Videos | Rider Magazine https://ridermagazine.com Rider Magazine features the latest motorcycle reviews, news, and videos. This is Motorcycling at its Best. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:14:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R and RS | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2023/04/07/2024-triumph-street-triple-765-r-and-rs-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2023/04/07/2024-triumph-street-triple-765-r-and-rs-video-review/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:44:28 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=72419 We review the updated and upgraded Triumph Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS, which hit a sweet spot in the sporty motorcycle market. They’re comfortable enough for commuting and light-duty touring, cool enough to hold its head high at bike nights, and fast enough for scorching trackdays. With prices starting at $9,995 […]

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2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
The 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS on the Jerez MotoGP track in Spain. (Photo by Kingdom Creative)

We review the updated and upgraded Triumph Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS, which hit a sweet spot in the sporty motorcycle market. They’re comfortable enough for commuting and light-duty touring, cool enough to hold its head high at bike nights, and fast enough for scorching trackdays. With prices starting at $9,995 for the R, the Street Triple 765 offers undeniable value for a sporting naked streetbike.

We traveled to Jerez, Spain, where we spent two days flogging the Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS on the street and track. From their torquey midrange and soulful wailing Triple to their chassis, components, tech, and styling, there’s a lot to love about this pair of middleweight streetfighters. Watch the video below to see the Street Triple R and RS in action and get our impressions. For more details, you can also read our First Ride Review.

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R / RS Specs

  • Base Price: $9,995 / $12,595 
  • Website:TriumphMotorcycles.com 
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.  
  • Displacement: 765cc 
  • Bore x Stroke:  78.0 x 53.4mm 
  • Horsepower: 118 hp @ 11,500 rpm / 128 hp @ 12,000 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 59 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed,  
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 55.1 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 23.7 degrees/3.9 in. / 23.2 degrees/3.8 in. 
  • Seat Height: 32.5 in. / 32.9 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 417 lb / 414 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 38.8 mpg (EPA) 
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https://ridermagazine.com/2023/04/07/2024-triumph-street-triple-765-r-and-rs-video-review/feed/ 0 1 a:0:{} Rider Magazine Staff Check out our video review of the updated Triumph Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS, which hit a sweet spot in the sporty motorcycle market.
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2023/03/27/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2023/03/27/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-video-review/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:23:21 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=72242 We review the all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, an off-road-ready middleweight adventure bike that slots in between the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050. Until the 800 came along, V-Stroms have had V-Twin engines (hence the “V-” in the name, but Suzuki now says it stands for “Versatile). The V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new […]

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2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Getting dirty on the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE.

We review the all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, an off-road-ready middleweight adventure bike that slots in between the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050. Until the 800 came along, V-Stroms have had V-Twin engines (hence the “V-” in the name, but Suzuki now says it stands for “Versatile).

The V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 57.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. The same engine is also found in the new 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S naked bike.

It also features a 21-inch front wheel, spoked wheels (tubes are required), 8.7 inches of front/rear suspension travel, and 8.75 inches of ground clearance. The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System includes the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with three throttle maps, traction control with three on-road settings and a “G” (gravel) off-road setting, ABS with multiple modes (it can also be turned off at the rear), and a quickshifter.

We traveled to Sardinia, Italy, for two days of on-road and off-road testing. Watch the video to see the V-Strom 800DE in action and get our impressions. You can also read our First Ride Review.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Specs 

  • Base Price: $11,349 
  • Website: SuzukiCycles.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 776cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 70mm 
  • Horsepower: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 57.5 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 61.8 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 28.0 degrees/4.5 in. 
  • Seat Height: 33.7 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 507 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 53.4 mpg (factory claim)
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https://ridermagazine.com/2023/03/27/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-video-review/feed/ 3 1 a:0:{} Rider Magazine Staff Check out our video review of the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, an off-road-ready adventure bike that slots in between the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050.
2023 KTM 890 Adventure | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2023/02/09/2023-ktm-890-adventure-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2023/02/09/2023-ktm-890-adventure-video-review/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:09:43 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=71299 We review the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, which has new styling and was made more off-road capable with revised suspension, new tires, updated electronics, and more. Overall, it’s a more capable, versatile, comfortable adventure bike. Check out our video review: Related: 2023 KTM 890 Adventure | First Ride Review Changes to the 2023 KTM 890 […]

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2023 KTM 890 Adventure
Testing the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure in Portugal. (Photos by Francesc Montero & Sebas Romero).

