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@AzTurboMini

2 жыл бұрын

Please buy yours with the quick shift. 👍

@Errol.C-nz

2 жыл бұрын

networking with Dork really works well with adding another level perspective.. big bore bikes vs lightweight.. twin.. that a big gap in the market.. Aprillia's 100kg 70hp rvx450 enduro / sxv550sm could've been an excellent foundation for a super smooth ultra lightweight adv twin.. Aprillia sure know how to build lightness into a bike.. deserves a serious historic review & perspective Ian

@captainwin6333

2 жыл бұрын

@@AzTurboMini The manscape? lol

I pick up my blue and white Tuareg tomorrow! I'm 71 yo and have been riding since age 13. I have a 1974 Honda XL350 that I bought new and built the engine to be a duplicate of the Bill Bell/American Honda's Baja 1000 winning bike; a 449cc annimal. I also have a 1975 Honda XL175 that I bought new. I built it into a 267cc beast. That bike got a full "Powroll" treatment. My newest motorcycle is a 1985 BMW K100RS - a 560lb long distance sport touring bike. I love those bikes but they don't fit my current needs or desires. I expect the Tuareg to be an ideal marriage of the two realms. I'm looking for the best balance of capabilities with the fewest compromises, available today, and I think I found it. The only negative is that there are only about 70 Aprilia dealerships in the U.S. I think that the Tuareg is going to attract a different type of rider, and, I believe, a larger pool of riders than their sport bikes attract. Despite having fewer dealerships, there are 8 Tuaregs available within 200 miles of me (upstate NY). But the Honda CRF300 is about as sparse, despite Honda's dealership network. The CRF300LS (low seat), and the Transalp 750 are nonexistent yet. Piaggio can (hoppefully) improve the dealership issue. Another consideration was that the Japanese bikes I was looking at had a one year warantee; while the Aprilia has a two year warantee. That says something.

Great riding and chatting with you, man! Hope to do it again soon!

@jchaverri

2 жыл бұрын

We very much enjoyed the video with you two, if you can make more in the future, that'll be great :) Already subed to both your channels.

@mullman

2 жыл бұрын

Cool collaboration guys. Thank you.

@ricardofabia

2 жыл бұрын

Most Excellent!

@bryanmathew2079

2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Guys, Like This Bike ALOT.

Have been looking forward to this one 😎- Taz.

I just got this bike couple days ago and I love it I was trying to find Yamaha Tenere nowhere to be found so I settled to this and I’m glad I did the bike is amazing

Would love to see an extensive review comparison between Tuareg 660 and Tenere 700. I think these two are the most similar bikes in the mid-range adv.

Honestly Ian, I see your channel blowing up even greater. Keep it up man

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

@JC-jw6dp

2 жыл бұрын

You got me hooked on your channel, can’t wait to hear more on the Tuareg 660. I’ve been trying to find that mid “light weight” bike that’s 50/50. With a 5 gallon tank. Thanks for your hard work on your channel.

Congrats on getting a sponsor! And loved colab between literally the first two ADV channels I subscribed too!

@chamade166

2 жыл бұрын

I need to know where to start manscaping. Do you start with the backyard or frontyard?

Have had mine since spring, most entertaining and satisfying motorcycle I've ever ridden and 0 regrets. Will be keeping it for a long time, glad I took a leap of faith vs trying to get a T7 (a bike i wanted for years)

Another great review...surprised by the comments about how it outpaces the T7 & 901...Dork probably bummed as he just bought the other two...hahah....thanks for putting it thru the paces a bit

Trading my BMW f850 GSA on the 660 this week. Coming off the 1200 GSA LC the 850 was a mistake. The 660 should make up for it.

Appreciate the content and format of this review by you both. You are among my go-to list of ADV channels. The mid-weight segment is getting very competitive and that benefits us all with choices based on our anticipated riding goals. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained.

Have also tried it. Much more power comparing to T7 at all revs. Much better suspensions as well. Great bike !

@chrisvito007

2 жыл бұрын

Much More Power & Much Less Reliability!

@gialto1

2 жыл бұрын

not at low and mid RPMs

Here's a few thoughts on the T7 and the Tuareg. T7: engine slightly larger but with lower state of tune = well proven unburstable round-the-world reliability and practicality. Tuareg: excellent competitive price, suspension and electronics. Both bikes: rackless luggage covers the rear lights? Less than satisfactory bash plate, seat and screen: ADV bike manufacturers seem to have a "silent agreement" to sustain the aftermarket parts industry.

