MaxMoto News. 14/09/04
(Update 05/05/05 - Fantastic first UK review)
(Update 07/07/05 - First stocks arrive)
(Update 01/09/05 - Subsidised Insurance)

Aprilia today announced the all new Pegaso 650 Strada at the Intermot Munich motorcycle show. Based around a development of the Yamaha 660 single cylinder engine, the new bike is described as an "agile urban supermotard". The engine is built in Italy, not far from Aprilia's Noale factory, and has been breathed on by Aprilia's technicians to achieve the mid and top end rush so typical of Aprilia's bikes. Fast steering and an excellent steering lock will make this bike a mean street machine and ideal commuting thrill, but also a capable multipurpose motorcycle with "the emphasis on fun". KTM's Duke seems to have had some influence here and it should steal much of the thunder from Ducati's new 620 Multistrada. Power is around 50bhp @ 6,250rpm from the dry sump, four valve engine and the weight is a highly respectable 168kg. The frame is a compact steel single spar arrangement that is said to have class leading rigidity. The Strada's aluminium alloy wheels copy the wheel design of the RSV 1000 R Factory supersports.

The seat height is low for it's class at 780mm, so it should be suitable for riders of all statures, including the ladies, who ought to get their feet firmly on the ground. For the tallest riders there's an additional kit to raise the height to 820mm.

It includes two storage spaces: one on the tank that is opened by a button on the handlebars, the other is under the seat and is large enough for a set of waterproofs. There's even a luggage net for additional storage.

Other nice touches include self canceling indicators and an electronic immobilizer.

An Enduro version is said to be waiting in the wings. The Rotax powered Pegaso is said to continue in production for the time being.

UK price will be £4,999 with availability in May 2005.

Update 05/05/05. Nip down to your newsagents for Aprilia Pegaso Strada's first UK review in MCN. They have put it top of its class, beating all the main manufacturers on Italian style and fun. We were also at the launch, and had the time of our lives scratching around the twisties in beautiful Sardinia. We were so impressed with how accessible and easy to ride it is that we immediately ordered two for our training school!

Update 07/07/05. We've now received our first batch of Stradas, so nip into the shop and have a look at them in the flesh, they really are nice. We'll be putting a demo bike on the road when we receive the next batch in a couple of days.

Update 01/09/05. The Pegaso 650 Strada will also have a special rate insurance provided by LEXHAM Insurance. Riders who are aged 25+ can buy TPFT cover for £300.00 and Full Comprehensive at £ 500, 00. Expires at the end of September. Click here for full quotation.

Accessories:
- Hand guards,
- heated grips,
- two position adjustable fairing screen,
- ABS,
- luggage rack,
- 28 litre and 45 litre top box,
- semi rigid panniers,
- high seat and footrest kit.

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