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Aprilia models include:
50cc Models
SX 50 2008- Motard 50cc
Amico 50 GL 1993-96 Scooter 50cc Minarelli
Lama 50 1993 50cc Philippe Stark (Prototype, 50cc and 125cc)
Area51 2002-04 Scooter 50cc
Gulliver 50 AC 1994-02 Scooter 49cc
Gulliver 50 LC 1995-02 Scooter 49cc
MX 50 2002-04 Scooter 49cc
MX 50 2003-08 Motard 49cc
Rally AC 1995-01 Scooter 49cc
Rally LC 1997-03 Scooter 50cc
Red Rose 50 Classic 1992-95 Custom 50cc Minarelli
RS 50 1996-02 naked sports 49cc
RS 50 2006-10 naked sports 49cc
RS 50 2003-06 naked sports 50cc
RS4 50 2010- naked sports 50cc
RX 50 1996-97 Enduro 49cc
RX 50 1998-02 Enduro 49cc
RX 50 2005-08 Enduro 49cc
RX 50 2003-04 Enduro 50cc
RX 50 2008- Enduro 50cc
RX 50 Racing 2003-04 Enduro 49cc
Scarabeo 50 Street 2000-08 Scooter 50cc
Scarabeo 50 De Luxe 2000-02 Scooter 50cc
Scarabeo 50 Ditech 2001-04 Scooter 49cc
Scarabeo 50 Street 2008- Scooter 49cc
Scarabeo 1994-99 Scooter 50cc
Sonic 50 1998-01 Scooter 50cc
2008-13 Sportcity one 50 Street Scooter 50cc
SR 50 1992-98 Scooter 49cc
SR 50 2000-04 Scooter 49cc
SR 50 Di-Tech IE 2000-04 Scooter 49cc
2004- SR 50 i.e. R Factory Scooter 49cc
1997-00 SR 50 Stealth LC Scooter 49cc
2005- SR R 50cc Scooter
2004-06 SR R 50 LC Scooter 49cc
1998 SR Racing Valerossi Edition Scooter 49cc
2004- SR Street 50 Scooter 49cc
Pegaso 50 1992-97 Enduro 50cc
2003-04 Tuono 50 naked sports 50cc
100cc, 125cc & 150cc Models
AF1 125 projet 108 1987-90 naked sports 125cc, twin
AF1 Futura a.e. sport production 1992 naked sports 125cc single
Aprilia ETX 1986-01 Cross 125cc, twin
Atlantic 125 2003-11 Scooter 124cc single
Classic 125 1996-02 Custom 125cc single
Habana Retro Mojito 1999-03 Scooter 125cc single
Leonardo 125 ST 2001-05 Scooter 124cc single
MX 125 2004-06 Motard 124cc single
Leonardo 150 2000-03 Scooter 150cc, twin
Red Rose 125 1988-2002 Custom 124cc Rotax
RS 125 2006- naked sports 124cc single
RS 125 2006-10 naked sports 124cc single
RS 125 1998-05 naked sports 125cc single
RS 125 Chesterfield 1994-95 naked sports 124cc single
RS4 125 2010- naked sports 124cc single
RX 1989-93 Cross 125cc single
RX 1991 Enduro 125cc single
RX 125 1996-02 Enduro 125cc single
RX 125 2009- Enduro 125cc single
RX Rally 125 1982-88 Enduro 124cc single
Scarabeo 100 1998-04 Scooter 101cc single
Scarabeo 150 cat. 2000-02 Scooter 150cc single
Sportcity 125 E2-E3 2004-08 Scooter 124cc single
2008-13 Sportcity one 125 Scooter 125cc single
SR 125 1999-02 Scooter 125cc single
SR 150 2000-03 Scooter 150cc single
2008- SX 125 Motard 124cc
1984-90 Tuareg Rally 125 Enduro 125cc single
2003-04 Tuono 125 naked sports 124cc single
2003-04 Tuono 125 FP naked sports 124cc single
Sportcity Cube 125 2008- Scooter 125cc, twin
200cc, 250cc & 300cc Models
Atlantic 250 2004-06 Scooter 250cc single
Atlantic 250 2007-09 Scooter 250cc single
Atlantic 300s 2010- Scooter 278cc single
Leonardo 250 1999-02 Scooter 250cc single
Leonardo 250 ST 2001-04 Scooter 249cc
Leonardo 300 2004-07 Scooter 264cc single
RS 250 1994-02 naked sports 249cc, twin
RS 250 Chesterfield '97 1994-02 naked sports 249cc, twin
Scarabeo 200 2002-03 Scooter 176cc single