We review the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, which has new styling and was made more off-road capable with revised suspension, new tires, updated electronics, and more. Overall, it’s a more capable, versatile, comfortable adventure bike.

Check out our video review:

Related: 2023 KTM 890 Adventure | First Ride Review

Changes to the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure:

  • Softer damping settings for the WP APEX suspension and new new finger-turn adjusters on the fork caps.
  • Automatic selection of Offroad ABS in Offroad and (optional) Rally ride modes.
  • New Demo mode, which allows a new owner to use and evaluate optional electronic upgrades for 1,500 km (932 miles) before paying for them. Options include Rally mode, Motor Slip Regulation, Quickshifter+, and cruise control, which can be purchased individually or all together as part of the Tech Pack ($549.99).
  • Upgraded 5-inch TFT display with new graphics, a more intuitive menu system, and color-coded pictograms of the bike. An optional connectivity unit allows the bike to be paired to the KTMconnect app via Bluetooth, which enables Turn-by-Turn+ navigation as well as music and calling functions when connected to a helmet communicator.
  • Revised bodywork with a more integrated front fairing that includes larger tank and side panels, as well as more load-bearing capacity for large GPS devices (there are USB and 12V outlets on the dash). The new windscreen is taller, has a steeper pitch, and includes a vertical lip at the top, as well as an opening in the center that reduces buffeting at high speed.
  • A revised seat with an extra 0.4 inch of foam in the seat, which increases the height of the dual position seat by the same amount to 33.1/33.9 inches, but the seat has a narrower shape for similar stand-over height.
  • New Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires, which have a roughly 70/30 on/off-road ratio compared to the 90/10 ADV tires on the previous model.

2023 KTM 890 Adventure Specs

  • Base Price: $13,949
  • Price as Tested: $14,499 (Tech Pack)
  • Website: KTM.com
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., 24,000 miles
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 889cc Bore x Stroke: 90.7 x 68.8mm
  • Horsepower: 105 @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim)
  • Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim)
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
  • Final Drive: X-ring chain
  • Wheelbase: 59.4 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 25.9 degrees/4.2 in.
  • Seat Height: 33.1/33.9 in.
  • Wet Weight: 474 lb (claimed)
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal
  • Fuel Consumption: 52.3 mpg (claimed)

Gear Up:

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https://ridermagazine.com/2023/02/09/2023-ktm-890-adventure-video-review/feed/ 4 1 a:0:{} Check out our video review of the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, which has new styling and was made more off-road capable with revised suspension, new tires, updated electronics, and more.
2022 Yamaha MT-10 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2022/09/06/2022-yamaha-mt-10-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2022/09/06/2022-yamaha-mt-10-video-review/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:12:58 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=68870 We test the updated 2022 Yamaha MT-10, the 160-hp scream machine that’s at the top of Yamaha’s Hyper Naked lineup. Aggressive new styling includes a pair of functional intake snorkels with Acoustic Sound Grilles that send a howling symphony up into the cockpit. Other updates include a revised 998cc CP4 inline-Four, new R1-derived electronics, upgraded […]

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2022 Yamaha MT-10 review
The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 is a backroad bomber. Photo by Joseph Agustin.

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha MT-10, the 160-hp scream machine that’s at the top of Yamaha’s Hyper Naked lineup. Aggressive new styling includes a pair of functional intake snorkels with Acoustic Sound Grilles that send a howling symphony up into the cockpit. Other updates include a revised 998cc CP4 inline-Four, new R1-derived electronics, upgraded brakes, refreshed ergonomics, a new TFT display, and more.

Read our full review here and watch our video review below:

2022 Yamaha MT-10 Specs

Base Price: $13,999
Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Four, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 998cc
Bore x Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9mm
Horsepower: 138 hp at 9,400 rpm (rear-wheel dyno, previous model)
Torque: 77 lb-ft at 9,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno, previous model)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 55.3 in.
Rake/Trail: 24 degrees/4.0 in.
Seat Height: 32.9 in.
Wet Weight: 467 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Fuel Consumption: 36 mpg

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https://ridermagazine.com/2022/09/06/2022-yamaha-mt-10-video-review/feed/ 0 1 a:0:{} Rider Magazine Staff Check out our video review of the 2022 Yamaha MT-10, which has an updated engine, new R1-derived electronics, a new TFT display, upgraded brakes, and more.
2022 Yamaha XSR900 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2022/07/14/2022-yamaha-xsr900-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2022/07/14/2022-yamaha-xsr900-video-review/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:47:48 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=68124 We test the updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, which sports new livery inspired by the ’80s-era Sunauto Yamaha GP team. The Legend Blue colorway shown above has gold fork legs and gold wheels, as well as yellow graphics with a contrasting light blue panel on the tank. The XSR is also available in all-black Raven. In […]

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2022 Yamaha XSR900
The updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, getting put through its paces on California Route 33. Photo by Adam Campbell.

