Built around Aprilia's trial motorcycle platform, the 2008 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trail pairs a 660 cc (40.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 59 Nm (43.5 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 72.7 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2006 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
72.7 HP/L
Power Band Window
5,000–6,000 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement660.0 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Torque59.0 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
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Seat Height
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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