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Introducing the new 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660...
Because having fun is a big deal.
Dirt, dust and water-what else do I need to have fun? Yes: the new Tuareg 660. It's time to see its actual effect. Outside of the natural habitat, Tuareg can show you its functions, and you can finally enjoy the real fun again! Tuareg: Provides adventure since 1985.
The 660 platform represents the beginning of a new era for Aprilia. A model defined by a lightweight, high-performance motorcycle with attractive design and unique, unambiguous, high-quality technical content. This is Aprilia’s response to the demand for a new generation of simple and interesting vehicles that can be as exciting in daily commuting as in dynamic riding. The result is a series of mid-engine bikes that introduce new sports concepts that meet the expectations of a younger and knowledgeable market. Following the popular RS 660 and Tuono 660, dedicated to street sports riding, this is a true cross-country bike. Its name was introduced by Aprilia in 1985 and later became a legend-the name is so evocative, it is obvious that the whole meaning of this bicycle.
With such an important history, Tuareg's name expresses a unique set of values: the guarantee of riding quality, performance and fun. The Tuareg 660 is an outstanding off-road bike that performs well on the road and even on the longest and most adventurous trips.
It aims to accompany those who seek freedom-the core values in the Tuareg culture. They identify with the name "imohag", which means "free man". The gift of freedom is Tuareg's true mission. Developed on the basis of the extraordinary machinery of the Aprilia 660 twin-cylinder. From the initial sketch, it was designed to be installed in a chassis structure with different intended uses. The design, development and manufacture of Tuareg 660 is the best combination of single-cylinder endurance bicycles and mid-engine capacity adventure bicycles. Two opposing worlds-until now. The Tuareg 660 raises the standard for off-road adventure bike riding. But at the same time, due to its impeccable performance on asphalt roads, excellent technical content, 80-horsepower twin-cylinder performance, and a weight reduction of only 187 kg in the absence of liquid, it also makes it supreme travel Put the spirit in the center.
There is more than one meaning of adventure. For some people, it is solving unknown problems and challenging elements. For others, it's just walking the least people have traveled, tasting unusual flavors, seeing unknown faces and visions. Tuareg is ready to meet your needs. As the best off-road motorcycle, its design and development can solve any situation you encounter, so as not to limit your adventure ideas, no matter what.
Designed for adventure. At the core of Aprilia Tuareg is its 660 cc engine, which is compact, lightweight and technologically advanced. It is designed to meet your various needs, and provides 100% and medium speed in off-road riding, with an average range of more than 275 miles. Is this enough to satisfy your desire for adventure?
Unlimited settings For the Tuareg, electronics rhyme with freedom, the freedom provided by the APRC suite. Among a variety of riding modes, choose the one that best suits the situation, or explore the infinite possibilities of the in-flight kit, find your personal settings, and enjoy unlimited riding pleasure under any conditions.
The shape is suitable for light but not fragile, technical but not complicated, and most importantly function-to support your desire for exploration, without restrictions. The frame is made of steel pipes and aluminum plates for heavy-duty structures. There are 6 fixed points between the frame and the engine. The long-stroke suspension system can absorb every collision and is an ideal seat-pedal-handle triangulation for riding upright and sitting.
Dress your travels with accessories that will immerse you in the Tuareg style, and provide top-level protection, safety, comfort and command of action.
Aprilia Tuareg offers you a world of experience: exploration, travel, discovery.
With a dedicated accessory series, your Tuareg is ready for your next adventure.
If you like top and bottom roads, Tuareg will be the perfect traveler, thanks to its two options to increase cargo capacity, a comfortable saddle and an oversized windshield. On the other hand, if stimulation is not measured by the number of miles traveled, use a rallying saddle, special exhaust and quick shifters to maximize your adrenaline. Maximize technology by installing the exclusive Aprilia MIA platform for flagship infotainment.
The new TUAREG based on APRILIA 660 technology witnessed the return of the legendary name in off-road riding to fashion
Born for exploration, TUAREG 660 is designed to withstand the harshest off-road riding, while ensuring the comfort of travel and the fun of riding
With excellent weight/power ratio, excellent off-road performance, excellent asphalt chassis features and first-class electronic equipment, TUAREG raises the standard of the adventure category
Style: A perfect example of functional design
The design of Tuareg 660 is the result of work done by PADC (Piaggio Advanced Design Center), which is the style outpost of Piaggio Group in Pasadena, California. The privileged observation point in this world is where the latest trends take shape before they spread globally. The designers led by Miguel Galluzzi conceived a subversive and distinctive style. The guiding idea of this process is to eliminate any parts without specific functions in batches to control the size and overall weight. Its style is formed while seeking the perfect balance between form and technical/functional characteristics.