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, which sports new livery inspired by the ’80s-era Sunauto Yamaha GP team. The Legend Blue colorway shown above has gold fork legs and gold wheels, as well as yellow graphics with a contrasting light blue panel on the tank. The XSR is also available in all-black Raven.

In addition to refreshed styling, part of the XSR900’s update included the revised CP3 (Crossplane 3-cylinder) engine and 6-axis IMU also found on the MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT (which won Rider‘s 2021 Motorcycle of the Year award). It also gest a new tubular-steel subframe, a longer swingarm, and a Brembo radial front master cylinder.

Read our full review here and watch our video review below:

2022 Yamaha XSR900 Specs

Base Price: $9,999
Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 890cc
Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
Horsepower: 108 @ 10,000 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Torque: 63 lb-ft at 7,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 58.9 in.
Rake/Trail: 25.0 degrees/4.3 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Wet Weight: 425 lb
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gals.
Fuel Consumption: 49 mpg (claimed)


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https://ridermagazine.com/2022/07/14/2022-yamaha-xsr900-video-review/feed/ 1 a:0:{} 1 Rider Magazine Staff Check out our video review of the 2022 Yamaha XSR900, which gets new styling, an updated engine, a new chassis, and more. MSRP is $9,999.
2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2022/04/15/2023-triumph-tiger-1200-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2022/04/15/2023-triumph-tiger-1200-video-review/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:50:49 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=67208 We test the all-new 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200, which is available in five variants: GT, GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro, and Rally Explorer. The GT models are geared toward street adventures, while the Rally models are designed to get dirty. We rode all but the base-model GT at the Tiger 1200 world press launch […]

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2023 Triumph Tiger 1200
Riding the 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Portugal. Photo by Kingdom Creative.

We test the all-new 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200, which is available in five variants: GT, GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro, and Rally Explorer. The GT models are geared toward street adventures, while the Rally models are designed to get dirty. We rode all but the base-model GT at the Tiger 1200 world press launch in Portugal.

The updated Tiger 1200 adventure bike is both slimmer and stronger. It lost 55 lbs and gained serious grunt with the 1,160cc inline-Triple adapted from the Speed Triple 1200 RS, which makes 148 hp at 9,000 rpm and 96 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm. Reworked from nose to tail and crown to sole, the new Tiger 1200 platform also has a new lightweight trellis frame, a cast-aluminum Tri-Link swingarm with shaft final drive, Showa semi-active suspension, a full electronics suite and much more.

You can read our full review here, and you can see it in action in our video review:

2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro / GT Explorer / Rally Pro / Rally Explorer Specs

Base Price: $21,400 / $23,100 / $22,500 / $24,200
Website: triumphmotorcycles.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 1,160cc
Bore x Stroke: 90.0 x 60.8mm
Horsepower: 148 hp @ 9,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)
Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated slip/assist wet clutch w/ quickshifter
Final Drive: Shaft
Wheelbase: 61.4 in.
Rake/Trail: 24.1 degrees/4.7 in. (GT models) / 23.7 degrees/4.4 in. (Rally models)
Seat Height: 33.5/34.3 in. (GT models) / 34.4/35.2 in. (Rally models)
Wet Weight: 540 lbs. / 562 lbs. / 549 lbs. / 575 lbs. (claimed)
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gals. (Pro models) / 7.9 gals. (Explorer models)

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https://ridermagazine.com/2022/04/15/2023-triumph-tiger-1200-video-review/feed/ 1 a:0:{} 1 1 Rider Magazine Staff In this video review we test the updated 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 adventure bike, which is available in five versions: three geared to street riding and two that are ready to get dirty. The Tiger 1200 weighs less, makes more power, has state-of-the-art electronics, and more.
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2022/02/16/2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2022/02/16/2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-video-review/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:02:13 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=66451 We test the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660, an all-new middleweight sport-tourer based on the Trident 660. With a base price of $9,295, it goes head-to-head with value-priced stalwarts like the Honda NC750X ($8,699) and Kawasaki Versys 650 ($8,899). Although much of the Trident 660’s underpinnings carry over to the Tiger Sport 660, including the liquid-cooled, 12-valve, 660cc […]

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2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Riding the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 at the global press launch in Portugal. (Photo by Kingdom Creative)

We test the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660, an all-new middleweight sport-tourer based on the Trident 660. With a base price of $9,295, it goes head-to-head with value-priced stalwarts like the Honda NC750X ($8,699) and Kawasaki Versys 650 ($8,899).

