2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally vs Aprilia Tuareg 660 | Off and on-road comparison
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- This is was one of the most interesting comparisons that we've made so far. Two of the most anticipated middleweight ADV bikes head to head on hard enduro trails. A full day of riding these amazing machines just to find out which one is the best.
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Just my opinion...I noticed you said you're waiting for Yamaha to update the Tenere with a better electrics. Personally, I hope they don't. I probably sound like an old man, i'm not against electrics at all. if Aprillia want to fit them, go ahead. But I still want the option of a bike to not have them. It was such a breath of fresh air when Yamaha brought out such a simple bike. Only ABS. We don't all want a dash which connects with our phone. Or rider modes. I just want a bike. Plus less electrics like that make it easier to modify for rallys etc. I'd hate to think of swapping the dash on a Aprillia. I hope yamaha sticks by there guns and keeps it simple. Or there wont be any simple ones left.
totally agree with you.
Well said Matthew, I very much agree with you.
That's how it is! In addition, with a 700, you don't need all the electronics.
yamaha should just bring out a tenere 900, they can stuff it full with electronics, there it would make sense
You're right. 👍
Cruise control would be nice, but I don’t want traction control or any other rider aides
Looks like the enduro guy is trying to say the tenere feels better in the low revs, the Aprilia gotta keep it up in the revs and the ride is more comfy on the tenere, but you put words in his mouth about the rider experience....
Really appreciate you guys doing this in English. Great content. Thanks.
i didn't understand half of what they said.. 😅
@@kloppskalli BS - their English is fine
Great comparison. Just picked up an Acid Gold Tuareg a few days ago. Im in love with this bike!
Congrats
After a year what's your feedback
Thanks guys, very helpful. As an experienced rider coming off of a KTM 950 Adventure, I'm excited to hear the Tuareg will be fun for an experienced rider and do everything.
Many miss the point of the Yamaha, it wasn't made without all the gizmo's because it was for the "inexperienced" .. far from it, it was made that way to be a true, no hassle adventure bike, less to go wrong. The CEO of Yamaha Europe said this himself when interviewed about the bike a while back. You know the Yamaha will be and is proving to be bulletproof, the Aprilia on the other hand, well we've yet to see! Having owned Aprilias in the past, while not particularly problematic, waiting for parts from Italy has been a pain if you catch them at the wrong time ( summer shut down for a month ) the new World Raid tenere is a bigger step forward, big tank, KYB forks and fully adjustable shock, ohlins damper. Check out Pol Torres and what he's done with the Yamaha, and also they are racing the new world raid version in the rallies .. 👊
I'm choosing the Aprilia over the T7 because of the electronic aids. That said, I agree with your sentiment. I think its wonderful that we have two bikes so similar in purpose and so different in approach.
Exactly why I brought the T7 so that the electronics which are not needed don’t let me down in the middle of a Trail
Which the Aprilia ones will
@@ridinggod143 Not will, but might. Even then, it's unlikely that the electronics would strand you. You might be locked into one mode, but an electronic catastrophic failure is rare.
@@blakeberlin6295 Tell that to every Ktm owner left at the side of the Track
@ridinggod143 I've owed lots of KTM and Husky bikes, and know about a hundred owners. Any failures have never been due to electronics or software.
Nice review guys! Thank you!
Congrats, another good and interesting review!
I had the T7 in the past and now I test de Touareg. I feel better the Aprilia for shorter raiders because its lower weight and seat height. Is more difficult to shorter raiders the high center mass and seat position of the T7. And other thing than went wrong with Aprilia for me, I'm 1,83m, was that lateral plastics protectors for radiator when I was sitting, because touches to my knees.
Two things: 1. how Aprilia will wear out. will it be resistant to falls, mud, water, dust. what it will look like after one or two years 2. You can buy a lot of gadgets for Tenere, it has a lot of user support
Indeed. Sadly Italian bikes are not known for their reliability, and the 13.5:1 compression ratio (also the reason for the higher power output) is much higher than the modest 11.5:1 of the T7. As a comparison to how ridiculously high that CR is, even a racebike engine such as the R1M has a compression ratio of 13.0:1.
