ApriliaPegaso 650

Description

Total enjoyment is the mission of the Pegaso 650, the bike that sets new standards in motorcycle performance. Lightweight, powerful and with precision handling, the Pegaso 650 loves twisty roads, but firmly believes in versatility too. So if you think riding should be fun, the Pegaso 650 is the bike for you.

Aprilia has led the field in big singles for years now. The Pegaso 650 was Aprilia’s first ever big bike, and is still one of the best sellers in its class. In fact, the Pegaso has been the reference point for over-600 cc singles ever since its introduction.

But Aprilia’s R&D department never rests on its laurels. Determined to stay at the top, Aprilia is proud to present the latest innovative, high-tech Pegaso 650, the bike that sets new standards for big singles. A modern, four-valve, dry sump engine with electronic fuel injection, 44 mm throttle body, ultra-light wheels and sports brakes are just some of its technical features. Small wonder then, that the Pegaso 650 is the pace-setter the others will struggle to beat.

Fashions change, technologies develop, and performance improves, but Aprilia’s panache for creativity and flair for design remain unmistakably constant. In the Pegaso 650 technology and design have a single mission: to deliver maximum riding enjoyment. The innovative Pegaso 650 is the very definition of fun on two wheels, an urban supermotard designed for maximum riding satisfaction on all types of road, and light and versatile enough to guarantee it.

Every mile you ride on a Pegaso 650 is a mile of concentrated motorcycling pleasure.

But beware! The Pegaso 650 is so agile, dynamic and fast that it can easily become addictive. Made to master the hairpins of mountain roads and trails, the Pegaso 650 brings you the unbeatable performance and manoeuvrability and the thrilling ride of a real sports bike.

Its rideability around town never ceases to amaze either. With a total steering angle of 76° (38°+38°), the Pegaso 650 flicks through the traffic like a compact scooter. So even going to work can be fun!

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Single-cylinder four-stroke with light alloy cylinder. Liquid cooling with three way pressurised circuit. Single overhead cam with chain timing drive; four valves. Anti-vibration balancer shaft.

Fuel: Unleaded fuel

Bore and stroke: 100 × 84 mm

Total displacement: 660 cc

Compression ratio: 10:1

Max. power at crankshaft: 48 HP at 6,000 rpm

Max. torque at crankshaft: 6.01 kgm (59Nm) at 5,000 rpm

Fuel system: Integrated electronic engine management system.

Electronic fuel injection. 44 mm throttle body.

Ignition: Electronic

Starting: Electric starter

Alternator: 290 W

Lubrication: Dry sump with oil pump

Gearbox: 5 speed. Transmission ratios:

1st 12/30

2nd 16/26

3rd 20/23

4th 22/20

5th 26/20

Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath. Cable operated

Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 36/75

Final drive: Chain. Transmission ratio: 15/44

Frame: Steel, open cradle, single spar frame.

Front suspension: 45 mm fork. Wheel travel 140 mm.

Rear suspension:

High strength steel swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) rising rate linkages.

Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and preload.

Wheel travel 130 mm.

Brakes:

Front: stainless steel floating disc, Æ 320 mm, four piston caliper.

Rear: stainless steel disc, Æ 240 mm, two piston caliper.

Wheels: Alloy wheels with twinned spokes.

Front: 3.50 × 17”

Rear: 4.50 × 17”

Tyres: Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 160/60-17

Dimensions:

Overall length: 2,173 mm

Overall width: 810 mm

Ground clearance: 250 mm

Seat height: 780 mm

Wheelbase: 1,479 mm

Tank capacity: 16 litres (3.5 litre reserve)