250 Tuareg

1986 Aprilia 250 Tuareg Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Aprilia's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1986 Aprilia 250 Tuareg pairs a 248.4 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 169.1 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the 250 Tuareg measures 127 kg (280 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.02 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1985 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.