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Dealer required service interval reset is a deal breaker for me. Hopefully someone will come up with a work around. I don't mind a service reminder but please allow us to reset it ourselves if we do our own maintenance.
I've confirmed with multiple dealerships and through my own experience that the service light is really just a little orange wrench that doesn't do anything except occupy space on the screen. It literally does nothing else.
I just purchased one. Also have a 1250GSA. The Aprilia is just a blast to ride. Agree the Cruise Control “Ready” light flashing is the only thing that’s irritating.
$400 is a lot of money for some people, enough so that a large portion of the US can’t come up with that kind of money. It is very nice to save a ton of money by buying used bikes and doing the service yourself!
I bought the OEM heated grips and quick shifter When I purchased the bike and the dealer included the installation labor. I'm glad they did because it took them several hours.
Oxford heated grips every day. They automatically turn off if you leave them on plus they are the best. MT09, it’s Japanese. He bought that special MT09 for sure after seeing the glint in his eye at the end.
SW parts are pricey but are built like a tank.. AG battery?.. again top notch stuff.. AF1 has been building my RSV4 Superbikes for CCS/WERA for 10 years... again very pricey but my Aprilia race bikes have been flogged since day 1... zero issues or broken parts....stone cold reliable and FASSSSST...
Ian you’ll love the new engine map. It is so much smoother & to me it felt as if it had 10 more hp. I’m in Indiana at 800 ft amsl. I’m sure you’re at a higher elevation. Also, when you changed your oil, did you happen to retorque the left & right side engine case covers (and I believe some bolts on the bottom of the engine). At 600 miles in, all of my bolts were not tight to 12Nm. It’s worth checking as I believe some of the oil & water pump leaks on the left side are due to a loose cover.
When installing the heated hand grips the computer recognizes it on the dash and you don't need the dealer for installing them, you just need to be careful with running the wires up in behind the display because things can get a little tedious and time consuming to keep from pinching wires and breaking some of the faring and the neck going under the display when the bolts don't come lose without breaking something. So Ian believe me from experience you did the right thing by letting the dealer install them.
The way the grips are integrated into the bikes system makes it worth the price. It is nice to not have a switch that you have to figure out where to place. I remember going to GP Cycles while I was in the area and they were nice guys to deal with.
I thought that on my 890. It soon became a pain having to go into the menu to turn the grips on after every stop. On a long ride that could easily 5-7 times with fuel stops and food or sightseeing. It really gets old fast. Something like the symtec heat demons you can just hook up to switched power and leave the switch turn on. That way they power up as soon as you turn the bike on. IMO it's a better system for long distance riding/touring.
i think the kawasaki z900 RS SE is the better looking bike in the category. Also, its one of the rare 4 cylinder in the higher mid weight naked bike. It sounds absolutely amazing. And the SE version with Ohlins suspension is incredible. Test rided one and wanted to buy it right away.
Hello. I am lucky to live near an Aprilia dealer ,and just got the quick shifter and first service done. My first service included the update, head bearing inspection wheel bering inspection, chain lube and adjust brake pad inspect and adjust, re torqued all safety fastners, coolant level check and fill battery test ,charging system check reset service light and more. I was going to do it myself until I heard all that needs to be done. It was almost $500. Love your channel. I am 707darren on youtube. My other bike is a R1250GS. Best wishes D
Ian SW-Motech makes the best of everything. PERIOD! Their tank bags and top bags are the best in the business. Great video! Ride SAFE and BE safe! Cheers
Incredible, informative video as usual. 1000% appreciate your effort, editing, comments ans experience.So much to comment on. I had a 14 Ape Dorsoduro that GP worked on and man oh man was it a great experience. Expensive? Sure but well well WORTH the $$$.
1) I just bought one of these, thanks for all the review videos on this bike that got me to look at it! Love it so far. 2) I used your link to buy the SW Motech Crash Bars. Thanks again!
Honestly the heated grip install isn't that bad - it's straight forward and despite a number of fasteners, it doesn't take a tremendous amount of time. Took me about 45 minutes.
