Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Aprilia Tuareg 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Aprilia Tuareg 660 are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Yamaha Ténéré 700 undercuts the Aprilia Tuareg 660 by about $1,700, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Aprilia Tuareg 660 leads on power with 80 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Aprilia
Aprilia Tuareg 660The verdict
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Aprilia Tuareg 660 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
72 hp.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
80 hp and 0.39 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Our 8.5/10 at $10,799, the most bike per dollar.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
204 kg with an 860 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Aprilia Tuareg 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 makes the most power at 80 hp and 70 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,799.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is the lightest at 204 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha Ténéré 700: 72 hp and 205 kg make it the most approachable of the group.