I am not saying you cannot make a reliable high compression rate engine, but it is much more difficult, and for similar designs a lower compression ratio is always more reliable with less wear and stress. Generally compression ratios are a good indicator of engine reliability.
@@tHaH4x0r and you'll need more expensive, high octane fuel for the Aprilia. The Ténéré looks better the closer you look.
@@tHaH4x0r The 660 is already a fairly proven platform on the other bikes it's been tossed into. Lots of owners reporting many thousands of miles with no issues.
I was apprehensive about the "famed" Italian reliability, but so far it's proving to be a damn good machine.
@@TwoWheeledBooBear I am sure it is a good machine. But until we have statistics on reliability I just dont trust it in that respect. From the factual data we do have, we know that bikes from european make, especially italian, are returned more often for 'serious issues'. For the "Adventure" part in ADV I do think reliability is an extremely important aspect, and it is always overlooked by reviewers, as it is extremely hard (if not impossible) to properly test. But we can use indicators in the design and previous manufacturer performance to judge what it will likely be.
Never mind the problem Phillip brought up. Higher compression engines are more efficient, but this comes at the cost of reliability but also how picky the engine is with fuel (you NEED a higher octane rating). Of course not an issue if you only use it for commuting to work and back, but if you travel further abroad or live in a non-first world country it is definitely something to take into account. I.e. this is important for a proper adventure motorcycle.
By the way, I wouldn't call the 660 engine a 'proven platform'. The first introduction of the 660 was in the RS660 in 2020... That is not even 2 years old. Never mind that they have only been used in road oriented bikes.
A 'proven platform' would for example be the AT, of which the engine is relatively unchanged since 2015. It by the way too has a significantly lower compression rate, just 9-10:1.
Or a more relevant example is the CP2 engine from yamaha. It was introduced in 2014, meaning that engine has been in multiple bikes (including adventure) for almost 8 years now.
@@tHaH4x0r Interesting comment. What grade of fuel does it bike require. Regular or Premium?
Love your videos. They are great! You articulate and describe the dynamics of the motorcycles very well, and when I rode the same bikes my opinion was the same as your. That put a lof of credibility in every of your videos. Usually revievers only tell the obvious PR stuff, so you can hear the same thing over and over again. Your videos deliver something more on the table.
Only one minor input; when you have guests and ask them about their opinions, let them talk and try not to cut them off. They share valuable information from their perspective. You can always sum it up or rephrase when they finish.
Keep on doing on what you are doing. 💪👍👌
I just picked up my Tuareg this afternoon!
Congrats!
Congrat.
Post some riding pictures
Soo jelly. Have fun for us!!
Happy riding.
👍👍
I would love to see a drag race between the two.
Looks like the Aprilia wheelies easier.
Glad I found this channel after finding out about Christian's passing. Instantly subbed and following. I know he would've really liked the Tuareg.
Strange.. I tested both bikes and found the t7 not to be ‘a gentleman’, at all! The t7’s clutch felt like it had no friction zone and just wanted to wheelie, even in “city-mode”. I do like the t7’s no nonsense dash. But it vibrated a lot! To me the tuareg ticks all the boxes for my needs: larger tank, less fuel consumption, smaller displacement, more power, lower (super cushy) seat, same clearance, standard cruise control, rider modes, larger windshield,… personally I felt like the t7 was above my league. Meh,… just test it out for yourselve
Really liked the Tuareg aswell. Makes me think hard about getting the 890R. Its considerably less money but almost as capable for my type of riding.
