Aprilia Models 1968-89

Aprilia
Italy 1968 -
In the 1960s and 70s Aprilia produced good 123cc Sachs and Hiro-engined two-strokes for trials and moto-cross as well as numerous 49cc machines. Some versions have 6-speed engines of Minarelli manufacture, and there are also models with Franco-Morini engines. Aprilia machines are also known under the Scarabeo trade mark.
Sources: Tragatsch, et al

1967

Scarabeo
Scarabeo Franco-Morini 49cc motor

1968

Daniela 49cc 12mm dellorto, centrifugal clutch, moped, 60km per litre, 41kg

1969

Amico - similar to the Daniela, but with 4 speed box - designated "turbo" by the factory.

1970

Colibri- very sporty little machine, 5 speed Franco Morini engine, 19mm Dellorto

1976

Partner - 3 speed, mag wheels, 49cc Morini. Later models had 49cc Minarelli engines.

1978

RC50
Single cylinder, chrome-plated alloy barrel, wet clutch. Drum brakes front and rear 118mm dia.

1980

Under 18
4 speed, wet clutch two-stroke.

1980

Under 21
Fourspeed Morini engine

1981

TI320 Trials
Pre-mix two-stroke, chrome moly frame, 32mm forks with 175mm travel.

1981

Trial 50
air-cooled 6 speed pre-mix 2-stroke, Dell'Orto carburettor. Marzocchi 30 mm forks with 145 mm travel. Marzocchi adjustable rear shock absorbers with 5 positions.

1981

Filo 50
Centrifugal clutch, drum brakes front & rear

Aprilia 1982 ST125

1982

ST125
6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.

1983

ET50
gear lever on left

1983

RX125

1984

STX125
6 speed gearbox, wet clutch, 32mm forks with 140mm travel, APS rear monoshock, disc front and drum rear brakes.

1984

ETX 125

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1985-96 Tuareg 125 Enduro 125cc single

1984-88 Tuareg Rally 250 Enduro 248cc single

1987-89 Tuareg Wind 350 Enduro 350cc single

1989 Tuareg Wind 350 a.e. Enduro 350cc single

1989-90 Tuareg 600 Wind Enduro 600cc single

1984-90 Tuareg Rally 125 Enduro 125cc single

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