Super info my amigo. Thanks to the WWW, we can manage to get anything from almost any part of the world and most of this parts and accessories are in mainland, so it's great 👍
Suggestion for sport bike. You will regret any choice I think if you do not at least try the Triumph Street triple RS. Check out the Visor down review. The howl of the Triumph triple on the pipe must be experienced. I had a Daytona 675 I tracked for years that was so fun.
"Honey, I totally meant to tell you this morning at 5 a.m. about a possible motorcycle purchase, while you were still in a half-remembered dream. Honest."
Regarding sporty bikes I am enjoying my Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Quality components and build, a great track day machine and comfortable enough for day long rides.
Ian dude, $50k worth of bikes, and you've sitting on your butt on the floor! You need a lift! Even the Harbor Freight one works fine. Get with it! PS: Love the utility of your videos. Advice, speak 10% slower. Comes across a touch 'frantic'. You've convinced me. I need to sell a bike or two and get a 660 for some BDRs. Greetings from Wisconsin.
So why have you gone backwards with battery chemistry technology? The standard fit battery on the 660 Tuareg is a Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePo4 battery which has a chemistry that is thermally and puncture impact very safe compared to a Lithium Phosphate which has been proven to be thermally unstable and will catch fire when the the cells are damaged by punture impact.
Monster sp all the way👌 Way better equipped than the mt09sp imo New to your channel but have really enjoyed your in depth reviews, opinions etc Seem very passionate and knowledgeable Look forward to seeing more 👍 Oh quick question about the aprilia 660 motor.have you heard any issues with oil leaks.seems common in the uk
All the wrong dealers! Triumph street triple 765. I have a 2015 675 R and love it. Looking at an addition of a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Love the videos you do a great job!
Will be interesting - how the Aprilias' program update went ( for that it should be ridden ) Like I mentioned before - on my and many others' Guzzies 85TT ( 2021 ) - that program update fu...ed up the CC and the power was dumped to 35KW ( which they claim, was fixed ). The CC - STILL not fixed yet !!!!!.
MT-09 SP seems to have something a but closer to a rear sports bike engine, and they fixed the handling with the new design and suspension components. The proper Ducati sports bikes are too extortionately priced imo. MT09 all the way
Great stuff Ian! Thanks for your thorough review and additional details. Could you do the Tuareg 660 World a favour and test the fit of (different) soft bags with panniers and without? I have mine coming in April and I am a bit worried about how it will fit with the high and wide exhaust. Thanks
Not a huge fan of the bash plate mount on that 660, but I guess they saved some weight & got a little more ground clearance by skipping any frame rails under the engine. The MT09 sp is what your garage needs Ian, but it, ride it, review it!
I would prefer owning a Transalp, two Honda dealers within 30 minutes. My closest Aprilia dealer is also 3 hours away, driving that to have maitenance monitor reset is not for me. Will you do an XR650L build this year?
Hi Ian well done as always. I have been following this series closely rode a Tuareg at GetOnADV last year. My Africa Twin has 20k plus miles (zero issues) and was really loving the Aprilia but this dealer only service reset takes this bike off my list. Is there anything in the works for that?
Clearing the service light is only the the start of your costs once 8:47 the bike is at the dealer. At a minimum they will have to “reset” this or “clear” something.
@@paulherron4289 no, I wouldn’t buy one for the reason you are tied to a dealer, even if it’s minimal servicing. I doubt you could leave just paying for a light reset. If you have faith / know your dealer, maybe then.
In your budget I would theoretically get the Tuono 660. Even if it has the "same" engine. That could even be an interesting aspect: comparing how much difference the two different engine set-ups really make. If you absolutely need a different engine type, think about stretching your budget and get a standard (non-factory) Tuono V4.. should be around 17k USD and that engine is just a Revelation. Or stay inside the budget an choose either a MT09 or a Kawasaki Z900. The Kawa is not really a racer but has an amazing price/performance ratio and should still be a lot of fun on the track for a beginner.
Great bike for city riding and again our cities here in the US are huge in comparison to the European counterparts. I’d buy one in a heart beat but living in AZ fuel range is a MUST !
Hi Ian: Just watched your first service / Heated Grips RUclips. Very good. Thank you. I am a new Taureg owner. Sold my Tenere700 that had factory heated grips. Problem: the Grips did just not get hot enough for riding in Canada. Had Oxford after market grips before on another bike and they got nice and hot, much hotter than the Yammy OEM heated grips. How are the Apriia grips ? Hot enough on the highest setting?
