Ducati Desert X versus Aprilia Tuareg 660
Ducati Desert X
Adventure
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 16.790 €
RRP 12.699 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- adult appearance
- technically (almost) fully equipped
- Engine with pressure and character
- wonderful suction noise
- drives equally well on road and off-road
- Long warranty and service intervals
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
Cons:
- Quickshifter smooth only at higher speeds
- Accessories sometimes very expensive
- Heated grips not standard
- moderate wind protection
Cons:
- Windscreen 1b
- Windscreen not adjustable
- Sticker not painted over
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.608 mm
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Length : 2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 204 (max: 414 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 860 mm
Weight : 204 (max: 414 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
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
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
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm) Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18
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
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
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Ducati has achieved a great success with the Desert X. The machine can do a lot, but is not exactly a bargain. Whether so much technology has to be in an off-road travel enduro is certainly not without controversy. There will be both parties, namely those who say: "Too much stuff" and those who say: "Cool, finally modern technology on a real terrain machine".The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg . There is the Desert X as a demonstrator and may be very gladly driven by you. Or you just drop by Ducati Hamburg and enjoy the beguiling sight of Italian motorcycle building art. You will certainly stop in front of the Superleggera. Take coffee, enjoy it and check your account balance! And remember: We only live once and life is damn short.
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!
