Good review. I can't help but think the tide has turned on the 660 as far as reviews. When it first came out it seemed most riders were poo'ing the bike as inferior to the T7. Reading between the lines had me liking the Aprilia more. Now it seems most reviews are favoring the Tuareg and finding less fault.

Thanks for taking us along mate, fanfriggentastic!🍻

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Haha - you're welcome :)

Awesome review and fantastic bike! I much prefer to hear how the bike ride and feel, rather than listening someone reading off the spec sheet. Aprilia has raised the bar of midsize ADV bikes

@martyn_g

Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope they’ve nailed the oil leaks that some have experienced overseas!

@martyn_g

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kamkramynq7XoNI.html

@davidmallia628

Жыл бұрын

​@@martyn_g the oil leaks are due to inadequate gaskets for how hot the engine runs. Proper gasket, and de -cat silencer should solve the issue.

I think you are one of the very best reviers. Th e moment you said it is no contest between this motorcycle and Tenere i knew you are honest . You gained a subscriber and a fan.

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Calin! We tell it how we see it :)

That induction noise is the best about it, probably.

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

It’s even better on the bike…

Picked one up Saturday in the uk .rode 90 miles didn't intend to 😅.Great bike, the quick shifter is awesome

Great Video and shows the real capabilities of the Tuareg :) I have one in the uk and its a fantastic all rounder

How it feels on the go. Yeah, we can read the technical details anywhere. But we want to know how a bike feels on the trail. The Tuareg looks an amazing bike off-road.

What a beast! I want one! Great flick Brother 👌

Great review. Real world 🙌🏾

Unreal riding skills. Many thanks for sharing

@waynerobertson511

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Nice riding!

Seriously mate, you've made my mind up.. as soon as the R licence is in the pocket.. keep these type of reviews going man.. they're real... 🤘😎

@Vicko026

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Kym!

Perfect video don’t change, seriously good bike I’m so tempted

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don!

Austrailia has to be one of the best places in the world for adventure bikes. I am jealous.

What a joy,after a two days in the saddle with rain and slippery conditions, The Aprilia Tuareg was right on the money, Even with the shitty STR they come with, It is so composed, wouldn't waste my money on a T700..

Great video, great riding, great bike!

Great riding. Great video. Great review. Thank you!

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard!

Make what a Fucking review! Your comment “Those blokes who started out on Dirt Bikes”! BOOOOOM! Here in the UK we’re doing hand the same access to dirt you do but……some of the dirt Surrey Hills I’m riding on this thing Fucking ROCKS!!! On the road on OEM tyres it’s an ANIMAL! ❤️ Love bikes with soul🔥

@Vicko026

3 ай бұрын

Haha - thanks legend. There's definitely something special about this one

This trail is gorgeous

Great bike,thanks.

Cool review! Maybe you could consider a review about the AJP PR7. Cheers mate.

Great review of a bike that other manufacturers would love to make.. but won't. Can you give us some idea of the air miles you get per litre, looks pretty high 😉

And tubeless 😎 yes, a great bike

As others have said, this is an exemplary and totally focused review of an ADV bike. In Britain, there are plenty of these bikes available with under a thousand miles/1600 kms with a sub £9k price tag. Judging by this very thorough workout, it's hard to think of a better bang for your buck for a standard new/nearly new ADV machine.

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - that sounds like a proper bargain over there!!!

@SethJayson

Жыл бұрын

why are there so many of these for sale used there already? Here in the US they're in short supply and asking ~$14,500.

Gotta have one. I have a 1290 sas for the road touring. This is what i need for the dirt weekends.The only thing stopping me is no dealership within a couple hundred miles of Boise. ☹️

@traviscarter9300

4 ай бұрын

Ended up with a 23 701 enduro husqvarna. I think I made the right choice for more off-road riding.

I wish that was my commute to work haha

Liking this bike very much indeed! Great ride and review mate. Just where are those awesome tracks?

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Gday mate - this is down the Otway Ranges in Victoria. Just inland of the Great Ocean Road.

@BikerBytes

Жыл бұрын

@@Vicko026 ah ok, bummer they look like excellent tracks but a tad too far away from me lol. ATB Jason.

Hey Wayne, great review. I know it's been cold down in Vic but have you noticed the exhaust heat that many complain about to the point where a de-cat would be a necessity in warmer temperatures?

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t, but it wasn’t that hot when I rode it. I will be on one again soon tho.. and its warming up.. 😊 I wonder if the decat is just an excuse to liberate some decibels lol

@phil6347

8 ай бұрын

Ha Jason, yes there is a heat issue with the cat on the tuareg, I've just picked mine up and did 700klicks and yes it get hot but it was a 30c day and I'm in Qld, My 1190 was worse couldn't get away from it even came up through the seat !! So two choices wrap it or get new headers. One thing throw, I don't really notice it that much with my boots on..

If it’s one thing the Italians know, it’s…great motorcycle boots. Gaerne rule.

What was the other adventure bike you had your eye on?

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Me personally Todd, for the riding I love doing, its hard to go past the Kato890AR and the Tiger900 (having done nearly 300 thousand on my Tiger800XC). I have a 350 enduro bike as well for tighter single trail stuff so I'ma bit spoilt. But this little Priller floats my boat a bit obviously.

Question, you said it kissed the end of the stroke on the suspension, was there more ability to dial it in if needed? Or was that its limit? Just curious, because I am looking at this & T7

@Vicko026

4 ай бұрын

Hey Chris - there was absolutely more room to firm it up further. Realistically I wasnt going to be launching any harder than off some of those (or I would have gone another click or two). So the setting I found was right for the pace and type of riding I wanted to do. For blokes who want to load it up further there is still plenty of scope left.

