Pegaso 650

1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Aprilia features a 652 cc (39.8 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 54 Nm (39.8 lb-ft), 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 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 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.