Aprilia PEGASO 650 IE User Manual 2003

PEGASO I.E.650

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aprilia part# 8104312

© 2001 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

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First edition: february 2001

Reprint: january 2002, february 2002,

november 2002, may 2003

Produced and printed by:

editing division
Soave (VERONA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911
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On behalf of:

aprilia s.p.a.

via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111
Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54
www.aprilia.com

The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:

Safety warning. When you find this

a

symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk
of personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people’s
safety and for the vehicle!

aWARNING

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.

aCAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in minor personal injury or dam­age to the vehicle.

NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual

precedes important information or instruc­tions.

The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the

reassembly of the units repeat the disas­sembly operations in reverse order.

The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the nor­mal riding position.

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Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the section
“SAFE DRIVE”.

Your and other people’s safety depends
not only on your quickness of reflexes and
on your agility, but also on what you know
about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on
your knowledge of the basic information for
“SAFE DRIVE”. Therefore, get a thorough
knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as
to be able to drive in the traffic safely.

NOTE Keep a stock of one bulb per type

with the vehicle (see technical data).

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NOTE This manual must be considered

as an integral part of the vehicle and must
always accompany it, even in case of re­sale.

aprilia has carried out this manual with the
maximum attention, in order to supply the
user with correct and updated information.
However, since aprilia constantly im-
proves the design of its products, there
may be slight discrepancies between the
characteristics of your vehicle and those
described in this manual. For any clarifica­tion concerning the information contained
in this manual, do not hesitate to contact
your aprilia Official Dealer.

For control and repair operations not ex­pressly described in this publication, for the
purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts,
accessories and other products, as well as
for specific advice, contact exclusively
aprilia Official Dealers and Service Cent­ers, which guarantee prompt and accurate
assistance.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish
you a nice ride.

All rights as to electronic storage, repro­duction and total or partial adaptation, with
any means, are reserved for all Countries.

NOTE In some countries the antipollu-

tion and noise regulations in force require
periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countries
must:

– contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have

the non-homologated components re-

placed with others homologated for use

in the country in question;

– carry out the required periodical inspec-

tions.

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-

cle, write down the identification data indi­cated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA­TION LABEL in the table here below. This
label is positioned on the left side of the
saddle support; to read it, it is necessary to
remove the saddle, see p. 21 (UNLOCK­ING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

These data indicate:

– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...);
– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...);
– COUNTRY CODES = homologation coun-

try (I, UK, A, ...).

and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official
Dealer as reference data for the purchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model you have acquired.

In this manual the various versions are in­dicated by the following symbols:

automatic light switching version

e

(Automatic Switch-on Device)

optional

m

TIBET version

coolant expansion version

catalytic version

o

VERSION:

I

U

a

p

F

B

d

f

E

G

O

Y

D

J

Italy

United King­dom

Austria

Portugal

Finland

Belgium

Germany

France

Spain

Greece

Holland

Switzerland

Denmark

Japan

Singapore

S

Slovenia

s

Israel

i

South Korea

¬

Malaysia

M

Chile

c

Croatia

H

Australia

A

United States of

u

America

Brazil

Ä

South Africa

R

New Zealand

n

Canada

C

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SAFE DRIVE ............................................................. 5

BASIC SAFETY RULES ...................................... 6

CLOTHING .......................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 10

LOAD ................................................................. 10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 12

ARRANGEMENT OF THE

INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................................. 14

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 15

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ..... 16

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ........................ 18

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART OF

THE HANDLEBAR ............................................. 18

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART

OF THE HANDLEBAR ....................................... 19

IGNITION SWITCH ............................................ 20

STEERING LOCK .............................................. 21

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ....................................... 21

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE ............. 21

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................ 22

ANTI-THEFT HOOK .......................................... 22

REAR LUGGAGE RACK ................................... 22

SPECIAL TOOLS

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 23

SIDE BAGS

equipment in the countries where required) ....... 24

REAR CASE

equipment in the countries where required) ....... 26

MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 27

FUEL .................................................................. 27

BRAKE FLUID - recommendations .................... 29

DISC BRAKES ................................................... 30

FRONT BRAKE ................................................. 31

REAR BRAKE .................................................... 33

COOLANT .......................................................... 34

TYRES ............................................................... 36

ENGINE OIL ...................................................... 37

CLUTCH ............................................................ 38

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL

LEVER CLEARANCE ........................................ 39

AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING
VERSION

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(supplied as standard

m

(supplied as standard

e

.................................................... 39

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CATALYTIC EXHAUST SILENCERS

EXHAUST SILENCERS .................................... 40

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .................................... 40

