APRILIA Pegaso 650i Tuscany Tibet Raid (2004-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia Pegaso was a line of motorcycles manufactured by Aprilia from 1989 as a replacement for the Aprilia Tuareg and as one of the first alternatives to the classic road-enduro motorcycles, with characteristics oriented more towards road use than off-road.

In 2004, the Italian bike maker introduced the Aprilia Pegaso 650ie Tuscany Tibet Raid, a special edition motorcycle better equipped for rough terrain, unlike the standard Pegaso model.

Some notable changes included a new graphic scheme, a windscreen that offered better protection against wind and elements, a higher seat, a cross-bar handlebar, an aluminum top box, an improved suspension system, better engine mapping, and optional side-mounted panniers.

In the performance department, the 2004 Aprilia Pegaso 650ie Tuscany Tibet Raid had its soul brought to life by a 652cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 50 hp at 7,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike was built around an aluminum frame that housed the suspension system comprised of a 45 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Sachs Boje shock absorber on the rear with APS, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 300 mm brake disc on the front and a 220 mm disc on the rear. The rear one was handled by a single-piston caliper, while the one from the front was engaged by a dual-piston caliper.