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Head to head

Triumph Tiger 900 vs Aprilia Tuareg 660

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

The Triumph Tiger 900 and Aprilia Tuareg 660 are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 undercuts the Triumph Tiger 900 by about $2,496, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Tiger 900 leads on power with 107 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.

Triumph Tiger 900
8.3

Triumph

Triumph Tiger 900
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Our pick
8.5

Aprilia

Aprilia Tuareg 660

The verdict

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Triumph Tiger 900 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Aprilia Tuareg 660

80 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Tiger 900

107 hp and 0.47 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Aprilia Tuareg 660

Our 8.5/10 at $12,499, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Aprilia Tuareg 660

204 kg with an 860 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Aprilia Tuareg 660

Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.

Price & rating
Price$14,995$12,499
KickTheStand score8.3 / 108.5 / 10
Performance
Engine888cc triple659cc twin
Power107 hp80 hp
Torque87 Nm70 Nm
Power-to-weight0.47 hp/kg0.39 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension45mm Showa USD fork43mm KYB USD fork, fully adjustable, 240mm travel
Rear suspensionShowa monoshockKYB monoshock, fully adjustable, 240mm travel
Front brakesDual 320mm discs, Brembo StylemaDual 300mm discs, Brembo
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discSingle 260mm disc, Brembo
Dimensions & practicality
Weight228 kg204 kg
Seat height860 mm860 mm
Fuel capacity20 L18 L
Suitability
ClassAdventureAdventure
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best foradventure, touringadventure, touring

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Triumph Tiger 900 vs Aprilia Tuareg 660: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?

The Triumph Tiger 900 makes the most power at 107 hp and 87 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660?

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,499.

Which is lighter, the Triumph Tiger 900 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 Triumph Tiger 900 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.

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