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE .......... 40

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 42

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 43

STARTING ........................................................ 44

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ............................... 47

RUNNING-IN ..................................................... 50

STOPPING ........................................................ 51

PARKING .......................................................... 51

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE

STAND .............................................................. 52

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ........... 54

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 55

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ...... 56

IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................... 58

JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND

WITH SCREW CLAMPS ................................... 58

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

AND TOPPING UP ........................................... 59

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL

FILTER .............................................................. 60

AIR CLEANER .................................................. 62

FRONT WHEEL ................................................ 64

REAR WHEEL .................................................. 66

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
REAR SUPPORT STAND
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND

DRIVE CHAIN ................................................... 70

REMOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK ...................... 72

REMOVING THE OIL SUMP GUARD .............. 73

REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES .... 73

REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

GUARDS ........................................................... 74

INSTALLING THE SIDE BAG SUPPORTS
(supplied as standard equipment in the

countries where required) ................................. 74

INSTALLING THE REAR CASE SUPPORTS

m

(supplied as standard equipment in the

countries where required) ................................. 76

CHECKING THE STEERING ............................ 77

CHECKING THE REAR FORK

FULCRUM AXIS .............................................. 77

m

.......................... 69

m

......... 40

........................ 69

m

INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR

SUSPENSIONS ................................................ 77

FRONT SUSPENSION ..................................... 77

REAR SUSPENSION ........................................ 78

REAR SUSPENSION WITH HYDRAULIC
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .............. 80

IDLING ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 81

ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL 82
ADJUSTING THE COLD START

CONTROL ......................................................... 82

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .................................... 83

SPARK PLUG ................................................... 84

CHECKING THE STAND .................................. 86

BATTERY .......................................................... 87

CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........ 88

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE

TERMINALS ...................................................... 88

REMOVING THE BATTERY ............................. 89

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................ 90

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................ 90

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............ 91

CHECKING THE SWITCHES ........................... 91

CHANGING THE FUSES .................................. 92

ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL

HEADLIGHT BEAM ........................................... 93

DASHBOARD LIGHTING .................................. 93

BULBS ............................................................... 94

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............ 94

CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS .......................................... 96

CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS .......................................... 96

CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT

BULB ................................................................. 97

CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB ....... 97

TRANSPORT .......................................................... 98

CLEANING ............................................................. 98

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY .................. 100

TECHNICAL DATA .............................................. 101

LUBRICANT CHART ....................................... 104

Importers .................................................. 106-107

WIRING DIAGRAM - Pegaso 650 I.E. ............ 108

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.......................... 79

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the requirements pre­scribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number
plate, etc.).

Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv­ing it first in areas with low traffic and/or pri­vate areas.

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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic substances notably increases
the risk of accidents.

Be sure that you are in good psychophysi­cal conditions and fit for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.

Most road accidents are caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.

Rigorously observe all road signs and na­tional and local road regulations.

Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan­gerous for yourself and other people (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration
to the road surface, visibility and other driv­ing conditions.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve­hicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.

Always drive with both hands on the han­dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
on the rider’s footboards), in the correct
driving posture.

Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.

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The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.

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Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu­bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check all oil, fuel and coolant lev­els regularly.

If the vehicle has been involved in an acci­dent, make sure that no damage has oc­curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.

If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer who should care­fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen­sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.

Always remember to report any malfunc­tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.

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Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indica­tors, lights and horns.

Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.

Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can com­promise vehicle performance levels and
safety or even make it illegal.

We recommend respecting all regulations
and national and local provisions regarding
the equipment of the vehicle.

In particular, avoid all modifications that in­crease the vehicle’s performance levels or
alter its original characteristics.

Never race with other vehicles.

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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
will make yourself more visible to the other
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.

This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles;
strings, belts and ties should not be hang­ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en­tangled with moving parts or driving mech­anisms.

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Do not keep objects that can be dangerous
in case of fall, for example pointed objects
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your
pockets (the same recommendations also
apply to passengers).

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any ac­cessory.
Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac­cess to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Big fairings and windshields installed on
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forc­es that affect the stability of the vehicle, es­pecially when riding at high speed.

Make sure that the equipment is well fas­tened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving.
Do not install electrical devices and do not
modify those already existing to avoid elec­trical overloads, because the vehicle could
suddenly stop or there could be a danger­ous current shortage in the horn and in the
lights.
aprilia recommends the use of genuine
accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
close as possible to the center of gravity of
the vehicle and distribute the load uniform­ly on both sides, in order to reduce umbal­ance to the minimum. Furthermore, make
sure that the load is firmly secured to the
vehicle, especially during long trips.

