APRILIA Pegaso 650 (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia Pegaso was a family of motorcycles made by Aprilia from 1989 to 2011 as a replacement for the Aprilia Tuareg. It was the first alternative to the classic desert-road enduro motorcycles with characteristics more suited for road use.

In 1994, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia Pegaso 650, the largest model in the family. It was its third year of production and was the first Enduro motorcycle fitted with a double-spar aluminum frame.

The 1994 Pegaso 650 came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any modifications whatsoever.

Visually, the bike had standard features, such as a half fairing with a trapezoidal headlight, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, an engine plate, and wire-spoke wheels.

The braking power was handled by a 300 mm brake disc on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper managing a 220 mm disc on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

As for suspension, the bike packed a 45 mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork on the front end. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by an adjustable APS shock absorber tied to a dual-sided swingarm.

As for power, the 1994 Aprilia Pegaso 650 had its heartbeat set by a 652cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core, delivering 49 hp at 7,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.