Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1997, 1998
In 1997, the Italian bike maker introduced the Aprilia Moto 6.5, a tourer motorcycle in its second year of production. The bike had one of the most unique designs from the House of Noale, wearing Philippe Starck's signature.
The 1997 Moto 6.5 motorcycle was identical to previous models, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.
Aesthetically, the bike had curvy lines and was fitted with 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.
It was built around a steel frame and softened by a 41 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
As for the power figures, the 1997 Aprilia Moto 6.5 boasted 43 hp with maximum strength at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm, coming from a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a 40 mm Mikuni carburetor.
The engine's power was converted into motion by a five-speed manual transmission and sent to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 150 kph (93 mph).
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder | Displacement: | 652 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x3.2 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | Horsepower: | 43/7000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 39/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 53/5000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 40mm Mikuni carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | gears | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | 41mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable monoshock | Front Brake: | single 298mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 31.9 in OR 810 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.1 in OR 1476 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 331 lbs OR 150 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 100/90-18 | Rear: | 130/90-17 |
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