2009 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory

Aprilia has led the field in big singles for years now. The Pegaso 650 was Aprilia’s first ever big bike, and is still one of the best sellers in its class. In fact, the Pegaso has been the reference point for over-600 cc singles ever since its introduction.

At Aprilia, the term ‘Factory’ implies the ultimate: the greatest exclusivity, the most advanced technology, the highest performance, and the best components. Within the Aprilia range, ‘Factory’ models are always the most evolved, created by the racing experience and high-tech know-how of Aprilia’s top engineering team. Unique and distinctive livery is a matter of course.

As with all Aprilia sports bikes, the term Factory has a precise meaning for the Pegaso too. More exclusive components, a more advanced chassis, lighter materials and the latest Aprilia technology all go into this ultimate sports Pegaso.

At Aprilia, R&D never stops. Aprilia is determined to remain at the top of the game with innovative, high-tech products. The Pegaso 650 Factory represents the maximum evolution of the single cylinder motorcycle so far: its modern four valve engine features dry sump lubrication and electronic fuel injection with 44 mm throttle bodies. Ultra-light wheels and sports brakes are just two more of the technical solutions that allow this bike to set the standards the others must try to match.

The innovative Pegaso 650 Factory is the very definition of fun on two wheels, an urban supermotard designed for maximum riding satisfaction on all types of road, and light and versatile enough to guarantee it.

The Pegaso 650 Factory inevitably borrows from the SXV 450, the supermotard that has brought so much excitement to the racing scene. As on the SXV 450, refined components improve performance and add to the pleasure of riding.

But beware! The Pegaso 650 Factory is so agile, dynamic and fast that it can easily become addictive. Made to master the hairpins of mountain roads and trails, this bike brings you the unbeatable performance and manoeuvrability and the thrilling ride of a real sports motorcycle.
Its ridability around town never ceases to amaze either. With a total steering angle of 76° (38°+38°), the Pegaso 650 Factory flicks through the traffic like a compact scooter. So even going to work can be fun!

Its limited weight and the way its muscular single cylinder engine delivers its power give you amazing performance on country roads, and, most important of all, inspire riders with the confidence to explore their limits in absolute safety.

Here is a short list of the main features that characterise the Pegaso 650 Factory:

• light alloy spoked wheels;
• radial front brake calliper:
• radial front brake master cylinder
• tapered aluminium handlebars
• higher seat for greater control
• carbon fibre front mudguard
• carbon fibre side guards
• • carbon fibre exhaust heat shields

Style

The Pegaso 650 Factory’s unmistakable personality, plus the sort of style that has always distinguished Aprilia motorcycles, make it instantly recognisable. Aggressive, eye-catching, and clearly Aprilia, the Pegaso 650 Factory brings sports elegance to every ride. The bike looks lightweight and dynamic from the first glance. Its carbon fibre mudguards, side guards, and exhaust heat shields make it the perfect link between the worlds of specialist, racing supermotards and road-going machines. Here is a bike designed to take road riding to a higher level of satisfaction.

The bike’s vocation for fun and enjoyment is clear even when it is on its side stand! The sleek, streamlined design of the Pegaso 650 Factory declares the bike’s eagerness for sports riding even before the engine starts.

The Pegaso 650 Factory sets new standards in motorcycle design. Every single part has been made for perfect functionality and ergonomics as well as good looks. The result is perfect integration between man and machine for unbeatable fun and universal rideability.

Engine

The Pegaso 650 Factory’s engine is a liquid cooled, four valve, single cylinder four stroke, equipped with an advanced electronic fuel injection system. 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, which maintains Aprilia’s traditional dry sump design, stands out for its compact overall dimensions and advanced technology. This powerful but flexible powerplant has an exceptional torque curve, and accounts for the dual personality of the Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory: docile and relaxed for daily commuting and touring, mean and aggressive for sports riding.

The Pegaso 650 Factory has a healthy respect for the environment too. Like all Aprilia motorcycles it incorporates standard-setting engine technology, because fun and enjoyment must never endanger the environment. A catalytic exhaust keeps emissions at the threshold of current Euro 3 legislation.

The Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory is even more brilliant and sporty to ride thanks to lighter components and a more agile, more controllable chassis.

Other features of this sophisticated engine that deserve special mention are its anti-vibration balancer shaft for smoother running and greater comfort and its single throttle body with latest generation micro-spray injector.

Chassis

A compact, single spar, steel frame is the perfect backbone for a thoroughbred supermotard like the Pegaso 650 Factory. Despite its extremely light weight, this frame delivers record rigidity as well as easy access for maintenance purposes. Great care has been taken over suspension calibration to combine road holding and comfort.

The Pegaso 650 Factory 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 Sachs 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’s elegant aluminium alloy wheels copy those of the supersport RSV 1000 R Factory 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 refined chassis. Great tyre grip and an extended area of ground contact guarantee a sensational ride in total safety.

The new spoked wheels with gold, anodised aluminium rims instantly recall those of the supermotard. These wheels help give the Pegaso 650 Factory its amazing handling by offering less inertia and greater agility.

The high strength wheel spindles are 20 mm in diameter but hollow for reduced weight.

Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a ride in the mountains, the Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory always delivers the ultimate in enjoyment. Its 20 mm higher sitting position transfers weight forward for a more active ride and greater front end control. By placing riders in complete control under all conditions, and by creating an instant ‘feeling’ between man and machine, the Pegaso 650 Factory establishes itself as the ultimate road-going single on fast country roads.

Brakes

A top level braking system delivers exceptional stopping power. The four-piston radial caliper is complemented by a radial master cylinder just as on the championship winning SXV 450. In addition to adding prestige, this exclusive component also offers the best performance currently available. Superb braking not only makes sports riding more enjoyable, but safer too, especially busy and urban roads.

Components

As with all Aprilia motorcycles, the components used on the Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory are both prestigious and effective. The following items deserve special mention:

• the generous, sporty looking instruments provide all the information you could possibly need. The analogue rev counter is complemented by a large, multi-functional digital display complete with on-board computer for all essential information;
• a mouse on the left hand switch group allows easy computer navigation and consultation;
• various languages can be selected to provide an easy to read user interface;
• service codes provide rapid engine diagnostics (CO adjustment, ECU diagnostics, system errors, and service intervals);
• the gear change threshold is user variable:
• function and warning lights for fuel reserve, coolant temperature and battery charge;
• immobiliser with emergency reset by means of a user programmable PIN number for total security and easy operation.

The system can be reprogrammed by Aprilia Technical Assistance to run new software releases and custom graphics etc. using Axone 2000? software and the bike’s own diagnostics connector.
The computer is safe and easy to use thanks to a convenient switchgear control that lets you select the display function you want without having to take your hands off the handlebars:

• 2 storage compartments. The front compartment is located in the top of the fuel tank, and can be opened electrically from a button on the handlebars, so there is no need to remove the key from the ignition.

The second compartment is located under the seat. The two compartments combine to provide ample room for small items. The seat also comes with provision for hooking up an elastic luggage net to improve carrying capacity on long journeys and holidays.

For convenience, the tank-top compartment is opened by a button on the handlebars, so your small change, mobile phone and toll tickets are always to hand even with the engine running. The under-seat compartment is the biggest ever seen on a bike of this type and provides plenty of room for your waterproofs and other personal effects.

• The electronic immobiliser can be reset in an emergency using a user programmable PIN number;
• The large headlight cluster incorporates simultaneously lit twin dipped and main beam units.
• The self-supporting nose fairing also supports the headlights and instrumentation. Fewer parts mean fewer screws, greater strength and less weight.

Accessories

As can be expected from Aprilia, the Pegaso 650 Factory is complemented by a wide range of dedicated accessories, so you can customise your bike exactly as you want it.

