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@DennisMerwood-xk8wp

Жыл бұрын

Just don't take it to an Aprilia dealer, if you can find one, hoping for "service" and "spare part" Our local KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Husky dealer - finally gave up! Had them come and take all his showroom models back. They were a money loser for him!

@dylansheldon4913

Жыл бұрын

Which size Puig screen did you get? I see there's a SM,MD, LG version. I'm 6'1" any suggestions?

This series has almost convinced me to get this bike without even sitting on it 😂

@robertstrasen573

Жыл бұрын

Ikr , I'm close , I was worried about tech support , dealerships ect. But I am in so cal. There's something close !

@ChrisSandstorm

Жыл бұрын

I bought one, without sitting on it, after Ian's initial review and MAD Tv's reviews, I am soo stoked on this bike! It is a total game changer.

@matthatter93

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSandstorm I decided to go with the V85tt because it fit my needs a little better and is surprisingly confidence inspiring off road. But I still stand by my love for the Tuareg

@Devastator123

Жыл бұрын

I just bought mine 2024 blue color and it’s even better then advertised

@Angry-Lynx

4 ай бұрын

ikr, when he said blinkers flash when braking hard im sold ;

Hi Ian, We both agree, this is a cracking mid sized twin adventure packed with quality components and thoughtful design........well apart from that skid plate come engine guard which is as thick as an aluminium baking tray we use for cooking! Look forward to seeing your solution to this one vulnerability of what is otherwise a brilliant bike.

@BigRockMoto

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. My SW Motech skid plate is on order. And crash bars.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Жыл бұрын

@@BigRockMoto Oops I forgot to mention the crash bars for the radiator

@osimnod

Жыл бұрын

@@BigRockMoto Receiving a comment from Dave at MADTV is an honor as he's renowned for his long-term reviews and epic adventure rides. Big fan of his channel.

@RiseRyder

Жыл бұрын

Love watching MADtv! Awesome channel.

@richardsprings1414

Жыл бұрын

@@osimnod cool

Love the video!! It’s awesome to see you ride the Tuareg and out out extensive content. I’ve had mine since April 2020 and have taken it on some really gnarly trails! Love it!

Excellent review Ian ! Keep going , we wait for the next part already 👍

Great riding! I have been eyeing this bike and you are making a convincing case :)

You really go the extra mile with your testing. Very much appreciated.

Great series Ian. Really appreciate the integrity and completeness of your reviews. A Tuareg is in my New Year plans for 2023. Thank you.

Looks like an absolute animal off road. Looking forward to the hardtop video and hearing about its prospects for distance riding. :)

Never been so excited for a new video on KZread! God bless you Ian for doing this series on the Tuareg. Really excellent content. You’ve come a long way this year and I’m glad to see your subs reflect that. Based on your videos I think I’m going to pull the trigger on a Tuareg soon and hit up some serious COBDR next year. Can’t wait for the next video. Keep it up!

Ian, this series of detailed reviews on the Tuareg is awesome!

Man you are really committed, best adv bike channel on the net.

What a great review..this looks like the best replacement for my old KLR, I have watched your channel for a long time as well as many other channels, you are the best motorcycle journalist out there. I always appreciate the honest down to earth content. Keep up the good work.

Hi Ian, this has been a great series, nobody covers the details and the set-up to make a bike comfortable like you. Maybe you could do an updated video on the tools and repair items you carry when testing bikes or longer rides.

Excellent review! I had ALMOST as much fun as you did. I would seriously consider this bike if I was younger (82 now). I campaigned a DKW 125 years ago. Would love to had a machine like this to blow off some steam. Keep up the great work. God Bless

Thanks, Ian. This has to be one of my favorite reviews of yours. What a riot to see this bike perform off-road with traction control enabled. Your demo of slow speed handling looks super fun. If Aprilla could just broaden their dealership presence, that could be a HUGE step in getting Aprilla more exposure in the states. You didn't use the word unicorn, but this bike looks as close as we are going to get! Awesome review.