@@majormassenspektrometer Nah...R7 has better suspension that is fully adjustable, shorter wheelbase, higher top speed because of the fairings, slipper clutch, up-only quickshifter, and Brembo master cylinder.
Ian, a quick tip.. if chainging oil DIY, and the bike has been left upright, you don't need to warm up the engine first. It just takes a tad more to drain.
Hey Ian, not sure if you did a follow-up video on how you liked the SW Motech crash bars and shield. For sure they are second to none for engineering and precision fitment. Great powder coat and hardware also. Sweet shop and great techs.
The skid plate and crash bars look solid. The pannier rack just looks like stamped metal, curious how that would stand up to abuse vs more common tubular pannier rails.
I think you are really fast AND drank a lot of coffee! I’m stuck between the Guzzi 850 and the A660, if I had your off-road to ride I would go with the 660, but I’m 90% or better street, what to do? I’ve had 6 BMWs so fond of driveshaft, but I think the 660 is around 50 lbs lighter so better for my camping trips. I think I’d be happy with either but mostly cruising the beach so maybe Guzzi better plus I’m sure 2 up better on Guzzi
Thanks for the video. They stole my bike and I am on the market for a new one. Tuareg is nice bike but I really don’t understand why they didn’t install just a small button for those heated grips. It will be way easier to work with.
Nice video and fun to see all the eye candy bikes you were looking at. I had a Ducati Panigale V4s and it was fantastic but really just too fast. Traded it in on a Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP. Another incredible bike. Amazed I got through those two bikes with no tickets:) It I was looking for a sport bike now I would really be interested in a Ducati V2 bike, because back in the day I had a Honda RC51 and that was the most fun sport bike I ever had. The V2 engine configuration is great. The more I see you review the Tuareg 660 the happier I am that I got a KTM 890r Adventure, just because for off road the 890r just seems designed better and more durable. Not to trash the Tuareg though. It is a nice bike and if I had one I would still be pretty happy no doubt. Looking forward to your future reviews of the 660 just out of curiosity. Also noticed a Specialized Levo in your garage. I have a Gen3 and just love the bike. So much fun! You going to do a review on that?
Really surprised that you don't have a motorcycle lift given your channel and all the motos you have. I *love* my Handy lift, rolling around on the garage floor sucks! Surprised the closest dealer to you is 3 hours away, figured that in California there'd be tons of dealers...
Would love your thoughts on the 1290S! Thats for sure my vote! :) I've had the 1190 "S" and had some great fun touring from Sweden to the alps, taking a lap or two on the Nürburgring and some local tracks in Sweden. And would of course be fun to hear your thoughts against the offroadier GS/GSa
I would like to humbly issue a correction. Bringing the bike to the dealer does not raise the RPM limit that is a simple setting that you can do on your own. I performed my first service on mine and didn't bring my motorcycle into the dealership until about 3,500 miles to have the quick shifter installed. Aprilia customer care, North American warhorse RSBK, and Blackman's cycle center, and finally my own experience all confirms that the service light doesn't do anything except remind you of service. It doesn't limit anything. Now there isn't updated fuel map this is true. I was the first Tuareg to receive the update at North American warhorse.
@@BigRockMoto I mean is* a new map. Voice texting gets me in trouble sometimes lol. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Thank you for your attention to detail and in depth reviews as well.
I realize I'm a year late, but can you reset the maintenance light without the dealer doing it? Is there a hack that is possible? One of the many reasons for selling my Desert-X was the aggravation of being forced to take it to the dealer for every little thing.
@@brucerossonthetube no hack to reset the light as I know of yet. It doesn't affect the motorcycle and I forget that it's even there. I got it reset around 2,300 mi And it came back on around 6,400 or whatever the hell 6,200 And I'm at 11600 now. I don't really care. It does not affect the performance so oh well
I'm a sucker for European bikes, I own a Ducati, a Triumph, and a KTM. But if I were going to start doing track days (something I'm planning to do as well) I would either use one of my older bikes (the Ducati is 10 years and the Triumph is 11 years old this year) or buy Japanese. I'm interested in Suzuki's new parallel twin motor. They make very affordable bikes. Plus, a parallel twin 800cc motor is definitely not triggering a poser mode. LOL. It seems like you went for Yamaha's triple cylinder motor. I have a three cylinder motor on my Triumph, that's when I realize I like two cylinder motors better. You probably will tell your wife the content the new bike will bring, with track days and all, will more than pay the bike's cost (investment, of course).
