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
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
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 singleIf you have a query about Aprilia motorcycles, or wish to share your knowledge of these fine Italian machines, please contact us
