APRILIA Tuareg 125 (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1986, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia Tuareg 125, an entry-level off-road motorcycle that debuted in 1985. It was in its second year of production and was addressed mainly to younger and less experienced riders.

The Aprilia Tuareg was a desert motorcycle produced by Aprilia in the mid-1980s. The bike was marketed with a two-stroke engine with 50 and 125cc displacements and a four-stroke engine with 350 and 600cc displacements. In addition, the Rally version was offered in 50, 125, and 250cc versions.

The 1986 machine came with the same shape and form as the previous model, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

It also packed the same standard fittings as the previous one, like a high-mounted front fender, a small front cowl, a single headlight unit, hand guards, a one-piece dual seat, a luggage rack, and wire-spoke wheels.

The front end was controlled by a telescopic fork and a single brake disc, while a single shock absorber and a drum braking unit handled the rear end.

As for power, the 1986 Aprilia Tuareg 125 had installed a 124cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a single carburetor feeding the piston, boasting 25 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was transmitted to a six-speed manual gearbox with a wet multi-disc clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive.