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Roman takes a look at his ownership experience with the Aprilia Tuareg 660 after having owned the bike for the first few months. ( www.alltfl.com/ )
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I recommend the Arrow Sonora titanium/carbon muffler. Runs SIGNIFICANTLY cooler, sounds great while still providing sound suppression. The OEM header has that catalytic converter that captures an insane amount of heat and that heat transfers across the entire OEM system, and that stainless OEM muffler is scolding hot after only a couple minutes of operation. In comparison I can go on a long ride and still hold my hand on the Arrow Sonora muffler for a few seconds. I can now safely mount my rackless luggage panniers over the muffler without worry of damage. It also has the option to easily remove/install a decibel killer. I have it removed and don’t find the exhaust note annoying down the highway, nor do my neighbors on my street feel it is excessive.
Got a link to that specifically?
All the guys I know who own Aprilias are happy with the reliability. Can’t say the same about the KTM guys
I've mine for little less than a month and rode it for something over 1500 miles until now. Honestly I'm really suprised how it handles and behaves, engine has more than enough power and did not have one issue at all. The Tuareg is comfortable for longer rides to where You can ride for a full tank without a stop. Just consider that it can get hot in traffic and the hot air is blasted on your legs, but I've experienced much worse bikes than this, at the end, it's an Italian machine and it does not like to be ridden at a slow pace :)
Roman. Really if you want the suspension to be comfortable for the long term. I'd recommend, at a minimum, changing the springs to match your weight and possibly having the shock valving redone to increase the range of adjustment. As far as the forks it's the same song,.. change the springs to match your weight and have the valving setup to allow for maximum range of adjustment. Then work with a specialist to setup the bike for 1) Static Sag, 2) unloaded sag and 3) sag with you on it. Then once that's correct. Set the rebound damping to your liking so that the spring effect is damped when the spring is coming back to it's static state, then you can play with the compression damping to your liking depending on the road/dirt conditions you're riding.
Find a specialist in Denver and get it setup right for you, then it'll be like riding a magic carpet :)
Great review. Thanks!
Great review Roman, I traded in my Moto Guzzi V85TT for the Aprilia and am super happy. Loved the Guzzi except its weight and seat. The Tuareg is amazing. I also picked mine up from Imperial Sport Bikes and a shout out to their excellent service. I’m pushing 210lbs and did nothing yet to the suspension. So far so good and I’ve mostly been railing down two-tracks in Colorado. I wish there was a better selection of aftermarket accessories, but that’s to be expected. Hot, hot , hot, and I think at some point I will take the advice to replace the muffler with an Arrow or similar. It’s so hot I fear to even try some soft luggage on it. Yet that is what it is made for. Also, the hand grips are junk as you stated. One tip on mine and the guard and clutch lever broke. I’ll look out for you out there in the hills. Have fun.
Dang man, I been watching TFL for a Looooong time, didn't know u were a 2 wheel bro too! Plus u havnt aged a day 💪🏼 keep up the good work.
Slow paced Yoga focused on stretching can help with sciatica. Thank you for the video and review. I have a deposit for a Tuareg currently and awaiting it's arrival. My self debate with my purchase is reassured from videos like this. Thank you again.
I had a really bad ongoing case of sciatica about 8 yrs ago. I found that stretching helped to the point that I haven't had any pain since. I was sitting on a step stool with my legs straight ahead of me, and leaning forward with a demolition hammer to remove floor tile. After a few days of this, my sciatica cleared up, and hasn't come back.
Roman says thanks for the advice!
Man That Sounds Like SimuLar.... in Different Way What Happened to Me Was Involved @ Head On Collision & Rear Ended@ Same Time, Had To Take a Few Days Of Work Body Was Sore, BOSS Persauded Me To Come Back To Work..... Like 4 Days Later He Sent Me too Jackhammer Job, He Said it'll Be Good 4 U, Lol.
Never give up reliability. No matter what your age is.
I wish Honda would cram that sweet 300 they got on the rebel into a Grom. Make it 6 speed, interstate capable mini moto. Probably tight fit but man the Grom would rip. Do the same with the others, the monkey and the trail 125. Sell them all in 125 and that 300 they have. It's something like 276cc. Halfway in-between a 250 and 300 but they call it a 300. Would be dope. You could take the trail 125 or a Grom across the country a whole lot easier if you wanted if they had a bigger engine as an option. Sorta like the rebel. 300, 500, and an 1100. Except if they did just two options with the minis it would really attract a lot more people to bikes like the Grom. I want a Grom bad but it's just not capable enough to get over the hills at the speed limit for me to be able to get into town with it easy enough, and that's where all the fun is. All the fun motorcycle roads near me require traveling on higher speed limits to get to. A Grom with a bigger engine would be so cool. People wouldn't have to big bore swap their Grom and then blow a hole in their casing anymore. It would be fast enough to go everywhere.
If they made all the mini motos with the larger engine option also belt driven, it would cut down on the maintenance a ton. I don't want to scrub a chain that often. The 125s are too low power to justify a belt drive but a 300 from totally would be great for belt drive. Would still be way faster than the 125.
