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Scarabeo 500 ie
Aprilia was the first to believe that the lightweight motorcycle was destined to return in the form an easy and fun to ride, automatic, spacious and comfortable large wheel scooter the Scarabeo. Over the years Scarabeo has become a genuine style icon with its classic-modern design.
One glance is all you need to pick out a Scarabeo i.e. from a thousand other bikes. Scarabeo i.e. is unique, a perfect mix of classic styling and modern finish that inevitably sets the pace. But like every other member of the family, Scarabeo i.e. with its unmistakable, classical lines is not just a pretty face! Its sleek lines hide advanced ergonomics and functionality, and incorporate a wide range of solutions to make life in the saddle easier and more comfortable than ever. ...
Engine
Liquid cooled single cylinder four stroke.
Single overhead cam (SOHC), 4 valves.
Fuel
Unleaded petrol.
Bore and stroke
92 x 69 mm.
Displacement
460 cc
Compression ratio
10.5:1.
Maximum power
29 kW (39 HP) at 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque
43 Nm at 5,500 rpm
Fuel system
Electronic fuel injection.
Ignition
Electronic CDI ignition with automatic timing.
Starting
Electric.
Alternator
12 V 380 W.
Lubrication
Wet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump.
Gearbox
Automatic variator.
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch.
Primary drive
V belt.
Final drive
Gearbox.
Frame
High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle.
Front suspension
40 mm hydraulic fork. Wheel travel 103 mm.
Rear suspension
Engine acting as swingarm. Two double acting shock absorbers
with 4 spring preload settings. Wheel travel 100 mm.
Brakes
Front: Twin 260 mm stainless steel discs. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. Integral braking system.
Rear: 240 mm stainless steel disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons. Integral braking system.
Wheels
Light alloy.
Front: 3.00 x 16";
Rear: 4.50 x 14".
Tyres
Tubeless.
Front 110/70 x 16";
Rear: 150/70 x 14".
Dimensions
Overall length: 2,263 mm
Overall width: 765 mm (at handlebars)
Overall height: 1,411 mm (at windshield)
Wheelbase: 1,535 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight
189 kg
Tank capacity
13.2 litres (3 litres reserve)
Standard equipment
Car-type electronic anti-theft system with remote control.
Optional accessories
Large windshield with hand-guards, 50 litre tunnel bag, 47 litre
Street Case top box in matching paint finish, 35 litre City top box in matching paint finish personalised for Scarabeo, optional top box backrests.
SCarabeo 100 4T
Ever since its arrival back in 1993, Aprilia's Scarabeo has set the pace for scooter design and technology, becoming a style icon in its own right. Every large wheel scooter produced since then has tried to copy Scarabeo's design. Because still today Scarabeo represents the most successful mix of classical and modern lines in any scooter.
Scarabeo's reassuring, essential looks never go out of fashion. And with its flat platform, and modern, reliable engines, Scarabeo is amazingly easy to ride too. In fact, Scarabeo's recipe for success is so beautifully simple that it is impossible to copy. That is why riders become so attached to their Scarabeos that they would never change to another scooter. That too is why Aprilia takes such great care whenever it makes any improvements to this ...
Engine
Horizontal single cylinder four stroke. Forced air cooling. Secondary air catalytic converter.
Cooling
Forced air cooling.
Fuel
Unleaded fuel.
Bore
50 mm
Stroke
49 mm
Displacement
96.2 cc
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Starting
Electric and kick-start.
Generator
Permanent magnet flywheel 12 V 120 W.
Gearbox
Air cooled, automatic variator.
Primary drive
V belt.
Final drive
Gearbox.
Clutch
Centrifugal.
Frame
Twin member single spar frame with double cradle in high strength steel.
Front suspension
Hydraulic fork. Wheel travel 80 mm.
Rear suspension
Hydraulic monoshock. Wheel travel 82 mm.
Brakes
Front: 220 mm stainless steel disc. Caliper with two opposed 30 mm pistons.
Rear: 140 mm drum, single leading shoe.
Wheels
Light alloy, five spokes.
Front 1.60 x 16".
Rear 1.85 x 16".
Tyres
Front : 2.5 x 16" 42J.
Rear : 2.75 x 16" 46J.
