APRILIA Tuareg 600 Wind (1988-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia Tuareg was a "Desert" motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 1985 until 1994 when it was replaced by the Aprilia Pegaso. The bike was available with a 50 and 125cc two-stroke engine and a 350 and 600cc four-stroke power unit.

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind, the largest displacement model of the family. It was arguably the most powerful machine in its class and suited young and more seasoned riders.

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard fittings, such as a half fairing with a dual round headlight system, a small windscreen for better wind protection, a low-mounted front fender, a one-piece double seat with pillion grab handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, an engine cover, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame, fitted with a 40 mm telescopic fork on the front that provided 210 mm of travel and a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 220 mm wheel travel.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 300 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a single 220 mm brake disc on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

In the performance department, the 1988 Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind had installed a 562cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine that delivered 46 hp with a peak force at 7,100 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.