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PEGASO 650 STRADA: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Total enjoyment is the mission of the new Pegaso 650 Strada,
the bike with a whole new attitude to riding. Lightweight, powerful
and with spot-on handling, the Pegaso 650 Strada loves bends,
but firmly believes in versatility. So, if you think that riding
should be fun, then the Pegaso 650 Strada is for you.
Aprilia has always led the field in big singles. The PEGASO 650
was Aprilia's first ever big bike, and is still one of the best
sellers in its class today. In fact the Pegaso has been the reference
point for over-600 cc singles for many years.
But Aprilia's R&D department never rests on its laurels.
Determined to stay at the top, Aprilia is proud to present yet
another innovative, high-tech motorcycle. Just as the Pegaso
set the standards for off-road singles when it was first introduced,
the NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA is the highest expression of advanced
single cylinder technology today. A modern, four-valve, dry sump
engine with electronic fuel injection, ultra-light wheels and
sports brakes are just some of its technical features. Small
wonder then, that the new PEGASO 650 STRADA is the new pace-setter
that all others will have to contend with.
Fashions change; technologies develop; performance improves;
but Aprilia's panache for creativity remains constant. The NEW
PEGASO 650 STRADA is the first of a new age of motorcycles in
which technology and design have a single mission: to deliver
maximum enjoyment. The PEGASO 650 STRADA is packed with innovations
and can easily be defined as fun on two wheels. This urban supermotard
is designed for riding satisfaction on all types of road. The
PEGASO 650 STRADA is also beautifully light, with a dry weight
of only 168 kg to maximise fun and performance.
The NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA shuns stylistic excess. Instead, it
does everything possible to give its rider unrivalled handling.
The PEGASO 650 STRADA also knows the importance of comfort and
ergonomics. It knows that total ridability is essential for a
bike to prove its worth under all conditions from city commuting
to touring. That is why every mile ridden on a PEGASO 650 STRADA,
in or out of town, is a concentration of riding pleasure.
The PEGASO 650 STRADA is unbelievably agile in traffic. A total
steering angle of 76° (38°+38°) lets you nip through
the rush-hour, so even going to work can be fun! The PEGASO 650
STRADA is exciting, agile, manoeuvrable, dynamic, fast and everything
else with it! It is born to devour mountain bends, thanks to
superb engine performance and the sort of handling you would
only expect from a sports bike.
But the PEGASO 650 STRADA can become a totally different bike
at the drop of a hat. The optional fairing screen turns it from
an aggressive streetfighter into a road-hungry tourer.
The Aprilia PEGASO 650 STRADA is a truly multi-purpose motorcycle,
easy to ride yet capable of guaranteeing exciting sports performance
for leisure-time riders and convinced motorcyclists.
DESIGN
The PEGASO 650 STRADA's unmistakable personality, plus the sort
of style that has always distinguished Aprilia motorcycles, make
the bike instantly recognisable. Aggressive, eye-catching, and
clearly Aprilia, the PEGASO 650 STRADA brings sporty elegance
to every ride. The PEGASO 650 STRADA's good looks emphasise its
light weight and dynamism from the first glance.
The bike's vocation for fun and enjoyment is clear even when
it is on its side stand! The sleek, streamlined design of the
Aprilia PEGASO 650 STRADA declares the bike's eagerness for sports
riding even before the engine starts.
The PEGASO 650 STRADA sets new standards in motorcycle design.
Every single part has been made for perfect functionality and
ergonomics. The result is perfect integration between man an
d
machine, for unbeatable fun and universal ridability.
The PEGASO 650 STRADA boasts an extremely low seat, just 780
mm, for absolutely leisurely control. Riders of all statures,
including lady riders, can get their feet firmly on the ground.
The seat is specially shaped for effective sports riding too,
while also affording rider and passenger great long distance
comfort. An optional kit is available to increase seat height
to 820 mm, making the riding position even more comfortable for
taller riders.
Rarely has such performance been coupled with such great ergonomics
and functionality. Two storage compartments, one in the top of
the tank and a second under the seat, provide bags of room for
items you need to get your hands on quickly. There is even provision
for an elastic seat net to carry even more of your belongings
with you on holiday.
For maximum convenience, the tank-top storage compartment can
be opened by an electric push-button on the handlebars, so coins,
mobile phones, toll tickets and the like can be reached without
having to stop the engine. The under-seat compartment is more
generous than any other in this class of motorcycle and quite
big enough to stow rain-proofs and other such items.
Rational design has found its maximum expression on the NEW PEGASO
650 STRADA. Take the self-supporting cockpit fairing for example.
This one part holds the headlights and the instruments. Fewer
parts means fewer screws, greater strength and reduced weight.
ENGINE
The PEGASO 650 STRADA's engine is a liquid cooled, four valve,
single cylinder four stroke, equipped with the most advanced
electronic fuel injection system currently available. The engine
is designed for brilliant performance, low fuel consumption and,
of course, extremely low emissions. The result is a machine that
is fantastic to ride under all conditions.
The engine maintains Aprilia's traditional dry sump design. What
makes it so exceptional is its compact overall dimensions and
advanced technology. The engine's high power output (50 HP) is
perfect for the PEGASO 650 STRADA's design concept, a concept
that prioritises riding enjoyment. This powerful but flexible
engine has an exceptional torque curve and accounts for the dual
personality of the Aprilia PEGASO 650 STRADA: docile and relaxed
for daily commuting and touring but mean and aggressive for sports
riding.
The NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA has a healthy respect for the environment.