Dimensions
Overall length: 1905 mm
Overall width: 705 mm
Overall height: 1270 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Wheelbase: 1256 mm
Weight
88 kg
Tank capacity
8 litres (1 litre reserve)
Accessories
Complete large windshield, leg cover, LH mirror, interchangeable leg shield inserts
Scarabeo 200
The result of brilliant intuition by Aprilia, Scarabeo has withstood the test of time by adapting to change and incorporating the latest technology. Over the years Scarabeo has grown in engine size, with new models introduced to satisfy diverging needs. Deep down, however, Scarabeo remains faithful to the original concept behind its amazing success. In brief, Scarabeo remains a trend-setter.
THE DETAILS THAT COUNT
A flat platform provides greater space for load carrying. A windshield fixed to the steering head deviates air flow over the rider, guaranteeing turbulence-free travel even at high speed. Generous analog-digital instrumentation includes an on-board computer with handlebar controls: the system's many functions include outside air temperature display with ice warning. Even the centre stand has been carefully designed to afford the best possible leverage, so that lifting your Scarabeo on to it stand is a piece of cake.
The aluminium luggage rack provides the perfect surface for fitting a top box. And the intelligent use of chrome, plus direction indicators integrated in the handlebars, and many other clever details, make Scarabeo totally unique.
ENGINE
As with everything else on the Scarabeo 200, the engine is brand new, and designed by Aprilia specially for Scarabeo.
These advanced, lightweight, rational and clean running engines combine excellent performance with miserly consumption, are almost vibration-free in use and boast ultra-low emissions, in keeping with Scarabeo's environmentally friendly philosophy.
This single cylinder four stroke engine delivers fun, safety and comfort. It is liquid cooled with four valve, double overhead cam cylinder heads, used for the first time on an Aprilia scooter of this size. By optimizing valve timing, this technical solution, typical of high performance engines, succeeds in combining high power with low emissions. No wonder the Scarabeo 200 boasts the highest performance of any scooter of its class.
The 200 version delivers an impressive 14 kW (19 HP) at 8250 rpm, with generous torque (17 Nm at 7500 rpm), for sporty yet relaxing acceleration and excellent active security under all riding conditions.
In keeping with the original design concept, the engine is fuelled by a modern Keihin carburettor for simple, trouble-free use.
A catalytic converter is fitted to ensure cleaner exhaust emissions and bring Scarabeo 200 within the limits of EURO 3 legislation.
Particularly low fuel consumption plus a generous 8 litre fuel tank, combine to give more than enough autonomy for a week's urban commuting.
CHASSIS
Scarabeo's classical yet trend-setting good looks have never prevented use of the latest chassis technology. In fact, conservation of many of the far-sighted stylistic and technical design solutions incorporated into the range since 1993 has provided an excellent base for the development of this latest model.
The new 200 is designed to maintain all the unique features that make Scarabeo an icon of our times, without losing sight of the easy riding and advanced performance and safety that characterise all Aprilia products. These defining values are engineered into the very DNA of the new Scarabeo, making it agile, safe in all situations, and more than able to deliver thrilling motorcycle style handling where road conditions permit.
Merit for these impressive results is due mainly to the exceptional rigidity and robustness of the new high strength steel frame, and to the perfect setup of the suspension, which is tuned to deliver maximum feel and a super-smooth ride.
The front fork is a 35 mm hydraulic unit. At the rear, the engine and transmission assembly acts as swingarm, with the assistance of an aluminium reaction arm. Simple, lightweight, yet effective, this solution incorporates shock absorbers that let you adjust preload to four different settings to cater for all possible loads and riding styles.
The refined wheels are fitted with 16" high-wall tubeless tyres (100/80 at the front, 120/80 at the rear). This combination is not only perfect for negotiating the hazards of city roads but also makes the new Scarabeo amazingly stable and intuitive to ride for expert and novice riders alike.
Scarabeo has never skimped on brakes, and the new 200 is no exception. The front wheel features a 260 mm disc and a floating caliper with three parallel pistons, while the rear wheel is equipped with a 220 mm disc and two piston caliper. The front and rear wheels are linked by a new integral braking system that distributes braking force between the two wheels and guarantees ultra-short stopping distances in complete safety.
Sportcity 250
The thoroughbred design remains the same: authentically sporty, decisively Aprilia. But now the Sportcity boasts improved technology for a more intense riding experience. The new Sportcity comes with a 250 cc engine, and combines functionality safety, agility and riding comfort. Sportcity's compact dimensions and unmistakable design satisfy your need for sports performance in the city and out of town.
