Honda XL 750 Transalp versus Aprilia Tuareg 660

Honda XL 750 Transalp

Reise-Enduro

Aprilia Tuareg 660

Reise-Enduro

Honda's new travel enduro has to prove itself

With the new Honda XL750 Transalp, Honda is clearly looking at the success of the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Whether the restart of the almost legendary Transalp from 1987 has succeeded, ... weiter

Honda XL 750 Transalp im Test

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The new mid-range Enduro from Italy put to the test

Wind is coming into the class of really all-terrain travel enduros. With the Tuareg 660, Aprilia has potential buyers of the Yamaha Ténéré in mind. Whether a look at the Tuareg is worthwhile, Meike and Dietmar have a test drive... weiter

Aprilia Tuareg 660 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 10.490 €

RRP 12.699 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light motorcycle
simple but well-made bike
pithy sound
comfortable chassis
plenty of space for driver and front passenger
favourable price

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:

USB and QuickShifter only for an extra charge
no cruise control

Cons:

Windscreen 1b
Windscreen not adjustable
Sticker not painted over

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 208 kg

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

Engine

Motor design: 4-stroke, 8 valves, Unicam, parallel two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 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

Performance

Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 433 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa 43mm SFF-CA Upside-Down Fork (Travel 200mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm with Pro-Link deflection

Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-18

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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake with two-piston brake calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with single-piston brake caliper (∅ 256 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake, four-piston calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 260 mm)

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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!