On paper, the Ténéré and Tuareg look to be toe-to-toe competitors. What we found over 2,000 miles of pavement and dirt was that while they are indeed close, they serve up the experience in entirely different ways.
Read the full review: https://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/showdown-2022-aprilia-tuareg-660-vs-yamaha-tenere-700
We also want to thank our sponsors, Cardo and EarPeace, for helping to make this video happen.
00:00 - Intro
2:48 - Day 1 - Buffalo Chip Sturgis, SD to Elk Mountain, WY
7:14 - Day 2 - Elk Mountain, WY to Centennial, WY
12:45 - Day 3 - Centennial, WY to Evanston, WY
16:25 - Day 4 - Evanston, WY to Kamas, UT
21:38 - Mid-trip discussion
27:24 - Day 5 - Kamas, UT to Cedar City, UT
30:28 - Day 6 - Cedar City, UT to Los Angeles, CA
30:58 - Picking the winner
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Ryan’s Gear
Helmet: Shoei Hornet X2 https://imp.i104546.net/5bdBPN
Communicator: Cardo Packtalk Edge https://imp.i104546.net/15YKQm
Earplugs: EarPeace Moto-Pro https://earpeace.pxf.io/x9GYyy
Jacket: REV’IT! Component H2O https://imp.i104546.net/Vykj3E
Jersey: REV’IT! Sierra https://imp.i104546.net/gbnQk9
Armor: Alpinestars Bionic Pro (discontinued)
Knee Protection: REV’IT! Scram Knee Guards https://imp.i104546.net/BX3Yoq
Pants: REV’IT! Peninsula https://imp.i104546.net/0J6B3J
Boots: Sidi Atojo https://imp.i104546.net/n1KezX
Gloves: REV’IT! Massif Gloves https://imp.i104546.net/Yga1vB
Evans’ Gear
Helmet: Shoei Hornet X2 https://imp.i104546.net/5bdBPN
Communicator: Cardo Packtalk Edge https://imp.i104546.net/15YKQm
Earplugs: EarPeace Moto-Pro https://earpeace.pxf.io/x9GYyy
Jacket: REV’IT! Territory https://imp.i104546.net/n1KmK6
Armor: REV’IT! Proteus Armored Jacket https://imp.i104546.net/doW6WM
Base Layer: REV’IT! Airborne Shirt https://imp.i104546.net/4e74N9
Knee Protection: Leatt Dual Axis Knee / Shin Guards https://imp.i104546.net/oeKr9b
Pants: REV’IT! Continent https://imp.i104546.net/7m6Y6A
Boots: Sidi X-Power https://imp.i104546.net/QO9kQP
Gloves: REV’IT! Caliber https://imp.i104546.net/kjKxqz
Luggage:
Wolfman T-Base https://imp.i104546.net/ORDbXG
Wolfman Rolie Bags https://imp.i104546.net/a1oebQ
Wolfman Expedition Duffel https://imp.i104546.net/0J6PgL
Wolfman Zip-R Bag https://imp.i104546.net/DV639q
Wolfman Wolf Bottle Holster https://imp.i104546.net/DV639G
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