@dmitrio.193

2 жыл бұрын

Imho the crap factory skid plates are all about keeping the advertised weight to a minimum.

@BrookStockton

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmitrio.193 I agree with this. Internet comparison videos add some fuel to it. Ducati is an exception. Higher weight with a solid stock bash plate

If I had my choice, this would be my next bike. The only problem is the nearest Aprilia dealer to me is 450 miles and 7 hours away. The dealer network is the only thing stopping me.

Absolutely loved this video Ian, so thank you. Thanks to Ben and camera man Jeff as well. This bike is quickly becoming a strong contender in the ADV segment. Aprilia really did a great job on it from what I can tell so far. I was one of the ones that voted for it in your poll, I hate to say I told ya so…but 😂👍🏻 Can’t wait for you get your hands on one and get some solid seat time on it.

This is the direction BMW should be taking with the 750/850. Smaller, lighter, better suspension.

@fairdinkum9454

2 жыл бұрын

All manufacturers should…

@mikemerrill175

2 жыл бұрын

And pretty soon we’d be on a KTM 500 with cruise control

@BoilerRealm

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemerrill175 That would sure help with vibes on the long highway runs!

@DiegoMorales-jh1qi

2 жыл бұрын

They had the G 650 GS, but the kind of people with the money to get those (in general) are the kind of people that believes "more is ALWAYS better" and thats why we have 150 pound people riding 500+ pounds bikes, or 5000 pounds vehicles full of empty seats... It has never been about being practical or useful or logical... Its about flash and lots of money

@alkistsironis5135

2 жыл бұрын

I had the f750 gs and now i own a f850gs adv. I m very happy with both bikes. I don t see why they should be lighter. For adv riding, go buy a Honda crf 300 and have fun. Everything else is just marketing.

A few months ago my vote was for YOU to buy the Tuareg 660 but you just had to buy that Nordon! And now you have to buy both lol! Great review. Thanks for your excellent work.

Great and informative review for a short-time trial ride! Thank you!

I rode it a couple times that weekend, and really enjoyed it. Strong enough on the pavement, I’m real capable in the sand and dirt gravel. Feels like a bike I could ride all day standing up.

Two of my favorite KZreadrs! Great review.

Ian this was such a fun video format. Thanks. And I've been waiting for you to snag this bike because I love the looks and on paper it seemed to nail ADV. Sounds like it might live up to expectations.

Tenere 700 was designed/speced in Yamaha’s Italy center too. This class of bikes is huge in Italy.

Nice vibe with you and the Dork. Enjoyed that chat and discussion.

@DorkintheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it, too! ;)

I think Aprilia have a sure winner here but..........as you said they have to prove their dealer backup with service and supplies.Top video,thks.

Great great video. Loved the riding footage with the right level of commentary while riding. Loved the post ride collaborative commentary and discussion too.

Great stuff as always and love seeing you and Ben collaborate.

@DorkintheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

;)

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Fantastic bike and fantastic review once again well done.

I've never heard you having so much fun on a bike like on this video! Nice to see and hear!

Well done reaching out to Aprilia and testing the Touareg 660. As regards aftermarket, Hepco has quite a few parts available and Givi is in process of bringing some to market. Cant wait to get your full view on this machine

And thank you Ben for your awesome since of humor and your great reviews!

Thank you Ian thank you Ben it was nice seeing you guys at Adventure days I had a blast on my Africa twin and I really enjoyed this affiliate 660 I thought it was better than any mid-sized bike that I've ever tried

I'm looking at my next bike and was down to the Rally Pro, Norden or Desert X but this really interests me. Thanks for getting this video out there. My decision just got even harder.

Thanks for uploading this video about the Aprilia Tuareg 660, hope you will get on ;). It's still on my shortlist for my next motorbike :D.

