Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Honda Africa Twin. Aprilia Tuareg 660: 80 hp (59 kW) hp, 187 kg (412 lbs) weight, top speed ~130 mph (210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Tuareg 660
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
70 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
80 hp (59 kW)
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft)
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
~130 mph (210 km/h)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
187 kg (412 lbs)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Tuareg 660
8.5/10
"Buy it, but check every service record before signing anything."
Pros
+Sublime handling on dirt
+Gorgeous Italian styling
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
−Seat comfort drops fast
−Minimal wind protection
−Expensive valve service skipped
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention
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