Best reviews on the web :) Very nice to go back to this channel after some time :)

New Big Rock Moto video = instant click, watch and like. Great work Ian - making unfiltered, honest and self-funded moto journalism is a gift to riders and the industry alike. Go well, Sir!

Thanks for the review, nice trail as well! Cool to see how the mosko system fits on it as well.

Awesome ride!! I have never ridden off road and this made me want to as the bike just seemed to make it so easy with your skill level. Keep up the good work!!🙏🏿✌🏿👊🏿👍🏿👌🏿🔥

Damn Ian - whippin that Tuareg! Yeah that bike has a great sound - and apparently handles low and high speed equally well! That demo of the traction control was brilliant ending at #1 ha! 🏁

Still waiting for the ducati multistada v4s review, I'm having a blast watching your vids one after another, new subscriber.

thanks for this series of reviews!! It is really useful! Great bike!

I found the key with sand is always 'you're not going fast enough'...great job putting the Tuareg thru its paces. Really enjoyed the video!

Great thorough off road review. Cheers

The Touareg 660 will be my next adventure bike purchase thank you for your content Ian

It’s a grate video and made my mind for getting this as exchang to my g650gs - thanks

Great video, Ian! I live in San Diego and will be making a visit to GP Motorcycles to check this bike out in person. Outstanding channel... the best out there in my opinion, On to your mext video on the Aprilia Tuareg. Thanks for making these great videos!

Nice review. Always constant and full of quality information.

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Hi Ian. Great review video. I have Heed Crashbars (upper and lower) and skid plate on my Tuareg. Just love the bike. Also own a 1200GSA. Tuareg feels like a very light GS when out riding.

Great real world test vid of what most ADV riding is like. Its fun to watch Chris Birch ride a big ADV like a 250 Enduro but we are not him. Though I love my KTM 790 R, the Tuareg is high on the potential 'switch to someday' list. Problem is the far flung dealer network which makes the choice harder.

Good job, great to see a reviewer proving his skills physically as opposed to all talk.

Terrific video series Ian is the most trusted reviewer I know - actually buys the bikes for review!!! 660 is a good looking bike !! Im 56 rolling with my kawi 300 klx dual sport ( stock) I’ll keep riding until I just keel over on a bike😉 absolutely love adventure riding esp Arrowhead/ Big bear mountains /forest

Awesome video and totally appreciate the free riding lessons!

The best channel of its kind.

Great video ! I see your joy in the T660 !

Hi. Greeting from Europe. You do a great job with this videos. For me Nr1. I like you seat hight check , pick up test and also that you give information in mm and kg. Structured output👍 Keep that .

I have watched your Tuareg videos twice, I am really enjoying this format and in-depth testing. The Tuareg is on the top of the list for my next motorcycle.

@BigRockMoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Love the exhaust sound, notes. I am going to look into buying one. It is now on my list to Santa.

Thank you for making me feel better and better about my purchase.

Without a actual test ride this one pretty much pulled me over to get this bike. Replacing my Guzzi V85TT character wise is going to be difficult. But offroad this will be miles ahead of it. Thanks for actually putting this bike through it's paces in the dirt. Over here in the Netherlands the dealer network is very good, so no reason there to not go the Aprillia way.

Was waiting for this one! Great review as always. You’ve sealed the deal for me I think!

Ian, once again a thorough and genuinely useful review. I loved this bike (in my mind) even before you reviewed it. It ticks all the boxes - weight, handling, engine etc. The one important box it doesn't tick: it's not available where I live (Indonesia) and there is not much support. So for now I am stuck with my old bmw 800gs. The Honda transalp is coming here next year. But it doesn't seem to hold a candle to the Tuareg. Look forward to seeing your review of the transalp!