Although much of the Trident 660’s underpinnings carry over to the Tiger Sport 660, including the liquid-cooled, 12-valve, 660cc inline-Triple, which produces 80 horsepower at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm (claimed at the crank), as well as ride modes (Road and Rain), switchable traction control, and ABS, the sport-tourer gets steeper rake, more suspension travel, a small fairing, and a one-hand-adjustable windscreen. The rider triangle is more open and the seating position is more upright.

At 454 pounds, the Tiger Sport 660 is light, agile, and user-friendly. Although clearly built to a price (for example, the only suspension adjustability is rear preload), it has good build quality and doesn’t feel cheap. Triumph’s new sport-tourer is one of those bikes that hits the sweet spot – it’s the right price, it’s the right size, it has the right amount of fun and versatility, it has the right features (except for cruise control), and it can be outfitted with hard saddlebags, a top case, heated grips, and more.

You can read our full review here, and you can see it in action in our video review:

2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Specs

Base Price: $9,295
Website: triumphmotorcycles.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, inline triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 660cc
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57.7mm
Horsepower: 80 hp @ 8,750 rpm (claimed, at the crank)
Torque: 47.2 lb-ft @ 6,250 rpm (claimed, at the crank)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: X-ring chain
Wheelbase: 55.8 in.
Rake/Trail: 23.7 degrees/3.8 in.
Seat Height: 32.8 in.
Wet Weight: 454 lbs. (claimed)
Fuel Capacity: 4.7 gals.

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https://ridermagazine.com/2022/02/16/2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-video-review/feed/ 1 1 a:0:{} Rider Magazine Staff In this video review, we test the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660, an all-new middleweight sport-tourer based on the Trident 660. With a base price of $9,295, it goes head-to-head with value-priced stalwarts like the Honda NC750X ($8,699) and Kawasaki Versys 650 ($8,899).
2022 Honda Navi | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/17/2022-honda-navi-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/17/2022-honda-navi-video-review/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:05:38 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=65935 We test the 2022 Honda Navi, the latest addition to Honda’s miniMOTO lineup. Toeing the line between a twist-and-go scooter and step-over motorcycle, the latest mini borrows the fan-cooled, 109cc Single and CVT transmission from the Activa 6G and the Grom’s popular design language. And with an MSRP of just $1,807, it fits within any […]

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2022 Honda Navi miniMOTO review
Cruising on the all-new 2022 Honda Navi. (Photo by Drew Ruiz)

We test the 2022 Honda Navi, the latest addition to Honda’s miniMOTO lineup. Toeing the line between a twist-and-go scooter and step-over motorcycle, the latest mini borrows the fan-cooled, 109cc Single and CVT transmission from the Activa 6G and the Grom’s popular design language. And with an MSRP of just $1,807, it fits within any budget.

We spent a day cruising around Costa Mesa, California, on the Navi and found it to be a fun, user-friendly machine, the perfect gateway to the world of motorcycling.

Check out our video review:

2022 Honda Navi Specs

Base Price: $1,807
Website: powersports.honda.com
Engine Type: Fan-cooled Single, SOHC w/ 2 valves
Displacement: 109.2cc
Bore x Stroke: 55.0mm x 55.6mm
Horsepower: 7.8 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque: 6.6 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 50.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 27.5 degrees/3.2 in.
Seat Height: 30.1 in.
Wet Weight: 236 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 0.9 gals.

