension and other stuff. Was a good time

Thanks mate

Thanks mate. Loved this bike, was hard to give back

Me too!!

Thanks mate, appreciated. How many ks are you up to now?

Thanks mate, appreciate it. Will hit you up if I'm in Florida!

Thanks mate

Cheers mate

Cheers mate 👊

Always the question with Italian bikes. It isn't as highly strung as the rs660 though and that's the same motor. I've always had good luck with Aprilias but I can see your apprehension

Yes mate, my mistake for not putting that in. I ride a lot at night as I do shift work. It's very good, a crisp white. Not amazing, but does a job for sure

I'd love to ride it, just need to get my hands on one somehow. It's definitely as good as the 890 suspension. Better? Would have to ride one again or back to back

That's a good reason to get them for sure. I like the fluro and red used on the black versions, but totally get being sick of black. On the high fender, I'd leave it unless you are really bored 🤣

@@onthebackwheel I’m gonna run the stick fender through the Giant Loop ride in Oregon the first weekend of June. If it handles those rides then I’ll probably leave it.

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Cheers. I stalled it a few times in really slow stuff taking off, but never had any issues besides that

@@onthebackwheel ah ok, cheers!! happy trails!

Thanks mate! Unfortunately not likely, the KTM group doesn't generally deal with RU-vidrs in Australia

@@onthebackwheelWhy, they scared you might find faults in their equipment? 😂🤣

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve hehe or they'll break down!

Cheers mate

All good mate. I personally use motorcycle paddock stands at home. On the trail I use a stick or you can use a dedicated prop stand. People commonly use a cut down crutch and prop it with that. Have a look at my flat tyre vid and my bike recovery one to get an idea. Enjoy the bike mate, fantastic machine!

It's a no brainer if it's cheaper!

Is that a good price? Seems a little high for USD?

@@onthebackwheel It was 12,699 plus about 1k in fees I think the tax and license is included.

@@Moondoggy1941 cracking bike, really enjoyed it

I haven't ridden a modern one (it's going to happen soon), but a very different bike. Love that twin cylinder sound and overall power, the Husqy has that single cylinder grunt that is a lot of fun. Suspension...pretty similar? Will let you know when I ride the new Husqy 701

For everything including longer highway stints, probably the new 890r. It's got a fair displacement advantage for highway cruising

First thought is crf300 rally

They are the Aprilia's OEM crash bars

Gday mate. Two great options there. The Tuareg is definitely lighter, but may not be as big a change as you're looking for. The 701 will be a lot lighter, just be wary that it is going to be nowhere near as good on the road. She's definitely suited to mostly dirt riding and shorter black top stints. Try a Tuareg first though, it's 20+kg lighter than the 900 so it might be alright

@@onthebackwheel thanks for getting back to me so quick really appreciate your insight l reckon your wright on what you said about the 701 l was real keen on that or 690 l guess l keep thinking back being on past dirt bike/ enduro bikes really miss those days but l guess trying to be practical my misses drives the car and l ride everyday keeping cost down 1 less rego+ insurance 😁not really a compromise just a win for me so l know deep down something more road compliant makes sense but would just want the lightest capable off road still and not loose to much power they way you described the Touareg seemed to be a good fit was considering t7 but hearing they feel bit top heavy and 790/890 katos getting bit rich and there heavier than the Touareg sorry lm talking again to much l very much appreciate your advice/ help PS l really enjoy your U Tube channel you do a great job👌

@@andrewpaul5186 thanks mate. I REALLY liked the Tuareg. It would be my choice ATM for exactly what you are describing. Another option could be the AJP PR7, bit left field but you never know

It felt like the brakes were stuck on first ride back 😂

I’m referring to the 890 R

Possibly just lean towards the 23 890R. It's now a lot more expensive

I'm 90kg without gear and it was good, you should be bang on the right weight

Because the vstrom is new and hasn't been covered. Loved the Tuareg

I guess I don't understand your reasoning here. Were you not able to get the 800 for a demo and had to purchase it to do an honest review? I like the 800 and it looks awesome, but you had such high praise of the 660 I wonder why you would spend hard earned $ on a bike you "Might" enjoy? To be perfectly honest I probably would've went for the 800 too had it come with CC. The weight was a concern for me but that engine off-sets the weight penalty IMO. Anyway good luck with the Suzuki. Also your videos are a pleasure to watch. Very entertaining! Cheers! @@onthebackwheel

@@duanekinney1942 yep I couldn't get anything from Suzuki, happens when you are a smaller channel. They've been happy to share some of my content though 😂. I was also in a situation where I needed a bike because my KLR was written off, the extra 4 grand on the Tuareg was out of reach, especially since I was buying it for the channel. No regrets though, really enjoying the 800de.

Wife 😂 But seriously, money and go more riding to do on the KLR

Must have been a dud or needed a bleed or something, because these were great. Got a chance to try a different one?

@@onthebackwheel Nah, I think that is the only demo in Auckland, so not much chance of another test. In regards to the brakes, you could be right, although there was plenty of pressure and no sponginess once they started to actuate... There was Lots of lever travel though (about an inch or so at the end of the lever) before anything happened, tons of pulsing through the lever with any hard braking. They worked good in gravel in the off-road mode. The dealer took it around the block and couldn't get the ABS to kick in... so!!?? At the end of the day, I think the Tuareg isn't for me. I like the riding experience you get being connected to the chassis, brakes and engine - For me there was zero connection to the engine or back wheel, and no braking feel, so I think it is out. Maybe when I'm 60+ and need the extra help, although a CRF300 Rally might be a better bet by then. Cheers for your thoughts and the great work on your channel. Hoping to test the Ducati Desert X and or Norden 901 in the next few weeks :)

@@actstuntcam fair enough mate, sounds like they were bled property or something. Those 2 will be mean bikes to try, got to love trying new bikes

@@onthebackwheel 100% - Cheers for your great content. I wish I could ride that quick, ya loose unit :)

@@onthebackwheel You were right. There was something wrong with the brakes on the Tuareg I rode. I rode another one and the ABS issue was not present. It still had over an inch of lever play though and the transition from light to hard braking was a bit abrupt, but they were noticeably better than the first one I rode.

183cm and 90kg at time of review (without gear)

@@onthebackwheel thank you!

Considering I said the Aprilia's looks were 'mixed', I'm not sure how to take this 🤣

@@onthebackwheel You both were so clean & in blue. And did I mention clean.

Hey, both of them look lean and mean🤠

@@connysjostrom5787 haha not as lean as I could be, but thankyou

@@onthebackwheelWifey is feeding you to good 😂👍

I did and I'll stand by it. Nit picking though, fantastic bike

The front part is ugly, the rest is quite ok-ish, but overall I would expect much more from Aprilia when it comes to the design. Specs are not everything, I think the Tenere is better package for many people. Its very simple, proven and reliable bike with charisma.

They have improved a lot. It seems that unlike KTM, they are learning and listening.

This one it seems reliable. It's been designed by one of the best off-roaders in Italy. Also, since Aprilia has been bough by Piaggio, the reliability is way better.