Aprilia Tuareg 660

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 features a very sporty and lively design language fit for a bike that is built for adventure. At night, it has an ethereal flare courtesy of its iconic triple headlight setup. It has a confident-looking taut, functional lateral design that is enhanced by a great blend of monotone finishes and light coloured accents. For easier footing on the ground, it comes with a reduced saddle arch. Its seat is also pretty comfortable and has supportive cushioning.

Aside from these, riders can monitor their current riding conditions through a large 5-inch TFT instrument display, which comes with an optional Aprilia MIA connectivity system that offers smartphone integration via Bluetooth. The Aprilia Tuareg 660 measures 2,220 mm in length, 965 mm in width, and 860 mm in saddle height. It has a wheelbase of 1,525 mm. 

Its architecture is made up of steel tubing and aluminum plates, which allow it to withstand heavy duty off-road conditions. The Tuareg 660 runs on a 21-inch spoked wheel at the front, while the 18-inch counterpart at the rear. To enhance its off-roading capabilities, this middleweight adventure motorcycle gets tubeless on and off-road tyres.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 utilizes a suspension combination of a fully-adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring at the front and a fully-adjustable Kayaba monoshock at the rear. Both suspensions have 240 mm wheel travels. In addition, this motorcycle is equipped with the brand’s APRC suite, which includes 4 riding modes, traction control, engine brake, engine maps, and cruise control. 

With all of these in mind, this motorcycle delivers great adaptability on different kinds of roads, withstanding even light to moderate off-road conditions. Like its cousins, it absorbs bumps and other road imperfections with ease. It also has nimble steering, which makes it easy to ride even for non-professionals.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is powered by an Aprilia forward-facing, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 660 cc engine that produces a maximum power output of 80 hp and a maximum torque of 70 Nm. It runs on a 6-gear manual transmission system. 

It can accelerate quickly courtesy of its engine’s great power delivery. It runs effortlessly in the city, on the highway, and even off-road and has an average range of 450 kms. Fuel economy-wise, it is also pretty efficient depending on the rider’s enthusiasm on the road. That said, this showcases impressive versatility for a middleweight adventure motorcycle. You can use this for your daily commute in the city and for your weekend rides with friends out in the open road.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660’s braking system consists of 300 mm diameter floating double discs with Brembo floating callipers at the front, while 260 mm diameter discs with a Brembo single piston calliper at the rear. Its Brembo braking setup boasts impressive responsiveness and is equipped with a multi-map anti-lock braking system for an added layer of safety. Its front end also provides the rider with aerodynamic protection, ensuring that he or she is safe and comfortable even on longer trips. 

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 offers a sweet spot for elite consumers who are looking for a motorcycle that is engineered to effectively perform out on the open road and, at the same time, powerful and efficient enough to be used as a daily commuter inside the city.