Top Reasons to purchase an Aprilia Tuareg 660.

In this video I provide five, plus a bonus, reasons to purchase an Aprilia Tuareg 660. After spending several miserable, thousands of miles on my Yamaha Tenere 700 I test rode an Aprilia Tuareg 660. This bike blew my mind. I was at the point of questioning whether I wanted to continue to ride or if I was ready to give it up. I discovered it wasn't riding that I was hating, it was the ride. Insert the Aprilia Tuareg 660. This bike changed everything. I enjoyed riding it so much during the test ride I had to have one. Here are all the reasons I purchased this bike.

[makmoto]

Glad you joined the club and support Aprilia continuing to grow. I think they deserve to see success with this bike, and would be too bad if sales were lacking just because of lack of dealerships or imagined reliability concerns.

This is a case of a brand making a wonderful product that no other brand is making, and if we don’t support them, and buy the compromised bikes of other brands we have only ourselves to blame.

Enjoy!

[mikemills]

I am so happy for you Matt! I was actually just in a massive car crash in which I should have died, walked away with a bruise, a scratch, a sore back and concussion, the driver that hit me died. It brings me back to what I said in your Yamaha video, don't wait, don't have regrets. Looking forward to your experience with it as I might get one as a second bike in a couple of years.

[PatsNotUsedChannel]

Spot on, couldn't agree more, just bought one a month ago, 1200 miles so far, it's a strange connection we have with our bikes, but you said it perfectly!

[bobboileau]

When I sat on it in the showroom I wanted to test ride it. When I test rode it I knew immediately it was coming home with me. As you describe it Matt, it just fits me. I say that it rides smaller than it is. I LOVE mine!!

[DLoho]

I test rode Africa Twin, Norden 901, Ducati Desert X, Truimph Tiger 900, T7 then reluctantly the Tuareg last. I didn't get a mile down the road and knew it was for me. Obviously not for everyone but if you have any background in motocross/dual sport it will draw you in quickly.

[TheRoosterGr]

Very happy for you! Enjoy your new bike. Looking forward for future videos with the tuareg

[bacbladerunner]

Oh, man, Matt. You talk me into getting a 390, then as soon as it's all decked out for riding, you switch on me 😂. That's a fantastic bike. Have fun and enjoy!

[frank_jk]

Right on! I’m on a KLR for about two years and it’s as you expect. I’ve been looking at upgrading and kept coming back to the T7. Until I saw the Tuareg. Man, what a bike. I was at the dealership over the weekend and almost rode away with one. We’re dealing with some life events that are affecting our finances, but once that’s resolved I will definitely be heading back to pick up the Aprilia. Till then, I’m excited to watch your journey and live vicariously through your channel. Thanks!

[davidehrmann]

A friend of mine has one of these. He sold me his SWM super dual as a "starter ADV bike" when he picked his up. He has been trying to get me to ride the Aprilia ever since. I almost gave in last week on our BDRX ride, but I can afford another payment right now haha.

[davidrosen]

I just ordered one after a brief test ride. I totally get what you're saying. I'm coming from a 2014 Super Tenere. It was a fantastic and completely reliable long distance tourer, but at around 600 lbs. had become such a handful as I've gotten older (now in my 60s). When I rode the Tuareg, I felt like the motorcycle nut I was when I was a kid. That feeling had faded so gradually over the years I forget what it was like. Thanks for the great review.

[Brad-RB]

I'm happy for you. Enjoy your new bike!

[timstanton]

If you are going to install hand guards look at HDB. I installed them on my Tuareg and really am impressed. Best!

[carsdrive]

I m gonna buy one 👍, i m waiting more than 10 years for a bike like this one, i was ready for the New Transalp but the Aprilia fill all the boxes 😊

[avgjoerides]

Honestly, I wouldn't know how I would feel about the Tuareg but the feeling your describing is how I feel on my 2023 KLR for the way I ride currently. I am not considering anything else for the next 3-5 years most likely. The one bike I did hate riding pretty much in the first mile or so of a test ride was a low mile used T7. I know there are definitely great things about the motor, but it just wasn't inspiring or comfortable enough for me. I completely understand where you are coming from. Everything is subjective and fit is fairly specific to each individual. There isn't really a true one size fits all ADV bike out there. Maybe the least popular or least "fancy" bike will be the one that speaks to you. Actually, I really like the Himalayan, but I just wanted a little more oomph that I found in the KLR. I will say the Tuareg is a strong contender for my next bike simply based on the "nice to have" features it has for the price.

[michaelfry]

Bought one a few months ago. Have a bigger adv bike as well, but the Tuareg is an amazing machine. Offroad is impressively easy. Have to get the revs up to get all the power which allows a lot better throttle control and a smoother ride.

[brutoblo]

tnxs matt, my first motorbike was an aprilia (Aprilia AF-1 50cc 1988) and I will probably upgrade my trusty and heavily modified Honda Transalp (1991) to the Tuareg. It's about passion

[AdventureTomek]

Congratulations on the new toy.
I’ll have to test ride a 660 at some point

[BillyGoat-sbmr]

Congratulations, the bike looks good on you!!
✌️

[gabrielkopp]

The only issues i have is dealership network and aprillia is known for have a lack of reliability.. been watching this bike for a while. Had a t7 and you said it right.. i sold it and bought the vstrom 800de

[stephanematis]

Thank you for sharing the emotional aspect! Yes, we understand :)