The Aprilia Tuareg 660 experience returns

Aprilia USA has announced the return of their Tuareg Experience to both Baja California and New Mexico this year.

The Baja Tuareg Experience starts in San Diego, California on March 12 and takes six days to cover 1000 miles, travelling on- and off-road routes through Ensenada, San Quinten, Catavina, Bahia de Los Angeles and San Felipe.

The New Mexico Tuareg Experience begins on August 9 in Santa Fe, New Mexico with stops in Taos Ski Valley, Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Jasper, Colorado.

The adventure includes both on- and off-road riding, and riders will get to tackle he Rocky Mountains, reaching elevations of 11,000 feet.

The unique experiential events include everything riders will need to make the most of the trip, including a guide, meals, lodging, and rental of the 79bhp, parallel twin, Tuareg 660.

Prices start from $3000 (£2511) for riders bringing their own machines and from $3750 (£3138) with bike hire.