Scarabeo 200 Light 2007-11 Scooter 180cc single
Scarabeo 250 I.E. 2006-11 Scooter 244cc single
Scarabeo 300 Special 2009- Scooter 278cc single
Sportcity 200 E2 2004-06 Scooter 198cc single
Sportcity 200 E3 2006-09 Scooter 197cc single
Sportcity 250ie E3 2006-08 Scooter 244cc single
2007- Sportcity Cube 300 Scooter 278cc single
450cc, 500cc & 650cc Models
Atlantic 500 2001-05 Scooter 460cc single
Atlantic 500 Sprint 2005-08 Scooter 460cc single
Atlantic 500 Sprint 2005-08 Scooter 460cc single
Moto 6.5 1995-98 naked sports 659cc single
Pegaso 3 1997-99 Enduro 650cc single
Pegaso 650 Factory 2006-09 naked sports 660cc single
Pegaso 650 i.e. 2002-05 Enduro 650cc single
Pegaso 650 i.e. 2001-02 Enduro 651cc single
Pegaso 650 Strada/Factory 2005-09 Motard 659cc single
Pegaso 660 Trail 2006-10 Enduro 659cc single
Pegaso Cube 650 1997-01 Enduro 652cc single
RXV 450 2006-07 Enduro 450cc, twin
RXV 5.5 2009- Enduro 549cc, twin
RXV450 2007-08 Enduro 449cc, twin
RXV450 2008- Enduro 449cc, twin
2002-Scarabeo 500 Scooter 460cc single
2006-Scarabeo 500 i.e. Scooter 492cc single
2005-10 SXV 450 Racing Motard 449cc, twin
2005- SXV 450 Stradale Motard 449cc, twin
2005-07 SXV 550 Racing Motard 549cc, twin
1989-90 Tuareg 600 Wind Enduro 600cc single
750cc & 850cc Models
Dorsoduro 2007- naked sports 750cc, twin
Dorsoduro 750 2008- Motard 750cc, twin
Dorsoduro ABS 2009- Motard 750cc, twin with ABS
Mana 850 2007- naked sports 839cc, twin
Mana 850 abs 2010- naked sports 839cc, twin with ABS
Mana 850 GT ABS 2010- naked sports 839cc, twin with ABS
2009- Shiver 750 GT naked sports 750cc, twin
2009- Shiver 750 GT ABS naked sports 750cc, twin with ABS
2007- SL 750 Shiver naked sports 749cc, twin
2007-08 SL 750 Shiver naked sports 750cc, twin
2008- SL 750 Shiver ABS naked sports 749cc, twin with ABS
2007-11 SL 750 Shiver naked sports 749cc, twin
2008-11 SL 750 Shiver ABS naked sports 749cc, twin
1000cc Models
RSV4 R 2010 - naked sports 996cc, four cyl.
Falco 1000 SL 2000-03 naked sports 1000cc, v-twin
Aprilia Tuono 1000 factory 2006-08 naked sports 1000cc, twin
Caponord 1000 1998-04 naked sports 997cc, twin
Falco SL 1000 2000-04 naked sports 998cc, twin
ETV100 Caponord 2001-10 Enduro 998cc, twin with ABS
RST 1000 Futura 2001-04 naked sports 997cc, twin
RSV 1000 1998-04 naked sports 997cc, twin
RSV 1000 R Factory 2004-08 naked sports 997cc, twin
RSV Factory 2005-09 naked sports 1000cc, twin
RSV1000R 2000-01 naked sports 998cc, twin
RSV4 Factory 2009- naked sports 996cc, four
Tuono 2003-09 naked sports 1000cc, twin
2002-05 Tuono 1000 E1 naked sports 998cc, twin
2006-11 Tuono 1000 R naked sports 997cc, twin
2004-08 Tuono 1000 R naked sports 998cc, twin
2011- Tuono V4R naked sports 1000cc, four
1994 RSV250
Max Biaggi's 1994 championship winning Aprilia RSV 250. The engine in the bike is the factory motor used for all the '94 season except the final race. As Biaggi had won the title with a round to spare he tested the new '95 motor (on the stand) in the race. He also changed his race number from 4 to 1 for the final round. His season tally included five victories, four 2nds and a 3rd. Output 105hp at 12,700rpm. Dry weight 100kg.
