Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 63.93 mm. It has an engine power of 80 HP and a torque of 70 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is chain-driven. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 659 ccm. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 has an in-line engine with a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 61.9 mm. It has a higher engine power of 95.2 HP and a torque of 87 Nm. The starter and transmission are the same as the Aprilia Tuareg 660. However, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has 3 cylinders and a larger displacement of 888 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 uses Kayaba suspension with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 240 mm. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock also provided by Kayaba. It has the same travel as the front suspension and can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro also has upside-down telescopic forks at the front, but it uses Showa suspension with a larger diameter of 45 mm. The travel is the same as the Aprilia Tuareg 660, but the rear suspension travel is slightly less at 230 mm. The rear suspension can be adjusted for preload and rebound.

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a steel frame with a tubular design. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a rake of 63.3 degrees and a trail of 113.3 mm. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly steeper rake of 65.6 degrees and a longer trail of 145.8 mm.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 does not specify the type of brakes, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has cornering ABS.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. However, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a rear tire diameter of 18 inches, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is 1525 mm, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1551 mm. The seat height of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is 860 mm, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly lower seat height of 850 mm. The dry weight of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 with ABS is 187 kg, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is slightly heavier at 201 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is 18 liters, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a larger capacity of 20 liters.

In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro also has LED daytime running lights, a heated seat, and a TFT display.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022

In terms of strengths, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has good handling and ergonomics, with decent suspension travel and well-tuned driving modes. It also has easily adjustable traction control and cruise control as standard. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a three-cylinder engine full of character and significantly improved off-road capability. It also has comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats, and good ergonomics and wind protection for long-distance riding.

In terms of weaknesses, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 does not have the quickshifter as standard and some color variants are at extra cost. The wind protection could also be better. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro has less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebar.

Overall, both the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 and the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 focuses on handling and ergonomics, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a more powerful engine and improved off-road capability.