I want a 300 Grom. I like the 300 rebel but if they put the same engine in a Grom then you could get the engine in a more affordable platform and it would also probably be a slightly faster than the rebel. Try to keep it on scooter tires like it's got now for affordability and easy of replacing tires in the garage.
My 5k used Honda Accord is way more capable than a 4k from so I just can't justify buying something that can't even get over the hills to get into town. Hondas mini motos would benefit greatly from having two different engine options. Sorta like the rebel has.
Nice take on the bike,thks.
1:50 everyone would compare it to T7, while I keep feeling it is close to Honda transalp 700VA. Parallel twin, nimble, lacks another gear, low center of gravity, same luggage system.
Being the same body type and probably a little older than you I appreciate your great attitude. Quick question was it an upgrade? Downgrade? Or lateral move? Triumph XE owner
Lateral
By the way: I read fully fueled weight is 204kg, so that is even higher than the Yamaha Tenere 700. Two downsides I have discovered so far: service intervals is "only" 10.000km (my Norden901: 15.000km) and from what I saw under the seat the air filter is probably hidden under the tank (takes three minutes to replace on the 790/890/901). Had the bike come a few months earlier I still might have bought that one and not the Norden 901. It is lighter and quite a bit cheaper. 80hp is perfectly enough for my riding.
air filter is easy changed on the Aprillia, get your facts right.
The Tuareg is also not near as top heavy as the T7. The fuel tank runs down below the front of the seat. Feels much nimbler than the T7 even though the weight is close.
Are you sure that you’ve got that correct? From what I read, there’s a 1 kg difference in the wet weight, and the Aprilia has a 3 litre bigger tank. Put the same fuel in both, and the Tuareg will be lighter.
@@roadwarrior8560 that was also a question in my mind , thanks
@@mart7404 lower mid weight? looks it. figured it would handle fine, very cool to hear confirmation
Aprilias are reliable bikes what is he fluffing about
Setting the correct sag doesnt make the bike ride ”stiff” it makes it handle correctly. Just put in the correct spring rates for your weight. Its not about being young or old 🙂
You can adjust the damping in 60 seconds to give you a more compliant ride.
Have an update on this since it's been about a year? I know riding season hasn't really started here in Colorado yet but....
A bit high fuel consumption but atleast it has a bigger tank than the T 700..
You could just try softening the suspension. Just mark how many turns or clicks you change the settings so you can always go back to the current settings by doing the opposite. A small change can make a big difference (although some cheap systems might have placebo knobs).
Hilarious knob comment. Spit my coffee out in that one.👍🏼 thanks man.
@@adamanderson8838 compression damping adjusters on my ktm950 adventure forks did absolutely nothing despite all internals being ok (was serviced)
It is named after a Berber nomad ethnic group called “Tuaregs“, alternate spelling/German you will be shocked to learn is “Touaregs”. Pronounced ‘twa-reg.
volkswagen toureg . not shocked
Hello Roman, how tall are you ?
First I was surprised to see you doing a motorcycle because I only see you doing cars, which you do very well! Anyway, great review! What is the seat height and maintenance intervals on this bike. I stumbled on to this video because I became curious about it. I like the way the bikes look but the seat height might be an issue and how does it perform on the highway? Is the horsepower sufficient, for example does it struggle on the highway and can it pass other vehicles when it need to do so. Thanks
With Tax out the door? No shipping fee & assembly cost? Not to mention sales tax? How does that OTD number add up🤔 I have OTD quote of 15,700. Help me make sense of the deal you got brother? Please & thank you. That invoice should have more details than that.
Any thoughts about selling it?
Makes me miss my old BMW F 650 funduro..( also an Aprillia)...
Hey, looking for a tall bike fitting 190. Would you recommend?
Tuareg is ok,try with the comfort tall seat.
Africa Twin
Versys 1000
Desert X
Multistrada V4
1250 GSA.
I'm looking at the Tuono 660 Factory. Love these bikes. I would recommend Akrapovic or SC Project for exhaust.
I’ve been looking at the rs 660 but extremely worried about the reliability. I’ve seen a dude who’s had his engine replaced 3 times in a little over a year. Then I’ve seen other people rave about the reliability of their aprilia. Aprilia makes some of my favorite looking bikes but their reliability record scares me.
@@joshknix1866 it's a brand new platform from an Italian brand.. there's probably going to be some issues. Luckily it's under warranty and will be covered. Something like the Tuono 660 Factory would have a lot of those issues ironed out. Maybe wait for another RS660 variant with some tweaks if you're that concerned. As you said some have had zero issues, so it really depends on each bike. I still believe they're worth it.
@@johnniejohnsonv you make some good points, definitely getting one with a warranty. Aprilia just makes some of the best looking bikes IMO.
@@joshknix1866 and the SOUND. I'd say test drive one and see if it really tugs at your heart strings. You may find you like the ergonomics better on the Tuono version. They look very similar.
@@johnniejohnsonv yep, Aprilia has perfected the sound. I’m definitely going to test one first, the reason I’m leaning towards the rs is because I like the look more and I like the technology in it. I know most of the tech isn’t useful but some of it, I think, are very nice, especially for a commuter bike and just being comfortable in the city and on backroad twisties. Hopefully going to buy an R6 for the track soon, so the rs will be strictly for just joyriding.