1997 RSW-2 430 GP
Aprilia designer/engineer Jan Witteveen was the first to take advantage of the rules which allowed twin-cylinder motorcycles to have a minimum weight of 105kg (compared to the four-cylinder machines's 130kg. Honda followed in 1996 with the NSR500V). The company began its premier class campaign in 1994 with basically their RSV250 V-twin enlarged to 410cc and Loris Reggiani as the rider. For 1996 a dedicated chassis was used (not a modified 250 unit) and capacity grew to 430cc and then to 460cc half way through 1997. After using 1998 as a development year the team returned for the '99 season with Tetsuya Harada on a bike now at 498cc. He was joined by Jeremy McWilliams for 2000. Doriano Romboni's 1997 430cc bike scored Aprilia's first 500cc class podium - a 3rd at Assen. 125hp. Dry weight 110kg.
1997 RS125 R
Aprilia entered the World Championships in 1976 in the 125cc Motocross class and continued until 1981 without much success. They switched to the 250cc GP class in 1985, then also the 125cc class in 1988 with Alessandro Gramigni winning their first GP in 1991 and the title the following year. They went on to win 10 125cc and 9 250cc championships. Valentino Rossi won his first championship on a 1997 RS125 R.
1998 125 RS
The 125cc RS was produced in various versions from 1992 to 2005. A Rossi replica was presented in 1998. The single cylinder 125cc 2-stroke made approximately 15hp and propelled the 126kg machine to a top speed of just over 160kph.
1999 125 RS
The 125cc RS was produced in various versions from 1992 to 2005. The '99 model single cylinder 125cc 2-stroke made approximately 15hp and propelled the 126kg machine to a top speed of just over 160kph.
1999 1000 RSV Mille
The RSV was introduced in 1998 to much acclaim. This is the basically unchanged 1999 model. The 998cc 60° V-twin made 128hp at 9,300rpm. Dry weight 189kg. Top speed of 267kph.
1999 250 RS
Inspired by Max Biaggi's 1994 250cc World Championship, Aprilia introduced the (barely) road going RS250 the same year. Using a modified 2-stroke V-twin supplied by Suzuki in their own twin spar alloy frame the RS250 remained in production until 2004, with a major update happening in 1998. 55hp at 11,000rpm. Wet weight 168kg. Top speed 203kph.
1999 650 Pegaso Cube
The 650cc Pegaso Cube was a long running model first introduced in 1997 using a Rotax engine featuring a 5 valve, radial head (the same motor with a conventional 4 valve head was used in the BMW F650) and dual carbs. This was built until 2000 when the EFI version took over until the Cube was replaced by the Yamaha-powered Strada in 2005. Depending on the year and country it was sold in, the panniers & top box were standard equipment. 49hp at 6,300rpm. Wet weight 201kg. Top speed of 166kph.
2000 650 Starck 6.5
Designed by Philippe Starck and introduced in 1995 it was discontinued in 1997, then made available again in 1999 until it was finally dropped in 2002. The Rotax 650cc motor made 42hp and the bike weighed 150kg. The attention to detail in the design is quite amazing.
2000 RSW-2 500 GP
Aprilia began its premier class campaign in 1994 with basically their RSV250 V-twin enlarged to 410cc. During 1996 capacity grew to 430cc and the to 460cc half way through 1997. After using 1998 as a development year the team returned for the '99 season with Tetsuya Harada on a bike now at 498cc. He was joined by Jeremy McWilliams for 2000 and the pair finished in 14th & 16th positions at the end of the year (although McWilliams did score two 3rd places). This is Harada's 2000 bike. 140hp at 11,500rpm. Dry weight 110kg.
2001 1000 CapoNord
Introduced in 2001, the ETV CapoNord was Aprilia's entry into the soft off-roader market. The slightly detuned RSV motor made 98hp. All new bodywork was used with basically the same frame as the RSV. Weight 215kg. Top speed 225kph.