Engine
Horizontal, single cylinder, 4 stroke.
Forced liquid cooling with centrifugal pump.
4 valve head with overhead camshaft
Fuel
Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke
72 x 60 mm (72 x 48.6 mm) (57 x 48.6 mm)
Displacement
244.29 cc
Compression ratio
11:1
Maximum power
22.5 CV at 8000 rpm 16.5 KW
Maximum torque
21 Nm a 6.250 rpm
Fuel system
Electronic fuel injection
(Carburettor Æ29) (Carburettor Æ29)
Ignition
Electronic inductive discharge ignition with variable advance
Starting
Electric
Alternator
300 W
Lubrication
Wet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump
Gearbox
Automatic torque converter
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
Primary drive
V belt
Final drive
Gearbox
Frame
Open cradle in high tensile strength steel
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions. Wheel travel 100 mm
Rear suspension
Engine unit acting as swinging arm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload. Wheel travel 80 mm
Brakes
Front: Twin Æ 260 mm stainless steel discs. (Æ 260 mm stainless steel disc)
Twin piston floating callipers
Rear: Æ 220 mm stainless steel disc
Wheels
Light alloy
Front: 2.75 x 15"
Rear: 3.00 x 15"
Tyres
Tubeless.
Front: 120 / 70 x 15"
Rear: 130 / 80 x 15"
Dimensions
Maximum length: 78"
Maximum width: 34.6"(at mirrors)
Wheelbase: 53.5"
Seat height; 32"
Dry weight 326 lbs.
Tank capacity
2.37 gal - reserve .39 gal
Exhaust Euro 3
Max Speed
79.5 mph
Accessories
28 litre top box, 32 litre top box, 35 litre top box, large windshield, sports windshield, leg cover
Mojito 150
The high-tech and environmentally friendly MOJITO is the ideal solution to all your urban mobility needs.
The beautifully finished MOJITO is easy and fun to ride, and designed to please all. With its distinctive, reassuring styling, the MOJITO is particularly appreciated by lady riders.
The MOJITO 150 is powered by a sporty yet reliable Aprilia engine. Years of experience in racing have enabled Aprilia to develop an air cooled engine that delivers excellent performance (especially in terms of acceleration) and power that is far smoother and more progressive than the competition.
A 12" front wheel and large section rear tyre guarantee great road holding. The long, broad and extremely comfortable seat is only 755 mm high for perfect control under all riding conditions.
MOJITO colour schemes are all original, lively and cheerful without being gaudy. Micalised paintwork ensures a classy, elegant finish.
Engine
single cylinder four strokes
Displacement
150 cc
Bore and stroke
62.5 x 48.6 mm
Compression ratio
10-11:1
Cooling
Air
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Carburettor
Gearbox
Automatic gear
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch.
Front suspension
Fork
Rear suspension
Hydraulic single damper
Front brake
190 mm disc
Rear brake
140 mm drum
Front wheel
3.00 x 12"
Rear wheel
4.00 x 10"
Front tyre
120/70-12"
Rear tyre
130/70-10"
Length
1.980 mm
Width
920 mm
Seat height
755 mm
Wheelbase
1.350 mm
Tank capacity
8 liters
SR 50
Aprilia's SR 50 has set the pace for scooter technology ever since it was introduced in 1992. With the SR 50, Aprilia was the first manufacturer to offer a real sports scooter, creating a whole new market segment. Despite numerous attempts by the competition over the years, the SR 50 has remained the undisputed market leader, thanks to continuous upgrades in technology that have kept it beyond the reach of other scooters. The SR has set records at an incredible rate.
1992: the SR 50 was the first ever sports scooter
1993: the SR 50 was the first ever Racing Replica scooter
1994: the SR 50 was the first ever sports scooter with liquid cooling
1997: the SR 50 was the first ever scooter with two disc brakes
1999: the SR 50 was the first ever 50 cc scooter with electronic fuel injection
On top of all this, the SR 50 has always been instantly recognisable for its "big bike" characteristics like large diameter wheels, super-low profile tyres and top quality hydraulic suspensions.
Engine Type
Liquid cooled horizontal single cylinder 2-stroke.
Electronic direct fuel injection.
