RIDE REVIEW I 2022 APRILIA TUAREG 660
P102
> HOW DOES IT
HANDLE THE LARGE
OPEN SPACES OF
THE WESTERN U.S.?
Jesse's first impression of the Tu-
areg's excellent street manners was
backed up on our local roads. He
said, "the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is one of
the best-handling on-road adventure
motorcycles I've ever ridden." I feel
that the KTM 890 is very impressive on
the road as well, and the Tuareg feels
equally predictable and confidence-
inspiring. The seat height is nearly an
inch lower than a KTM 890 Adventure
R and Yamaha Tenere 700 (33.85
versus 34.60 for the KTM/Yamaha),
and that makes it feel like you are sit-
ting a little more "in" the Tuareg versus
on the KTM or Yamaha and translates
to comfortable street manners. Like
Jesse, I felt the Tuareg chassis had far
more street performance left on tap
than I can comfortably utilize.
Street or dirt,
the Tuareg 660 is a
comfortable ride.