Very nice comparison! One of the first on those bikes too! It would be more appropriate to compare the normal tenere 700 version which is the real comparable bike as price and specs go. Only the Akra exhaust is around 1000 euro's on the tenere...together with the higher seat and bashplate etc the price goes up. For the suspension of the T7 to be good it just needs to be adjusted by a specialist on your weight and needs. It is 100% adjustable, for most riders that is the way to go. Then if you are heavier a heavier spring at the back would also be enough. There is the trend to switch the suspensions for better performing ones, but in fact 95% of the riders who bought or would buy this machine really don't need this expense and would not make real use of it.
The T7 dose need new fork springs, makes a huge difference.
Only costs about £80 and easy to change without removing the forks.
Very good comparison! Aprilia’s ney-sayers always say: Yamaha is more reliable. Ok. Maybe. How do you know? The 660 platform is already proven. Aprilia make very reliable machines too. It is redicolous that the T700 rally is more expensive, this is what I call theft. You can buy - maybe (never proven) - less reliable bike which has better suspension, bigger tank, same weight, stronger motor, much better electronics, TFT, tubless tires etc. for less money. I think there is no quastion, I would surly buy the Aprilia. I have a message for japanese manufacturer: reliability is only one thing. It doesn’t worth ALONE as much money as a more complete package. (The base model T7 doesnt have LED indicators? It s a joke.)
Just fyi Aprilia already has a recall on the 660 engine for faulty connecting rods requiring an engine replacement…
The importance of reliability is subjective for sure but if you have several mechanical contraptions to maintain you’ll most likely find that low maintenance cost/hassle is pretty high on the priority list and that’s not even considering being stranded in the middle of nowhere because of a mechanical failure;) Cheers!
@@lo76er82 I didn’t know that. Every new platform needs a couple of years to become reliable. Yamaha has advantage regarding this. But I trust in Aprilia, they have loads of history. What I really want to say, in my opinion T7 is overpriced compared to Tuareg. You can get more for your money if you pick Aprilia.
@@lo76er82 The recall regarding the engine should make you feel safer, since having this already occurred it wouldn't happen again. It's typical to have some flaw to be fixed (it happened to Honda & BMW too) of all new projects (and Tuono/RSV 660 was indeed a new project) but now the engine has been around for a while so it must be all ok.
Yamaha is more reliable though and it is actually proven, plus parts are cheaper to replace. I don't understand this fascination about electronics? Are you riding the bike or is the bike riding you? :D Electronics means more overhead as well. Mechanical problems are easy to sort out but you can't just fix the electronics by yourself unfortunately. Also have you even ridden a T7 before, this review is actually very underwhelming considering how the Japanese proved yet again that they are on the ball when it comes to engineering. T7 is like a hidden gem few know about imo.
@@jimigrill I do agree with you about electronics, but you can exclude any electronic help on the Aprilia.
Please note that the Aprilia doesn't have a worse engine than the T7. In addiction it has more fuel capacity, a lower center of gravity, better suspensions.
I love this comparison. I am with CB500X and I am considering to switch to something new. One of those two would be a nice choice.
I am surprised. I have experience with both bikes and I would not say that Aprilia is unstable. On new tyres it was in fact very stable for me and handling was superb. Tenere in my eyes is a low cost machine with too high price since it requires suspension upgrade after purchase to become a solid bike….
The difference at higher pace was that the Aprilia made us go very fast. That felt made us feel it unstable. On the other hand the Tenere keeps your feet on the ground.
But the tenere comes with Brembos and adjustable suspension, the price is the price for a reason, but let’s be honest it’s just personal preference at the end of the day aka do you want electronics or do you want to not burn a hole in your bank account lol
@@NudaMan the t7 in stock form is only a starting point. It's so affordable you can bolt on any upgrade including suspension and still be ahead.
@@Toonces311 might be affordable where you live. It's over $20000 in Australia.
@@pauldavies5541 yikes sorry man , if it was priced anywhere even close to the KTM/Husqvarna 890/901 pkg or this Aprilia i would not even think about one , whole thing here in the US is its soo cheap you could spend $3500-4000 in aftermarket before you get up to the 890/901 price tag to be honest i think the ONLY reason anyone looking at this class of bike doesnt just buy the 890/901 would be their own budget (maybe $) and/or their perception of reliability otherwise having ridden a stock and then very very modded T7 , bmw800/850GS and others hands down that 890/901 pkg is the performance KING of the class
Great video, please give more space/time for your guest to talk about it and we can have more feedback.
