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New Motorcycle TV program

posted by Kevin Duke on Friday, April 11, 2008

For anyone out there who enjoys TV programming about motorcycles but isn’t interested in racing

Aprilia expands scooter offerings

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Aprilia is introducing two new models to its Scarabeo line of scooters

Aprilia ready for Supermoto season

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Aprilia’s factory racing team is ready to rip it up

Aprilia Unveils RSV 4 ‘Race Machine’ in Milan

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, February 25, 2008

The Aprilia Superbike, the bike that will bring the Noale, Itally based company back to four-stroke

Aprilia USA Mobile Showroom Revs Up for 2007 Road Tour

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Aprilia V4 Prototype On The Dyno

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 31, 2007

"This exclusive spy shot shows Aprilia’s all-new V4 World Superbike contender undergoing longevity testing on Aprilia’s dyno." Read More Here's another juicy item from Editor KSomething something. ...

SXV 4.5: Your Face Is Not Meant to Smile Like This!

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 12, 2007

I have had quite a few bikes in my time. From the old kx-60 at 8 years old to the Ducati 996 and a GSXR race bike. To date, I have owned 7 italian "superbikes" and in 2002 I finally found the best...

Aprilia Fairings on a Falco.

posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Hello, I'm getting ready for the track days this year, my first time. I've been looking at used bodywork and wanted to see if the following are possible: 1. will Aprilia Mille RSV 1000 Race...

Aprilia 550 V-twin Sportbike!

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, January 25, 2007

Since the introduction on Aprilia's compact V twin engine in their off-road inventory, many have called for a street bike based on the same powerplant. Aprilia has stated that the powerplant is not...

V4 Race Machine Aprilia Engine Announced.

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, November 16, 2006

From the EICMA EXHIBITION: "The V4 Race Machine Aprilia engine (the first 4-cylinder from Aprilia) is ready to create a new reference point for Superbike engines. With a tight, 4-cylindrical...

Chinese Aprilias Coming?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, November 12, 2006

I really do not know what to think about this piece of news. Jincheng Corporation, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, today announced a strategic alliance with Europe’s largest...

Naked Aprilia V2 750cc: Coming soon?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, October 16, 2006

Dose any one know if it will come to the states? Aprilia 750cc?

Aprilia RSV 1000 R Purchase?

posted by George Obradovich on Monday, June 12, 2006

So, its time to 'upgrade' from my 2000 CBR f4. The natural first choice, for me, is a newer f4 RR.

Aprilia's New V-4 is On The Way for 2007.

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 21, 2006

Aprilia's Leo Mercanti now says the new V-4 is on the way for 2007 The long, painful death of the V-Twin Sportsbike continues..

'06 Tuono Spare Sprocket

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, April 16, 2006

My dealer received an additional (I assume, rear) sprocket with some of the '06s but not others. I haven't been able to get a tooth count from him so I'm not really sure what the intent is (mine...

Seat Comfort on the Tuono?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 28, 2006

I've placed an order for a 2006 and expect to take delivery within the next couple of weeks. I've been eyeing aftermarket seats from Corbin and Sargeant and was wondering what 2005 Tuono owners...

ApriliaÂ’s 450/550cc off-road and supermoto bikes

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, November 26, 2005

Aprilia has released some specs and marketing info (and photos) on the bikes that have the engines that everyone keeps mentioning. The bikes look like a lot of fun and between the Aprilia models and...

2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, September 15, 2005

This just in from Aprilia: Just in from Aprilia is this first official photo of the new head-banging hooligan from Noale, Italy. We have all seen the spy-photos from the factory, but...

Bigger Ain’t Necessarily Better

posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, May 26, 2005

This month’s SportRider magazine has a piece on the Apilia’s SXV super-moto. And, while I have to admit that bike is way cool, the SXV engine and the rumors surrounding it, are even more...

Piaggio Completes Aprilia Acquisition

posted by Sean Alexander on Thursday, January 06, 2005

Piaggio's December 28th signing of the final contract for acquisition of the Aprilia Group, creates the fourth largest motorcycle company in the world. Let's hope that they stick that new 450cc...

Aprilia Sold to Piaggio

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, August 15, 2004

In a cash and debt deal over 210 million USD, Piaggio has agreed to buy Aprilia. Guess there's a lot of money and profits in scooters, eh MOFOs? TheDeal.com reports from Italy.

