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Aprilia Tuareg 660

Factory configuration

Standard

What changed for 2025 · Standard

Engine intake
Throttle-body diameter increased from 48 mm to 52 mm Manufacturer source
Generator
New rare-earth generator reduces rotating inertia Manufacturer source
Bodywork and colours
Revised headlamp surround; Tornado Green and Hailstorm White liveries with red frame Manufacturer source
Aprilia Tuareg 660 — Standard — 2022–2026
Image: Piaggio Group Press Office — Aprilia Tuareg still-life photography

Vitals

Wet weight
204 kg
Seat height
860 mm
Fuel capacity
18 L
Real world range
450 km
Front tyre
90/90-21
Rear tyre
150/70 R18
Tyre pressures
2.0 / 2.5 bar solo
Payload capacity
75 kg
TerrainTarmacGravel — easyGravel — technical

Field repair

Fuse box
Auxiliary/secondary fuses under the rider saddle (central part of the motorcycle); main fuse behind the left-hand side fairing, under the rider saddle
Fuses
13
Battery access
Under the rider and passenger saddles, behind the battery cover

Preventing battery drain during storage

  1. 01If the motorcycle will sit unused for more than 15 days, locate the 30A main fuse (behind the left-hand fairing, under the rider saddle).
  2. 02Remove the 30A fuse to disconnect the instrument panel/multi-function computer's continuous current draw.
  3. 03Store the fuse in a safe, memorable place (e.g. taped to the top of the battery) so it is not lost.
  4. 04Before riding again, reinsert the 30A fuse; if the battery does not hold at least 13V after a full charge, it may need replacement.

Diagnosing excess instrument panel current draw

  1. 01With the key switch OFF, remove the 7.5A instrument panel supply fuse.
  2. 02Connect a current meter (400-500mA scale, with the meter's leads reconfigured for mA measurement per the meter's instructions) in series across the fuse terminals using the red and blue wires at that circuit.
  3. 03Read the current draw after a few seconds of settling.
  4. 04A reading of 0.2-5mA is normal; only replace the battery if it will not hold above 13V after correct charging (2A, 14.4-14.8V, no pulse/de-sulfation chargers).
  5. 05A reading above 5mA indicates a faulty instrument panel, which should be replaced.
  6. 06Return the multimeter leads to their normal DC voltage configuration immediately after the test to avoid blowing the meter's internal fuse.

Data sheet

Dimensions & weights

Wet weight
204 kg
Seat height
860 mm
Wheelbase
1525 mm
Suspension travel
240 / 240 mm
Payload capacity
75 kg

Engine & drivetrain

Engine
659 cc · Parallel twin
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Output
80 hp · 70 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Chain
Fuelling
Electronic fuel injection

Fuel & range

Fuel capacity
18 L
Real world range
450 km

Electronics & rider aids

Ride modes
Explore/Urban/Off-road/Individual
Cruise control
Yes
Traction control
Yes · defeatable
ABS
Yes · rear defeatable
Heated grips
No
Heated seat
No

Service intervals

Service interval
10,000 km
Valve check
20,000 km
Chain lube
every 1,000 km
Air filter
10,000 km

Protection

Bash plate
None
Radiator guard
No
Oil cooler guard
No
Hand guards
No

Consumables & service specs

Every value carries its source.

Tyres

Front
90/90-21Tubeless; exact 2025 Aprilia technical specification.Aprilia identity source · official
Rear
150/70 R18Tubeless; exact 2025 Aprilia technical specification.Aprilia identity source · official

Tyre pressures

Front — solo
2.0 barRider only, cold tyre (200 kPa / 29 psi); off-road pressure is also 2.0 bar per manualAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official
Front — loaded
2.2 barRider + passenger, cold tyre (220 kPa / 32 psi)Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official
Rear — solo
2.5 barRider only, cold tyre (250 kPa / 36 psi); off-road pressure is 2.0 bar per manualAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official
Rear — loaded
2.7 barRider + passenger, cold tyre (270 kPa / 39 psi)Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Engine oil

Viscosity
SAE 10W-50API SL; JASO MA2; synthetic-basedAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Coolant

Type
Ethylene glycol antifreeze, red, ready-to-use (ASTM D3306/D4656/D4985)Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Brakes

Fluid type
DOT 4SAE J1703; FMVSS116; ISO4925Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Forks

Final drive

Chain
Regina 520-ZRA, 120 links, sealed master linkFinal drive ratio 15/42Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Spark plugs

Quantity
2One per cylinderAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Battery

Type
BS Battery Litio BSLi-04, 12V 48Wh 280AAlternative: Yuasa YT12A-BS, 12V 10AhAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Fuel

Ethanol tolerance
E10 maxAprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Tyre Library

Tyres for this bike and year

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Michelin Anakee Adventure

Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.

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Michelin Anakee Road

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Michelin Anakee Wild

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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41

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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3

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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2

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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+

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Metzeler Karoo 4

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Metzeler Karoo Street

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Pirelli Scorpion Rally

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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

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manufacturer fact: Pirelli's reviewed technical data book identifies the exact Rally STR pair as original equipment for the Aprilia Tuareg 660.

