Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Ducati DesertX
Tuareg 660 vs DesertX
| Key Highlights | Aprilia Tuareg 660 | Ducati DesertX | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.18.85 Lakh | Rs.18.33 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 659 cc | 937 cc | 
| Power | 79.1 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 17.8 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| Tuareg 660 specifications | DesertX specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 21.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.4 | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Litres | 21 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 659 cc | 937 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Tuareg 660 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | - | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32  | 32  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29  | 29  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 21  | R21  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 39  | 36  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | 32  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18  | R18  | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke  | Spoke  | 
| Front Suspension | Kayaba 43mm upside-down fork fully adjustable 240mm trave  | KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable  | 
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba monoshock fully adjustable 240 mm wheel trave  | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 90/90 R21  | 90/90 - R21  | 
Instrumentation
| Tuareg 660 Instrumentation | DesertX Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | - | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Tuareg 660 Exterior | DesertX Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Tuareg 660 Warranty | DesertX Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms  | 
Body & Suspension
| Tuareg 660 Body & Suspension | DesertX Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular Steel Frame  | Tubular steel trellis frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Tuareg 660 Engine & Transmission | DesertX Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | CDI  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 659 cc | 937 cc | 
| Engine Type | - | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.12 kwh | - | 
| Range | - | 374 km/charge | 
| Top Speed | 198 kmph | 209 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 63.93 mm  | 94 mm x 67.5 mm  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Tuareg 660 Comfort & Convenience | DesertX Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| Tuareg 660 Safety | DesertX Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | - | 4  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Tuareg 660 Dimensions & Capacity | DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2220 mm | 2390 mm | 
| Width | 965 mm | 960 mm | 
| Height | 1140 mm | 1178 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm | 1608 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 250 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 18 Litres | 21 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.1 Litres | 
| Body Type | - | Adventure  | 
| Seat Height | 860 mm | 875 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 204 kg | 223 kg | 
Which Bike Do You Like More ?


Detailed Comparison of Aprilia Tuareg 660 and Ducati DesertX
Safety
Tuareg 660 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . DesertX has Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Aprilia Tuareg 660 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Ducati DesertX, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Aprilia Tuareg 660 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. Ducati DesertX has 1178 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.





