Like all Aprilia motorcycles it incorporates standard-setting
engine technology because fun and enjoyment should not spoil
the environment. A double exhaust catalyser keeps emissions within
the latest Euro 2 standards.
Other features of the PEGASO 650 STRADA that deserve special
mention are:
- Anti-vibration counter-shaft for smoother running and greater
comfort.
- Single throttle body with a latest generation micro-spray injector.
CHASSIS
Efficiency can go hand in hand with simplicity. A compact, single
spar, steel frame is the perfect backbone for a thoroughbred
supermotard like the NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA. Despite its extremely
light weight, this frame delivers standard-setting rigidity as
well as easy access for maintenance purposes.
Great care has been taken over suspension calibration to combine
road holding and comfort. The NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA is equipped
with a robust fork with the largest diameter stanchions in its
class (45 mm). Wheel travel is 140 mm. This fork provides the
best possible compromise between easy riding, braking control
and comfort. A robust anti-twist bridge helps make the front
end even more rigid and imparts a feeling of solid reliability
unequalled by any other bike.
The gas-filled monoshock at the rear is adjustable in spring
preload and rebound. It too is calibrated for maximum control
under sports riding conditions without penalising versatility.
Rear wheel travel is 130 mm.
The PEGASO 650 STRADA's elegant aluminium alloy wheels copy the
wheel design of the RSV 1000 R Factory supersports for an even
more aggressive look. Wide rimmed wheels and large, road-going
tyres (110/70 at the front, 160/60 at the rear) provide plenty
of support for the Pegaso's refined chassis. Great tyre grip
and an extended area of ground contact guarantee a sensational
ride in total safety.
The wheel spindles are 20 mm in diameter but hollow for greater
strength and reduced weight.
BRAKES
Absolutely nothing has been overlooked, and only the best available
components have been used. The Brembo front brake features a
mighty 320 mm floating disk with a four-pot calliper, for the
sort of braking power and control normally only found on supersport
machines.
This powerful front brake is assisted by a 240 mm disk with a
Brembo floating two-pot calliper at the rear.
The entire braking system has been calibrated for maximum efficiency,
power, response, and feel.
COMPONENTS
Just like all Aprilias, the PEGASO 650 STRADA is equipped with
top quality, prestige components. The following items deserve
special mention:
- Complete, sports style, analog/digital instrumentation to provide
the rider with all possible information. Alongside the analog
rev counter, a large, multifunctional, digital display incorporates
an on-board trip computer to display instantaneous and average
fuel consumption, trip speeds and times, and a chronometer. Eight
function and warning indicators monitor riding and engine parameters
and the direction indicators feature a timed self-cancelling
system.
- 2 storage compartments, including one on top of the tank and
a second under the seat. An electric release control on the handlebars
means that there is no need to remove the ignition key to open
the tank-top compartment.
- Electronic immobilizer.
- Large twin headlights with simultaneously lit low and high
beam units.
- Compact, streamlined direction indicators with monocoque body
and integrated halogen bulb.
ACCESSORIES
As can be expected from Aprilia, the NEW PEGASO 650 STRADA is
complemented by a wide range of dedicated accessories, so you
can customise your bike exactly as you want it.
- Hand guards
- Heated grips
- Fairing screen
- ABS
- Luggage rack
- Top box
- Panniers
- High seat and footrest kit
Tech Specs are below
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S overview
The Pegaso 650 Strada is beautifully light,
with a dry weight of only 168 kg, and in every sector is the
highest expression of advanced single cylinder technology: a
modern, four-valve, dry sump engine with electronic fuel injection,
ultra-light wheels and sports brakes.
Engine
Single-cylinder four-stroke with light alloy cylinder. Liquid
cooling with three way pressurised circuit. Single overhead cam
with chain timing drive; four valves. Anti-vibration counter-shaft.
Fuel
Unleaded fuel
Bore and stroke
100 x 84 mm.
Total displacement
659 cc.
Compression ratio
10:1.
Max. power at crankshaft
50 HP (37 kW) at 6,250 rpm.
Max. torque at crankshaft
6.25 kgm ( 61.31 Nm) at 5,200 rpm.
Fuel system
Integrated electronic engine management system. Electronic fuel
injection. 44 mm throttle body.
Ignition
Electronic
Starting
Electric starter
Alternator
200 W
Lubrication
Dry sump with oil pump
Gearbox
5 speed. Transmission ratios:
1st 12/30
2nd 16/26
3rd 20/23
4th 22/20
5th 26/20
Clutch
Multiple disk in oil bath. Cable control
Primary drive
Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 36/75.
Final drive
Chain. Transmission ratio: 15/44.
Frame
Steel, open cradle, single spar frame.
Front suspension
45 mm fork. Wheel travel 140 mm.
Rear suspension
High strength steel swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS)
rising rate linkages.
Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and preload.
Wheel travel 130 mm.
Brakes
Front: stainless steel floating disk, "w 320 mm. Brembo
four-pot calliper.
Rear: stainless steel disk, "w 240 mm. Brembo two-pot calliper.
Wheels
Alloy wheels with split spokes.
Front: 3.50 x 17".
Rear: 4.50 x 17".
Tires
Front: 110/70-17.
Rear: 160/60-17.
Dimensions
Max. length: 2,160 mm
Max. width: 810 mm
Ground clearance: 250 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Wheelbase: 1,479 mm
Dry weight
168 Kg
Tank
Capacity 16 litres, 3.5 litre reserve
Accessories
Hand guards, heated grips, fairing screen, ABS, luggage rack,
top box, panniers, high seat and footrest kit.
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