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competitor in the market at
this time), but it claws its way
through the lower rpm range
exceptionally well for a relative-
ly small-bore bike. Through the
mid and top, it may outperform
the Yamaha, but we'll see.
The suspension works well
off-road, too. Initially soft in
stroke, the Aprilia impressed
with enough hold-up/bottoming
resistance to thwart my many
attempts to crush the internals
with recklessness. I never
once heard a terrible bottom-
ing knock. It soaked up the
annoying chatter and showed
up strongly when I went a little
too hard. I think it's more than
competitive as tested to be a
One of the best
screens available, the
Tuareg unit features
bright colors and can
adapt to mobile use via
an uplink accessory.
When equipped,
it can display map
navigation, and
more straight from
your phone.
great all-around off-road touring
machine. It can also party a bit,
which is fun.
The off-road electronics ben-
efits are good here. I enjoyed
the off-road preset mode that
reduces traction control and
engine braking effect to al-
most none, makes the power