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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger­ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks, because the vehicle might re­spond more slowly in turns and its ma­noeuvrability could be unavoidably im­paired.

Do not place bags that are too bulky on the
vehicle sides and do not ride with the crash
helmet, because they could hit people or
obstacles, making you lose control of the
vehicle.

Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se­cured to the vehicle.

Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage-rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.

When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
and its manoeuvrability can be compro­mised.

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1) Headlight

2) Ignition switch/steering lock

3) Left rear-view mirror

4) Fuel tank filler cap

5) Fuel tank

6) Coolant expansion tank cap

7) Battery

9) Fuse carrier

10) Passenger grab rail

11) Glove/tool kit compartment

12) Rear luggage rack

13) Rear fork

14) Passenger left footrest
(snapping, closed/open)

8) Electronic unit

15) Centre stand m (*)

16) Side stand

17) Rider left footrest

18) Shifting lever

19) Not provided .
Coolant expansion

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sion

20) Rear luggage rack m (*)

21) Left side bag m (*)
(*) = Provided as standard

equipment in the countries
where required

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1) Rear light

2) Passenger grab rail

3) Saddle lock

4) Saddle

5) Rear brake fluid tank

6) Air cleaner

7) Rear shock absorber

8) Engine oil level plug-dipstick

9) Front brake fluid tank

10) Right rear-view mirror

11) Horn

12) Engine oil tank

13) Idle speed adjusting knob

14) Engine oil filter

15) Rear brake control lever

16) Rider right footrest

17) Anti-theft hook (for shielded
cable “Body-Guard” aprilia
m)

18) Rear brake pump

19) Passenger right footrest

(snapping, closed/open)

20) Drive chain

21) Right side bag m (s upplie d

as standard equipment in
the countries where re­quired)

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1) Clutch lever

2) Instruments and indicators

3) Ignition switch/steering lock (2 - 1 - &)

4) Front brake lever

5) Throttle grip

6) Engine stop switch (2 - 1)

7) Start push button (+)

8) Light switch (( - ' -

9) Direction indicator switch (6)

10) Horn push button (*)

11) Dimmer switch (8 - 7)

12) High beam signalling push button (7)

13) Cold start lever (0)

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1) Revolution counter

2) Speedometer

3) Total kilometres odometer

4) Coolant temperature indicator ())

5) Partial kilometres odometer

6) Odometer trip control

7) Red engine oil pressure warning light (.)

8) Blue high beam warning light (7)

9) Red diagnostic warning light (û)

10) Amber low fuel warning light (-)

11) Green direction indicator warning light (6)

12) Green neutral indicator warning light (/)

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Description Function

Direction indicator warning light

High beam warning light

Revolution counter rpm

Low fuel warning light

Engine oil pressure Warning light

Neutral indicator warning light

Blinks when the direction indicators are on.

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Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.

7

Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.

aCAUTION

It comes on when the quantity of fuel still available in the fuel tank is less than 5 L.

-

In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 27 (FUEL).

Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position “2” and the engine is not running, thus
checking the functionality of the bulb.

If the light does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

.

aCAUTION

means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.
In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an

Comes on when the gear is in neutral.

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It comes on whenever the ignition switch is positioned on “2” and goes out a few seconds after
the engine start.

aCAUTION

With the engine stop switch in position “

Diagnostic warning light

positioned on “

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eration of the injection circuit.
If the light does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

aCAUTION

means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In many cases the engine keeps
running with limited functions; contact an

Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 50 (RUNNING-IN).

If the engine oil pressure warning light “
start or comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this

Do not carry out any operation on the components of the vehicle
with the ignition switch in position “

.” remains on after the

APRILIA

Official Dealer.

2”.

1”, it comes on whenever the ignition switch is

2” and remains on, with low light intensity, thus checking the correct op-

If the diagnostic warning light “
start or comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this

APRILIA

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Description Function

Speedometer (km/h) It indicates the driving speed.

Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.

It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.
When the pointer starts moving beyond the “40” level, the temperature is sufficient for driving
the vehicle.
The normal operating temperature appears on the graduated area of the scale.

aCAUTION

the cooling fan works even when the engine is off and it is disconnected automatically.

Coolant temperature indicator

Partial kilometres odometer

Odometer trip control Rotate it anticlockwise to set the partial kilometres odometer to zero.