Great interview with Throttle Adventures mate. You mentioned ‘resetting the maintains’ on a newly acquired bike, now that’s something I’d like to see in a video. Great content too Ian!👍

Again a great analysis: consise specs and impressions as you ride, and comparison to competition. Valuable end wrap up discussion. Hope you can deapen these questions on reliability, parts availability, etc. Strange your reserved comments (again) on these tires, many other tests are positive, although I understand they are not so high on off-road. Looking forward to see your future long term test :)

Sounds awesome. Looks great. If it is reliable then Aprilia has got a winner, Thank you very much for your great, down to earth video and greetings from good old Germany, as always.

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

This video has brought me so much joy, like a mashup of my favorite two songs!!

I ridden an Aprilla since 2011 and have had zero quality issues and great service through their network. Great review guys!!!!

Thanks to to your video on this Ian I just purchased this 2022 Tuareg 660 same color you road and picking it up tomorrow from the dealer. Love your videos!

Sounds like it's an Aprilia. Thanks for giving me reason to go ride one. Keep riding the bike. Took me 10 years or so to find all the great things about my '04 Tuono. 180K miles later and I still look forward to riding it. There are good dealers in my area as well. Dealer network is improving too.

Awesome video, what an epic ride, the scenery was amazing. I think Aprilia has hit a home run with this bike!

As usual ..very nice review about the italian Aprilia Tuareg 660 .. thank you for your impression looking forward to see if it can be my next bike to replace my V-strom 650XT .. we will see. Hi from Italy

Love this vid! It's like the Avengers of ADV TV😂. Great work guys, yev stoked my interest in adv bikes. Thanks Keep up the good work

I think this is what we've all been asking for. It will be super popular and I just hope the dealers can keep them in stock.

Thanks Ian. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

A really fun first ride review. I'm interested in comparisons to the Triumphs, both 660 and 900. This Aprilia is a beautiful machine! Whoa! You really put it through it's paces for a first ride!

Another great video! Everything you said I pretty much agree with. I've had my Tuareg for two weeks now and am totally in love with it. The intake sound is so addicting, kyb suspension rock solid. This bike is just so confidence inspiring and so well put together it just makes me wanna ride more. Can't forget about that indaco tagelmust color scheme, even a few Harley Davidson riders told me the bikes incredibly sexy and thats rare lol. I owe you another thank you because your video on multiple bikes helped get my stable right. So far I have a 2018 Beta 500rr-s and the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 paid in full. I'm hoping to maybe finance a BMW GSA or Ducati Multistrada V4 a few seasons down the road to complete the garage. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Great review! I’ve had my eye on this bike since it came out.

Great video. I'm looking forward to your indepth review. Keep them coming.

Thanks Ian, I had asked you to review this bike, and was really happy to see you were able to. I want to sell my Africa Twin Adventure Sports and get one of these. Only thing that would be better is if one of the Japanese manufactures would step up and make a bike like this!!!

It've been my bike for about a month now. I've done about 2000 km and it 's just amazing.Well done for the nice presentation

@J.O.R_BR_Overclocking

2 жыл бұрын

Your height?

@edteach3r

2 жыл бұрын

… and weight, if you don’t mind. 😀 EDIT: Got it. just watched the video again… 190lbs.

@J.O.R_BR_Overclocking

2 жыл бұрын

@@edteach3r How about height? I think the Tuareg is too tall for me trying to gauge thru the video is hard...

Sounds like an impressive bike. Thanks for the review.

Great review, thanks for the effort. Very interested in long term review.

I have now ridden both the Tenere 700 and the Tuareg 660. If I could only own one bike it would be the Tenere and I would spend the money upgrading the suspension and making the rear wheel tubeless. Owning multiple bikes I would take the Tuareg for bang for the buck and features. I still have a few other bikes to try before I buy.

Thanks for the review. It is nice to see collaboration with other awesome channel. This bike is on my radar for many months. I really want to try it but I am scared to do that……I am quite sure I am going to buy one if I try the bike 😀😀😀

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Nice! An unexpected collaboration with another guy I follow on KZread. It seems like you both really liked the bike. Looking forward to Ben's video now and looking forward to you getting one of these for the long-term review.

@BlazinBlades

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love the Dork ❤️ He’s like an Amish pastor in a midlife crisis turned Adv rider wannabe 😁 An inspiration to many of us 🙏🙏

@DorkintheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlazinBlades LOL that's gonna have to be my new channel description 😂

@BlazinBlades

2 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad Go ahead No copyright claims here 😁😁 Celebrate life 🍻🍻

I always watch your videos, the production and content are outstanding.