2001 1000 RSV
The first revision to the standard RSV came in 2001 with a new fairing design and a smaller capacity fuel tank - now plastic. Power was raised by 5hp. Upgraded brakes & revised steering geometry completed the list of new features.
2002 1000 RSV Mille
2002 Aprilia RSV Mille. Introduced in 1998 the RSV used a Rotax 998cc 60° V-twin that made 128hp at 9,500rpm. 189kg.
2002 1000 RSV Tuono
The Tuono (Thunder) was very closely based on the 2002 RSV Mille. The main differences were the upright riding position and the removal of most of the bodywork. A steering damper was fitted. 126hp at 9,500rpm. Dry weight 183kg. Top speed of 250kph.
2003 1000 RST Futura
Built from 2001 to 2003 the RST Futura used a detuned version of the RSV V-twin motor putting out 113hp at 9250rpm. While also based on the RSV frame the Futura's differed in several dimensions and featured a single sided swingarm.
2004 1000 RSV-R Mille
The RSV was substantially revised for 2004 and received an 'R' designation. While based on the previous motor the R unit had redesigned heads (with magnesium covers), new air intake system, revised lubrication and many other changes. It was fitted 4mm to the right in the frame compared to earlier models. There was no provision for a pillion. 139hp at 9,500rpm. Dry weight 185kg.
2005 650 Pegaso Strada
The original Pegaso was introduced in 1993 using a Rotax engine. In 2005 a completely new model, the 650 Strada, was released powered by a Yamaha 659cc motor. 50hp at 6,250rpm. 170kg. 180kph top speed.
2008 850 Mana
The innovative 839cc Mana was introduced in 2008 and showcased an advanced CVT with several electronic ride modes. Operated either in "full auto" with three modes were available: Touring, Sport & Rain or manually via a sequential, electronic "7 speed" system. A parking brake was fitted. Other features included an under seat fuel tank and a large storage area in the normal tank position. 76hp at 8,000rpm. Dry weight 205kg.
2009 250 RSA
Mike Di Meglio's No1 bike was ridden by him in the final ever race of the 250 World Championship at Valencia in 2009 (Moto2 taking over the following year). It is a full factory bike, leased to Team Aspar-Mapfre, then returned to Aprilia at the end of the season. Apart from the wheels & tyres it is untouched from completing the race (in 14th). The main difference from the 2008 machine was the use of the APX2 ECU which (apart from the relevant 2-stroke settings) was the same unit as used by the MotoGP bikes. RSA specific parts include chassis & carbon swingarm and DellOrto VHSK 42mm PWM carburetors. A Ohlins TTX factory front fork is used. Power 110+hp.
2010 750 Shiver
Introduced in 2007, the Shiver was the first clean-sheet design of the Piaggio era. It was one of the first motorcycles to feature a ride-by-wire throttle. The 2010 model differed from earlier versions in having a small handlebar fairing, wave front discs & revised foot peg mounts. 95hp at 9,000rpm. 190kg. Top speed 210kph.
2012 RSV4 Carbon
One of the 20 Carbon Special Editions built exclusively for the Australian market in 2012. Compared to the RSV4 Factory APRC, the Carbon features Aprilia Racing triple-layer carbon fibre/Kevlar/carbon fibre bodywork, Akrapovic Titanium exhaust system, DPM Race billet alloy rear sets, levers and other parts, remapped fuel injection, uprated Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, Pirelli Supercorsa SP tyres (extra set supplied) and other parts. A weight saving of 10kg over standard is achieved. Non standard, but factory accessories on this bike are the sprocket cover & chain guard. 138hp at 12,500rpm. Dry weight 169kg.
2013 ART GP13 CRT
The Aprilia ART GP13 CRT bike was at its most competitive in the 2012-13 seasons, before EPUs were standardized across MotoGP. The Claiming Rule Team class was introduced to increase the number of bikes on the grid (and increase the spectacle. The bike was basically a modified WSBK RSV-4.
This is Aleix Espargarò's Team Aspar bike from the final race (Valencia) of the 2013 season. He placed 11th in the championship - 1st in the CRT class, with six top ten finishes. Output is over 230hp. Dry weight 165kg. Top speed over 330kph.
Sources: Majority of the text above is adapted from the works of Phil Aynsley.