Aprilia Shareholders Grant Exclusive Negotiation Rights to Ducati

posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, July 20, 2004

This is just my opinion. I think Ducati would be well advised to take full opportunity of the Due Diligence period, so as not to be blindsided by the hidden pitfalls that are always involved when...

Ducati offers to buy Aprilia

posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, July 07, 2004

*PRESS RELEASE* DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING PRESENTS ITS OFFER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE MAJORITY SHARE OF APRILIA Bologna, Italy, July 7, 2004 ~ Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH, Borsa...

Aprilia - Say it aint so!

posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Rumors are rampant today that Aprilia is dancing with bankruptcy and has "temporarily" halted production of some (or all) of its products. So far these are just rumors that are working their way...

Aprilia Struggling Too

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 30, 2004

The UK's MCN has been following this for a while: Aprilia seems to be looking for a white night to invest... Bad news for the industry today! Guzzi and Aprilia are fine, intriguing brands, be a...

2004 Aprilia Track Fest

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Our new Executive Editor Sean Alexander, went to Pahrump last month and spent a day in the hot Nevada sun, flogging the pee out of five different Aprilias. You know the drill: Read the story,...

scooter trash

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Heh, this one's been sitting around for a while, and we couldn't source pictures from madmotomike, so here's the original, unedited piece in all it's glory. It starts out normal and gets wrong from...

New Mille Nera, 450cc Dirtbike from Aprilia Announced

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 16, 2003

Pictures and errata are in!

New Aprilia model 45.v2?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, September 06, 2003

What's with the countdown clock on the Aprilia homepage? http://www.aprilia.com Hmmm... dunno, we'll have to call them Monday. Stay tuned...

Mille Factory R Track Test

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 20, 2003

There's a lot of life's little firsts that we'all look forward to: First ride, first lovin', first race win in whatever concern, but MO's first time down on an Aprilia in nine years of testing...

Health Check for Aprilia North America?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, August 03, 2003

Reality Check Pls - In looking to purchase an Aprilia Futura have thrice crossed an ugly rumor that Aprilia is seriously downsizing it's presence and retail channel in North America due to current...

2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Feedback

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, July 28, 2003

Hung on Ohlins gear with a continuous tire pressure measuring system, ram-air that adds three percent more power and many other cool new features, press info on Aprilia's new 2004 RSV 1000 Factory R...

VFR/Futura Question

posted by George Obradovich on Monday, June 23, 2003

I am interested in your opinion about the Futura vs. the Honda VFR. I am 6'3 and 240 pounds. Everything I see and my own seat time on the Futura (in the shop only, bummer) says that the Futura is...

New Aprilia Race replica

posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, May 28, 2003

From a press release issued by Aprilia USA: Aprilia USA Announces Limited Edition 147-HP Colin Edwards Replica Bike and Exclusive Customer Riding Experience Limited edition racer replica comes...

New Laverda Jota?

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 08, 2003

Is the Aprilia Triple that Colin Edwards is racing wind up in a new Laverda Jota? While the new SFC 1000 is Aprilia powered, it uses the 60 degree V-Twin from the Mille. We don't have any info...

APRILIA is the Uncruellest...

posted by John P Burns on Tuesday, March 25, 2003

Are you going to Fontana Fair? For round Two of the AMA Superbikes? If so, be aware that Aprilia will be offering test rides, leaving from the infield lot, of its Mille, Tuono, Futura and Caponord...

Aprilia Tuono 'Racing' Bike Unveiled

posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, March 13, 2003

Aprilia Tuono racing bike home page.

Aprilia Launches 2003 MotoGP Team

posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, March 13, 2003

Today (March 12) Aprilia officially launched its 2003 MotoGP team, and, for the first time, publically displayed the official livery for the bikes.

Aprilia Tests At Valencia

posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, February 06, 2003

Colin Edwards has made important steps to close the gap on his new MotoGP rivals after an intense two day test with Aprilia at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.

Interview with the Champ: Colin Edwards @MO

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, December 10, 2002

Colin Edwards paid a visit to the luxurious MO Compound last Friday, and lived to tell about it: Interview with the Champ -- Live and uncut with Colin Edwards The bugger even beat resident...