• Homologated Akrapovic slip-on silencers
• Adjustable front brake lever
• Luggage rack
• New Concept top box (32 litres)
• City top box (35 litres)
• Street Case top box (47 litres)
• Expandable, semi-rigid panniers in high-tech textile with secure, lockable fittings. Total capacity closed: 25 litres. Total capacity expanded: 34 litres.
• Tank protector and tank bag in high-tech textile (complete with rain hood). Capacity 14 litres.
• High seat (+ 40 mm.)
• Carbon fibre hand guards, hinged on handlebars
• Carbon fibre bodywork parts (exhaust downpipe shield, rider heel guards, sump guard)
• Aprilia electronic anti-theft system
• Centre stand
• Adjustable windshield (2 positions)

Aprilia Pegaso 650 Factory – Technical Specifications

• 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 balancer shaft.
• Euro 3
• Fuel - Unleaded fuel.
• Bore and stroke - 100 x 84 mm.
• Total displacement - 660 cc.
• Compression ratio - 10:1.
• Max. power at crankshaft - 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,000 rpm.
• Max. torque at crankshaft - 6.01 kgm (59 Nm) at 5,000 rpm.
• Fuel system - Integrated electronic engine management system. Electronic fuel injection. 44 mm throttle body.
• Ignition - Electronic.
• Starting - Electric starter.
• Alternator - 290 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 - Multi-plate in oil bath. Cable operated.
• 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: FTE stainless steel floating disc, ? 320 mm. Four piston radial caliper with radial master cylinder. Rear: stainless steel disc, ? 240 mm. Floating caliper.
• Wheels - Spoked wheels with gold anodised aluminium rims. Front: 3.50 x 17". Rear: 4.50 x 17".
• Tyres - Front: 110/70-17. Rear: 160/60-17.

Dimensions

• Overall length: 2,173 mm
• Overall width: 810 mm
• Ground clearance: 250 mm
• Seat height: 780 mm
• Wheelbase: 1,479 mm
• Tank capacity: 16 litres (3.5 litre reserve).
• Colour: Aprilia Black

Accessories

• Akrapovic slip-on silencers
• Luggage rack
• Adjustable brake lever
• New Concept top box (32 litres)
• City top box (35 litres)
• Street Case top box (47 litres)
• Expandable, semi-rigid panniers in high-tech textile with secure, lockable fittings. Total capacity closed: 25 litres. Total capacity expanded: 34 litres.
• Tank protector and tank bag in high-tech textile (complete with rain hood). Capacity 14 litres
• High seat (+ 40 mm.)
• Aprilia electronic alarm system
• Centre stand

Aprilia PEGASO 650 Technical specifications

• 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 balancer shaft. Euro 3.
• Fuel - Unleaded fuel.
• Bore and stroke - 100 x 84 mm.
• Total displacement - 660 cc.
• Compression ratio - 10:1.
• Max. power at crankshaft - 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,000 rpm.
• Max. torque at crankshaft - 6.01 kgm ( 59 Nm) at 5,000 rpm.
• Fuel system - Integrated electronic engine management system. Electronic fuel injection. 44 mm throttle body.
• Ignition - Electronic.
• Starting - Electric starter.
• Alternator - 290 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 - Multi-plate in oil bath. Cable operated.
• 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 disc, ? 320 mm, four piston caliper.
  Rear: stainless steel disc, ? 240 mm, two piston caliper.
• Wheels - Alloy wheels with twinned spokes. Front: 3.50 x 17". Rear: 4.50 x 17".
• Tyres - ront: 110/70-17. Rear: 160/60-17.

Dimensions

• Overall length: 2,173 mm
• Overall width: 810 mm
• Ground clearance: 250 mm
• Seat height: 780 mm
• Wheelbase: 1,479 mm
• Tank capacity: 16 litres (3.5 litre reserve).
• Colours: Aprilia White, Graphite Black

Accessories

• Akrapovic homologated slip-on silencers
• Adjustable front brake lever
• Luggage rack
• New Concept top box (32 litres)
• City top box (35 litres)
• Street Case top box (47 litres)
• Expandable, semi-rigid panniers in high-tech textile with secure, lockable fittings. Total capacity closed: 25 litres. Total capacity expanded: 34 litres.
• Tank protector and tank bag in high-tech textile (complete with rain hood). Capacity 14 litres
• High seat (+ 40 mm.)
• Carbon fibre hand guards, hinged on handlebars
• Carbon fibre parts (exhaust heat shield, rider heel guards, sump guard)
• Aprilia electronic anti-theft system
• Centre stand
• Adjustable windshield (2 positions)