Pegaso 650

1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Aprilia's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 relies on a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 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 76.7 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 650 measures 157 kg (346 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 1992 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.