Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 vs. Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 have in-line crankpin offset engines. However, the Yamaha Tenere 700 has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 68.6 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a slightly larger bore of 81 mm and a shorter stroke of 63.93 mm. This results in the Aprilia Tuareg 660 having a slightly higher engine power of 80 HP compared to the Yamaha Tenere 700's 73 HP. The torque is also slightly higher in the Aprilia Tuareg 660 at 70 Nm compared to the Yamaha Tenere 700's 68 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The Yamaha Tenere 700 features a Kayaba front suspension with a 43 mm diameter and a travel of 230 mm. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 also has a Kayaba front suspension with a slightly larger diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 240 mm. Both motorcycles have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for the front suspension. For the rear suspension, both motorcycles have swing arms and monoshock absorbers. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a rear suspension travel of 220 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a slightly larger rear suspension travel of 240 mm. Both motorcycles also have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for the rear suspension.

In terms of chassis, the Yamaha Tenere 700 has a double cradle, central tube frame with a rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 105 mm. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a tubular frame with a larger rake of 63.3 degrees and a trail of 113.3 mm.

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. The Yamaha Tenere 700 does not specify the type of double disk brakes, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 also has double disk brakes at the front.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles have ABS. However, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 offers additional features such as riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a rear tire diameter of 18 inches, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 also has a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is slightly longer in the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 1595 mm compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 1525 mm. The seat height is also higher in the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 890 mm compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 860 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is slightly higher in the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 220 kg compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 204 kg. The fuel tank capacity is larger in the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 23 liters compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 18 liters. This results in a longer range for the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 534 km compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 450 km. The combined fuel consumption is also slightly higher in the Yamaha Tenere 700 at 4.3 l/100km compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 4 l/100km.

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have LED headlights. The Yamaha Tenere 700 also features connectivity, LED daytime running lights, and a TFT display. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 does not specify any additional equipment.

In summary, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 has a high-torque, finely controllable engine, good ergonomics, a long range, and a powerful chassis with plenty of reserves. However, it has some weaknesses such as the tank getting in the way on steep uphill sections, brakes that could do with more bite on the road, and a ticklish rotary wheel and tedious ABS deactivation. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 has strengths in handling and ergonomics, good chassis components with decent suspension travel, well-tuned driving modes, easily adjustable traction control, and cruise control as standard. Its weaknesses include the good quickshifter not being standard, the smart color variant being at extra cost, and the wind protection could be better.