Aprilia Tuareg Wind 600
I just loved the look of it and hoped that one day I would own one. They were very rare, and it was a couple of years before I actually saw one in the flesh, riding past in the town of Tain (see, can even remember when I first saw one!)
As years went by, I read magazine articles on them, always looked for an affordable one for sale (no chance!), and always kept them in my mind.
Yes, the paint scheme was a bit 90s, wasn't it!
Years went on, I got a better paying job, bought my Skorpion, then one day went to a bike show where there was an Aprilia for sale! I was in a position to buy it, well until I stood next to it and realised that the saddle height was so high that I would be on tiptoe and probably fall over! Oh well, another dream shattered!
Over my 40 year motorcycling life I've never owned an Italian bike nor a trail bike, and this would have filled both those vacancies.
Engine and transmission | |
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Displacement: | 562.00 ccm (34.29 cubic inches) |
Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power: | 45.00 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Top speed: | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
Compression: | 9.4:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 94.0 x 81.0 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) |
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Fuel control: | OHC |
Cooling system: | Air |
Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
Front tyre: | 90/90-21 |
Rear tyre: | 130/80-17 |
Front brakes: | Dual disc |
Rear brakes: | Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
Fuel capacity: | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
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