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aCAUTION

If the pointer gets near the red area, stop the engine, wait until the cooling fan is disconnected
and check the coolant level, see p. 34 (COOLANT).

If the pointer reaches the red area, stop the vehicle and let the engine idle for approximately two
minutes, thus permitting the regular circulation of the coolant in the system; then, position the
engine stop switch on “
the dashboard remains the same after the coolant level has been checked, do not start the ve­hicle and contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

It indicates the partial number of kilometres covered. To set it to zero, use the odometer trip con­trol.

The switching on and off of the cooling fan does not depend on the
position of the ignition switch. To lower the coolant temperature,

If the maximum allowed temperature is exceeded (red area of the
scale), the engine may be seriously damaged.

1” and check the coolant level, see p. 34 (COOLANT). If the situation on

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*)

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6)

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to
indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right.

To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7)
When the light switch is in position “(”: if the dimmer switch
is in position “7”, the high beam comes on; while if it is in po-
sition “8”, the low beam comes on.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7)
When it is in position “8” the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “7”, the high beam comes on.

4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON (7)

It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to
forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril
and/or emergency.

The high beam blinking is operated by pressing the push but­ton, independently of the position of the light switch (( - '

).

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NOTE To disconnect the high beam blinking, release the push

button.

5) COLD START LEVER (0)

The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by ro­tating the lever “0” downwards.
To disconnect the starter, move the lever “0” to its initial posi-
tion.

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (2 - 1)

aWARNING

Do not operate the engine stop switch “2 - 1” in running
conditions.

This is a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch pressed in position “2”, it is possible to start
the engine; when the switch is pressed to position “1”, the
engine stops.

aCAUTION

With stopped engine and ignition switch in position “2”, the
battery may discharge.
When the vehicle has come to rest, after stopping the en­gine, move the ignition switch to position “1”.

2) LIGHT SWITCH (( - ' -

When the light switch is in position “•”, the lights are off; when
the switch is in position “'”, the parking lights and the dash­board light are on; when the switch is in position “(”, the
parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer
switch.

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3) START PUSH BUTTON (+)

When the start push button “+” is pressed, the starter makes
the engine run. For the starting, see p. 44 (STARTING).

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The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
upper plate of the steering column.

NOTE The key operates the ignition

switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock (2)
and the saddle lock (3).

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

Position Function Key removal

Steering

lock

The steer­ing is
locked. It is
neither pos­sible to start
the engine,
nor to switch
on the
lights.

Neither the
engine, nor
the lights
can be
switched on.

The engine
and the
lights can be
switched on.

It is possible
to remove the
key.

It is possible
to remove the
key.

It is not possi­ble to remove
the key.

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aWARNING

Never turn the key to position “&” in
running conditions, in order to avoid
losing control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

◆ Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.

◆ Turn the key (1) to position “1”.

◆ Press the key (1) and rotate it to position

“&”.

◆ Withdraw the key (1).

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◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

52 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

◆ Insert the key (1) in the saddle lock (2).

◆ Turn the key (1) clockwise and raise and

remove the saddle.

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

saddle, make sure that you have not left
the key in the glove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the saddle:

◆ Position the tangs (3) in the seat, lower

and press the saddle, making the lock
snap.

aWARNING

Before leaving, make sure that the sad­dle is properly locked.

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To reach the glove/tool kit compart­ment, proceed as follows:

◆ Remove the rider saddle, see p. 21 (UN-

LOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

The tool kit (1) includes:

– 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 mm bent hexagon spanners

(2);
– 5. 5 – 7 mm double fork spanner (3);
– 8 – 11 mm double fork spanner (4);
– 10 – 13 mm double fork spanner (5);
– 19 mm simple fork spanner (6);
– 24 mm simple fork spanner (7);
– 18 mm socket spanner for spark plug

(8);
– socket spanner rod (9);
– double-ended, cross-/cut-headed screw-

driver (10);
– tool case (11);

Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.

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The anti-theft hook (12) is positioned on
the right side of the vehicle, near the rider
footboard.

To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it
is advisable to secure it with the shielded
cable “Body-Guard” aprilia m (13), avail­able at the aprilia Official Dealers .

aWARNING

Do not use the hook to lift the vehicle or
for other purposes, since it has been
designed exclusively to secure the vehi­cle once it has been parked.

