APRILIA Moto 6.5 (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia Moto 6.5 was a touring motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 1995 to 2002. The bike was presented in the autumn of 1994 in Bologna and was designed by the French designer Philippe Starck.

The Moto 6.5 was powered by a 650cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine already used on the Aprilia Pegaso 650 travel enduro model. The engine had three intake and two exhaust valves, a balancer shaft for less vibrations, and a 16-liter plastic fuel tank.

Visually, the bike featured curvy lines and standard features, such as a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system with the exhaust pipe mounted on the left side, road tires, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 41 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear that delivered optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 298 mm brake disc tied to a four-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 1995 Aprilia Moto 6.5 had its soul brought to life by a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a 40 mm Mikuni carburetor in charge, boasting 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.