Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Aprilia Tuareg 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and Aprilia Tuareg 660 are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE undercuts the Aprilia Tuareg 660 by about $900, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE leads on power with 84 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.
Suzuki
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Our pickAprilia
Aprilia Tuareg 660The verdict
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
80 hp.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
84 hp and 0.37 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Our 8.4/10 at $11,599, the most bike per dollar.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
204 kg with an 860 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
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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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Aprilia Tuareg 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes the most power at 84 hp and 78 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $11,599.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Aprilia Tuareg 660: 80 hp and 204 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