Finally a comparison video in English!
Sort of ...
@@hazcat640 sort of yeah, there are not many out there yet. Mostly Italian, German, Spanish and other languages
Conclusion: WR250R is the best adv ever built
The reliability and durability of tenere is enough
And have 70+HP 689cc CP2 engine what you need more?
Just add slightly bigger windscreen and more comfortable wider seat it literally can raid world without any problems
The power of the T7 is fine in all situations except 4 & 5 gear wheelies.
4th gear would be the sweet spot for a lot of roads around here.
I would like to not have to slow down then pop it up in 3rd.
I’m not a hooligan and don’t ride wheelies everywhere but would like to when moment feels right.
"need"?? define need please
My Aprilla is being delivered to my home tomorrow!! very excited. Tom California
Honestly the only 660 I was happy to see in person, sat on the RS & Tuono and i felt like a clown on a mini bike (I’m 5’11/6 ft)😂
Extensive electronics are not necessary on a bike with only 70 or 80 hp IMO. Nobody is talking about RELIABILITY in this video but the reliability of the Yamaha is likely to be much better than anything made in Italy however beautiful and good handling. If you are on a true adventure ride reliability is job one. That said I would love to ride them both side by side and see which one put the biggest smile on my face.
Always liked the look & sound of aprilia’s. Always stuck with Yamaha. Won’t be selling my T7 to buy a toe rag at this point in time.
Just got the Aprilia Tuareg and really like it.
Where did you get yours? Do you like it? I'm thinking to get one too. Looked at it today, sat on it, started. Feels comfy and well laid out. Could not test drive unfortunately.. Seemed very nice! it's also way cheaper then compare to AT or anything else to that size, and it's not to small like 300cc.. perfect middle size bike in my opinion. Also T7 is impossible to get in Canada, unless you happy to wait till next year summer, HOPEFULLY..
April is a wonderful motorbike. I have it in my possession for about a month and it is the perfect onoff choice at the moment in the middle category. With about 1000 euros more expensive you get so many electrics and tubeles that can not be compared to the tener. at this time
and brakes too, on the road, T7 brake system suffer overheating easier
Good information
Wow an off road comparison using the same tires! Excellent! Both bikes look great. I was really surprised the Aprillia is priced less. This is not the case in the US.
You can modify a lot of things on a bike to suit your needs but the engine really isn’t one of them and the CP2 is simply one of the best and most reliable engines ever made. Definitely if I was doing remote off-roading or planning an epic adventure I’d take the T7 hands down. The Aprilla of priced the same or less is definitely a consideration.
The Yamaha has been pretty expensive in the EU/UK. In fact after the 'special' launch price finished the T700 was only £1000 less than the 790 adventure.
agreed off road testing should always be on the same tires otherwise the test is almost useless , if there was an Aprilla dealer anywhere even close to me id have looked at one , i wanted to like and talk myself into a T7 but could not do so
@@defylifeadventure yikes that sure makes that decision simple then ! the 890/901 pkg is next level good
The 2023 Tenere 700 now has a tft screen, led indicators and abs modes. In The Netherlands it's also 1000 euro's cheaper than the Tuareg (the white/blue Tuareg is almost €2000 more expensive). Only downside of the Tenere are the tubed tyres.
Interesting comparison. Did you feel any difference in the top-heavy nature of the bikes? How about heat issues off the Toureg?
Exactly. Only Big Rock Moto channel does the comparisons on how hard certain bikes are to lift (spoiler alert: Tiger 900 is easier to lift than the top heavy Tenere 700; BMW GS is easier to lift than a lot of lighter bikes because with the boxer engine it never lays completely flat on the ground).
