Moto 6.5

1997 Aprilia Moto 6.5 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Aprilia's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Aprilia Moto 6.5 relies on a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) while maximum torque reaches 51 Nm (37.6 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 74 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 Moto 6.5 measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1996 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.