Aprilia Pegaso is a model with more than 12 years of its history. The first versions of it appeared in the year 1993, when it became the successor of another brand – Aprilia Tuareg. The design and characteristics of the engine and handling make it a perfect street motorcycle. It outperforms other rivals in many road situations. The equipment of the bike presupposes great variety of the seating. This makes the vehicle suit any type of pilot.
The motorcycle is equipped with a liquid-cooled single four stroke engine. The engine delivers the maximum speed of 112mph and 50bhp with 45ftlb of torque. The average fuel consumption strikes the result of 58mpg with the average capacity of fuel tank registering at 16 liters. The characteristics of the motor make it a sport motorcycle, which develops high speed. The handling is good and light when the speed limits are achieved. The braking system acts well, while the model is equipped with a modern and highly executive system of brakes.
As for other specifications, the weight of the bike is about 170kg. The exterior presents a dynamic structure with very masculine shapes. Its design may even make it a vehicle for any type of road.
The pilot dominates the road, sitting on a 780mm height seat. The luggage compartments are spacious, providing enough under seat storage as well as some other small compartments. The pilot is able to control the systems by looking at a highly technological dash. This makes the ride rather easy, while the data is shown very effectively. On the other hand, the interface is simplified by the availability of different languages. Also, the screen is easy to adjust and handle. Other equipment is represented by fuel gauge and different indicators of fuel reserve, temperature and battery charge.
The motorbike has an affordable price and rather nice specifications. The control of the vehicle is decent on the motorway and in the city streets. Covered by steel frame, the exterior looks stylish and light for its weight.