We take a sand-filled, mudslinging, single trail, ride on Aprilia's Tuareg 660.
Does it have what it needs to take on the 890 Adventure R, Tenere 700 or 701 Enduro?
It's a big ask, but Aprilia may have launched the best first attempt adventure build of the modern era. It really is game-on in the mid-capacity adventure market.
We're keen to take the Tuareg on a long ride next.
Thanks to Lee Turner for the epic photography.
THE GEAR THAT GOT US THERE:
Fly Racing Patrol https://advlife.com.au/review-2022-fly-racing-patrol-riding-gear/
Fly Racing FR5 Boots https://advlife.com.au/fly-racing-fr5-boots-dirt-adv-ready/
Arai XD-4 helmet https://www.araihelmets.net.au/au/collection/detail/ec-xd-4
Cardo Packtalk Edge https://advlife.com.au/cardo-packtalk-edge-review/
Giant Loop Fandango https://advlife.com.au/inside-the-2021-giant-loop-fandango-tank-bag/
FULL DETAIL TEST FEATURE:
https://advlife.com.au/aprilia-tuareg-660-ride-review/
VIDEO CONTENT:
00:00 - Damo meets mud
00:16 - Meet Damo
00:37 - Meet the Tuareg
01:08 - Hit the dirt/sand
01:46 - Sandy, single trail
04:25 - Faster open trail
05:21 - Puddle play
06:45 - Back in the sand
07:17 - Open trail run home
09:05 - Bloopers
KTM 890 ADVENTURE R TEST:
If you love the sub-1000cc category, then check out our video on the KTM 890 Adventure R. It was a wild ride and one of us nearly didn't make it back on two wheels!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeBbGOVh7sQ&t=8s