Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Ducati DesertX

Last Updated: November 5, 2026

Aprilia Tuareg 660 price starts at Rs. 18.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.43 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati DesertX, priced at Rs. 23.28 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Tuareg 660 offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the DesertX delivers 17.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the Tuareg 660 uses a 659cc engine producing 80.21 PS @ 9250 rpm and the DesertX a 937cc engine producing 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Tuareg 660 and DesertX, the Tuareg 660 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the DesertX stands out for performance.

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Tuareg 660 vs DesertX Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia Tuareg 660Ducati DesertX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.85 LakhRs. 23.28 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl17.8 kmpl
Engine 659 cc937 cc
Max power 80.21 PS @ 9250 rpm111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 204 KgNot Available

Tuareg 660 vs DesertX Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia Tuareg 660 STDDucati DesertX Discovery
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Brand Name Aprilia Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.85 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.28 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Valve per cylinder, counter rotating crankshaft, semi dry sump, liquid cooled 11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Max Power 80.21 PS @ 9250 rpm 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia Tuareg 660 Colors
Ducati DesertX Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 51,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 63,737 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 45,308 Tuareg 660 Insurance Rs. 51,762 DesertX Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
198 kmph
209 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
4 Valve per cylinder, counter rotating crankshaft, semi dry sump, liquid cooled
11° Twin-Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Engine Displacement
659 cc
937 cc
Gear Box
6 speed
6 Speed
Max Power
80.21 PS @ 9250 rpm
111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
70 Nm @ 6500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
81 mm
94 mm
Stroke
63.93 mm
67.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.5+/-0.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Kayaba 43mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, 240mm travel
upside-down Kayaba front fork 230 mm
Suspension-Rear
Kayaba monoshock, fully adjustable, 240 mm wheel travel
Aluminum swing arm, allows 220 mm of rear wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
39 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-2.15 x 21, Rear :-4.25 x 18
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
210 kg
Seat height
860 mm
875 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
240 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.7 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2220*965*1140 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1525 mm
Not Available
Length
2220 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
Not Available
250 mm
Height
1140 mm
Not Available
Width
965 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 L
21 L
Kerb Weight
204 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
265 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Frame in steel tubing and aluminium plates
New tubular steel trellis frame
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Engine brake, Engine maps
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
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Which bike is cheaper Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Ducati DesertX?
The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is cheaper than Ducati DesertX by ₹4.43 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia Tuareg 660 vs Ducati DesertX?
For the STD version, 659 cc Petrol engine of Tuareg 660 produces 80.21 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 70 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Discovery version, 937 cc Petrol engine of DesertX produces 111.52 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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