Crazy my diesel shop charges $115 an hour to work on a $40,000 motor and these motorcycle shops are insane. I don't have the computer software to work on my diesel is why it goes to the shop.
Would love to hear how much they new skid plate and crash bars weigh? Are you keeping a total weight figure as you mod your bike? Also noticed you had your bike in the bed of your truck. Could you make a quick vid of loading either the Tuareg or better yet, the GS into the truck? I think that's something a lot of viewers would be intimidated by because how heavy these Adv bikes are.
Thanks for all the great videos. What bike do you feel is the better all around bike between the tuareg 660 and the norden 901 ? Thanks, I cannot decide between the 2.
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Dealer required service interval reset is a deal breaker for me. Hopefully someone will come up with a work around. I don't mind a service reminder but please allow us to reset it ourselves if we do our own maintenance.
totally agree
I've confirmed with multiple dealerships and through my own experience that the service light is really just a little orange wrench that doesn't do anything except occupy space on the screen. It literally does nothing else.
@@turbolag5107 except remind you that you’re borrowing the dealer’s bike.
@@cullennowell7813 what are you talkin about?
Owners manual says air filter and oil change must be done at the Aprilia authorized service center. Does self-maintenance void factory warranty?!
Ktm 890 Duke R gets my vote. Fantastic chassis and suspension. Best brakes in the middle weight category. Very powerful twin with good top end.
Heated hand grips and the quick shifter just sealed the deal with me on my Tuareg 660, it's a keeper!
I just purchased one. Also have a 1250GSA. The Aprilia is just a blast to ride. Agree the Cruise Control “Ready” light flashing is the only thing that’s irritating.
Good to hear the dealership experience was good. Excited to see how you get along with the new additions.
If you decide to purchase the Yamaha MT-09 SP you will fall in love with it.
It’s a great bike.
Good to know!
$400 is a lot of money for some people, enough so that a large portion of the US can’t come up with that kind of money. It is very nice to save a ton of money by buying used bikes and doing the service yourself!
High end bikes with incandescent turn signals. Thank you DOT!
I bought the OEM heated grips and quick shifter When I purchased the bike and the dealer included the installation labor. I'm glad they did because it took them several hours.
Thanks for sharing
How are those OEM heated grips? Do they get nice & toasty? Are you able to set different ranges that suit you nicely in varying temps?
@@tad3549 Three settings. They're decent, but they don't get as warm as oxford heated grips or BMW OEM.
Oxford heated grips every day. They automatically turn off if you leave them on plus they are the best. MT09, it’s Japanese. He bought that special MT09 for sure after seeing the glint in his eye at the end.
I second this I saw that look lol
SW parts are pricey but are built like a tank.. AG battery?.. again top notch stuff..
AF1 has been building my RSV4 Superbikes for CCS/WERA for 10 years... again very pricey but my Aprilia race bikes have been flogged since day 1... zero issues or broken parts....stone cold reliable and FASSSSST...
great info
Ian you’ll love the new engine map. It is so much smoother & to me it felt as if it had 10 more hp. I’m in Indiana at 800 ft amsl. I’m sure you’re at a higher elevation. Also, when you changed your oil, did you happen to retorque the left & right side engine case covers (and I believe some bolts on the bottom of the engine). At 600 miles in, all of my bolts were not tight to 12Nm. It’s worth checking as I believe some of the oil & water pump leaks on the left side are due to a loose cover.
SW MOTECH gear looks great and very solid. The dealership visit and the visit to the other bike shop looked interesting.
