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

In terms of technical specifications, both the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 have similar engine types, with an inline crankshaft configuration. However, there are some differences in their specific measurements. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 68.6 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 63.93 mm. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 also has a slightly higher horsepower of 80 HP compared to the Yamaha Tenere 700's 73 HP. In terms of torque, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has 70 Nm, while the Yamaha Tenere 700 has 68 Nm.

Both motorcycles have electric start and chain transmission. They also have similar suspension systems, with telescopic upside-down forks at the front and swingarm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a front fork diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 230 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a front fork diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 240 mm. The rear suspension travel is also the same for both motorcycles at 220 mm. Both motorcycles offer adjustments for compression, preload, and rebound.

In terms of chassis, the Yamaha Tenere 700 has a double-cradle 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 rake of 63.3 degrees and a trail of 113.3 mm. The Yamaha Tenere 700 weighs 220 kg (with ABS) and has a seat height of 890 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 weighs 204 kg (with ABS) and has a slightly lower seat height of 860 mm.

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023

Both motorcycles have dual-disc front brakes and come equipped with ABS. However, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 offers additional advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, launch control, ride-by-wire, quick shifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie control.

In terms of dimensions, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a front tire width of 150 mm, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a rear tire width of 150 mm. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a longer wheelbase of 1595 mm compared to the Aprilia Tuareg 660's 1525 mm. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters for the Yamaha Tenere 700 and 18 liters for the Aprilia Tuareg 660. The Yamaha Tenere 700 has a range of 534 km and a combined fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100km, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a range of 450 km and a combined fuel consumption of 4 l/100km.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles come with LED headlights. The Yamaha Tenere 700 also features connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT screen. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 does not specify additional equipment beyond the LED headlights.

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 offers a high and finely controllable torque motor, good ergonomics, long autonomy, and a powerful chassis with plenty of reserves. On the other hand, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 excels in terms of its riding and ergonomics, good chassis components with decent suspension travel, well-tuned riding modes, easily adjustable traction control even during riding, and cruise control as standard.

In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2023 is hindered by its tank in steep climbs, could have stronger brakes on the road, and the rotating wheel can be annoying, while the Aprilia Tuareg 660 2022 lacks a standard gear lever, the stylish white-blue-red "Indigo Tagelmust" color variant has an additional cost, and the wind protection could be better.