Aprilia Tuareg 660 versus Yamaha Ténéré 700

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Aprilia

Aprilia Tuareg 660

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha Ténéré 700

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 12.699 €
RRP 11.374 €
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Pros:
  • Very good facilities
  • All-terrain
  • High, comfortable seating position
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Due to a short crotch length, it can also be driven for people of normal height
Pros:
  • Chassis works everywhere
  • Engine powerful
  • Well thought-out design
  • Off-road capability
Cons:
  • Windscreen 1b
  • Windscreen not adjustable
  • Sticker not painted over
Cons:
  • Reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat :
860 mm
Weight :
204 (max: 414 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.595 mm
Length :
2.370 mm Height : 1.455 mm
Seat :
875 mm
Weight :
204 kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
450 km
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
372 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Kayaba 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Kayaba Monoshock strut, fully adjustable (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 18
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork 43mm (travel 210 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system
Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21 M/C 54V M S
Rear tyres: 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M S

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Brembo ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Single disc Brembo ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a good travel enduro with a strong tendency towards "enduro". This can be seen visually in the engine protection, the 21 inch front wheel and the long spring travel. Nevertheless, the bike also feels good on the road and is not out of place there. Criticisms are the non-adjustable windscreen, the somewhat loveless stickers (not painted over) and the somewhat economical space for the passenger. Apart from that, the Tuareg is doing a good job.
 
The price of just under 12,000 euros is okay compared to the Yamaha (about 11,000 euros), as the Aprilia is technically better equipped. The advertising slogan "THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS - Maximum performance and high driving comfort" may be a little exaggerated, but it's true: The Tuareg cuts a fine figure both off-road and on the road.
 
The test bike was provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielman) for this test. ZTS is located in Bokel, where you will find beautiful country roads and also a little terrain for an extensive test drive. Coffee is also available there, so a trip to ZTS is worthwhile. Greetings to Hajo!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: from 11.999 €
  • Availability: from 05/2022
  • Colours: red, yellow, blue-white

Well thought-out construction

What remains? Well, the Ténéré is a motorcycle that can convince even in hard work. Anything that could break at all is reduced to the bare minimum. For this purpose, the Yamaha Ténéré is designed to be screw-friendly, if you have to get to the engine in the rearmost Siberia: Then you simply unscrew the frame under-covers and repair them. It is such supposed trivialities that prove the experience of Yamaha engineers. This was deliberately omitted without giving up on the really important things.

There are, however, two drops of defensivecourage: if you really prefer to go far, you won't be able to avoid the purchase of a larger tank. There are too many areas around the world that are simply too lonely for the range of the Ténéré of 350 kilometers plus reserve. Finally, the windscreen is sufficient, but not good.

Otherwise: The wait was worth it, compliment!

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9,599
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: blue, black, white