1290 Adventure S would be my vote. The MT-09 SP would be fun to own too.
When installing the heated hand grips the computer recognizes it on the dash and you don't need the dealer for installing them, you just need to be careful with running the wires up in behind the display because things can get a little tedious and time consuming to keep from pinching wires and breaking some of the faring and the neck going under the display when the bolts don't come lose without breaking something. So Ian believe me from experience you did the right thing by letting the dealer install them.
thanks
I forgot to mention I bought my Tuareg 660 in San Diego as well. Great , knowledgeable folks.
awesome
Thanks! Extremely useful video. Been riding my Tuareg 660 since Jan. 2024, and loving it!
You won't be upset with a MT-09 SP esp with ecu flash and exhaust. Track capable, accessories out already.
The way the grips are integrated into the bikes system makes it worth the price. It is nice to not have a switch that you have to figure out where to place. I remember going to GP Cycles while I was in the area and they were nice guys to deal with.
I thought that on my 890. It soon became a pain having to go into the menu to turn the grips on after every stop. On a long ride that could easily 5-7 times with fuel stops and food or sightseeing. It really gets old fast. Something like the symtec heat demons you can just hook up to switched power and leave the switch turn on. That way they power up as soon as you turn the bike on. IMO it's a better system for long distance riding/touring.
I see an upgrade in the future, for your garage…
A big heater! I installed a big ceiling mounted propane heater since I have propane at my house.
i think the kawasaki z900 RS SE is the better looking bike in the category. Also, its one of the rare 4 cylinder in the higher mid weight naked bike. It sounds absolutely amazing. And the SE version with Ohlins suspension is incredible. Test rided one and wanted to buy it right away.
Hi Ian, SW MOTECH creates brilliant products!! Not cheap, but I have been impressed by the quality!
me too
No doubt, try the V100 Mandello as ar road-bike. Try a lower steerbar and remove the risers for a more sporty position, fits the bike better.
I may be overstating my observation, but nice to see torque seal on bolts! ❤
Hello. I am lucky to live near an Aprilia dealer ,and just got the quick shifter and first service done. My first service included the update, head bearing inspection wheel bering inspection, chain lube and adjust brake pad inspect and adjust, re torqued all safety fastners, coolant level check and fill battery test ,charging system check reset service light and more. I was going to do it myself until I heard all that needs to be done. It was almost $500. Love your channel. I am 707darren on youtube. My other bike is a R1250GS. Best wishes D
Good video. As you walked through mc inventory of two dealers, Informative and interesting to hear you quick comments of various machines for sale.
Personally I would not be very comfortable about taking a brand new $12-15k bike on the track. Used SV650 it is.
Ian
SW-Motech makes the best of everything. PERIOD! Their tank bags and top bags are the best in the business.
Great video!
Ride SAFE and BE safe!
Cheers
Incredible, informative video as usual. 1000% appreciate your effort, editing, comments ans experience.So much to comment on. I had a 14 Ape Dorsoduro that GP worked on and man oh man was it a great experience. Expensive? Sure but well well WORTH the $$$.
Ian : I had an MT-09 - that triple mill is to die for.! Fantastic engine.....Get the MT-09GT/SP
stay tuned...
Thanks Ian. Great stuff, bringing mine to the same place for the same services. Looking forward to the SW-Motech sysbag review.
Thanks for sharing the information on dealer services and costs. Much appreciated
You bet
HUGE THANK YOU! Awesome series ! KEEP UP YHE GOOD WORK...
WOW .LOOK AT THAT BRAND NEW RAM TRUCK ❤
From the bikes that dealer has, and what you're looking to do with it, would step up to the V2 Streetfighter.
1) I just bought one of these, thanks for all the review videos on this bike that got me to look at it! Love it so far.
2) I used your link to buy the SW Motech Crash Bars. Thanks again!
Honestly the heated grip install isn't that bad - it's straight forward and despite a number of fasteners, it doesn't take a tremendous amount of time. Took me about 45 minutes.
I should have just done it myself, I guess
So glad I put a mini-split in my garage so I can work in there year-round.
Hi, thanks for your well done series on the Tuareg. Get well soon 🙂
Thanks, will do!
Super info my amigo. Thanks to the WWW, we can manage to get anything from almost any part of the world and most of this parts and accessories are in mainland, so it's great 👍
Great stuff, fun day for you for sure, keep it coming have a great week.
