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hucaby · 09-16-2003, 02:32 PM

Who cares! Let's talk about that new Gilera previewed by motonline.com. They show an 850cc V-twin automatic naked bike. Looks sharp too. I hope Gilera will start looking toward this side of the ocean and import its awesome stuff.

BadCop · 09-16-2003, 02:40 PM

Sorta resembles two CRF250 cylinders back to back. I'd have to wonder if the power characteristics of a twin vs. single will be appropriate for dirtbikes. Should be very good for dirttrack and supermoto.

captainwhoopass · 09-16-2003, 03:00 PM

Interesting. It's good to see someone else besides Yamaha with some original thinking in this category. Time will tell if this idea will work.

Hadji · 09-16-2003, 03:53 PM

*****in, all I can say is "Bring it!" Check out the pic and write-up on www.motorcycledaily.com

I wonder if this thing is lighter than a KTM LC4 640? With KTM restructuring their product line, maybe I'll wait for an Aprilia Supermoto in a year or two. Could it be that Aprilia is heading towards complete engine management a la Attack Suzuki GSXR1100? I can't wait..,Bring it!

Singles and Twins Forever!!

bmw1959 · 09-16-2003, 04:29 PM

The Nera is only near-ya if you have $39,000!!

smomack · 09-16-2003, 07:01 PM

Please God, let Aprilia put this engine in a street bike.......

pplassm · 09-17-2003, 01:37 AM

I can't imagine what form of racing (if any) they have this engine targeted for. It certainly wouldn't be competitive in MX or enduro. Perhaps rally-style competetition. Do AMA flattrack rules allow twins in the 450/505 class?

kawazuki · 09-17-2003, 03:49 AM

It'd make a great supermotard, because as a twin, it'd be less likely to self destruct on the freeway than a single. I want!

-Kawazuki

fizzchem · 09-17-2003, 04:09 AM

Aluminum perimeter frame...

SeanAlexander · 09-17-2003, 06:22 AM

Lighter than a 640 LC4? I think the QE2 is lighter than a KTM 640 LC4.

09-16-2003, 02:32 PM	#1
hucaby Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced Who cares! Let's talk about that new Gilera previewed by motonline.com. They show an 850cc V-twin automatic naked bike. Looks sharp too. I hope Gilera will start looking toward this side of the ocean and import its awesome stuff.

09-16-2003, 02:40 PM	#2
BadCop Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 32	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced Sorta resembles two CRF250 cylinders back to back. I'd have to wonder if the power characteristics of a twin vs. single will be appropriate for dirtbikes. Should be very good for dirttrack and supermoto.

09-16-2003, 03:00 PM	#3
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced Interesting. It's good to see someone else besides Yamaha with some original thinking in this category. Time will tell if this idea will work. __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs

09-16-2003, 03:53 PM	#4
Hadji Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 129	Killer Supermoto! *****in, all I can say is "Bring it!" Check out the pic and write-up on www.motorcycledaily.com I wonder if this thing is lighter than a KTM LC4 640? With KTM restructuring their product line, maybe I'll wait for an Aprilia Supermoto in a year or two. Could it be that Aprilia is heading towards complete engine management a la Attack Suzuki GSXR1100? I can't wait..,Bring it! Singles and Twins Forever!!

09-16-2003, 04:29 PM	#5
bmw1959 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced The Nera is only near-ya if you have $39,000!!

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09-16-2003, 07:01 PM	#6
smomack Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced Please God, let Aprilia put this engine in a street bike.......

09-17-2003, 01:37 AM	#7
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced I can't imagine what form of racing (if any) they have this engine targeted for. It certainly wouldn't be competitive in MX or enduro. Perhaps rally-style competetition. Do AMA flattrack rules allow twins in the 450/505 class? __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

09-17-2003, 03:49 AM	#8
kawazuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 196	Re: New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced It'd make a great supermotard, because as a twin, it'd be less likely to self destruct on the freeway than a single. I want! -Kawazuki

09-17-2003, 04:09 AM	#9
fizzchem Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 204	Re: Seriously Aluminum perimeter frame...

09-17-2003, 06:22 AM	#10
SeanAlexander Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 1,538	Re: Killer Supermoto! Lighter than a 640 LC4? I think the QE2 is lighter than a KTM 640 LC4. __________________ I thought I'd found true happiness in my personal bath body bar.... Then I tried DOVE! with 1/4 moisturizing cream!!!