I love all these videos. Great work!!!

thanks for a awesome video again Ian . food for thought

Looks like a real winner! I read the seat height is pretty low too; only a benefit once the going gets tough. Now I want one LOL

Love your vids mate - another good one here :) Rode the Taureg the other day. It is the first modern bike I enjoyed riding. I thought the rider aides were laughably bad but in the end I was having fun on it. It is deeply flawed in so many ways, but it must be doing something right. I have a review coming out soon. I'm expecting a lot of hate mail LOL. Cheers, Cam from New Zealand.

Awesome video Ian. Making me think hard about this as a new bike.

thank you very very much for this excellent awesome !practical! review. This makes your kind of testing unique. 1000👍

Man, this bike is really ticking a lot of boxes. Thanks for the reviews Ian!

It’s 20 degrees in Virginia…nothing like a virtual ride through Cali to warm up the heart!

Another great video, thanks! Contacting some dealers about buying one today. You should get commission from Aprilia 😅The only question now is yellow or blue 🤔

Great review, I actually considered this before buying a 701 Husky. Dealer availability was the deciding factor.

I love this bike, haven’t ridden one but is a no brainer for the mid size adventure bike segment, the standard features are awesome

Awesome video. Loved the camera angles on the sand. You really do add a fantastic and different perspective to your videos. Im between the 890 Adv and this. On paper, once you add the extras you need for the Aprilia, you’re at KTM money.

@guzzidelgado

Жыл бұрын

Perfect angles.

Another great review with good perspective. I sat on one recently and it does fit well. Might be a good replacement for my Pan America after it does Alaska.

Always nice to know the boundaries before you buy. I prefer this to the lower CG bikes for certain terrain. A cable clutch should give better feedback than auto-adjusting type under mushy cond..

I was waiting for this part in the series, thanks for confirming my choice of the bike I bought. I didn't know you could incrementally change the traction control on the fly using the cruise control button. I've come to pretty much riding in Off-Road mode 100% of the time now with throttle and engine braking response both on #2. That way I don't have to switch modes when I hit some dirt and if I want ABS fully off I only need to stop and press the mode select button. I have Individual mode setup for max throttle response for max giggle factor in the canyons which this bike excels in, it's amazingly easy to ride fast in the twisties. It's also very smooth for the long hauls...... it "could be" my only bike I think. BTW, thanks for the deep sand portion and your comments on riding that stuff, I still hate deep sand...

@BigRockMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. BTW, I just got the SW Motech engine guards and skid plate, and I am having my dealer install the quickshifter and OE heated grips in about a week, excited to get this bike fully equipped.

Loved the tips for riding on sand!

Excellent series I am looking to replace my F750 GS due to weight of the bike . Looks like the Tuareg is the replacement although need to solve the height issue as I am only 5,6 😢.Thanks Ian I do enjoy your vids

Nice riding, Ian. Your slow speed work is impressive. Must be that BMW school! 🙂

Thanksgiving of 2021 I lost my 2017 Africa Twin in an on-street accident. Due to the accident I’ve have a LOT of titanium in my legs along with severely damaged ankles and knees. I replaced my 2017 Africa with the bigger 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sport. Unfortunately it was too much for me to handle in my permanently compromised state. I quickly traded it in for a Tuareg660 and so far I love the bike. I’m restricted now to pavement and basic gravel roads but this bike is an excellent performer for all around riding. With 11,000 miles on it now, I haven’t had any serious quality issues.

