Aprilia
The 2022 Aprilia Motorcycle Lineup + Our Take On Each Model
Following Aprilia’s introduction into the mid-displacement market last year, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer has doubled down on their 660 range of motorcycles for the 2022 model year and has introduced a new motorcycle into the 660 family in addition to some special variants of their existing models. The last few years have been an opportunity …
Track-Minded Populace Ready To Receive Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo
According to a report from MCN, Aprilia has just opened the sale of the RS 660 Trofeo to the masses – and we’re tickled pink at the opportunity to take such a pretty beastie to track days. Previously an exclusive track bike obtained by competitive consumers connected to the racing world – and a bike …
Aprilia 660 Tuareg Test Bike is Spotted in the Wild!
An Aprilia trifecta has been rumored since the EICMA show in 2019. They unveiled their mid-size duo, the RS660 sportbike and the Tuono 660 (concept). In addition to the two 660’s in the spotlight, there was a third bike camouflaged by foliage in a glass box. This was the first “sighting” of an Aprilia Tuareg …
Aprilia’s Upcoming Tuono 660 Spotted In Wild
Rider Included Aprilia’s Upcoming Tuono 660 has been spotted out on the streets of Italy stretching it’s mid-displacement legs during some much needed on-road testing before the shortly-awaited release to come in 2021. For those unaware, the Tuono 660 will be a brand new motorcycle being added to Aprilia’s 2021 motorcycle lineup – based around …
Aprilia Plans on New ‘400’ Lineup Of Motorcycles
Smaller, Smaller! With the new Aprilia RS660 being such a huge success for the brand, sources state Piaggio is currently in the talks of bringing the market a lineup of 350-400cc Aprilia branded motorcycles. Prior to the RS660, the Aprilia lineup started at the RS125 and immediately jumped to the RSV4 when it came to …
The 2021 Aprilia RSV4 Looks Fantastic
Spy Shots Show Us the Future Aprilia isn’t going to let the new RS 660 steal the show this year. The company sells a slew of other fantastic bikes, and it’s working to update them, too. Recently a 2021 RSV4 was spotted out testing, and it looks like it’s taking some cues from its smaller …
Could Aprilia Kill the Dorsoduro and Shiver 900?
No Update Expected Aprilia is coming out with new models and focusing on expanding its lineup, but two of its most interesting motorcycles may fall by the wayside. The Dorsoduro and Shiver 900 both could be on the chopping block due to emissions. The company has updated many of its motorcycles for Euro 5 compliance, …
The Aprilia RS660 Debuts in California
The Wait Is Over The Aprilia RS660 has seemed to have quite a long wait, but now that wait is over. The company debuted the bike in California. Aussie rider and Pikes Peak champion and record holder Rennie Scaysbrook rode the RS660 (painted a bright Acid Gold livery) on the track at Laguna Seca for …
Aprilia Is Working on a Yamaha Nikken Challenger
Another Three-Wheeled Wonder Aprilia isn’t ready to let Yamaha own the three-wheeled market. According to some new patent info showcased by Motorcycle News, Aprilia has a new tilting front suspension design that it has attached to a Mana 850. The leaning trike game is now afoot. For those unfamiliar with the Mana 850 from Aprilia, …
Is Aprilia Going after the KTM RC 390 With a New Bike?
A True Baby Aprilia In terms of smaller displacement bikes, the only thing Aprilia sells is a scooter. Now, however, there’s some new info coming from ZigWheels that the company is considering launching a small-displacement sportbike. This bike would likely be a 300cc or 4oocc motorcycle and would target KTM’s RC 390 as its key …
Piaggio Group Files Patents That Could be Aprilia Tuono 660
Is This the Baby-Tuono? There have been plenty of rumors and speculation that Aprilia will come out with a Tuono 660, which actually makes plenty of sense. However, there hasn’t been too much concrete evidence for this new machine. Now, I have some. Check out the design patents sent to EUIPO and the New Zealand …
Aprilia And Vespa Reveal BS6-Compliant 125cc Scooters for India
Piaggio Gets Its Emissions Game On Aprilia and Vespa sell a lot of scooters, so the companies, which are both under the Piaggio umbrella, needed to keep up with emissions standards. Both Aprilia nad Vespa launched BS6-Compliant 125cc scooters to keep their vehicles out there as options for buyers. Between the two companies, three new …
The Aprilia Pagani 150 Cafe Racer Looks Cool
Part of the Zongshen and Piaggio Partnership What you see here is the Aprilia Pagani 150 Cafe Racer, and it’s a cool little motorcycle from the Italian company. Well, it’s sort of from the Italian company. See, this comes by way of China. Piaggio partnered with Zongshen a while back and this is one of …
Aprilia Registers Baby Tunono Design
The Tuono 660 Looks Like It Is Coming Aprilia showcased the RS 660 and Tuono 660 at the same time when they were concept bikes at EICMA this past year. The RS 660 got the green light pretty much right away in terms of becoming a production motorcycle. Now it seems the Tuono 660 will …
Aprilia Is Out Testing the RS 660
It’s Nearly Ready A lot of folks are eagerly awaiting the Aprilia RS 660 sportbike. The middleweight sportbike is going to open up a new market for Aprilia, and it should be a very impressive machine when it comes out. Right now the bike isn’t quite ready, but it seems like Aprilia is back at …
Aprilia Has an Upcoming Small-Displacement Adventure Bike
It’s a 250cc Aprilia is known for its sportbikes, not adventure bikes, but the company recently saw success with the Terra 150 in Asia and now the company seems to be working on a 250cc. According to MoreBikes, the bike in the image above is a 250cc tester that was spotted. The spy photographer snapped …
Aprilia Announces 2020 Aprilia Racers Days Track Program in the U.S.
