ETX 600

1985 Aprilia ETX 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Aprilia ETX 600 motorcycle, Aprilia relies on a 562 cc (34.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the ETX 600 measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.61 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 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.