The Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind motorcycle was produced from 1990 to 1991 and boasted a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with a 562cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. It was air-cooled and used a wet sump lubrication system, with an electronic ignition and an electric starter. The bike was capable of producing a maximum power output of 34 kW (46 hp) at 7100 rpm and a maximum torque of 58 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft-lb) at 5800 rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind featured a front suspension system with a 40 mm fork and a rear suspension system with a monoshock that had an adjustable preload. The front and rear wheels had travel distances of 210 mm (8.3 in) and 220 mm (8.7 in) respectively. The front brake system used a single 300 mm disc and a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brake system used a single 220 mm disc. The front and rear wheels were fitted with 90/90-21 and 130/80-18 tires respectively.
Overall, the Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind was a versatile bike that performed well both on and off-road. Its rugged design, reliable engine, and comfortable suspension made it a popular choice among adventure riders.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind
| Year | 1990 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity | 562 cc / 34.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 94 x 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | ~A35 mm Dell’Orto PHBR35BD carburetor |
| Ignition | Nipponese electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 34 kW / 46 hp @7100 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 29.9 kW / 40.07 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 58 Nm / 5.9 kgf-m / 42.8 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | ~A40 mm Fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable preload. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Front Brakes | Single ~A300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-18 |
