Pegaso 600

1991 Aprilia Pegaso 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Aprilia for the trial motorcycle segment, the 1991 Aprilia Pegaso 600 pairs a 562 cc (34.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.1 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 Pegaso 600 measures 172 kg (379 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.82 kg per horsepower). The 11.5-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 152 km/h (94 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1990 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.