Thanks for the visit
Suggestion for sport bike. You will regret any choice I think if you do not at least try the Triumph Street triple RS. Check out the Visor down review. The howl of the Triumph triple on the pipe must be experienced. I had a Daytona 675 I tracked for years that was so fun.
"I forgot to tell my wife I might buy a Sport bike today" 😆...I've used that one too.
Classic
"Honey, I totally meant to tell you this morning at 5 a.m. about a possible motorcycle purchase, while you were still in a half-remembered dream. Honest."
At least he has great bikes to go live away until she calms down a bit🤣🤣
Excellent series.
Regarding sporty bikes I am enjoying my Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Quality components and build, a great track day machine and comfortable enough for day long rides.
Right on!
Ian dude, $50k worth of bikes, and you've sitting on your butt on the floor! You need a lift! Even the Harbor Freight one works fine. Get with it!
PS: Love the utility of your videos. Advice, speak 10% slower. Comes across a touch 'frantic'. You've convinced me. I need to sell a bike or two and get a 660 for some BDRs. Greetings from Wisconsin.
Base version of hypermotard would be a good way to go!
'Conveniently forgot' - classic! 😆
So why have you gone backwards with battery chemistry technology?
The standard fit battery on the 660 Tuareg is a Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePo4 battery which has a chemistry that is thermally and puncture impact very safe compared to a Lithium Phosphate which has been proven to be thermally unstable and will catch fire when the the cells are damaged by punture impact.
Monster sp all the way👌
Way better equipped than the mt09sp imo
New to your channel but have really enjoyed your in depth reviews, opinions etc
Seem very passionate and knowledgeable
Look forward to seeing more 👍
Oh quick question about the aprilia 660 motor.have you heard any issues with oil leaks.seems common in the uk
AF1 has the service manual available to buy as PDF download.
I heard nothing but great service from AF1 and they are here in Austin TX
All the wrong dealers! Triumph street triple 765. I have a 2015 675 R and love it. Looking at an addition of a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Love the videos you do a great job!
For $12K, you can find a used Triumph Street Triple RS (track weapon) or KTM 890 Duke R. MT09-SP is also a great all around middleweight naked.
Will be interesting - how the Aprilias' program update went ( for that it should be ridden ) Like I mentioned before - on my and many others' Guzzies 85TT ( 2021 ) - that program update fu...ed up the CC and the power was dumped to 35KW ( which they claim, was fixed ). The CC - STILL not fixed yet !!!!!.
MT-09 SP seems to have something a but closer to a rear sports bike engine, and they fixed the handling with the new design and suspension components. The proper Ducati sports bikes are too extortionately priced imo. MT09 all the way
Great stuff Ian! Thanks for your thorough review and additional details.
Could you do the Tuareg 660 World a favour and test the fit of (different) soft bags with panniers and without? I have mine coming in April and I am a bit worried about how it will fit with the high and wide exhaust.
Thanks
Not a huge fan of the bash plate mount on that 660, but I guess they saved some weight & got a little more ground clearance by skipping any frame rails under the engine.
The MT09 sp is what your garage needs Ian, but it, ride it, review it!
Get a Tuono V4 1100, it’s the best!
I would definitely go with the MT09sp for your new street ride.
I would prefer owning a Transalp, two Honda dealers within 30 minutes. My closest Aprilia dealer is also 3 hours away, driving that to have maitenance monitor reset is not for me.
Will you do an XR650L build this year?
SW Motech is located in Brno (which is not in Germany)
MT- 09 S looks like a gem 💎
Get the MT-09..... triple is amazing!
AF1 Racing is 15 min. from my house. Talk about lucky. I got my 21 Zero DSR there. They have an incredible inventory of bikes , and online parts .
awesome
Hi Ian well done as always. I have been following this series closely rode a Tuareg at GetOnADV last year. My Africa Twin has 20k plus miles (zero issues) and was really loving the Aprilia but this dealer only service reset takes this bike off my list. Is there anything in the works for that?
Clearing the service light is only the the start of your costs once 8:47 the bike is at the dealer. At a minimum they will have to “reset” this or “clear” something.
@@graw1953 hi ! do you own an Aprilia has the dealer experience been poor for you?
