New Colors And Pricing For 2024 Aprilia Tuareg 660

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Since its introduction in 2021, the Aprilia Tuareg 660 has earned its place as one of the top performance-focused machines in the middleweight adventure class. With its manageable size, off-road prowess, touring comfort, and modern rider aids, the Italian adventurer offers a combination of features many adventure riders are looking for.

While no mechanical changes have been announced for 2024, Aprilia has introduced three new color schemes. The colors are not only inspired by the off-road environment the Tuareg is designed to tackle but also celebrates the bike’s rally credentials. 

Canyon Sand

Joining the previous livery, the new ‘Canyon Sand’ color scheme represents the warmth of vast dunes while Aprilia says the more understated ‘Atreides Black’ reflects its affinity for muddy off-road terrain. Rounding out the trio is the ‘Dakar Podium’ color scheme, a tribute to the legendary exploits of yesteryear in the desert that culminated with a third place win at Dakar in 2010 with their RXV 450 Rally machine.

Atreides Black

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All the new color schemes are complemented by a striking red frame, giving the bike a race-inspired look that highlights Aprilia’s return to its off-road racing roots. As part of the “Back to Africa” project, the Italian brand has developed a racing version of the Tuareg 660 with the technical collaboration of GCorse’s Gianfranco and Vittoriano Guareschi. Remarkably, the bike recently snatched third place in its international debut at the Transanatolia Rally.

Aprilia’s RXV 4.5 snatched third place overall and three stage wins in the 2010 Dakar. Photo courtesy of Aprilia Dakar Podium

The 2024 Tuareg 660 still features a twin-cylinder 660cc engine pumping out 80 horsepower, 52 ft-lbs of torque, 9.5 inches of suspension travel, dirt-friendly 21”/18” wheels and a wet weight of 449 pounds with a healthy assortment of standard options. For 2024, Aprilia has expanded the range of accessories to include an air filter for off-road use to further protect the engine from dusty conditions.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Tuareg 660 sees a small bump for 2024. The new Canyon Sand and Atreides Black, along with the original Martian Red and Acid Gold colors, will share the same MSRP of $12,299 USD — $300 more than the previous year model. In turn, the new Dakar Podium and original Indaco Talgemust color will have an MSRP of $12,699 USD — a bump of $100.

As far as availability, Atreides Black and Canyon Sand will hit US dealer floors this month while the Dakar Podium is expected to arrive in November. Canada will have to wait a bit more with the arrival of the new colors set for February 2024.

Aprilia Tuareg 660 Specs

ENGINE:	659cc DOHC parallel-twin with 4-valves per cylinder
BORE X STROKE:	81 x 63.93 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO:	13.5:1
POWER:	80 HP (58.8kW) @ 9,250 rpm
TORQUE:	51.63 ft-lbs (70 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm
FUEL SYSTEM:	Airbox with front air vent. 2-48 mm throttle bodies, Ride-by-wire management.
IGNITION:	Electric
LUBRICATION:	Wet sump
TRANSMISSION:	6-speed. Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) up and down available as an accessory.
ELECTRONICS:	APRC Suite that includes ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake) AEM (engine maps), ACC (cruise control) 4 Riding modes (Urban, Explore, Off-road, Individual)
FRAME:	Tubular steel frame, engine used as a stressed member
CLUTCH:	Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
SECONDARY DRIVE:	Chain, drive ratio 15/42
DRY WEIGHT:	412 lbs (187 kg)
WET WEIGHT:	449 lbs (204 kg)
FRONT SUSPENSION:	Kayaba 43mm fully-adjustable USD Fork
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL:	9.5″ (240mm)
REAR SUSPENSION:	Kayaba fully-adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL:	9.5″ (240mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE:	9.5″ (240mm)
SEAT HEIGHT:	33.9″ (860mm)
FUEL CAPACITY:	4.8 gallons (18 liters); 0.79 gallons (3 liters) reserve
WHEELBASE:	60.04″ (1525mm)
LENGTH:	87.4″ (2220mm)
WIDTH:	37.99″ (965mm)
RAKE:	26.7°
TRAIL:	4.46″ (113.3mm)
WHEELS:	21″ front / 18″ rear tubeless
FRONT BRAKE:	Twin 300mm Disc with Brembo 2-piston calipers and steel-braided brake lines.
REAR BRAKE:	Single 260mm Disc with Brembo single piston floating caliper.
EMMISSIONS COMPLIANCE:	Euro 5
RATED FUEL ECONOMY:	4.0 liters/100 km (58.8 MPG US)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS:	Oil change every 6,200 miles; Valve check every 12,400 miles.