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https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/17/2022-honda-navi-video-review/feed/ 1 1 a:0:{} Dustin Wheelen The light, affordable, twist-and-go Navi is the latest addition to Honda's miniMOTO lineup. It has a fan-cooled 109cc Single and a CVT transmission, and it costs just $1,807. See it in action in our video review.
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/14/2022-aprilia-tuareg-660-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/14/2022-aprilia-tuareg-660-video-review/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:37:30 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=65846 We test the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660, a new adventure bike with a 659cc parallel-Twin derived from Aprilia’s RS 660 and Tuono 600 sportbikes. Tuned for a broad spread of torque, in the Tuareg 660 the engine makes 80 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 51.6 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. MSRP is $11,999. The […]

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2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 review
Testing the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 in Sardinia, Italy. (Photo by Milagro)

We test the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660, a new adventure bike with a 659cc parallel-Twin derived from Aprilia’s RS 660 and Tuono 600 sportbikes. Tuned for a broad spread of torque, in the Tuareg 660 the engine makes 80 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 51.6 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. MSRP is $11,999.

The engine is carried in a lightweight tubular-steel trellis frame and wheelbase is 59 inches. Aprilia claims a 449-pound wet weight and 275 miles of range from the 4.75-gallon fuel tank.

As with other bikes in Aprilia’s lineup, the Tuareg 660 gets the Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) electronics suite with selectable engine maps and settings for traction control and engine braking. ABS can be switched off entirely or just at the rear wheel. Standard equipment also includes cruise control and a 5-inch TFT color display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation via the Aprilia MIA app. The bike also has full LED lighting

The Tuareg 660 has fully adjustable suspension with 9.4 inches of front/rear travel, with a 43mm inverted fork and a rear shock with progressive linkage. There’s 9.5 inches of ground clearance for off-road riding, and the Tuareg 660 rolls on 21-inch front/18-inch rear spoked wheels with tubeless tires.

Aprilia hosted a press launch for the Tuareg 660 in Sardinia, Italy, and the test route included paved roads, dirt, gravel, and mud. Contributor Peter Jones found the Tuareg 660 user-friendly, fun to ride, and highly capable. “It is reasonably comfortable, has seamless power, shifting, and mode selections, and provides confidence-inspiring agility. The brakes provide consistent feedback, the suspension, though fully tunable, should match most riders needs as is, and the electronics are dang smart. It’s one of the easiest and friendliest motorcycles to ride while being more than up to the task of being ridden hard.”

Check out our video review:

Aprilia is taking pre-orders for U.S. customers, and delivery priority will be given to those who make reservations. Customers can book their ideal configuration of the Tuareg 660, including factory options and upgrades, and select their dealer of choice at storeusa.aprilia.com.

For more information or to find an Aprilia dealer near you, visit aprilia.com.

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https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/14/2022-aprilia-tuareg-660-video-review/feed/ 5 1 a:0:{} Rider Magazine Staff Contributor Peter Jones traveled to Sardinia, Italy, to test the new 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660. See it in action in our video review.
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 | Video Review https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/02/2022-husqvarna-norden-901-video-review/ https://ridermagazine.com/2021/12/02/2022-husqvarna-norden-901-video-review/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:58:15 +0000 https://ridermagazine.com/?p=65593 We test the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901, a new adventure bike based on the KTM 890 Adventure platform. It’s powered by a 890cc parallel-Twin that makes 105 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 74 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm at the crank (claimed). MSRP is $13,999. With styling nearly identical to the popular concept Husqvarna […]

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2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 review
Testing the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 in the Azores, Portgual. (Photo by Marco Campelli)

We test the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901, a new adventure bike based on the KTM 890 Adventure platform. It’s powered by a 890cc parallel-Twin that makes 105 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 74 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm at the crank (claimed). MSRP is $13,999.

With styling nearly identical to the popular concept Husqvarna showed at EICMA in 2019, the Norden 901 has a rally-style fairing with a round headlight and integrated fog lights. Positioned between the KTM 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R, the Norden 901 is aimed at adventure riders who want to travel long distances but not sacrifice off-road capability.

The Norden 901 is equipped with ride modes (Street, Offroad, Urban, and optional Explorer), ABS (Road and Offroad modes), lean-angle-sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control, an up/down quickshifter (Easy Shift), and cruise control. The wide, flat seat height adjustable (33.6/34.4 in.). It’s equipped with adjustable WP Apex suspension, with 8.7/8.5 inches of front rear travel, and its 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tubeless wheels are shod with Pirelli Scorpion Rally FTR tires.

We subjected the 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 to two days of on- and off-road testing on to São Miguel, a wet, foggy island in the North Atlantic Ocean that’s part of the Portuguese Azores archipelago and is crisscrossed with roads and tracks covered in pavement, cobblestones, gravel, mud, and sand.

Check it out in our video review:

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