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve

4 ай бұрын

@@Vicko026 Thank you for your reply, great video and information 👍Keep up the great work 💪

I hope Aprilia launches this in India soon. The 600 cc segment is severely lacking here. The available options (Versys, VSTROM, Tiger) can't be classified as true ADVs. The bigger 900/1200cc are just way too big and expensive. And Yamaha India absolutely sucks. They're still selling 150cc motorcycles. The Tuareg will be perfect a d if prices around 10 lac Indian Rupees, will sell well.

What tyres are you running on the Beast, just picked mine up ,got 200ks on it and hate the str they come out with, so please share.

@Vicko026

8 ай бұрын

Conti TKC80 Twinduros - perfect for these trails.

@Angry-Lynx

4 ай бұрын

As always - lower pressure don't ride off-road on mfg spec pressure there are for road and fuel consumption. I run lower even for pure road riding

It appears you changed up your tires. What are you using now on it?

@TrevorHedge

Жыл бұрын

We're running Conti Twinduros - great tyre

I would love a T7 standard vs Tuareg std. With your self at the helm on both... Fit, function and finish...

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

That would be interesting for sure. I dont think the T7 would be in the hunt. I tested it on that same loop among other places when I reviewed it last year…

@johnclowes3502

Жыл бұрын

I am a person who likes to see a clear winner. As your riding skill is very high, it would just close the book which bike is best... Like the old days of bike comparo's, we always used to have a clear winner... I get very tired of testers and people reviews on bikes but then dance around the true performance. Seeing how in reality we truely only have 2 bikes that have it. Aprilia and Yamaha. Just my honest opinion. I'm already biased to Italian anyway

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

@@johnclowes3502 Your bias has merit John. I'll put it this way - when I rode the T7, I didn't get off wondering how I could have it end up in my shed... But I might be clearing an extra space soon for one of these jiggers... If that doesn't tell you which I prefer I'm not sure what would ;)

@SuperCheesyMan

Жыл бұрын

But the Tuareg is already standard lol

@johnclowes3502

Жыл бұрын

@@Vicko026 Well that was my point..lol

What about brakes and servicing, anything feel vulnerable or flimsy/cheap? If you were spending dollars, what you buy? I understand you have to be unbiased, but your dollars on the line for any of the Adv range bikes, what you pony up for?

@TrevorHedge

Жыл бұрын

I'm letting the cat out of the bag a bit here for you.. but we've got more content coming on exactly that

@DCV65

Жыл бұрын

@@TrevorHedge , awesome, looking forward to it. Thankyou for the reply.

Did you have T,C on level 1 or off ,Great job done on the video, I'm getting one goodbye T700 😂🎉

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

TC was off Phil - congrats on the incoming new bike!

@phil6347

Жыл бұрын

@Vicko026 okay wasn't sure a lot reviews say to keep it on 1 🤔 I really think I'm going to love this bike over the T700, I won't have to restle so much the Yamaha is not always that forgiving is the 🫨

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Just depends on your riding style, surface, tyres.. the beauty is it’s there if you want to dial it up a little 👍

Wayne Im worried about my Height as I'm 6'4 how would it suit riders over 6 foot

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it'd be an issue Clement. Being a bigger unit, you might want to opt for bar risers? (I'd assume the same on any other bike for your height fwiw). It doesn't feel like it would be small/cramped for you I dont think but see if you can blag a ride on one.

@clementmarchand5545

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the feedback and thoughts will have to book a test fide with Aprilia dealer. Thanks again

OK Wayne-o, the bike is a gem on the road and in the dirt....but would you RTW it?? Let's talk long-distance off-road touring here and reliability!

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Given the flogging the same engines are getting in the RS660s… to which they are holding up fine. And these are detuned… I see no reason why you wouldn’t.

@andrewtreloar7389

Жыл бұрын

@@Vicko026 thanks Wayne. Just trying to organise a test ride. I have yet to see any reviewer give the Tuareg a bad rap. Looks like Aprilia nailed this one!

@martyn_g

Жыл бұрын

Saw this, so let’s hope they’ve nailed it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kamkramynq7XoNI.html

@andrewtreloar7389

Жыл бұрын

@@martyn_g Yes mate, let's hope so! But hasn't he had a rear wheel bearing failure since that video was published?

Hello sir, what is the brand and model of your wheels?💪

@TrevorHedge

6 ай бұрын

Stock wheels mate - just a bit of rimtape bling ;)

What tyres on this ride? Mitas trail +?

@Vicko026

2 ай бұрын

TKC80 Twinduro. Ripper rubber :)

@connysjostrom5787

2 ай бұрын

@@Vicko026 Thanks for info and the great uploads! Now i have to sell my Norden Expedition 😂

How would this bike go on a world type overland trip.....long distance...

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Its early days yet, but I cant see why you wouldnt

@IPSRayTreadawayDotCom

Жыл бұрын

@@Vicko026 Thanks it looks ok.

Hi I can hear that you not give it full power 😢

@Vicko026

9 ай бұрын

LOL - yes, thats called analog traction control... and I'm a big scaredy cat

I couldn't make out a single word in the first 12 minutes

@Vicko026

Жыл бұрын

Yep was a bit muffled on that first bit. Turns out the mic worked better with the visor up. Got a new mic setup ready to test for the next one. Hopefully you got the gist of it 😂

Good vision but can hardly hear what you are saying.

@Vicko026

7 ай бұрын

Cheers John - yep - have since made some tweaks to the mic setup

POV video is great but audio sucks, really hard to hear your voice overs. Close captioning couldn't understand either, just said "music", too bad.

@Vicko026

9 ай бұрын

Yep - have since changed my audio setup to try and rectify that for future vids. Always learning...