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Maximum weight allowed for the rear
luggage rack (14): 9 kg

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To perform some specific operations, it is
advisable to use the following special tools
(to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal­er):

Tool Operations

Support pins (1) for the rear
support stand, see p. 69 (PO­SITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE REAR SUPPORT

m

STAND

Rear support stand (2), see p.
69 (POSITIONING THE VEHI­CLE ON THE REAR SUP­PORT STAND

Front support stand (3), see p.
69 (POSITIONING THE VEHI­CLE ON THE FRONT SUP­PORT STAND

Washer (4) for front support
stand, see p. 69 (POSITIO­NING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND

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Click clamp (5) installation pli­ers, see p. 58 (CLICK
CLAMPS).

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Positioning of
the vehicle on
the rear stand.

Rear wheel di­sassembly.

Drive chain
adjustment.

Front wheel
disassembly.

Front wheel
disassembly.

Click clamp in­stallation.

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The vehicle may be equipped with the fol­lowing accessories (to be requested to the
aprilia Official Dealer):

– side bags m, see p. 24 [SIDE BAGS

m (supplied as standard equipment in
the countries where required)];

– rear case m, see p. 26 [REAR CASE

m (supplied as standard equipment in
the countries where required)];

– centre stand m (supplied as standard

equipment in the countries where re­quired).

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN THE
COUNTRIESWHEREREQUIRED

Thanks to the use of the side bags it is pos­sible to transport clothes or other objects
even in bad weather, so that they are pro­tected and do not constitute a hindrance or
a risk for the rider.

NOTE If the side bags are not installed

on the vehicle, before using them it is nec­essary to install the appropriate supports,
see p. 74 [INSTALLING THE SIDE BAG
SUPPORTS m (supplied as standard
equipment in the countries where re­quired)].

Clean and lubricate the coupling lock on
the bag every 6000 km (3750 mi) or 12
months.

NOTE The following information refers

to one unit only, but is valid for both.

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To open the side bag, proceed as fol­lows:

◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

52 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the lock.

◆ Turn the key (1) anticlockwise.

◆ Extract the key (1) and insert it in the oth-

er lock.

◆ Turn the key (1) anticlockwise.

◆ Lift the two parts of the lock (2).

◆ Open the case (3).

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

aWARNING

If it is necessary to transport more than
one object, distribute the load uniformly
on the side bags.
Secure the luggage by means of the ap­propriate elastic belts, in such a way as
to avoid dangerous movements of the
same during the trip.
It is not advisable to use the vehicle
with only one side bag installed.

Do not load the side bags excessively.

Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg (for each
bag).

To remove the side bag, proceed as fol­lows:

◆ Introduce the key (4) in the lock.

◆ Turn the key (4) clockwise and at the

same time move the lower part of the
bag slightly towards the outside (A).

◆ Grasp the bag firmly with both hands, as

indicated in the figure.

◆ Lift the bag (B) slightly and release it (C)

from the appropriate coupling seats (5)
on the bag support.

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

aCAUTION

Handle the plastic and painted compo­nents with care to avoid scraping or
damaging them.

aWARNING

Upon reassembly, make sure that the
bag is properly anchored to its support.

Upper part: perfect fitting of the bag
coupling pins in the coupling seats pro­vided on the support;

Lower part: perfect fitting of the support
coupling pin in the relevant lock provid­ed on the bag; when the lock snaps, the
coupling is correct.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN THE
COUNTRIESWHEREREQUIRED

Thanks to the use of the rear case, you no
longer have to carry the crash helmet or
other bulky objects with you every time you
park the vehicle.

NOTE Write down your personal data

on the appropriate plate positioned on the
lock.

Clean and lubricate the coupling lock on
the lower part of the case every 6000 km
(3750 mi) or 12 months.

NOTE If the rear case is not installed on

the vehicle, before using it, it is necessary
to install the appropriate supports, see p.
76 [INSTALLING THE REAR CASE SUP­PORTS m (supplied as standard equip­ment in the countries where required)].

To open the rear case, proceed as fol­lows:

◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

52 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the lock.

◆ Rotate the key (1) clockwise.

◆ Remove the handle (2).

◆ Lift the lock (3).

◆ Release the upper part (4) of the lock (3)

from the case (5).

◆ Lift the upper part of the case to open it

(5).

NOTE The case can contain two

“CRASH” helmets.

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

aWARNING

Do not load the rear case excessively.

Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg.

To remove the rear case, proceed as fol­lows:

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the lock.

◆ Rotate the key (1) clockwise.

◆ Extract the handle (2) and grasp it firmly

with one hand.

◆ Press the appropriate push button (6).

