2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
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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
- SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE 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 84.3 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Torque spans 70 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Weight spans 204 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 230 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 800 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
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| Specification | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | SUZUKI |
| Model | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
| Engine size | 650cc | 800cc |
| Power | 80hp | 84.3hp |
| Torque | 70nm. | 77.9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 204kg | 230kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm diameter floating double disc, Brembo floating calliper with double opposing pistons | Nissin, 2-piston calipers, dual 310mm discs, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | 260 mm diameter disc, Brembo single piston (Ø34 mm) calliper. Metal braided brake line | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 86cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 2.15 X21 | 90/90-21M/C (54H), tube type |
| Rear tyre | 4.25 X18 | 150/70R17 M/C (69H), tube type |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring. Wheel travel: 240 mm | The SHOWA Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swingarm. Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock. Wheel travel: 240 mm | The SHOWA Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 4.5 L/100km | 20 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12299 | $11349 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View SUZUKI 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) |
-TFT panel, Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, The Suzuki Easy Start System, Controller Area Network (CAN bus), Low RPM Assist System, Two-mode Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Bi-directional Quick Shift System (QS), Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)*, Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) |
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2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 and 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE differ on the listed specifications: the Tuareg 660 has a lower listed weight, and the V-Strom 800 DE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
V-Strom 800 DE has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
V-Strom 800 DE has a modest listed power advantage (84.3 hp vs 80 hp).
Torque
V-Strom 800 DE has a modest listed torque advantage (77.9 Nm vs 70 Nm).
Listed top speed
V-Strom 800 DE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tuareg 660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (204 kg vs 230 kg). Tuareg 660 and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar seat heights (86 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE has 84 hp compared with 80 hp on the APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which is lighter, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
APRILIA Tuareg 660 is lighter at 204 kg vs 230 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is better, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
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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