@Angry-Lynx

Жыл бұрын

I could use some ur advice since u had two bike im currently in market for. Can u compare general quality, power and comfort, especially potholes and offroad hoe they compare? I mean older AT vs tuareg, cheers

@zyonsdream

Жыл бұрын

@@Angry-Lynx if I could only choose a 2017 AT or the Tuareg, I would choose the AT. The Ergos are close but the AT is more upright and less bend in the knees for me. My Tuareg had a lot of fueling issues and I spent a lot of money to fix it and never got it right. I’ve heard that Aprilla has addressed this issue though. As for quality. Well the plastics are better on the AT. I got a little gas on the Tuareg black plastic and it stained it. I never had a single issue with the engine leaking on the AT but I had to tighten several bolts on the engine covers and oil pan to stop small leaks on the ape. The only issue I had with the AT was the cam chain tensioner. It would slack off about every 15k. I just replaced them. A big plus for the Tuareg was the tubeless rims. That was nice. Also, the Tuareg felt lighter but honestly, the AT ran on rails if you take the time to set the suspension right. Maybe this will help. I had over 45k on the AT when it got demolished in an accident. I told everyone it was my first forever bike. I had 13K on the Tuareg and I traded it in on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT.

@Angry-Lynx

Жыл бұрын

@@zyonsdream currently the only used tuareg in Poland was sold so its out of question. But thanks for answer ill keep that in mind for future

Yee haw! 🏍💨 This is going to be great. Thanks Ian

Great vid as usual . Very interesting to me - I'm 68, and not really up to handling a 500+ pound ADV anymore. I've had several large ADV bikes over the years. Last summer I rode my friends GS1200 up in the Kennedy Meadows area - man was I careful to not dump it. This bike might end up being my last gasp wack at adventure riding.

@elgringoec

Жыл бұрын

We might as well keep at it until we just plain can't!

@randydewees7338

Жыл бұрын

@@elgringoec Indeed, time slips by and the body gets more fragile. I just can't pick those heavy bikes up anymore!

@bobwampler3387

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I will be 68 next month and with a fused lower back I can’t swing my leg over the up swung back seat or pick up a bike with a high center of gravity or heavy weight.

@tron121

Жыл бұрын

my dad is 65, he got a ktm exc 350. very light weight. he has no trouble picking it up. I forget the weight but its

@elgringoec

Жыл бұрын

@@randydewees7338 It's all relative, I guess. I got a KTM 300 because I was concerned about picking up my xr650l. If we exercise and practice, we increase our chances. And we can always seek help if we can't get it up. There's no shame in asking for help especially at our age. That said, we break easier. I wouldn't go off the beaten path alone on a big bike at this stage.

Great review! Am impressed with the low speed maneuvering, My 690 doesn't like to behave that well on low speed, but it's probably me and not bike like in most cases

@stopper90004

4 ай бұрын

I had 690 enduro and found it was too tall and had a poor turning angle. My Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC is easier to handle at low speed and so much more stable on freeways.

Another informative video. Nice job. Question, are you an engineer? You delve into things a lot deeper and with a better understanding than most other reviewers.

I noticed that the Tuareg is more reliable than a GoPro (which is not difficult) but is still good to know ;) Nice vid again and I badly want a Tuareg. Let's hope one ends up in SEA Asia pretty soon where I live. Also, who loves to drift more, the Tuareg or you Ian? Cheers!

Another fantastic video Ian! I'm having a hard time deciding on a 23 890r and this. My local Aprilia dealer even has the red one I want. Your series indicates that this bike is enough, especially for the price, but... Merry Christmas and Happy New Years you and yours!

@scottkouns8578

Жыл бұрын

I share the same hard choice too. The only thing that scares me is parts and mechanics. Leaning towards the KTM but who knows.

Ian, You've outdone yourself. Excellent review and now I WANT what would be my third bike. (Would the wife notice?) It looks great and seems to be extremely capable.

this was one of the videos that made me get the Tuareg. Aprilia know what they're doing no matter what bike they're building

Caminos anchos y algo rápidos, así como algo rotos, es una zona donde la AT660 se mueve con rapidez y agilidad, ninguna de estas semi o maxi trail son para enduro (por su gran peso), pero con una moto de este estilo, con este peso contenido, equilibrio y muy buenos "bajos" de motor, se vuelve muy divertida en estos terrenos. Gracias por el test.

Great review,thanks.

