Tracking The MO Showdown Adventure Tour

[Peon Maface]

After months of preparation, MO’s biggest Showdown of the year is taking place right now, and you can follow it. We have secured an Aprilia Tuareg 660 and a Yamaha Ténéré 700, had them transported to the Get On! ADV Fest, flew out to Sturgis, SD, and are riding the two bikes back on an epic 1,800-mile street and off-road route planned by master of the long-haul journey, Ryan Adams. Accompanying him will be EiC Evans Brasfield for riding and photo duty (bets are currently being taken over how many times he’ll crash in the dirt) and MO Video Producer, Sean Matic. 

Highlights of the trip include a day each spent on the Utah and Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Routes along with some moto-camping. Before, between, and after, we have a mix of backroads and interstate. All of which is a short, vague way of teasing you about the most complete comparison between the Ténéré and the Tuareg done anywhere. 

Here are some tidbits about what’s happened so far: Day 1 featured temperatures rocketing to a high of 111° F throughout the bulk of the day. If that’s not enough, the winds were constant, with gusts. Day 2 included WYBDR Section 2. You’ll first have access to this post while our trio is actively riding from Centennial, WY, to a city that has a strangely familiar name. You can track their progress for the remainder of the tour by clicking the link below. 

MO Showdown Spot GPS Track

Since we need to give Sean time to work his video magic, the finished product is still a few weeks away. However, we have included this spec sheet below for you to debate. 

Have fun.

Specifications	2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660	2022 Yamaha Ténéré 700
MSRP	$11,999 – $12,599	$10,299
Engine Type	659 cc liquid-cooled parallel Twin, 270-degree crank, DOHC, 4 valves-per cylinder	689cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel Twin four valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke	81mm x 63.9mm	80mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1	11.5:1
Horsepower	80 hp at 9250 rpm (claimed)	72.4 hp at 9,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque	51.6 lb-ft at 6500 rpm (claimed)	50 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Transmission	6-speed	6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension	43mm inverted KYB fork; adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression damping, 9.4 inches of travel	KYB 43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable; 8.3 inches of travel
Rear Suspension	Link-type single shock; adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression damping, 9.4 inches of travel	KYB Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping; 7.9 inches of travel
Front Brake	Dual 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers, ABS	Brembo Dual 282mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS (on/off)
Rear Brake	260mm disc, 1-piston caliper, ABS	Brembo 245mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS (on/off)
Front Tire	90/90-21	90/90R21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rear Tire	150/70 – 18	150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Rake/Trail	26.7°/4.5 inches	27.0 deg/4.13 inches
Wheelbase	60 inches	62.8 inches
Seat Height	33.9 inches	34.6 inches
Curb Weight	450 pounds (claimed)	449.7 pounds (claimed)
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gallons	4.2 gallons
Colors	Indaco Tagelmust, Acid Gold, Martian Red	Team Yamaha Blue, Raven
Warranty	24 months, transferable; extended coverage available	Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

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[Buckster]

270 degree crank, what do you say @Pedro ?

[XTreme]

13 minutes ago, Buckster said:

270 degree crank, what do you say @Pedro ?

[Pedro]

4 hours ago, Buckster said:

270 degree crank, what do you say @Pedro ?

 

 

I don't get it, why make an engine out of a smooth architecture and then make it unbalanced in order to make it feel like another architecture? Seems wrong to me, seems too hipster.

 

EDIT: Also, why just caring about the 270º cranks? Why not mention the crank position in all engines? Fucking hipsters!

[Sir Fallsalot]

22 hours ago, Pedro said:

 

 

I don't get it, why make an engine out of a smooth architecture and then make it unbalanced in order to make it feel like another architecture? Seems wrong to me, seems too hipster.

 

EDIT: Also, why just caring about the 270º cranks? Why not mention the crank position in all engines? Fucking hipsters!

I rode a few parallel twins in the early 90's and hated them always felt like there was something missing (like two cylinders) if it wasn't for the way the Africa twin felt when  first test rode it I never would have bought it. You get a compact less complicated engine with a V twin feel what's not to like  

[Pedro]

1 hour ago, Sir Fallsalot said:

You get a compact less complicated engine with a V twin feel what's not to like  

The way you're getting a Vtwin feel with an engine that's out of balance to provide that. I don't like the premise that something is not working right in order to make it feel right.