Launched in 1988, the 600 Wind was the big brother of the Tuareg family and Aprilia's answer to bikes such as the Honda Dominator, Yamaha Tenere and…
| MODEL | APRILIA TUAREG 600 WIND 1988 - 1989 |
| Year | 1988 - 1989 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves (Rotax) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 562 cc / 34.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 94 x 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 34 kW / 46 hp @ 7100 rpm |
| Max Torque | 58 Nm / 5.9 kgf-m / 42.8 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 35 mm Dell'Orto PHBR35BD carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single spine, square section |
| Front Suspension | 40 mm telescopic fork, 210 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable preload, 220 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2160 mm / 85.0 in |
| Overall Width | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Seat Height | 910 mm / 35.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 148 kg / 326 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.4 Litres / 4.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 156.9 km/h / 97.5 mph |
Launched in 1988, the 600 Wind was the big brother of the Tuareg family and Aprilia's answer to bikes such as the Honda Dominator, Yamaha Tenere and Cagiva Elefant. It used a 562 cc Rotax four-valve single with a balance shaft, good for about 46 hp, in a chassis that weighed under 150 kg dry. Contemporary tests found it comfortable, frugal and stable at speed on long gravel roads, though its tall seat and road-biased tyres limited it in serious off-road terrain.