Bore/Stroke
40X39.3mm
Displacement
49cc
Compression
11.5:1
Ignition
High power inductive ignition
Gear Box
Continuous automatic converter
Chassis
Steel
Front Suspension
Hydraulic fork, 90mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension
Engine unit acting as swingarm; frame linkages on two radial silent block mountings wheel travel 70mm.
Front Brake
190mm stainless steel disc; racing calliper with twin opposed 32mm pistons.
Rear Brake
190mm stainless steel disc; racing calliper with twin opposed 30mm pistons.
Front Wheel/Tire
Five spoke, light alloy, tubeless 130/60 x 13"
Rear Wheel/Tire
Five spoke, light alloy, tubeless 130/60 x 13"
Seat Height
32.2"
Wheelbase
50.78"
Weight
198 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
1.85 gals.
Available Colors
Aprilia Black
Shiver 750
THE MEDIUM POWERED NAKED CLASS DISCOVERS THE APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER. INTUITIVE, POWERFUL, MANEUVERABLE AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY. ONCE AGAIN, AN APRILIA TWIN SETS NEW TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN ITS CLASS. A NAKED THRILLING TO RIDE LIKE FEW OTHERS.
It is certainly no easy matter to take the lead in a class as fiercely competitive as the medium powered naked class. A class where the battle is not just about technology and performance, but also design, component rationality and riding ease and pleasure, elements which are not always compatible and are particularly demanding for designers and engineers.
Aprilia has picked up this challenge and interpreted it by applying its own successful philosophy to a completely new design, destined to set new standards for years to come. A bike both strongly aggressive and at the same time clean-cut and elegant, in perfect Aprilia style. A bike at the top of its class for its sporty personality, designed on the basis of the know-how of a company which has to date won 250 world championship victories.
The pride of all Aprilia bikes, refined mechanics and a top class chassis, are once again the key to the success of the SL 750 Shiver.
The Aprilia SL 750 Shiver is the naked everyone was waiting for. A design able to satisfy the disparate needs of those buying this type of bike. From everyday use to a trip along mountain passes or use on the racetrack, the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver is completely at home in any situation, guaranteeing pure riding pleasure at all times.
Light, agile and powerful, it has a new generation engine and the most advanced technical features in its class. The brand new 90° V2 produced entirely in-house by Aprilia is extremely compact. Above all, thanks to the advanced electronic management, it can deliver a level of power comparable to four cylinder engines in the same class, but with much more favorable torque at low revs for an efficient and pleasing ride even on everyday routes. True to the Aprilia tradition, the chassis simply has no rivals in its class. The innovative mixed trellis / aluminum frame provides standard setting rigidity. All this makes the bike extremely compact, perfect even for the beginner.
With a dry weight of just 189-kilograms, the lightness of the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver also satisfies the most canny motorcyclist. Its maneuverability and engine performance enable the bike to accompany its owner from his first few meters on two wheels up to his complete motorcycling maturity. The main characteristics of the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver are:
90° V2 engine with four-valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft and liquid cooling
Ride-by-Wire technology for electronic control of the throttle bodies
Electronic fuel injection with latest generation injectors
Mixed gear and chain valve timing
Three-way catalytic converter on the exhaust, with Lambda oxygen sensor
Modular trellis / aluminum frame for high torsional rigidity
Aluminum swingarm with reinforcement truss and lateral shock absorber
43 mm upside down fork
Racing brakes with radial caliper at front
Mana 850
Motorcycling has taken a giant leap into the future with the 850 Mana. Aprilia has always been ahead of its time, and often the first to develop technology other manufacturers have preferred to leave on the back burner. But never before has Aprilia's forward thinking and talented R&D department dared to create such an innovative and revolutionary motorcycle. No ordinary motorcycle, the 850 Mana is destined to change the riding habits of bikers all over the world. Because the 850 Mana is really a number of motorcycles rolled into one, a bike for all seasons, designed to put safety, versatility and easy riding first. The 850 Mana is the bike the others will have to match, the first to turn the technology of tomorrow into the reality of today.
