1997 Aprilia 650cc 'Starck' Moto 6.5
Frame no. ZD4MH0000TN052322

The Zoute Sale|9 October 2022, 13:00 CEST|Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute

1997 Aprilia 650cc 'Starck' Moto 6.5
Frame no. ZD4MH0000TN052322

Footnotes

A controversial motorcycle if ever there was one - you either love it or hate it - the Aprilia Moto 6.5 was the creation of Philippe Starck, the famous French industrial designer whose portfolio ranges from wind turbines to lemon squeezers, which perhaps explains its passing resemblance to some of his kitchen appliances. Now widely recognised as a motorcycling design icon, the Moto 6.5 was powered by the Aprilia Pegaso's five-valve single, which went into a curvaceous bespoke frame. With 42bhp on tap, a low seat and weighing a mere 150kg Starck's Moto 6.5 effectively fulfilled Aprilia's brief to produce a chic and user-friendly city/town motorcycle. Production ceased in 2002 and today the Moto 6.5 enjoys increasingly collectible status.

This example was delivered new to Belgium in 1997 and is currently in the hands of its second owner having covered a genuine 2,670 kilometres from new. Its colour scheme is unusual in so far as the front of the tank is white (most were orange). The most recent service was carried out just months ago and the related invoice for €530 is on file.

Please note that as this car has less than 6,000 kilometres recorded on the odometer, it is considered to be a New Means of Transport under EU law and will incur a VAT liability if sold to an EU country other than Belgium. The current Belgian VAT rate of 21% will be applied on the invoice total.

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