Pegaso 650 i.e.

2002 Aprilia Pegaso 650 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Aprilia for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2002 Aprilia Pegaso 650 i.e. utilizes a 651.8 cc (39.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 54 Nm (39.8 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 75.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (6,250 rpm), 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 650 i.e. measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.57 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, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2001 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.