Get Ready for Track Days Do you love Aprilia and want to get out there on the racetrack and experience some speed and fun in a controlled environment? Then the Aprilia Racers Days track program is for you. This is a program that Aprilia has done in the past, but now the company has officially …
Aprilia Announces Limited-Edition Graphics For RSV4 And Tuono
For the U.S. Only Aprilia has some new graphics for the RSV4 and Tuono that are exclusive to the U.S. market. These graphics packages will be available in seriously limited numbers, according to a recent press release. The company will make only 100 of the graphics each. The graphics will be shown at the Long …
The New Aprilia RS 660 Spotted
Not The Best Quality, But That’s the RS 660 Aprilia will come out with the RS 660 in the near future. I reported on this bike in March, and it looks like the company has one out testing. A recent video posted on the Aprilia Cup Facebook Page shows a quick look of the RS …
The Limited-Edition Aprilia RSV4 X Takes Things Up a Notch
More Extreme, More Awesome I kind of can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Aprilia introduced the RSV4. To commemorate the superbike, the company has decided to put out a limited-edition version of the motorcycle that is a truly dominant force. It takes what the RSV4 is and ups the ante. During the 2019 Aprilia …
Aprilia Racers Days Track Program Announced
Test Aprilia Motorcycles On the Track Get ready for some fun. Aprilia is now offering what it’s calling Aprilia Racer Days. Basically, it’s seven track-day events where enthusiasts can come out and ride the latest Aprilia bikes in the environment they were built for. Aprilia says it wants to offer an experience with no stop …
You Can Now Pre-Order the Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100
High-Speed Racer? Yes Please Do you know what your life is missing? An Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100. Why? Because its 1100cc engine can make 217 HP at a screaming 13,200 rpm. That’s really all you need to know about it. That should be enough to get you to want to buy one, though there are many, …
2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 Review
#bearacer As Naked Sport Bikes go, The Aprilia Shiver has been a contender since it’s launch in 2007 as a ride by wire 750cc machine. The 2008 Shiver SL 750 was reviewed by Web Bike World in August 2008. This year, Aprilia gave the Shiver a new look and a new motor. An advanced traction …
Aprilia Tuono 1000R
Aprilia has announced a revised, more powerful version of the Tuono “street fighter”. The Tuono 1000R uses a newly revised magnesium V-twin 1000cc superbike engine. Aprilia’s press release on the Tuono has more information: “The 2006 Tuono has all the winning features of its predecessors but is more aggressive and easier to ride than ever …
Aprilia Motorcycles
Aprilia News: Aprilia Mana 850 GT Review! | October 2010 – The new 2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 hypermotard style bike will have a 1200cc 90-degree V-twin engine with 130hp with ABS and traction control as options Aprilia News Archive: Rumors say Aprilia will release 12 new motorcycles and 6 scooters over the next 5 years! | Aprilia announces the …
Aprilia Mana 850 GT Review
The Aprilia Mana 850 GT has excellent handling and braking and good fuel economy. It also has an easy-to-live-with CVT transmission. So does this make it a city bike, or an upgraded type of scooter? Or, is it a basic all-around street bike? Background Who would refuse the loan of a brand-spanking-new motorcycle for a …
Aprilia RSV4R
Aprilia RSV4R Review Growing up in the rural northern Canada (Saskatchewan), it should come as no surprise that I live my life without a lot flair; I prefer sneakers over Italian shoes, steak over pasta and a cold beer over wine. While I have always admired the Italian’s passion and ability to build extremely competent …
The Aprilia Mana 850
Aprilia Mana 850 Review The Mana is a mid-displacement sports motorcycle with engine mapping modes and a unique Gear System that allows automatic or semi-automatic control of the drive system for sports performance. To some motorcycle purists, scooters either large or small, and by extension two-wheelers that utilize similar technology will never be acceptable. For …
Aprilia Shiver Review
2008 Aprilia Shiver SL 750 Ride Report The Aprilia SL 750 Shiver can be edgy and anxious, strong, or relaxing – the character changes are provided by its three engine mappings. It is an excellent middleweight choice – light, responsive and day-long comfortable. Despite some component cost-cutting, it rides and runs like the thorough-bred machine …
Piaggio Buys Aprilia & Moto Guzzi
Aprilia World Service Inc. Confirms Agreement With Piaggio Group 8/13/04 Woodstock, GA – Aprilia World Service USA Inc. announced today the industrial and strategic agreement between Piaggio and Aprilia. In the agreement, Piaggio will obtain a 100% stake in the Aprilia group. “We are extremely pleased by this progress and are anxious to embrace the …