Agree with build quality on Aprilla . Felt more solid than Norden. Seat felt better than Norden for me. .more comfortable position. Norden canted me too forward and too much bend in knees in Norden. Overall I would have it over Norden. But then there's the Des X . ....

Keeping a close eye on this bike. I've been looking at the 890 R for the creature comforts (or options) and this looks like a great option

Excellent video. Lots of questions still, but I think I might order one and get them answered for myself. The darn thing looks like the unicorn ADV bike we’ve been waiting for… reliability still scary, but a few years of fun is hard to resist.

love the collaboration at the end

@DorkintheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

Hanging out with Ian was awesome!

Aww hell yeah! Just learned we've got an Aprilia dealer in Austin! Guess who's going bike shopping. This guy ☝️

Outstanding Tuareg 660 intro and wrap up with DitR.

Terrific bike deserves a great review -- this is that great review!

Engine sounds great. Like the detail you provided, thanks.

Bought one two days ago. There was one minor "issue" I encountered during my test ride... maybe I am dork but I sometimes turned on the high beam when using the clutch. That trigger switch position is a little awkward. I found that sometimes I just happen to touch it when operating the clutch and boom jumps right into high beam on... I chose the Tuareg over the Tenere because of the electronics and it is a bit lower in seat height while having better ground clearance and more suspension travel. I didn't like the look of the Tuareg much when I watched videos and photos. In person however I came to actually like the looks. Still there is one design elements I think it could do without: The fake vents on the nose... like why is this even a thing? Anyway should receive mine in June. Bought the indigo blue one, a tad more expensive but it makes it pop more and gives it more of a rally vibe, the tricolour is just a classic.

Most exciting mid-size bike... can't wait for the long-term review.

Great job, looking forward to a deeper analysis and see how it ages. I am just not brave enough to get a brand new bike, at least 2 years of it being in the market. If and when the very expected medium trail Honda Transalp 700/750? doesn’t hit the bell in the meantime…

Look like this bike definitely hits the sweet spot! Never thought of buying Aprilla until now!! 👍 . Great job on the video!

Amazing content as always Ian, when can we expect more videos of the Tuareg?

Thanks for finally reviewing this bike. I was all set for the Norden, but the reliability off the bat is in question. I called a dealer for the Norden and the told me they had a technical service bulletin on the leaky radiator. I think the Aprilla Toureg might be the one. There are two dealers in the Denver/Co Springs area. Great review!

@the.communist

2 жыл бұрын

It may have reliabilities issues as well

@bikealways

2 жыл бұрын

@@the.communist It might as well.

It is a fantastic motorcycle both on tarmac and more importantly in the dirt. Being short, I wish the bars were a little lower, but other than that, I think it is incredible. I hope you can get a long term test on one, or even better get yourself one!

I am super excited. I have never order a bike nor bought one brand new. My taureg will be here is two weeks. I can't not wait. I have went back and forth on what I was going to buy. I hope the longevity is there and the bike holds up well with good maintenance.

Haha you were flat out giddy in that vid Ian! The bike has my attention though. MSN recently chose the T7 over the Tuareg their recent comparo. I didn't read it though.

My first and only Aprilia was the 99 BMW F650 Funduro. I loved it and it took me all over the Smokey and Ozark Mountains, Into the Rockies on Imogene Pass, Ophir Pass, Last Dollar Hwy, the Eastern TAT in the early 2000s, Parson Branch Rd, and I could go on and on. Never had an issue with reliability. That Tuareg looks like the sweat spot for adventure bikes today - if only there was a dealer closer than 280 miles away!

Great takes on the 660, intriguing bike. Would love to see something under 400lbs and $10kusd that's decent out of the box like a crf300l rally with a cb500x engine, comfy seat, and decent suspension.

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

we all want that

@toddbenfield6546

2 жыл бұрын

KTM 490, or the Norden 501 could be that bike😄

Thanks great video as always - definitely going to check it out vs t7

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Awesome review fellas. Honest and to the point. It would be interesting to compare the Aprilia to the KTM 890 R.

Lets hear it! Im reaaallly thinking about this bike!

The best review ever. Thanks gentleman!

This makes me happier with my purchase. Picking up my Tuareg this Saturday

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

congrats

That bike looks and sounds great!