Engine
Aprilia 90° longitudinal V twin four stroke. Liquid cooled. Single overhead cam with chain drive, four valves per cylinder
Fuel
Unleaded petrol
Bore x stroke
88 x 69 mm
Total displacement
839.3 cc
Compression ratio
10:1
Maximum power at crank
56 kW (76.1 HP) at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque at crank
7.45 kgm (73 Nm) at 5,000 rpm
Fuel system
Integrated engine management system. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body
Ignition
Digital electronic ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system
Starting
Electric
Exhaust
Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Generator
450 W at 6000 rpm
Lubrication
Dry sump with separate oil reservoir
Gearbox
Sequential with manual or automatic mode selectable by the user.
7 ratios in manual mode.
3 mappings (Touring, Sport, Rain) in automatic mode.
Gear change by pedal or handlebar control.
The user can switch from automatic to sequential mode at any moment.
Clutch
Automatic
Primary drive
Belt
Final drive
Chain
Frame
High strength steel trellis
Front suspension
43 mm upside-down fork. Wheel travel: 120 mm.
Rear suspension
Aluminium alloy single-piece swingarm.
Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 125 mm
Brakes
Front: double stainless steel floating disc (Æ 320 mm). Radial calipers with four pistons
Rear: stainless steel disc (Æ 260 mm). Single piston caliper
Wheels
Aluminium alloy.
Front: 3.50 x 17"
Rear: 6.00 x 17"
Tyres
Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions
Overall length: 81.8 in
Overall width: 31.4 (at handlebars)
Overall height: 44.4
Seat height: 31.4 in
Wheelbase: 57.5 in
Trail: 4.05 in
Rake angle: 24°
Tank capacity
4.2 gal
MSRP: $9899
CHECK OUT THE NEWS ON THE RSV 4!!!
THE APRILIA RSV 4 "RACE MACHINE" IS UNVEILED FOR THE FIRST TIME
The Aprilia Superbike, which beginning in 2009, will bring the Noale based company back to four-stroke racing, has been unveiled for the first time during the Piaggio Group Convention in Milan.
After the success in the 2007 World Championships with Aprilia riders and bikes dominating the 125 and 250 classes (winning all four titles, a repeat of the 2006 performance), the Veneto company gave a preview of the eagerly awaited RSV 4 "Race Machine".
It was an extraordinary preview to a privileged audience of more than 1,200 dealers attending the International Piaggio Group Convention.
Four cylinders, 1000 cc, power of well over 200 HP in the race version, the new bike due to make its road debut by the end of 2008 will mark Aprilia's return to the World Superbike Championship in the 2009 season.
The Aprilia RSV 4 is driven by the most revolutionary and powerful engine ever built by Aprilia. A four-cylinder one litre 65° V engine - a layout making it unique among all the world's production engines - in which the most sophisticated engine engineering is combined with top quality materials and the most advanced electronic control technology.
ETV 1000 CAPONORD
TOTAL TOURING MOTORCYCLE
EXPLORE A NEW WORLD OF EMOTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES.
Never-ending roads and motorways, or dusty and lonely tracks, stretching to the edge of the world towards unknown landscapes and unknown sensations... with the ETV 1000 Caponord, the joy of travelling lasts for ever.
Because the ETV 1000 Caponord means no limits power, comfort and reliability on any terrain and over any distance. The versatility and carrying capacity of a maxi enduro to accompany you on every trip with absolute freedom and independence.
But also sporty performance, a fun but safe ride and an elegant comfortable design. The ETV 1000 Caponord at last you can experience all the emotions, fascination and potential of total touring.
ENJOY A UNIQUE DESIGN AND EXTRAORDINARY COMFORT
Slim and streamlined, refined and functional, created to express the best possible interaction between machine, rider and passenger, wind tunnel tested to eliminate even the most minimal turbulence - the design of the ETV 1000 Caponord captivates and convinces right from the first glance, as happens only with something born to last and destined to go a very, very long way.
Its enveloping lines guarantee an ultra-high coefficient of aerodynamic penetration, even when riding in an upright position, while the large front fairing, built-in hand guards and tank design protect the body from the wind for absolute comfort at all speeds.
And the height of the saddle from the ground has been calculated to enable the feet to be rested steadily on the ground, because the ETV 1000 Caponord represents not just total touring, but also total comfort.
ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM POWER AND RIDING PLEASURE.
Smooth, flexible, ever ready to deliver its full power (98 hp to the shaft) even at low revs and to give you the all the delight of a sporty but at the same time easy and safe ride. The ETV 1000 Caponord 60° V twin engine has been specifically designed for this original, multi-purpose and unique bike.
