The tube tires, outdated LCD dash, and omission of fancy features (like cruise control, quick-shift, heated grips, adjustable traction control, adjustable engine braking, etc) all speak to the no-nonsense or no-frills approach Yamaha has gone for here. It’s also a bargain compared to anything else thanks to its bare-bones build that appears to place priority on reliability and simplicity. The Ténéré (aka T7) is a nimble, lightweight, off-road beast, that excels when ridden in low-speed, technical terrain. I haven’t personally ridden a Yamaha Ténéré 700 but I feel like I’ve interviewed enough owners about it to know what it would be like. Speaking of bikes named after famous desert regions, there’s little doubt in my mind Aprilia’s Tuareg is a blatant “hold my beer” challenge to Yamaha’s ultra-popular middleweight adventure bike. Near as I can tell the correct pronunciation is “ Twah-reg.
This motorcycle is doomed to have its moniker mangled forever by us English-speaking North Americans despite the homage it is to the proud Berber or Hamitic-speaking Tuareg nomads of the Sahara. OEM factory guards for engine and bars won’t be sufficient for serious riding off-roadĪs you can see from the list above I couldn’t come up with anything really tangible not to like about the Tuareg… except the name perhaps.The display menus aren’t the most intuitive to navigate.Will the aftermarket bother selling add-ons for this lesser-known motorcycle?.Concerns about limited parts supply chain and dealer support network.
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Long dead space or free travel on the front brake lever of my test bike.Fewer traction control settings than some competitors.Rev limiter and higher TC levels cut the power dramatically for a long interval when reached.Brembo brakes are smooth acting with non-intrusive ABS.Great wind protection at highway speeds, at home on the highway.Feels similar to a dirt bike off-road thanks to 9.45“ or 240mm travel suspension.Tall riders won’t feel cramped, short riders won’t need to reach excessively.Reasonably comfortable seat, good rider triangle.Adjustable TC and ride mode buttons on the bars.Buttons and controls give good feedback.34” Seat height is manageable even for riders under 5’10”.
Power delivery (80hp & 50lbs torque) is smooth and well balanced in the low and high rev range.Excellent sightlines out the front of the bike thanks to the open cockpit.Easy to read display with good information available on it.Adjustable engine braking, TC, 4 different power modes.ABS can be deactivated at both wheels or only the rear.
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Unfortunately, my total ride time only amounted to an enthusiastic 20-minute guided ride followed by 15 minutes of me giving it the beans on and off-road while no one was watching. While attending the 2022 GET ON! Adventure Fest rally in Mojave, California I was privileged to get a test ride of this exciting new mid-sized adventure bike from Aprilia. “Hi, I’m Jim Pruner from and I’m here to ride the uhh… Too-ahh-reg … Tou-regg? … Taaah-reg … Twaah-reg ? The new Aprilia!”
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