2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 86 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 80 hp (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 70 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Weight spans 204 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
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| Specification | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | HONDA |
| Model | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
| Engine size | 650cc | 750cc |
| Power | 80hp | 90hp |
| Torque | 70nm. | 74.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 204kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm diameter floating double disc, Brembo floating calliper with double opposing pistons | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake | 260 mm diameter disc, Brembo single piston (Ø34 mm) calliper. Metal braided brake line | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 86cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 2.15 X21 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 4.25 X18 | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring. Wheel travel: 240 mm | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swingarm. Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock. Wheel travel: 240 mm | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 4.5 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12299 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -APRC Suite that includes ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake) AEM (engine maps), -ACC (cruise control) 4 Riding modes (2 set and 2 personalisable) |
-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
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2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP are closely matched in weight, while the XL750 TRANSALP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
XL750 TRANSALP has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed power advantage (90 hp vs 80 hp).
Torque
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed torque advantage (74.6 Nm vs 70 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tuareg 660 and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar listed weights (204 kg vs 208 kg). Tuareg 660 and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar seat heights (86 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 80 hp on the APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which is lighter, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
APRILIA Tuareg 660 is lighter at 204 kg vs 208 kg for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is better, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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