It draws inspiration from technical projects used in the outdoor world and adventure activities: powerful projects make technical elements the source of its beauty. Similarly, the design of Aprilia Tuareg 660 conveys a vehicle concept that can meet any demand, and its development has always focused on functionality. On the other hand, the graphics and logo of the Indaco Tagelmust version are a clear tribute to the 1988 Tuareg 600 Wind.
A very unique and innovative solution was chosen for the top fairing, consisting only of wide plexiglass. It is transparent, and you can clearly see the elegant and delicate support, which is made of a specific technopolymer rich in glass fiber, and also used as the support structure of the instrument cluster: the Tuareg 660 is a proof of the meticulous construction. For the same reason, there is no classic side panel under the seat. They are replaced by two panels, and when a set of side baskets (available separately as an accessory) are installed, they can be removed to stay closer to the body. The complete LED lighting system includes a new compact headlamp unit with peripheral DRL. Tuareg 660 introduced the concept of dual fairings in this category for the first time. As an aerodynamic accessory, the RS 660 and Tuono 660 have been successfully introduced. This further confirms Aprilia’s efforts in researching increasingly complex aerodynamic solutions that are conducive to performance and comfort.
Ergonomics and riding: the real Aprilia
Considering that the main goal of Tuareg 660 is to represent the best combination of two different worlds: the world of single-cylinder endurance and the world of adventure bikes, defining ergonomics is one of the most complex development challenges. The parallel configuration of the Aprilia twin-cylinder engine allows designers to maintain the height of the seat from the ground and design a lower straddle arch so that riders of any height can easily reach the ground.
In order to combine the high rear wheel travel necessary for off-road riding with the convenience of installing a saddle, the sub-frame area is reduced as much as possible, thereby designing a stylish but easy-to-use tail fairing. In order to achieve an extremely compact and slim bike, especially in the area where the rider's legs are in contact with the fuel tank, we paid the same attention to the size, although its capacity is 18 liters, it still ensures a series of 450 kilometers.
The riding posture makes traveling more enjoyable. The legs are slightly bent, and the back is in a straight and extended posture; the wide and tall tapered aluminum handlebars can achieve the best control of the front end, providing the rider with all the typical excellence of Aprilia chassis architecture. Control and feel. Passengers can also get a smooth ride with the long and comfortable part of the seat and two convenient built-in handles. The off-road use of the Tuareg 660 is obvious when riding upright: the extremely compact central area is even reminiscent of the central area of a single-cylinder endurance bicycle, and the saddle and side layout means that the rider has enough space to move. In order to maximize the control of off-road, the rubber foot cover can be removed, and the tip of the rear brake lever can be easily lifted. The high position of the handlebar allows a slightly forward posture to maintain an upright posture and continue active riding. The painstaking effort to limit the weight of each component reduced the overall curb weight to only 204 kg, achieving incredible results in the adventure bike category with medium engine capacity. Its lightness, compactness and perfect balance, combined with record-breaking suspension travel, make Tuareg a new benchmark for true cross-country sportiness and effectiveness.
Chassis architecture: Aprilia raises the bar again
Aprilia chassis architecture has always been recognized as the best sports riding efficiency in the world, especially the unique and clear front wheel feel they provide. They are the product of a design and construction culture directly derived from Aprilia Racing's 54 world championship experience. The Tuareg 660 chassis architecture, like its street car brother, aims to raise the standard of the on-road and off-road categories. Everything is clearly different from RS and Tuono, because it is designed for "heavy load" use-that is, for demanding off-road riding, and the important load capacity is an additional factor.
The frame is a new structure of high-strength steel pipes and cast plates; the sub-frame is welded to the frame to achieve a truly strong structure, which can withstand loads of up to 210 kg and meet any cargo needs when travelling with luggage and passengers. The six fixed points of the engine on the frame (compared to the three fixed points on the RS 660 and the two fixed points on the Tuono 660) also ensure the robustness of the structure, so it is no longer used as a bearing element (because it In RS 660 and Tuono 660), but as an emphasis element. Compared with the street car, its position is also rotated backward by about 10°. This makes the cylinder bank more vertical, reduces the bicycle's yaw motion and improves its agility in sharp turns.
