At just 187kg dry and a tad over 200kg wet , the Tuareg is one of the lightest in its class and feels it with easy handling . Brakes and suspension are very capable and a gravel road blast including some potholes didn ’ t bother the Tuareg at all . The TFT screen and ride modes are both easy to read and manage and the standard screen seems to offer decent protection . This is a top contender in the mid-weight ADV class and I can ’ t wait to put more k ’ s on one . NOEL PRIESTLEY
RIDING OPINION # 4 I came over the one lane bridge heading for the launch HQ to see a brilliant orange semicircle atop a lush green hill . The Aprilia logo across the top , blazing white in the spring sun . My heart skipped a beat , and as I rolled up the driveway the new Tuaregs were displayed in front of the glass doors . Gold and red and blue liveries . It ’ s
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