@@paulherron4289 no, I wouldn’t buy one for the reason you are tied to a dealer, even if it’s minimal servicing. I doubt you could leave just paying for a light reset. If you have faith / know your dealer, maybe then.
In your budget I would theoretically get the Tuono 660. Even if it has the "same" engine. That could even be an interesting aspect: comparing how much difference the two different engine set-ups really make.
If you absolutely need a different engine type, think about stretching your budget and get a standard (non-factory) Tuono V4.. should be around 17k USD and that engine is just a Revelation.
Or stay inside the budget an choose either a MT09 or a Kawasaki Z900.
The Kawa is not really a racer but has an amazing price/performance ratio and should still be a lot of fun on the track for a beginner.
hmmmm... V4... so nice
Just went to look at one of these today. Seems like a nice bike. Sat on the Ducati 900 too. I think I liked the Aprilia better.
In the sport-touring category they didn't have a V100 Mandello available which is a shame. Might worth trying it.
My vote goes to the MT-09 SP. Tough to beat that value.
Great bike for city riding and again our cities here in the US are huge in comparison to the European counterparts. I’d buy one in a heart beat but living in AZ fuel range is a MUST !
You wouldn't describe it's power delivery as 'soft' either!
Hi Ian: Just watched your first service / Heated Grips RUclips. Very good. Thank you. I am a new Taureg owner. Sold my Tenere700 that had factory heated grips. Problem: the Grips did just not get hot enough for riding in Canada. Had Oxford after market grips before on another bike and they got nice and hot, much hotter than the Yammy OEM heated grips. How are the Apriia grips ? Hot enough on the highest setting?
Yamaha R7 looks like a great track/street bike. Saw one in the flesh last week and was pleasantly surprised by the aesthetics.
Totally agree!
It's an Mt-07 with fairings. Get an Mt-07 instead. It's the better street/track bike.
@@majormassenspektrometer Nah...R7 has better suspension that is fully adjustable, shorter wheelbase, higher top speed because of the fairings, slipper clutch, up-only quickshifter, and Brembo master cylinder.
Ian, a quick tip.. if chainging oil DIY, and the bike has been left upright, you don't need to warm up the engine first. It just takes a tad more to drain.
i just like the oil to be a bit warm and circulate to pick up any debris, but you're right
Great video. Still haven't pulled the trigger on the Tuareg yet but looking at your bash plate/bars setup. I've SW on my Super Tenere.
Hey Ian, not sure if you did a follow-up video on how you liked the SW Motech crash bars and shield. For sure they are second to none for engineering and precision fitment. Great powder coat and hardware also. Sweet shop and great techs.
The skid plate and crash bars look solid. The pannier rack just looks like stamped metal, curious how that would stand up to abuse vs more common tubular pannier rails.
"I haven't told my wife but I'm looking to buy another bike" 😂 That sounds fimiliar
Ian..after watching you do an oil change, scrabbling around on the floor how about doing a maintenance stand test...might be a little easier!
I think you are really fast AND drank a lot of coffee! I’m stuck between the Guzzi 850 and the A660, if I had your off-road to ride I would go with the 660, but I’m 90% or better street, what to do? I’ve had 6 BMWs so fond of driveshaft, but I think the 660 is around 50 lbs lighter so better for my camping trips. I think I’d be happy with either but mostly cruising the beach so maybe Guzzi better plus I’m sure 2 up better on Guzzi
Love to see you buy a Ducati, I'm surprised you aren't going for the Desert X....
I have a Monster 937 so much fun!
Thanks for the video Ian.
I have an MT-09 SP and just picked up a Tuareg 660 a week ago from AF1. You should clearly get the Yamaha so we match
stay tuned...
It might not be exactly what you're looking for but I've been enamored with the new XSR900 since it came out.
Thanks for the video. They stole my bike and I am on the market for a new one. Tuareg is nice bike but I really don’t understand why they didn’t install just a small button for those heated grips. It will be way easier to work with.
The 4 wheeled vehicles need to live outside and you can use the space for a bike lift. Cheers from Eastern Canada!