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III

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Mitas Terra Force-R

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Continental TKC 70

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Metzeler Tourance Next 2

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Michelin Anakee III

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Pirelli Angel GT

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Pirelli Angel GT II

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Pirelli Angel ST

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S

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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33

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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502

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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50

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Michelin Commander III Cruiser

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Michelin Commander III Touring

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Continental ContiClassicAttack

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Continental ContiEscape

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Continental ContiLegend

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Continental ContiMotion

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Continental ContiRoad

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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4

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Continental ContiTour

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Metzeler Cruisetec

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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser

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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara

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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852

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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX

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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R

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Dunlop K750

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Metzeler Lasertec

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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross

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Pirelli MT 60 RS

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Pirelli Night Dragon

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Continental RB 2 / K 112

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Michelin Road 5

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Michelin Road 6

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Michelin Road 6 GT

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Michelin Road Classic

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Michelin Road W GT

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Metzeler Roadtec 01

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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE

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Metzeler Roadtec 02

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

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Michelin Scorcher 11

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

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No matching front and rear pair

Michelin Scorcher 31

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Michelin Scorcher Adventure

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Avon Spirit ST

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Continental TKC 70 Rocks

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Continental TKC 80

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Metzeler Tourance

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

No matching front and rear pair

Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42

No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.

Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Avon Cobra Chrome

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Michelin Commander II

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Mitas Enduro Trail+

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Heidenau K60 Scout

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

Does not fit this bike

Continental TKC 80²

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: construction, source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.

What breaks first and where.

01

Gear shift lever coupling — non-compliant parts in limited production lot

ModerateRare

A limited production lot of Aprilia 660-platform models (RS660, Tuono 660, and Tuareg 660) may have non-compliant parts installed at the gear shift lever-to-gear-preselector-shaft coupling. This is documented as a dealer inspection/check bulletin, not a formal safety recall.

Symptoms

  • Gear shift lever feels loose on its shaft
  • Imprecise or inconsistent gear shifting
  • Lever slipping/movement on the shaft under normal use

Field repairableNo — Dealer must torque-check the fastening screw (15 Nm), verify coupling security by attempting to pull the lever off the shaft 2-3 times, then apply Loctite 243 and retorque to 17 Nm; if the lever is loose, it must be replaced with Tuareg-specific part 2B011146 and the check repeated.

02

Kayaba front fork internal assembly defect (missing shim/spacer in compression stack)

ModerateOccasional

Multiple owners document finding a missing 1 mm spacer or crushed shims in the Kayaba fork compression damping stack during fork service on 2022-2024 Tuareg 660 motorcycles. This is owner-documented service evidence rather than an Aprilia recall campaign.

Symptoms

  • Harsh or inconsistent front fork damping
  • Fork feels overly stiff or poorly controlled over bumps
  • Fork performance not matching expected fully-adjustable Kayaba specification

Field repairableYes — Disassemble the fork, inspect the compression damping stack for a missing 1mm spacer on the piston and for crushed shims, and rebuild with the correct spacer/shims. This requires fork-service tools and experience; treat as an advanced home-mechanic or suspension-shop task rather than a roadside fix.

03

Premature battery discharge during extended non-use

MinorCommon

The Tuareg 660's instrument panel can draw excessive current while the vehicle is switched off, leading to premature battery discharge if the bike sits unused for 15+ days. Aprilia published a diagnostic procedure and instructs owners to disconnect the 30A fuse if the vehicle will be inactive for more than 15 days.

Symptoms

  • Battery too weak to start the bike after 2+ weeks of inactivity
  • Battery will not hold charge above 13V even after charging

Field repairableYes — If the vehicle will sit for more than 15 days, remove the 30A fuse to prevent the instrument panel/multi-function computer from draining the battery. If the battery is already weak, recharge at 2A/14.4-14.8V (no pulse or de-sulfation chargers) and replace only if it will not hold above 13V after proper charging.

Where to find things

Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.

Engine oil fill

Engine-oil filler and level-check point on the engine; use the referenced owner-manual level procedure and keep contamination out of the opening.

Reference

Coolant reservoir

Coolant expansion reservoir shown in the referenced owner-manual general-view and maintenance diagrams; open or top up only when the system is cold.

Reference

Brake fluid reservoir

Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder and rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder; use the manual's motorcycle attitude for level checks.

Reference

Battery

Under the rider and passenger saddles, behind the battery cover

Reference

Fuse box — interior

Auxiliary/secondary fuses under the rider saddle (central part of the motorcycle); main fuse behind the left-hand side fairing, under the rider saddle

Reference

Field toolkit

What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.

10 mm socket

Required
Release the front axle pinch bolts. Six-point profile reduces corner loading.Obsidian Tuareg 660 fitment

13 mm socket

Required
Remove the front brake calipers for wheel clearance. Six-point profile reduces corner loading.Obsidian Tuareg 660 fitment

17 mm internal hex axle adaptor

Required
Release and install the front axle. Matches the front axle drive.Obsidian Tuareg 660 fitment

26 mm socket or axle adaptor

Required
Release the recessed rear axle for wheel removal or chain adjustment. The recessed swingarm casting requires a correctly fitting 26 mm tool.Obsidian Tuareg 660 fitment

520-chain breaker and riveter

Required
Repair the fitted 520 ZRA final-drive chain. Presses out a damaged link and correctly flares a replacement rivet link.Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Compact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge

Required
Reinflate and pressure-check either wheel after puncture repair. Reinflates a repaired tyre or tube and verifies cold pressure.Breakstate T1 baseline

Matching 520 rivet master link

Required
Replace a damaged link after using the chain breaker. Replacement link must match the fitted chain rather than chain pitch alone.Aprilia OM Tuareg 660 · official

Tubeless reamer, insertion tool and vulcanising plug strings

Required
Seal a repairable tread puncture in the 90/90-21 front or 150/70 R18 rear tubeless tyre. Repairs a straightforward tread puncture without removing the wheel; not for sidewall or major carcass damage.Breakstate T1 baseline