It is light and compact to fit in perfectly with the mechanics, guaranteeing optimum handling and stability. The specific design of the pistons, camshafts and throttle bodies, special intake and exhaust system and sophisticated electronic injection guarantee the highest possible torque at low revs.
The ETV 1000 Caponord engine also features two famous and exclusive Aprilia patents: the AVDC Anti Vibration Double Countershaft system for even more total riding comfort, even on long fast trips and the PPC Pneumatic Power Clutch to make the clutch lever lighter to operate and avoid rear wheel bounce during sudden deceleration for even better stability and handling.
DISCOVER THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY
The ETV 1000 Caponord is the first trail bike with variable geometry aluminium alloy double beam perimeter frame (Double Wave Aluminium Beam). Two characteristics which guarantee the highest torsional rigidity in its class.
But that's not all. The swingarm is also in aluminium and magnesium alloy. The central section is cold-cast and the arms and terminals forged to guarantee the best possible relationship between lightness and rigidity.
The front suspension with 50 mm diameter sleeves is the same as used in racing enduros, but the calibration has been optimised to guarantee maximum comfort both on roads and motorways and on tracks and trails.
The rear suspension is multi-adjustable with a convenient external knob to adapt the trim of the bike not just to all types of terrain, but also to all carrying conditions, whether alone or with a passenger, with or without bags.
The ETV 1000 Caponord is fitted as standard with innovative and exclusive Tubeless Spoke Rims, enabling tubeless tyres to be used, yet one more advantage in terms of safety. In addition, the particular spoke arrangement together with the exclusive hollow hubs and large diameter wheel spindles provide a high level of torsional rigidity and thus stability during cornering, even at high speeds.
Exclusive, complete and specially designed for the demands of touring, the dashboard has a multifunction digital panel indicating time, ambient temperature, the temperature of water in the cooling circuit and level of fuel. The word "service" also appears when the bike needs servicing.
RIM AND WHEEL SECTION FRAME
Free your desire to go wherever you want with whoever you want.
The ETV 1000 Caponord is the first choice for all those who want to travel and experience the most diverse of situations, for all those who never let themselves be swayed by fashion, following nothing but their own curiosity and vitality, their own desire for new landscapes, encounters and emotions. In all situations, the ETV 1000 Caponord gives of its best, not just in terms of performance, but also of functionality and versatility.
Its carrying capacity knows no limits, partly thanks to the possibility of removing the rear saddle to create a further, roomy compartment for luggage and to regulate both headlights independently depending on the weight and load distribution.
The tank capacity is also optimum for touring use - 25 litres, including a five litre reserve. So you can get wherever you want in complete freedom and autonomy, together with the person you love and the bike you love, the ETV 1000 Caponord.
Panniers, top box, tank bag - with Aprilia original accessories, your ETV 1000 Caponord is ready to take on any journey, while retaining perfect aerodynamics and weight distribution, together with an unmistakable look.
And with Aprilia helmets, technical garments and sportswear, you can experience practicality, freedom of movement, comfort and, of course, style, in body and soul.
SXV 4.5/5.5
Once again Aprilia has remained faithful to the tenets of its development philosophy, and has transferred the experience gained from competition directly into the production of the new 2008 SXV. Ever since its debut, the world's first twin cylinder supermotard has been constantly developed and perfected by the immense technical know-how of Aprilia Racing. Because of this, race after race, the SXV demonstrates a potential the competition cannot match.
DESIGN
As with all Aprilias, a tremendous amount of care and attention has been lavished on even the smallest details on the SXV. As a result the SXV boasts a unique, unmistakable styling that is nevertheless fully functional in achieving unrivalled performance, because first and foremost even the standard SXV is a genuine competition motorcycle.
But the SXV is not just a pretty face. Your gaze is held by an abundance of advanced technology. One glance at the V2 engine, mixed trellis and aluminium frame, strong swingarm and unique exhaust system with twin silencers under the rear fender and you cannot escape its magical attraction.
Whatever side you look at it from, the SXV presents a host of stunning technical solutions, all enhanced by new 2008 racing colors to express the aggressive nature of this born-to-race machine.
As you would expect from Aprilia, the latest SXV is packed with intelligent design solutions. Fixed air ducts, for example, allow the fuel tank to tilt up for easy access to the airbox. And the quest for technical perfection has led the design team to tweak even small details on the basis of input from the champions who have raced the SXV.