Not a downgrade!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE
Moto guzzi v85tt is unique have ridden that yet?
Grateful for the new lenses I see through now with your much appreciated break down of this bike. Everyone’s personal experience matters in helping one relate. Seriously thinking about taking my chances with the Tuareg over the T7. It’s growing fellows. T7 is mean & awesome aesthetically. T660 is going to surprise us all with upsides over downsides & the more I look the more I think this can be made bad to the Bone for sure & it has all upgrades I want to make to the T7 built in. 12,600🤔. I want it at that price. Just received a quote today on a Martian red one for 15,800 out the door.🤦♂️ this is absurd. These dealers have to charge Sales tax on Used inventory. T7 sells way over priced with a sales tax rate around 9.5% totaling 900$ give or take & rolls for 6,000 miles & trades back in to the original dealer & the bike sells 24 hrs later with a second sales tax of- you guessed it. 900$!! Kick rocks. So frustrating. Flagstaff, AZ 🤦♂️
You said it took you a while to figure out how to engage cruise control, but then you didn’t share what you learned!
I am surprised you did not mention with one word your experience with reliability, service, small problems, etc.
Not a very useful review "after living with it"!
In the philippines they selling this bike around like $16,000 more or less
Actually, a closer comparison would be the Tenere world raid.
Which doesn’t even exist yet in the states.
Wait until you change the oil and the oil looks like the paint job on a 1970’s bass boat.
so you have one? if so, do they not break them in, or they motors are just poor?
These are as rare as the YAMAHA niken in the uk, only 42 on the road currently.
Your description of the scrambler (which is probably for most scrambler today) that it is more made to be seen on, than to ride in the dirt: same for the Ducati Scrambler. Sold mine for that reason.
It's an Italian bike, of course you're going to have crooked stickers!. Cousin Guido must have installed that right after his morning wine break. You're lucky the ignition key matches the bike! If you think that is bad, you should look at 70's Ducati's... lol
i would remove passenger pegs though
Sciatica.. is just a fancy tirm for u need to stretch yr leg muscles..
I absolutely would not want anything bigger or heavier than this HP healthy 79 HP middle weight adventure bike
I have a 2011 Road King Classic. Very comfortable 😀
I didn't even know you reviewed motorcycles. I have seen your car reviews of course.
You did a very light gloss of this motorcycle and as nice of a guy you clearly are...you need to watch some good motorcycle reviews if you want to compete in this space.
For one thing, you need to talk about rider triangle. You can compare for example with the Triumph Scrambler many are familiar with which has good seat to peg spacing for a taller rider. You could have mentioned your height, torso to leg length ratio and your knee bend and reach to the handlebars. A motorcycle a guy 5"7" inches is interested in may not be one that is practical for a guy like me who is 6'2".
You didn't talk about throttle snatch, rev range, gearing.....a plethora of things you didn't address. Someone interested in an Aprilia tends to be a bit more knowledgeable.
Aprilia makes compelling and artfully designed motorcycles. Triumph has a real quality problem and has suffered with transmission problems for years up to present day...countless modern Bonnevilles with bad transmissions. Inexcusable.
Why are you "taking it in" for set up? It's designed to be fiddled by the owner. Kinda the point of having a "USER" adjustable suspension system.
I can fiddle with my suspension all day, but whe n im getting my rally bike set up you better belive im takeing it down to my guy who has years and years of experieances... Adjustable suspension dosent mean you have to, it means you can, and belive you me, betwean my years of rally and road riding, and whatever your experiance is, we together cant adjust the suspension like my guy, or dave moss or any other pro in the field. Shure i can set it myself just fine, but my speed increases and time decreases noticeabely even if just for street riding.
even uglier than my vstrom, but not harley ugly. havnt seen one in the flesh yet. still an interesting bike.
These ARE My Kind Of Reviews, {JUST (TRUE) THE NEWS},,,, ⚠️ NOT THE NoiSe.
Very tall?? No, actually for it's class it has the lowest seat height. Maybe you mean tall compared other street bikes.
1st 🤪
"I dyno'd it and if you wanna know that number go watch that video"
Really dude?
Why you english speaking people can't spell TUAREG properly?!
You even said it, yet, you chose the wrong spelling.
It's TuAREG, not TuREG!
I don't get it, really.
The Aprilia TuAREG is a far better bike than Tenere, about everything, really. The TuAREG is a Tenere on steroids and it's worth every penny!
Tuareg and the new Ducati Desert X are the best bikes in their class 2022 in my opinion.
Most of the people agree too.
I don’t get it either. English is my second language and I speak and write better than most of them.
Don’t disrespect KTM. Downvote.
lol
Why? KTM is crap.
@@paulh4943 🤣😂🤣 no…No they are not
@@luxuriousgreen9714 owing a 2021 1290 super adventure I can say it is. Worst bike ever owned.
@@paulh4943 I don’t care what you own…I own a 2022 KTM 450 SXF best bike I owned…move along.