Every off-road test should include how heavy a bike is to lift. And every test for people considering going on overland long trips should compare availability of parts, repairability, maintenance intervals and number of dealerships internationally, as well as octane rating of fuel needed (regular or premium/super) since many developing countries often do not have higher octane fuel easily available.
@@sv650nyc7 Most people don't buy these bikes to ride around the world. However, I would still like to know if the engine can run on low-grade fuel without damage. Some bikes adjust timing to octane/firing.
@@sv650nyc7 love BigRockMoto but his lifting the bike up segment I would not take so seriously! When he lifted the T7 the right way, then it looked easy 😜
I only have one question, is Tuareg 660 reliable? I have RS660 and it definitely isn't. Now ask yourself, would you take such bike for a longer trip, especially going off-road far away from the dealer's network? Sorry, after all my bad my experiences with RS660, for this kind of ADV bike it is only T700 all day long.
what kind of problems did you have? RS660 / Tuono also is very reliable. i have serviced alot of those, very well made motorcycles. and yes i would take tuareg on long trips. have ridden 5000 trouble free km’s mostly off-road.
I would like to see the Toureg vs the World Raid. I'm leaning towards the World Raid.
To me, this shows just what a waste of time "Reviews" are. I've ridden both bikes in a back to back, "three hour ride on each machine test" and can say both bikes are truly awesome. The Tuareg is a much better bike for a beginner, contrary to what these reviewers said. You can "Turn down" the Tuareg with the electronics whereas the Tenere is a very much more "In your face!" in terms of low down power delivery. The Tenere is a much "Better" thing in terms of pure mechanical ability off road, whereas the Tuareg is MUCH better on tarmac road bike for ease of riding for the less experienced rider. If I was a better rider, I'd go for the Tenere every day of the week and twice on Sundays. All this said in my completely unprofessional and inexperienced opinion. I'm a less experienced rider and having the choice of either machine, I have recently ordered a Tuareg to learn and get experience of riding an ADV bike.
About the suspension...... the windshield is bigger? What kind of analysis is this?
That Aprillia - for my basic level of off-roading - is looking good to me, but I've never ridden either of them so I really don't know. Honda CX 500 is also appealing.
You should go for a test ride with both.
I have a VW Touareg which I overland with. How cool would it be to also have an Aprillia Tuareg.
Haha, me too !! My Vdub is a beast, I have a WR 250R... been thinking of a T7, now a maybe a matching Tuareg. Have fun out there
Yay. I have been waiting for theese two bikes to be compared! The Aprilia seems to have alot what i would miss on the T7... Maybe the T7 World Raid would be the perfect mix..
With 22 more kg on the road
@@nicvit6839 If you mean the World Raid it is16 KG's difference according to yamaha-motor and 7 of thoose KG's are the extra gas wich you dont have to fill up, that leaves 8 and most of that weight is pretty low down...
What's wrong with T7's handlebar or in which aspect is the aprilia's one better?
The position of the handlebar seems a bit more natural.
You made very good points. Congratulations on Aprilia. Absolutely agree on Tenere being overpriced.
i think the price goes opposit ways.
what if we compare Tenere World Raid with Tuareg ??
what suspension is greater then ????
Will do a comparison soon
I'd be curious if someone was choosing a bike for like 80% on road what the choice would be. Seems like Aprilia would win out a bit more especially with the cruise control.
This is the exact reason why I'm moving from a KTM 390 Adventure to probably the Aprilia since the tenere doesn't seem to be as comfortable for the road the Aprilia seems like a better all-rounder
@@turbolag5107 Guzzi V85 is a very good option or the new CFmoto MT800.
@@MrKdr500 the Tuareg is sitting in my parking spot at work now 🤣
@@turbolag5107 I put a taller seat and lower pegs on my T7, I do 300 miles days often and I still feel good. Stock I was done after 100 miles..Im 59 with two fake hips and this bike was a game changer as far as comfort and the ability to put in a full day…..They are both awesome bikes and either one will make you happy….