Nice video and fun to see all the eye candy bikes you were looking at. I had a Ducati Panigale V4s and it was fantastic but really just too fast. Traded it in on a Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP. Another incredible bike. Amazed I got through those two bikes with no tickets:) It I was looking for a sport bike now I would really be interested in a Ducati V2 bike, because back in the day I had a Honda RC51 and that was the most fun sport bike I ever had. The V2 engine configuration is great. The more I see you review the Tuareg 660 the happier I am that I got a KTM 890r Adventure, just because for off road the 890r just seems designed better and more durable. Not to trash the Tuareg though. It is a nice bike and if I had one I would still be pretty happy no doubt. Looking forward to your future reviews of the 660 just out of curiosity. Also noticed a Specialized Levo in your garage. I have a Gen3 and just love the bike. So much fun! You going to do a review on that?
Really surprised that you don't have a motorcycle lift given your channel and all the motos you have. I *love* my Handy lift, rolling around on the garage floor sucks! Surprised the closest dealer to you is 3 hours away, figured that in California there'd be tons of dealers...
Would love your thoughts on the 1290S! Thats for sure my vote! :)
I've had the 1190 "S" and had some great fun touring from Sweden to the alps, taking a lap or two on the Nürburgring and some local tracks in Sweden. And would of course be fun to hear your thoughts against the offroadier GS/GSa
I would like to humbly issue a correction. Bringing the bike to the dealer does not raise the RPM limit that is a simple setting that you can do on your own. I performed my first service on mine and didn't bring my motorcycle into the dealership until about 3,500 miles to have the quick shifter installed. Aprilia customer care, North American warhorse RSBK, and Blackman's cycle center, and finally my own experience all confirms that the service light doesn't do anything except remind you of service. It doesn't limit anything. Now there isn't updated fuel map this is true. I was the first Tuareg to receive the update at North American warhorse.
Thank you
@@BigRockMoto I mean is* a new map. Voice texting gets me in trouble sometimes lol. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Thank you for your attention to detail and in depth reviews as well.
I realize I'm a year late, but can you reset the maintenance light without the dealer doing it? Is there a hack that is possible? One of the many reasons for selling my Desert-X was the aggravation of being forced to take it to the dealer for every little thing.
@@brucerossonthetube no hack to reset the light as I know of yet. It doesn't affect the motorcycle and I forget that it's even there. I got it reset around 2,300 mi And it came back on around 6,400 or whatever the hell 6,200 And I'm at 11600 now. I don't really care. It does not affect the performance so oh well
@turbolag5107 thank you. After this first year, have you had any problems or concerns?
I like the Tuono or RS 660. Especially the RS for track. But my illogical choice is a Multistrada.
very good video... totally agree on doing the visit.
Yes - go for the KTM 1290 SAS!
Street tyres.
YAYYY
Take a 790/890 AdvR, it gives you much fun and the right size.
🙂👍🏻
I'm a sucker for European bikes, I own a Ducati, a Triumph, and a KTM. But if I were going to start doing track days (something I'm planning to do as well) I would either use one of my older bikes (the Ducati is 10 years and the Triumph is 11 years old this year) or buy Japanese. I'm interested in Suzuki's new parallel twin motor. They make very affordable bikes. Plus, a parallel twin 800cc motor is definitely not triggering a poser mode. LOL. It seems like you went for Yamaha's triple cylinder motor. I have a three cylinder motor on my Triumph, that's when I realize I like two cylinder motors better. You probably will tell your wife the content the new bike will bring, with track days and all, will more than pay the bike's cost (investment, of course).
KTM 1290!! Would love to see you on that.
Crazy my diesel shop charges $115 an hour to work on a $40,000 motor and these motorcycle shops are insane. I don't have the computer software to work on my diesel is why it goes to the shop.
That is one really nice dealer!
Would love to hear how much they new skid plate and crash bars weigh? Are you keeping a total weight figure as you mod your bike? Also noticed you had your bike in the bed of your truck. Could you make a quick vid of loading either the Tuareg or better yet, the GS into the truck? I think that's something a lot of viewers would be intimidated by because how heavy these Adv bikes are.
Thanks for the video parts availability is a concern with this bike
Thanks for all the great videos. What bike do you feel is the better all around bike between the tuareg 660 and the norden 901 ? Thanks, I cannot decide between the 2.