Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 and Royal Enfield Himalayan are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Royal Enfield Himalayan undercuts the Aprilia Tuareg 660 by about $6,700, 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 pickAprilia
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield HimalayanThe verdict
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Royal Enfield Himalayan wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
A2-legal, 40 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
80 hp and 0.39 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Our 8.4/10 at $5,799, the most bike per dollar.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
196 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
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Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
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 Aprilia Tuareg 660 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,799.
Which is lighter, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the lightest at 196 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan?
For a new rider we'd point to the Royal Enfield Himalayan: A2-legal, 40 hp and 196 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