@@jackstrawfromwitchita5978 sounds like a good plan is the t7 an electric throttle or a cable? Perhaps the only thing to top off the long rods would be some sort of cruise control or throttle lock to give that right wrist a break LOL.
The valve services are 12k on the Tuareg and 24k on the Tenere. Over time that would justify a suspension upgrade if I needed one.
I owned an Aprilia Pegaso 650 and loved it but nowadays I ride a Tenere XT660ZA for a reason: longevity and reliability. After upgrading the suspension my Tenere has the same X factor as the Pegaso back in the days. If I were to change to a twin ADV bike I would look for an used Tenere
Great lets hear from an "expert" offroad rider regarding the difference between these two bikes off-road. Expert - The tall bike is better for tall people and the shorter bike is better for short people... Amazing insight. Thanks!
Funny that they say the Tuareg is for taller people, I test drove it and I could get my toes to the ground on either side because the narrow width of the saddle, sitting on the T7 I have to lean to one side to get my toes to the ground because the bike is much wider. I would definitely would be less comfortable on the T7 being not as tall
I have watched reviews in 3 different languages, this is by far the most misleading one! I have ridden both bikes on open roads and urban environments for a couple of hours each. The Tuareg doesn't fit tall riders because of the rad air conveyors and the short distance between seat and pegs. And the handlebar, too. It is more noob friend because of the lower seat, soporific engine response at low RPM and lower centre of gravity. The T700 is hugely overpriced, its engine is much better at low and medium RPM, the gear box is smooth as silk but cannot rev up like the Aprilia short stroke/high RPM one which is exciting at full throttle. Both bikes have got weak springs, the Aprilia front fork wobbles. Their suspensions feel cheap compared to the WPs on my smcr 690. I rode an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 during 10 years and didn't have a single problem with the engine. The electronic was a nightmare, though. I am 181cm x 105Kg and ride prevalently in urban environments so I will buy the Yamaha but for someone smaller, riding often on open roads I think the Tuareg is a better choice
what failed on the Dorsoduro electronics?
@@kloppskalli Bosch air pressure sensors, turning lights activating by themselves on moisty days, display screen going blank randomly. By the way, finally I bought the Aprilia
I hear the enduro rider tried to say he finds the Tenere a better motorcycle (with some minor adjustments).
1 mistake: The tenere has on purpose no electronics, because you dont need it. Its a bine for people who just wanna ride and dont wanna study the computer
If these bikes was a pair if super models , the tenere would be the one with a sense of humor that would laugh at my jokes. 😆
It's difficult to justify buying the Aprilia over a Yamaha for me because there just isn't any dealers close to me to get parts or services
I want to see a comparison of the Aprilia Tuareg, the CRF450RL, a DR650. Do a proper adventure ride and tell us which one is best overall. Adv ride should include some highway miles, lots of trails, some single track, rocks, climbs, camping etc. Which is best?
I'll soon have a Aprilia Tuareg and a Honda CRF 450L (modified ) in the garage. I would say they. are two very different bikes.
@@mechanizedfuture1694 They definitely are two very different bikes, but the point of the test is that all these bikes excel in their own spheres and many riders who choose them use them for the same purpose.
@@RandomGRK thanks Paul - I totally agree - great content, keep it up
Saw the dyno numbers were only 67crank or something on the Touareg. That's less than the tenere... Is it true?
Not aware by the dyno numbers.
A dyno comparison of the two on the same dyno and the same time (which is the only way to compare), the Tuareg had more maximum HP (80 vs 74 at the crank). But in reality, the T7 had more torque and power below 7000rpm and the Tuareg had more torque and power above 7000 rpm. th-cam.com/video/3FyCUp4TumY/w-d-xo.html
where is this filmed?
Romania, Dobrogea mountains near Constanta City.