Laverda SFC 1000

posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, December 05, 2002

Aprilia's European PR writes in this mouthfull about their new Laverda SFC1000: An exclusive, prestigious and super-technological dream on two wheels, the new Laverda SFC 1000 makes its first...

Colin Edwards in the Hood

posted by John P Burns on Monday, December 02, 2002

According to our man at Aprilia, WSC Champ Colin Edwards will be on display at Aprilia's booth at the upcoming Long Beach motorcycle expo, this Friday only, between the hours of 6:30 and 8:30 pm....

Edwards to Aprilia?

posted by John P Burns on Tuesday, October 15, 2002

Author: Colin Edwards II (---.txucom.net) Date: 10-15-02 11:51 Racefans, I've been on the phone all morning talking to everyone you can imagine. Everyone who has ties to Honda want me...

Himmelsbach previews Portland

posted by Elliot Strong on Tuesday, September 03, 2002

From an Aprlia news release: Thursday, August 29, 2002 -- Fresh from his first FUSA Unlimited Superbike win at Pocono International raceway, Mike Himmeslbach is looking forward to the Portland...

The Aerodynamics of the RS3 Cube

posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, May 28, 2002

Aprilia has always paid careful attention to the aerodynamic characteristics of its products, continually investing in research and development. The aerodynamics of the RS3 was designed...

Aprilia releases new dream streetbike - The Tuono

posted by Brent Avis on Monday, April 15, 2002

Simply surfing to Aprilia's website will cause a popup window advertising the existence of what can only, in my mind, be the ultimate street machine. A Mille R in blue jeans and black leather. The...

Aprilia Mille-R Reader Feedback

posted by Brent Avis on Monday, April 15, 2002

Sitting under yon pine tree, the bright yellow Aprilia Mille-R made its presence known. That too-bright ...

Aprilia's Private Barcelona Test

posted by Calvin Kim on Friday, March 08, 2002

Private tests in Barcelona: yet another 200 km of invaluable experience for the RS Cube. Further important private tests on the Barcelona circuit for the MS Aprilia Racing team, which has been...

Blue Marlin Comes to America

posted by Calvin Kim on Friday, February 22, 2002

The 1000cc V-twin, super-slick concept motorcycle will come to American shores during the Fall of 2002. According to Robert Pandya, Aprilia's Marketing Coordinator, a limited edition of approximately...

Aprilia fast at Philip Island

posted by Brent Avis on Friday, February 01, 2002

Haga! The FGF team has concluded its first round of winter tests in Phillip Island (Australia), preparing for the Superbike World Championship all set to start on 10 March in Valencia. This was...

Aprilia's 4-Stroke GP bike on the track

posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, January 24, 2002

From an Aprilia press release: For the first time, its heart started pounding outside the Racing Department in Noale. At 1:30 PM today, three cylinders shot up to heat for the first time as 6,000...

Aprilia notes and quotes from Assen

posted by Brent Avis on Friday, September 07, 2001

Troy Corser sits on the provisional first row with second-best time in the qualifying session. The Aprilia RSV Mille marked up top speed in every session today. In the second half of the free...

Regis Laconi at the Assen Demo Ride

posted by Brent Avis on Friday, June 01, 2001

Regis Laconi, the official Aprilia Superbike rider, arrived at Assen in the Netherlands yesterday afternoon to take part in the Aprilia Demo Ride. The Demo Ride, now in its third year, is...

Aprilia Tests at Misano

posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, May 15, 2001

It was a private test session for the official Aprilia Superbike squad at Misano's Santamonica Circuit. After Monza's weekend, Corser, Laconi and Antonello set out on the track again to prepare the...

Corser on Sugo

posted by Brent Avis on Friday, April 27, 2001

Troy Corser got the third qualifying session time, keeping up with Japanese Wild Card Makoto Tamada -- temporary first row for him. Japanese wild cards are fast as forecast. In the first...

F-USA Ticket Winners

posted by Calvin Kim on Tuesday, April 17, 2001

We queried the readership with some questions in yesterday's Aprilia sponsored F-USA VIP Pass giveaway -- and you answered back. Some of you got the questions right, but were just shy of the mark...