◆ Lift the case (7) and withdraw it from the

relevant front couplings.

aCAUTION

Handle the plastic and painted compo­nents with care to avoid scraping or
damaging them.

aWARNING

Upon reassembly, make sure that the
case is properly anchored to its sup­port.

Front part: perfect fitting of the support
coupling elements into the seats pro­vided on the case;

Rear part: perfect fitting of the support
coupling pin in the relevant lock on the
case; when the lock snaps, the coupling
is correct.

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aWARNING

The fuel used for internal combustion
engines is extremely inflammable and
in particular conditions it can become
explosive.
It is important to carry out the refuelling
and the maintenance operations in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
Do not smoke while refuelling or near
fuel vapours, in any case avoid any con­tact with naked flames, sparks and any
other heat source to prevent the fuel
from catching fire or from exploding.

aWARNING

Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of
the fuel filler, as it could catch fire when
getting in contact with the red-hot sur­faces of the engine.
In case some fuel has accidentally been
spilt, make sure that the area has com­pletely dried and before starting the ve­hicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.
Since petrol expands under the heat of
the sun and due to the effects of sun ra­diation, never fill the tank to the brim.

aWARNING

Screw the plug up carefully after refuel­ling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with
the skin and the inhalation of vapours;
do not swallow fuel or pour it from a re­ceptacle into another by means of a
tube.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE EN­VIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only unleaded petrol, in conformity
with the DIN 51 607 standard, min. O.N. 95
(N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.)

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To refuel, proceed as follows:

◆ Raise the flap (1).

◆ Insert the key (2) in the tank plug lock

(3).

◆ Turn the key clockwise, pull and open

the fuel flap.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(reserve included): 21

TANK RESERVE: 5 L

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aCAUTION

Do not put additives or other substanc­es into the fuel.
If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.

aWARNING

Do not fill the tank completely; the max­imum fuel level must remain below the
lower edge of the filler neck (see figure).

aCAUTION

During the refilling operations, be care­ful to avoid damaging the inner parts of
the tank with the fuel pump.

◆ Refuel.

After refuelling:

NOTE The cap can be closed only when

the key (2) is inserted.

◆ With inserted key (2), close the cap by

pressing it.

aWARNING

Make sure that the cap is properly
closed.

◆ Withdraw the key (2).

◆ Close the flap (1).

"2!+%&,5)$RECOMMENDATIONS

NOTE This vehicle is provided with front

and rear disc brakes, with separate hy­draulic circuits.

The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.

aWARNING

Sudden resistance or clearance prob­lems on the brake lever may be due to
troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
in case you are not able to carry out the
usual checking operations, contact
your APRILIA Official Dealer.

aWARNING

Make sure that the brake discs are nei­ther oily nor greasy, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.

Check that the brake cables are neither
twisted nor worn out.

Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.

In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir­ritations.

aWARNING

Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid. Con­sult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid
gets in contact with your eyes.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN
THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

aCAUTION

When using the brake fluid, take care
not to spill it on the plastic or painted
parts, since it can damage them.

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aWARNING

The brakes are the parts that most en­sure your safety and for this reason
they must always be perfectly working;
check them before every trip.

A dirty disc soils the pads, with conse­quent reduction of the braking efficien­cy.

Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty
discs must be cleaned with a high-qual­ity degreaser.

The brake fluid must be changed every
two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer.

Use brake fluid of the type specified in
the lubricant chart, see p. 104 (LUBRI­CANT CHART).

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NOTE This vehicle is provided with disc

brakes with two, front and rear braking sys­tems having separate hydraulic circuits.

The front braking system is with single disc
(left side).

The rear braking system is with single disc
(left side).

The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.

When the disc pads wear out, the level of
the fluid decreases to automatically com­pensate for their wear.

The front brake fluid tank is positioned on
the right part of the handlebar, near the
front brake lever coupling.

The rear brake reservoir is positioned on
the right side of the vehicle, near the rear
brake control lever.

NOTE Carry out the maintenance oper-

ations halving the intervals indicated, if the
vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas or on
uneven surfaces.

Have the brake discs checked by an april-
ia Official Dealer after the first 1000 km
(625mi) and successively every 6000 km
(3750 mi).

Before departure, check the brake fluid lev­el in the reservoirs, see p. 31 (FRONT
BRAKE), p. 33 (REAR BRAKE), and the
wear of the pads, see p. 80 (CHECKING
THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).

Have the brake fluid changed every two
years by an aprilia Official Dealer.

aWARNING

Do not use the vehicle if the braking
system leaks fluid.