👍👍
all the options of the Tuareg were tempting but I’m sold on the Tenere because I’m a beginner
Honestly go test ride both. I have just test ridden both and the Tuareg is really balanced and way less top heavy vs the Tenere
As a beginner I would prefer Aprilia 100%. The center of gravity is lower, the seat is lower, the engine is smoother, you can install quick shifter (for even more relax ride), suspension is better and fully adjustable, weather protection is better (bigger windscreen) and you have all electronics to help you to set up the bike according to your skills, conditions of the road and keep you safe. For the same price it’s a way better choice IMHO.
I owned a Tenere, and didn't enjoy It as a beginer, too top heavy. Sold It.
Why bother asking the Enduro rider his opinion as you kept cutting him off most of the time . Very rude ( at least let him finish his sentence)
I enjoyed the video but in future as a tip, don’t refer to a bike as “on this one”. Reference the bike in name. I’m not always just staring at the phone. Otherwise great stuff.
If the reliability on the taureg is like the tuono/rs 660 run for the freaking hills from it and don’t look back.
You can do better.. good video, but maybe the editing can be better and the host can be more relax
Greek subtitles???
Please define "big guy". Weight/height?
Big guy is 1.85 cm and 100 kg’s
@@RacingandAdventure Presumably you mean 185 cm or 1.85 m. You are not claiming to be a 1" thick 220lb pancake.
so a 6 foot 200+ lb man.
@@percussion44 it's quite obvious what he mens, mate. So don't be a pancake yourself :)
@@arvisgri7491 Excuse me SIR, but in a day and age were penis people are "women" and vulva people are "men" someone claiming to be a 220lb pancake wouldn't cause anyone to raise an eyebrow, and quite honestly is the least of our problems.
Also as "I" live next to the US border and you SIR presumably do not, I'll thank you not to lecture me on what our American friends do or do not understand about SI units.
GOOD DAY!
@@percussion44 fair enough, however logical reasoning may help you in your life. Otherwise it could go to a point that one day you do not read the user manual of your microwave and try to dry your cat there.
Cheers and take care
So weird that 2 tall guys saying Tenere is more for smaller riders? It is a much taller bike for the average rider and if on a slanted hill you will have a hard time stopping. W the Tuareg average sized men can get both feet down. This was my deciding factor.
I dont ride in the dirt. That said after riding for close to 40 years all of my bikes lack modes or ABS. I was even content with carbs, even bikes with magnetos. That tells you how old I am.
You may make a mistake in price, because the Aprilia is more expensive compared with the Yamaha (taking two basic models), of about 1900Euros.
He's looking for the word "comfortable"
but what about reliability of a Yamaha against an Aprilia? Do you guys care about that?
Pastrati-l pe Adrian pentru videoclipuri in limba romana 😂
Maybe the Aprilia is better at all points. . .well, so far so good. What happens when with both bikes after a couple of years ? Will the Aprilia run without any trouble ? I am sure the Yamaha will. What happens when you need some parts ....far away from your local dealer ? With the italian lady you are in trouble. Yamaha shops are everywhere in the world. Yes, maybe the Tuareg is performing better .. but i would never change my T7 against the Aprilia. Anyway, that was i nice video you made.
T 7 4 life😁
Crash bars are missing on the Aprilia.
What's so rally about the Tenere? Still has the same tiny fuel tank.
Poll Tarres rides the T7 a little better than who it’s meant for ( “Inexperienced Riders” 😂)
For me Yamaha , we do not have Aprilia Dealers in Africa
Need to pit the world raid against the aprillia.
The T7 will outlove the toureg
Yes everyone go buy a Toureg! Leave the T7s for us real riders.
Or shorter real riders, the T7 is just a bit too tall for me and the Tuareg is doable.
Wow! when I heard you nitpicking over the ABS switch being on the display and how you want it on the handlebar ..................you simply left me ....bye... good luck
Sponsored by aprilia?
