The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is the latest model to enter the middleweight ADV market. The Italian product is now in the higher divisions due to its noticeably high price. Thus, we have contrasted the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and the Tuareg 660.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Overall, for Rs.18.85 lakhs in Delhi, the well-equipped Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a “Tenere with everything” in addition to being a fantastic touring enduro in the genuine sense of the phrase. You’ll need to reach more into your wallet for this. However, the more approachable Tuareg will rapidly grow on you, making it an excellent option for anyone seeking their first off-road experiences. It won’t bore seasoned riders, on the contrary. Regardless, the aprilia bikes enhances the Sequment and is a fantastic choice for riders who like electrical assistance when riding, especially on an off-road Reissenduro.
PROS:
- Managing and ergonomics
- Suction travel is reasonable, and the chassis components are suitable.
- well-tuned driving modes or discernible variances
- It is simple to change the traction control even when driving.
- Traditional cruise control.
CONS:
- Excellent quickshifters are rare.
- The chic “Indigo Tagelmust” color variation in white, blue, and red costs more.
- There is room for improvement in the wind protection.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
The new 900 Tiger’s Rally Pro edition has remarkable off-road and on-road capabilities. Its elevated seating posture and pleasant ergonomics earn it kudos on the road, but off-road, it is incredibly stable and inspires confidence. Its accurate cornering ability is a result of its precision mechanical setup and smooth throttle response.
PROS:
- Excellent off-road basic stability
- A pleasant handlebar to make standing on the bike comfortable
- Comfortable knee position and a high seating position for extended journeys
- Standard features include reduced crash bars and engine protection.
- incredibly smooth throttle response
- Excellent smoothness because of the handlebar dampening
- Easily accessible
- Excellent balance between sportiness and smoothness
CONS:
- When in off-road mode, the rear brake’s ABS is fully deactivated; off-road ABS is not accessible.
- The Rally Pro’s stock tyres are strongly road-oriented.
- Adventure footrests are not a standard feature.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 Vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro – Comparison
Design
The two adventure bikes have drastically different designs. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 sports a single LED headlight that is split into three sections, with a transparent visor atop. The motorcycle appears tall, slender, and incredibly off-road capable. It has a long, thin, one-piece seat that reaches the fuel tank. The Tuareg 660 is available from Aprilia in three colorways: Dakar Podium, Canyon Sand, and Atreides Black.
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, on the other hand, seems more muscular. It has a two-piece LED headlamp with a secondary beak and a visor that can be adjusted manually. This triumph adventure bike also features split seats, and the bulk of its visible mass comes from its fuel tank. Three colors are available on the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro: Sapphire Black, Ash Grey, and Matt Khaki Green.
Features
The Tuareg is equipped with four ride modes, three engine map settings, dual-channel ABS with three modes, traction control, cruise control, and a five-inch TFT in addition to LED lighting.
But the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a seven-inch TFT screen with My Triumph Connectivity, which is equipped with six ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider Configurable, Off-Road, and Off-Road Pro), illuminated switches, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a center stand, and engine protection guards. It also has turn-by-turn navigation, cornering ABS, traction control, emergency braking warning lights, and all LED illumination. Four riding modes are available on the GT: Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-Road.
The Tiger 900 offers additional riding aids, which should make it easier for the rider to become accustomed to.
Engine
A 659cc parallel-twin engine producing 80 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 70 Nm at 6,500 rpm powers the Tuareg 660. It’s connected to a gearbox with six speeds. The bigger 888cc engine on the Tiger 900 produces 90Nm at 6,850 rpm and 106.5 horsepower at 9,500 rpm. The engine has a slip-and-assist clutch and is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
Because of its bigger engine and more power, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is in an advantageous position here.
Hardware
The Tuareg 660 from Aprilia comes with a fully adjustable mono-shock with 240mm of travel and 43mm fully adjustable KYB USD forks. The Aprilia ADV’s brake system consists of two 300mm front and one 260mm rear discs placed on spoke wheels measuring 21 inches in front and 18 inches in back, both covered in block pattern tyres.
The Tiger 900 uses Showa 45mm USD forks with manual preload, rebound, and compression damping control. The rear end is a Showa mono-shock with 230mm of wheel travel and manual preload and rebound damping adjustment. 90/90 front and 150/70 rear Bridgestone Battlax Adventure tyres are mounted on spoke wheels measuring 21 inches up front and 17 inches down the back of the British ADV. Excellent hardware is installed on both adventure bikes, and they nearly match in this regard.
Price
While the Tiger 900 retails for Rs. 15.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Tuareg 660 price starts at Rs. 18.85 lakh. Therefore, given that the Tiger is less expensive, has a larger engine that produces more power, and has more electronics overall, it is clear that it offers a better value overall.
