APRILIA Pegaso 650 Strada (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia 650 Strada, a renewed motorcycle in its second year of production, designed for speed and tight curves lovers. In addition, the bike was characterized by 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2006 was identical to the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever. The bike was offered in Strada, Trial, and Factory versions.

As opposed to the standard Pegaso machine, the Pegaso 650 Strada featured tuned suspensions, engine, mapping, and ergonomics that delivered better comfortability when riding on paved roads.

In the performance department, the 2006 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Strada had installed a 659cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 48 hp at 6,250 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) torque at 5,200 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission that sent the power to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 165 kph (102 mph).

As for suspension, the motorcycle featured a 45 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Sachs Boje shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The braking power was handled by a 300 mm disc mounted on the front and a 220 mm disc on the rear. The rear one was engaged by a single-piston caliper, while the front disc was coupled to a dual-piston caliper.