Solid review! You were hauling ass in a couple of sections there.

Great video thanks for the information

Hi Ian. You should hook up with one of the Aussie youtubers and do a crossing of the Simpson Desert. Would love to know what you think of the sand there.

Thanks Ian, another brilliant review, great 'to the point' information and helpful feedback about the bike in different types of terrain. Those camera angles are fantastic too BTW. I rode one recently and loved it. Is it the ultimate 'do all' adventure machine, do you think? I would like to hear how it compares long term to owning a T7, as it is it's closest rival. It seems to have raised the bar a little higher in terms of spec and ergonomics, ( electronics, seat hight, suspension travel, weight, fuel range) while still coming in at a good price point. It really seems like you get more bang for your buck with this bike. I would love to hear your thoughts. All the best, Grant.

Suit with the hi vis is awesome. Very nice…

Ian riding videos > Ian talking specs. Great vid man.

Ryan as usual you nailed it in as a professional manner as you do. In your opinion is this bike better all around than the F850 gs 2023 I like the new bmw too

Lets Go Down to #1....YEAHHHH.. I love this bike ! ....# Me2 and I own one because of you ..Thanks Brother

Awesome video, thanks!

Great content, the Aprilia Tuareg is on my want list in 2023. I currently have 3 BMW GSA's and 2022Triumph Scrambler SE. The GSA's are 2005,2012 are 1200's and a 2016 F800. My circle of friends tell me to stay away from the Aprilia because of the dealer network is few but when you got multiple bikes that doesn't matter. I like the seating and ergo of the Aprilia for my 6'4" frame. I also use Klim gear but find their sizing ridiculous!!! I'm tall in the mid section and large in the shoulders. I've complained multiple times to their reps at shows and on the net and they just ignore me on building jackets to fit tall men. Areostich will be my next jacket built to fit. So when you're talking to Klim let them know a 3xl tall jacket is necessary in their sizing. Keep up the great content and I'll have that Aprilia in my power barn soon.

@mikemerrill175

Жыл бұрын

Motoport also custom tailors their gear.

Great content here, bravo!

as always, great content. but wouldn't it be great if you would be in the Baja Rally right now?

Nice bike and great video, congratulations

Love ALL your videos! you do the best reviews online, full stop! Can you tell me how you muffle wind sound on your friend facing camera and at the same time pick up the exhaust sound?

@BigRockMoto

Жыл бұрын

Mic inside helmet with wind sock

The thing that annoyed me a lot on my ex-NC750x '21 was that behavior in the 1st gear which hardly allowed to go below 20km/h (maybe 17km/h after I put 3000 km on it). I didn't mean to ride it off road (for the 2nd and the following times lol) but even in heavy traffic in Moscow during rush hour it was a real pain to feed the clutch all the time. On the dirt I was also cursing like hell due to the mismatch between the lowest speed and the front fork capability. So, Ian, thanks for that part of the video where you focused on near-zero speed behavior! Your in-depth reviews are becoming better and better. PS: and yes I'm very close to buying a Tuareg 660 in Montenegro after all )))

@MS-ji6oj

Жыл бұрын

Do you know how Honda AT DCT behaves at low speeds like at those you're explaining?

@Adventurous_noob

Жыл бұрын

@@MS-ji6oj no idea - never ridden one with dct

Great series, thanks a lot! I’m in the market for a new adventure bike and I do have the Tuareg on the top of my list, thanks to your videos. Living in Europe, I have the next dealer 10 miles from where I live :-) I’m trading in my 690 Enduro R, because I’m looking for something capable to do some bigger miles and I’m a bit tired of the issues I had with the bike, to be honest. I tried a Tenere 700, but it feels heavier than the 900cc bikes and that’s not what I’m looking for.