You missed one of the biggest factors when deciding between adventure bikes... RELIABILITY. The Tenere wins completely in this category. The engine is bullet proof. If I was going to go on a serious adventure, the Yamaha wins easily.
have ridden both, tenere is cheaply made bike. Aprilia just does everything better. tenere is top heavy, feels alot heavier. has cheap and sub-par parts. i mean rubber brake lines?
At the end of the day just a few trust in the Aprilia reliability.
I had an Aprilia Pegaso 650 for 10 years. Apart from service items, all it ever needed were 2 sidestand bolts and 2 stoplight switches.
It was the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned: and I've owned VW and Volvo cars
Seem the spectky is bias and he seem does not like Yamaha bikes, even for Tracer 900
The big guy seems to be more for the Tenere but this computer fanboy is putting words to his mouth. I would not take a chance with Italian reliability in Mongolian desert. However, that Tuareg would not get that far anyway. With Tenere you can just keep on going around the world and propably to the moon aswell. You know Japanese reliability. Afrerall nothing is more important than reliability and spare parts availability for an adventure bike if you use it for the intented purpose!
No one in their right mind would choose an Italian moto over a Japanese moto if proper adventure off-roading is their mission. Reliability trumps all. And on top of that, the Tuareg is almost 2k more than the T7 in the US. Not a hard choice.
Two things. First, the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe did it on a Ducati Desert Sled recently. Second, show me a dealer listing of an available T7 to purchase right now in May of 2022 and maybe I could say it would be a hard choice. A T7 is fairy dust and exists only on TH-cam.
@@ScoobyFermentation I think currently MMarquez, F Quartararo and many others dream to sit on Pecco's unreliable bike LOL
T7 all the way! I don't like electronics, just simple. It's a bike folks, not a car, who park itself......
A bike it should be simple, enjoyable, not full of shit electronics
He keeps trying to talk the big guy into favouring the Aprilia constantly Jesus, better of with the basic Tenere it’s cheaper and more reliable and proven over the years
You're just talking not riding
It would be a very brave person to take a new Italian bike over a Yamaha on a world ride or even a solo into a rural area... Yamaha would be the option every time.
this is just a bias, there's no evidence of problems with the Aprilia modern engines: actually, they're more reliable than KTM, and there are people traveling around the world on orange austrian bikes
Check out the guy who took a Ducati Desert Sled around the world by himself.
so...aprilia did the job,bad news for tenere
I'm from India and Yamaha india sucks. No plans of launching it here. Hopefully Aprilia brings the Tuareg. While I'd like to own the simpler Yamaha I'll probably opt for the Tuareg just cos of the shorter seat height. All if and when these are released here. Sigh!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 bilbo
Ktm wins the hearts of all the adventures riders
not mine =)
agreed ! to be honest i think the ONLY reason anyone looking at this class of bike doesnt just buy the ktm/husky 890/901 platform would be their own budget $(maybe) and/or their perception of reliability otherwise having ridden a stock and then very very modded T7 , bmw800/850GS and others hands down that 890/901 pkg is the performance KING of the class
@@lesshaventures8894 ride one
and wallets
@@justsomedude445 I would happily try to ride one but the first adventure for me will be to reach the seat =)
Worst review I’ve heard, clear as mud
The intro -- I was warned. The shorter guy -- Take a chill pill dude. I made it two or three minutes before I clicked off. Besides, why are you testing an adventure bike to enduro standards?
Моя не говорить по английски, иоя ехать мотоциклы🤣
:D it's a faking bad review
Its a bit painful, isn't it?
The only question you got to ask yourself is: Do you want to get there or not?
That final sumary from that guy was soooo predictable! Not sure why I waited for it.
This review sucks .
The host just want to say that the Aprila is better , thats it .
Not an unbiased review .
One has the best engine ever put in a motorcycle with dealer support everywhere and the other does not. I got here after watching a 2005 GSXR with 55,000 miles beat a $28,000 Panigale V4s on a track no matter who was riding them. th-cam.com/video/q0O8Q0x38mI/w-d-xo.html
70hp in the 90's👍 but today ? to each their own