The dual-arm aluminum rear swingarm is significantly longer to ensure maximum traction, rotates in both the frame and the engine, and operates shock absorbers with progressive linkages. The Kayaba suspension system has an extremely long stroke (240 mm), has adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and compression, and spring preload (for shock absorbers, easy-to-use hydraulic preload handles). The settings chosen by Aprilia are ideal for overcoming any obstacles that demanding off-road riding may encounter, while also making it possible to enjoy a pleasant ride on the road. The fuel tank is another element that clearly represents the clarity behind the Tuareg 660 design. Although it has a large capacity of 18 liters, it is very slim in the area where the rider's legs come into contact with it, and is fully protected by the frame, so no additional covering is needed. Its vertical development allows the fuel to be close to the center of gravity without any impact on driving dynamics, volume changes, or any position within the fuel tank-for example when dealing with steep slopes. The fuel draft is located under the saddle. This is conducive to the concentration of the masses and the draft to the last drop. The choice of tubeless aluminum rim size shows the Tuareg 660's clear off-road capability: the front rim is 2.5 x 21"; the rear rim is 4.5 x 18". Both are equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires, 90/90 and 150/70 respectively. The Brembo brake system relies on a pair of 300mm brake discs and dual-piston calipers at the front and a single 260mm brake disc and floating single-piston calipers at the rear.
Performance and safety of APRC electronic kit
Aprilia has always been at the forefront of the electronics field (the first to introduce wire-controlled throttle control on MotoGP bikes in 2002 and factory bikes in 2007), and currently has an APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronic control package. It was developed in top competitions and considered by customers and critics to be the most effective and advanced.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 has an electronic multi-graph wire-controlled accelerator that can be fine-tuned from low engine speeds, fine and progressive throttle control, and a special APRC electronic control package calibrated for performance and safety, with dedicated settings to provide safety and stimulation Great riding roads, and at the same time, off-road riding without filters, to ensure the purest riding pleasure.
The APRC package on Tuareg 660 was developed specifically for this model and includes:
The extensive catalog of accessories dedicated to the Tuareg 660 also includes AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, which is an electronic gearbox that allows very fast shifts without closing the throttle or using the clutch. It is also equipped with a downshift function, which enables downshifting without a clutch.
In order to maximize the riding experience and make it easier to get on the bike, Aprilia has specifically set four riding modes for the Tuareg 660: All the rider has to do is to choose the riding mode that best interprets their riding needs to automatically get the best settings. Traction control, engine braking, ABS and all other management parameters.
Among the four riding modes, two are dedicated to street riding, one is dedicated to off-road riding, and the other is fully customizable:
Urban, suitable for daily riding, taking safety as a consideration; ABS is active on both channels;
Explore, carry on thrilling rides on the road, after calibration, let you fully enjoy the route. ABS is active on both channels.
Off-road, dedicated to off-road riding, with the lowest level of traction control and engine braking. This kind of engine mapping is the easiest to manage in terms of power transmission. ABS is disabled on the rear brake and can also be disabled on the front brake.
Personalization, allowing you to fully personalize electronic control.
Fully intuitive handlebar controls help manage electronic settings: the one on the left allows you to quickly adjust the traction control and cruise control (among other functions); the one on the right allows you to quickly select the riding mode you want.
The 5-inch color digital TFT instrument panel provides a perfect display of various parameters, and has a low-light sensor that adjusts the brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions. The accessory list includes Aprilia MIA, the Aprilia multimedia platform, which allows you to connect your smartphone to the bike to further expand the dashboard function. The Aprilia MIA system provides a connection protocol that minimizes the battery consumption of smartphones, including an infotainment system that uses handlebar controls to manage voice assistants, phones, and music, as well as a satellite navigation function. You can choose to view the direction directly on the meter On the disk. The Aprilia MIA app also allows riders to save completed trips and use geo-referenced telemetry to analyze the acquired data directly in the app.
Features and performance of the 80 HP Aprilia twin cylinder
The ultra-modern 660 twin-cylinder is the basis of the new Aprilia series, designed to equip a range of bicycles for various purposes: versatility is one of the design goals, while performance and weight are reduced. This is one of the reasons for the decision to create a forward twin cylinder, which is the latest generation of extremely compact units derived from the front row of the 1100 cc V4, which drew concepts and measurements from it and obtained Euro 5 approval. This configuration is known for its compact size and light weight; the engine with reduced horizontal and lateral volume has great design freedom in arranging basic mechanisms (such as intake and exhaust) and chassis structure, because it can be very good To adapt to different types of structures.
Due to better heat dissipation, the forward configuration provides comfort for the rider and allows designers to use space freely. In addition, this structure is very suitable for cooling, thanks in part to the ingenious double-wall system of the fairing, which is used in all Aprilia 660 models and is designed to accelerate the air flowing through it. The long exhaust manifold is designed with the same goals in mind, ending in a lateral position-an ideal layout for quick maintenance.
