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APRILIA Moto 6.5 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 7
First production year: 1995
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In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Moto 6.5, a unique motorcycle with the same package as the previous model, delivering the same specifications without any significant modifications.

The 2003 Aprilia Moto 6.5 was one of the most futuristic machines from the House of Noale up to date, wearing the signature of the renowned French designer Philippe Starck, who also designed the Groningen Museum in the Netherlands and the control tower in Bordeaux's airport.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had 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, and a plate covering the bottom of the engine, road tires, and wire-spoke wheels.

It was manufactured 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.

Braking-wise, the machine's wheels were fitted with a 298 mm brake disc managed by a four-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm brake disc engaged by a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

As for power, the 2002 Aprilia Moto 6.5 took its muscles from a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a 40 mm Mikuni carburetor feeding the piston, delivering an output power of 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

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APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

The Aprilia Moto 6.5 was a touring motorcycle produced by the Italian maker 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 motorcycle was powered by a 650cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which was 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.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia Moto 6.5, a naked motorcycle with arguably one of the most unique designs from the House of Noale, wearing the signature of the renowned French designer Philippe Starck.

In the visual department, the bike was characterized by standard fittings, like wire-spoke wheels, road tires, a single exhaust system with the exhaust pipe mounted on the left side, a one-piece dual seat, and a round headlight upfront.

The bike packed a 41 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for power, the 2001 Aprilia Moto 6.5 had installed a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine at its core, delivering an output power of 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

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APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia Moto 6.5, arguably the most unique motorcycle in the House of Noale line-up. The bike debuted in 1995 and was designed by the French designer Philippe Starck.

Like previous models, the 1999 motorcycle packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any improvements whatsoever. Over its production years, it remained essentially unchanged.

The 1999 Moto 6.5 model had standard features like wire-spoke wheels, road tires, a single exhaust system with the exhaust pipe mounted on the left side, a one-piece dual seat, and a round headlight upfront.

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.

Braking-wise, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with a 298 mm brake disc managed by a four-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm brake disc engaged by a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

As for power, the 1999 Aprilia Moto 6.5 took its muscles from a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a 40 mm Mikuni carburetor feeding the piston, boasting 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

The engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission that sent the power to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 150 kph (93 mph).

full description and technical specifications
APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

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

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

The 1998 model was in its fourth consecutive year of production and came with the same package as previous models, delivering the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any changes.

In the visual department, the bike's curvy lines were complemented by standard fittings, 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.

A 41 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork controlled the bike's front end, and a 298 mm brake disc with a four-piston caliper stopped the front wheel from moving. In contrast, the rear end was handled by an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber and a 220 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper.

As for power, the 1998 Aprilia Moto 6.5 had installed a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

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).

full description and technical specifications
APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

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

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Moto 6.5, a motorcycle that featured one of the most unique designs from the House of Noale with the signature of the renowned architect and designer Philippe Starck.

The 1996 model was in its second year of production and featured the same package as the previous one, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without significant modifications.

In the visual department, the bike featured curvy lines and packed 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.

As for power, the 1996 Aprilia Moto 6.5 had its soul brought to life by a 652cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by a 40 mm Mikuni carburetor, boasting 43 hp at 7,000 rpm and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

It was manufactured around a steel frame and packed a suspension system comprised of a 41 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear.

full description and technical specifications
APRILIA Moto 6.5 photo gallery

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.

full description and technical specifications