Received my Tuareg 660 two weeks ago and already have over 1,000 miles and I’m really enjoying it.

Good review from both of you guys.

Exactly, everybody talks about T7 and Norden and nothing about the Touareg and I’m pretty sure it’s at least as good as the others….so let’s do it!

Nice work Ian! I supposed to pick up my t7 in a couple weeks!

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

congrats

Thanks Ian, I appreciate your honest reviews and you have me sold on this one. I just popped by my Aprilia dealer and put an on order on one. Not being able to find a T7 I think this will be the perfect one bike bridge between my 21 Moto Guzzi and my 07 DRZ400. I know that unicorns are extinct but this one really seems perfect for my usage (BDRs, etc.)? The MG was lovely but I hated the seat and it is about 80Lbs heavier and not near as dirt oriented. I'm looking forward to a full review if you ever get your hands on one. Cheers.

Yep! The T660 will slip right in between my R1200GSA and CRF250L Rally. Having owned an Aprilia, they always start with a solid chassis which gives you excellent road (and as your video showed - off-road) manners. Placing a deposit soon! Thanks for the review.

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

yes it will

Great review!

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Not a dirt rider, but tried Tuareg some time ago and was impressed. Great bike on the road.

So cool--love Dork's channel.

@DorkintheRoad

2 жыл бұрын

😁

Just got to test this today and I am in love! My first 2 bikes were cruisers (250 yamaha Dragstar & 750 Honda shadow), got to ride a 650 dakar so I fel in love with adevnture riding and bought a 2017-VStrom 650-XT... This bike reminded me of the position on the 650 Dakar and since I am looking for a new bike and BMW stoped producing the F800gs... I would like to buy this one. The thing is you worried me a little bit saying that you wouldn't take this around the world. Hope you will do a more in-depth review before I buy it. On Monday I will try the Tiger 900, since I am not that tall and the Tenere or Africa Twin are to tall for me I will skip them. Great channel, love your reviews! Keep it up!

Hopefully you can get one soon. I have always though that 650cc is the perfect size engine, plenty of power without the added weight that comes with bigger bikes. The ridge riding reminds me of taking lunch breaks and riding the Bookcliff area in western Colorado on my 650 V Strom, lots of fun on a large bike.

I think Aprilla should send me one to test. I promise an unbiased opinion. Great first review, I hope they give you a bike for a long term test.

Cool video Ian. The Tuareg looks like a great package. Let us know when you buy one. 😆

@BigRockMoto

2 жыл бұрын

For sure!!

Nice bike. I’m interested to see how they hold up over time. I usually buy my bikes used, so it may be a while(if ever) before I get to throw a leg over one of these. These will most likely be fairly scarce since Aprillia isn’t exactly a high volume manufacturer.

Plus tubeless spoked wheels!

I think t7 enthusiasts are in denial. This Tuareg surpasses the T7 on all counts, maybe except, arguably, for reliability. As for colour scheme, of what I see on video, I prefer the yellow version, even though I am bored with the yellow on my drz 400.

@giovannidelgrande5732

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think anyone is in denial. Reliability is very important issue in the ADV segment. There are a lot of former KTM owners that rock the T7 and other Japanese bikes. Also, aftermarket support (another big issue for ADV riders) for the T7 is second to none. That being said I own a T7 and I genuinely adore this offering from Aprilia. Hopefully the Tuareg proves competitive in the reliability rankings with the Japanese offerings.

@Dave-sw2dm

2 жыл бұрын

@@giovannidelgrande5732 , for me this bike answers all of issues with the T7. Tubeless tires, suspension, and cruise control. The first two can be corrected with $$$, but adding seamless cruise control not so easy.

@davidmallia628

2 жыл бұрын

@@giovannidelgrande5732 that is why some of us need more than one bike.

@percussion44

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious, What's the claimed power of this bike? 80HP? Aprilia made similar claims with the Shiver 750. Real power at the wheel was about 80% of claimed. 20% power loss thru a chain? Nahh, claims was made on design spec not real testing for ad purposes. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5uX0sxrhLTfn7A.html This bike puts about 60ish hp to the wheel (56-66) corrected sea level. Essentially the same as T7 comparing dyno to dyno not manufacturer claims.

@inrptn

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an RTW rider. I'll take the Aprilia any day for casual mid-range ADV touring.