Aprilia Tuareg 660: 2022 bikesales Bike of the Year Winner

Representing the pinnacle of dual-sport performance, the highly capable Aprilia Tuareg 660 is our 2022 bikesales Bike of the Year winner

The all-new Aprilia Tuareg 660 middleweight adventure tourer is the winner of the 2022 bikesales Bike of the Year award, proudly presented by Shannons Insurance.

Released earlier in 2022, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has received rave reviews from motorcycle media around the globe, and the buzz has now been confirmed with a coveted Bike of the Year win.

Powered by a 659cc engine adopted from the RS 660 and Tuono 660 street bikes, the new Aprilia Tuareg 660 sees the Italian firm leap back into the competitive adventure market and resurrect the iconic Tuareg moniker from the '80s and '90s.

And after a week of thorough testing in and around the stunning town of Bright, Victoria, our expert Bike of the Year judges could not go past the Tuareg as the best all-round package for 2022.

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[sspirito]

Well deserved! I think the Aprilia has set a fairly high benchmark in its category - even when you look at the new 2023 bikes, there is nothing that can seriously compete with the Tuareg.

[robertrscott]

Great decision, I chose to buy this same bike. The only two bikes I was willing to put my hard earned cash on when it came down to it was the Aprilia Tuareg or the KTM 890 adventure R

[armadilllo]

At this point all bike manufacturers need to do is add cruise and tubeless wheels to a small adv bike. simple really. That's pretty much all anyone wants. Me, I have a dr650 among other bikes and that's all it would take to make it perfect.

[olis]

Seems like a conflict of interest for a guy sponsored by Aprilia to do the ride days and also be on this panel selecting the Aprilia as BOTY. Regardless I rode the bike myself and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Whatreally]

I hope Aprilia launches this in India. The 600cc is non existent (Versys 650, Vstrom and the Tiger 660 can't be labelled as true ADVs). This if priced around 12 Lac Rupees on road will be a smash hit.

[jimdye]

Very few dealers and you give it bike of the year???? Bike of the year no parts available for months????

[juanfelipearango]

Even if you chose it as bike of the year, it would be nice to mention the things that could be improved, it would make video more honest and less "paid promotion". I mean there is no perfect bike, you also have to take into account dealer network, parts availability, the flimsy skid plate, etc... and still can be you bike of the year.

[philliphotschilt]

But is it reliable time will tell as Aprilia has a bad reliability issues

[fixento]

Right, with only 68 dealers Aprilia in the USA, and over 1000 for Honda, you have to be a fool to own one.