The new Aprilia twin-cylinder is the result of experience gained from a super powerful engine equipped with RSV4; therefore, it benefits from an extremely high-performance and tried-and-tested foundation: cylinder heads, combustion chambers, pipes, cylinders and pistons From V4. The bore is also 81 mm, just like the 1099 cc V4, and the stroke is 63.9 mm. The decision to use V4 technology guarantees excellent performance, especially when considering the high stroke speed of the piston relative to the actual displacement. Of course, all engine parts, including castings and molds, are specially designed and developed for the 660 unit.
The engine crankcase is horizontally divided into two parts, and the cylinder is built into the upper half of the crankcase to reduce the volume and make the structure more robust. The cylinder is offset relative to the crankshaft to minimize internal friction during piston thrust.
In addition to performance and light weight, another design goal was derived from the typical characteristics and aggressiveness of the V-Twin engine. To achieve this, the crank pin timing arranged at 270° was selected. This means that the combustion is asymmetrical and offset by 270° to obtain irregular combustion, which translates into performance and sound similar to a V-twin cylinder. In addition, this type of configuration allows the use of a single countershaft to easily balance the alternating first and second stage forces.
The specific operations dedicated to Tuareg involve the upper and lower parts of the engine, each with the goal of increasing torque at low revs and ensuring proper lubrication under off-road use conditions. Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, driven by a transverse chain, optimized lift to increase maximum torque at lower speeds. This is also the purpose of the newly designed air intake system, which has a longer pipe and a new filter housing, located between the spindle box and the oil tank, to facilitate the removal of the air filter. Last but not least, the layout of the new exhaust system optimizes the engine's performance at low and medium speeds. Tuareg 660 has developed an ignition advance management algorithm that can perfect combustion under any engine heating conditions and optimize power system performance and consumption. Compared to its street car brothers, the first gear ratio is also different (shorter), and so is the final drive, with two fewer sprockets on the pinion (15, compared to 17 sprockets on the RS 660 and Tuono 660) ) To maximize the throttle response time. As for the wet sump lubrication, a new oil sump with the same capacity but higher was introduced to increase the ground clearance to an excellent 240 mm. The oil pan has new walls, which means that the correct amount of lubricant can be provided under any conditions; there is also a new rose tube with different air inlets. The oil circuit has a new channel in the half-crankcase, which can bring the lubricating oil to the oil pan to prevent the gearbox from stalling.
Like the RS 660 and Tuono 660, the multi-plate wet clutch with anti-shake has a mechanical assist system that enables extremely soft handlebar control without compromising performance.
The performance obtained in this way is actually higher than that of a larger capacity engine: the maximum power output is 80 horsepower at 9,250 rpm; the maximum torque of 70 Nm provides significantly lower speed than the RS 660 (6,500 rpm, while the RS 660 is 8,500 rpm), 75% of which can be obtained from 3,000 rpm, and when you reach 4,500 rpm, it becomes 85%. The injection system includes a pair of 48 mm diameter throttle bodies with different lengths of intake pipes to optimize the distribution at medium and high speeds.
Aprilia is the first to break the traditional color scheme that has been trapped in the motorcycle industry for decades, and introduced a fantastic cutting-edge color scheme as early as the 90s. In order to pay tribute to this tradition and fully differentiate itself from a visual point of view, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 color range includes an acid gold version. Has been successfully launched on RS and Tuono, this option best demonstrates the innovative design of Tuareg 660.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 is also available in a Martian red version. The overall tone of black and red is part of the Aprilia sporting tradition. The third graphic, called Indaco Tagelmust, is the most iconic graphic, inspired by the color scheme of the Tuareg Wind 600 in 1988.
The power of the Aprilia Tuareg 660 can be reduced to 35 kW, making it ideal for new drivers, but all other technical characteristics remain the same.
Full range of original accessories
Aprilia has developed a large number of accessories dedicated to the Tuareg 660 to improve performance, comfort and functionality.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 clothing collection
Aprilia offers a range of high-quality clothing, with a clear commitment to travel and off-roading. The series includes:
Off-road gloves: These are ideal items to complete the off-road clothing line. Outstanding fit and extremely durable.
Air box with front vents. 2 Æ48 mm throttle body, drive-by-wire
6 speed. Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) upper and lower system can be provided as an accessory
Multi-plate wet clutch with slipper system
APRC package, including ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake), AEM (engine map), ACC (cruise control)
4 riding modes (city, exploration, off-road, individual)
The steel tube frame and the threaded aluminum plate of the built-in sub-frame connect the frame to the engine
Brembo calipers have 4 horizontally opposed Æ 30/32 mm pistons. Axial pump and metal braided brake line
Spoke aluminum droop center Frt: 2.15"X21" rear: 4.25"X18"
Indaco Tagelmust, Mars Red, Acid Gold
The manufacturer's specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice to Total Motorcycle (TMW).
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