Aprilia Tuono Factory September 25, 2006
With 139 HP, racing suspension, an abundance of carbon fibre, and stunning styling, Aprilia’s hypernaked has just become meaner and more exciting than ever.
Aprilia Tuono! The name itself tells you there are no half measures about this bike. The Tuono is the meanest and fastest naked on the market, with a reputation …
Miguel Galluzzi New Manager of Aprilia Style Centre September 16, 2006
Miguel Galluzzi joins the management of Aprilia (a Piaggio Group company). As head of the Aprilia Style Centre, Galluzzi will report directly to Aprilia Brand Manager Leo Francesco Mercanti.
Miguel Galluzzi was born in Buenos Aires in 1959 and is a graduate of the Pasadena Art Center’s College of Design.
Galluzzi began his career …
Aprilia returns to Offroad, SXV and RXV at U.S. Dealers now September 8, 2006
The cutting edge V-Twin powered SXV Supermoto and RXV Offroad models have been delivered to dealers across the country marking the brand’s return to its off-road roots for the U.S. market. Already a proven champion in the World Supermoto series and rising star in AMA Supermoto, the SXV 4.5 and 5.5 promises to delight supermoto riders in ways not possible before now. And the incredibly balanced, wide power delivery of the RXV will find its home in hare scrambles and enduros as well as trail riding in all conditions.
With the success of Aprilia’s incredible on-road products and road racing …
Aprilia USA and West Coast Supermoto announce SXV Schools August 25, 2006
Aprilia USA and West Coast Supermoto are happy to announce that West Coast Supermoto has been designated as the official Supermoto training school for the 2007 Aprilia SXV Supermoto 450cc and 550cc. The partnership will continue the tradition of Aprilia track days, now centered on the technologically advanced SXV series.
Aprilia SXV 450 and 550 owners will benefit from discount programs, and SXV specific training in addition to the thorough supermoto curriculum offered by WCSM. Despite the name, WCSM has been offering classes throughout the country, with many dates still to be announced. All brands are always welcomed at any WCSM …
Aprilia Honored By Place In Barber Museum April 18, 2006
It may seem an unlikely place to house the most complete motorcycle collection in the world representing two wheels from the very beginning to the most modern machines, but no motorcyclist can count themselves amongst the card carrying “true enthusiast” without a trip to The Barber Museum. Located at The Barber Motorsports Park just outside Birmingham in Leeds, Alabama, the 740 acre facility includes a world class road course designed specifically for motorcycles that winds its way through beautifully manicured surroundings that remind one more of a golf course than a racetrack. The track is the site of the April …
Aprilia RS 125, The Champion Maker March 18, 2006
The RS 125 is the undisputed leader among sports oriented 125 cc motorcycles. Aprilia has always led the field in lightweight sports bikes, pioneering new concepts and advanced solutions, and developing technology that others have had to struggle to follow. Like all Aprilia sports motorcycles, the RS 125 has benefited from the sophisticated technology that has been developed over years of success in GP racing, and quickly transferred into production. This technology has ensured the RS 125 a prestigious reputation among sports 125s. Competitive success has led to impressive sales results too: the RS 125 has been Europe’s best selling …
Aprilia RS 125 Wins Motorcycle Design Award February 17, 2006
Chosen as the most attractive bike by the 120 professionals that make up the Motorcycle Design Association, the Aprilia RS 125 conquered the coveted acknowledgement that crowns the winner of the best design achievement in the world of two wheels. The Motorcycle Design Award was given to our motorcycle for the Junior Category, reserved for those bikes with less than 200 cc. The nominations were carried out by a secret vote cast by the MDA’s best designers under the supervision of a jury of highly esteemed industry professionals.
A relieving affirmation for Aprilia’s 125cc, designed by Renzo Ferracin and inspired by …