@BigRockMoto

11 ай бұрын

sounds like it will be perfect

Hi Ian, I am sure the power is plenty for the dirt but I am keen to understand how satisfying the power is on on the highway as a touring bike between destinations. I am looking to come down from a larger bike (1090 AR) and I don't expect the same experience but I do like a bit of sporty riding in the right conditions so your impressions would be more valuable than a short Dealer test ride. Cheers.

I have owned lots of GoPros and haven't had a whole lot of problems with them. One thing I do is if it isn't acting right as I will turn it off remove the battery for 10 or 15 seconds then put it back in sometimes that makes a big difference

Ok have been on the fence for which bike could replace my 990... this is it the debate is over.. Aprilia take my money!! Thanks for these videos I really appreciate your content!

@tron121

Жыл бұрын

never! 990 forever! can you tell I have one too 🤣. my brother has a 660, its nice and it is indeed very smooth. but I can't let go of the giant dirt bike feel of my 990, and it sounds so good high rpm.

@88greenmachine

Жыл бұрын

@tron121 I'm not selling my 990. They are great bikes but the fact is they are as good as many of the bikes being produced today. Mine will be there and if the Tuarag is not as enjoyable (this I doubt) then I made a poor decision

@tron121

Жыл бұрын

@@88greenmachine I think you will like it. I like my brother's. But it's a different kind of bike. Very smooth, high bars, feels like a high chair. 990 feels like a big dirt bike.

@Angry-Lynx

Жыл бұрын

Can u update us? Did u get it? How she compares to ktm? I also had ktm950 amd absolutely loved it and still think its best bike in the world but need to try out some of new stuff like this tuareg, cheers ;

I'm impressed with this bike, but my concerns are it's reliability, specifically electrical wiring. Never had good luck with European wiring, being it automotive or motorcycle, they just don't do it as well as the Japanese, in my opinion. There's nothing worse than tracking down electrical gremlins. The other issues are it's dealer network and parts availability. I'll probably wait to see how this bike shakes out for a year or two. Thanks for your insight , very informative and helpful! Well done as always!

Hi Ian-enjoyed this review and look forward to your next review on the Tuareg. I have a little over 600 miles on my Tuareg and am thinking about the same Motoz tire combo you have on your bike. I've been hearing about head shake on the Tuareg forum when running on the road at speed with the Dual Venture front tire. Have you experienced this problem with the DV?

Hi Ian. It was pleasure to watch your video. I crave for this motorcycle since i first sit on one. What about the heat from the catalist system? I read some sort of heat. I rode test the 890R (not able to try the Tuareg) and i felt like i was sit on top of wood stove….that bike make lot of heat…what about the Aprillia compare to Ktm?

Thank you Ian, for this good review of that bike. You shortly mentioned it that the Tuareg660 behaves nearly as good as the 890R off-road. Would be interested in your comparison of these 2 bikes on-road on long trips. MAD TV from Australia, that you also follow, made an on- and off-road test of the Tuareg, concluded it was very close to the 890R, but were not detailed for the on-road part. I did bought a '21 890R after testing the Tuareg, for very tiny differences like ergos, and engine capacity for on-road, that I prefered on the 890. Looking forward to hearing your view on this point.

@BigRockMoto

Жыл бұрын

You can't beat an 890R. The Aprilia is as good off road, but doesn't have the big power for the high speed stuff.

@nose2wind872

Жыл бұрын

Mad TV commented on this during the question/answer. On road, get the Husky901 over the 890. They had not tested the Taureg at that time.

Hello Ian, we’re all waiting for road test. Hope you are doing great. 👌👌👌

I want one of these so bad. Dream adv.

Very good video and i love that bike, awsome

Hi Ian, many thanks for your valuable and interesting videos on Aprilia Tuareg 660 which for me is a fantastic bike for Off Road given my level of course. One question: what is the size of the Puig Windshield Visor ? I have the impression that that meduim size would fit very well (on the OEM windscreen). Many thanks for your confirmation. Enjoy Tuareg 660 riding and take care 😀from the French Alpes :) :) Nadi