ENGINE: CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION
The amazing engine is, of course, the centre piece of SXV technology. Aprilia was the first manufacturer in the world to believe in the validity of the V twin for supermotards, a segment in which all other marques still cling rigidly to single cylinder engines. Aprilia's high-tech V twin design has been proven to be very reliable in competition. Even homologation for road use has not compromised the technology and performance of this exceptional engine, which is produced entirely by Aprilia. Since the earliest stages of the design process, the engine has evolved to keep pace with chassis development and to give the SXV an unbeatable mix of power and handling.
The 77° V angle is the result of extensive testing, aimed not only at boosting power but also at reducing vibration. As a result Aprilia's engineers have been able to eliminate engine balance shafts. Despite this the engine still vibrates far less than any single cylinder alternative.
The cylinders themselves are integrated in the crankcase and have replaceable wet liners. This unique layout has allowed the engine ancillaries to be arranged in a way that achieves extremely compact dimensions. The results are amazing: the Aprilia V twin is one of the most compact V twins in the world, and smaller in size than many singles of similar displacement. All design choices have been taken in order to obtain maximum power plus an extended useful power band. The sophisticated electronic engine management system, developed by Aprilia Racing, incorporates numerous innovations for the off-road sector.
The injection system features 38 mm throttle bodies (40 mm on the 550) and is managed by a programmable control unit.
Reduced unitary displacement has allowed Aprilia to develop an extremely compact and lightweight crankshaft. The engine is more responsive to variations in throttle opening as a result, and the bike as a whole is faster and easier to handle thanks to the reduced gyroscopic effect from the crankshaft.
The single overhead cam configuration with four titanium valves per cylinder head represents an ideal compromise between compact size, light weight and high performance.
Thanks to its advanced technology, the engine is also an extremely silent running and ecological engine. Technology, after all, should mean reliability and longevity as well as high performance. The engine touches new heights in this direction, and permits extremely easy access to parts requiring regular maintenance like the spark plugs, oil filter and air filter.
Just as much effort has been put into weight reduction, and the engine sets a new record for a V twin with an electric starter. Abundant use has been made of prestige lightweight materials. The central crankcase sections are in aluminium-silicon alloy; external engine casings are in magnesium; the valves are in titanium; and all gears are exceptionally light in weight.
The choke is new too, and features a knob on the airbox instead of a handlebar control. Even the air filter has been improved and is now made from a sponge material derived from that used on Aprilia's official racing machines.
A closer look at the unique characteristics of the V twin engine:
- Electronic fuel injection with 38 mm throttle bodies (40 mm on the 550 engine).
- Dry sump lubrication with separate external reservoirs for gearbox and engine oil to avoid contaminating engine oil with particles of clutch friction lining, and for extended lubricant life.
- Single overhead cam with four valve heads
- Single piece crankshaft
- Cylinders integrated in the crankcase with wet liners
- Maximum engine speed 12,500 rpm (450 motard)
CHASSIS: LIGHTER THAN EVER
An uncompromising machine like the SXV demands a great chassis. The perimeter frame is a tubular steel trellis structure interference fitted to pressed aluminium side members to form an extremely rigid whole. The engine itself forms an integral part of the chassis, acting as a load bearing element and contributing to overall rigidity.
The variable section aluminium alloy swingarm is a brilliant example of industrial design. More than just an eye-catching design solution, this revolutionary swingarm offers the highest structural rigidity available in this class of motorcycle. The rising rate suspension linkage is damped by a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back cylinder and two different hydraulic settings for high and low speeds. The calibration of the rear suspension has been modified for 2008 to improve stability and control over rough surfaces and a new linkage system has been introduced to make the damping action of the monoshock more progressive, increasing both traction and control.
The 48 mm upside down fork also boasts new settings for greater high speed stability and improved damping in off-road use.
BRAKING SYSTEM
The advanced technology and high performance of the SXV chassis are reflected in a superb braking system. The SXV features FTE calipers and lightweight wave discs (320 mm at the front) for maximum braking control even under the most challenging conditions.
The 240 mm rear disc is braked by a single piston caliper for a perfect combination of power and control.
COMPONENTS: READY TO RACE
All parts of the Aprilia SXV are of the very best quality available.
Among the many prestige components are:
- Digital instruments: ultra-lightweight, compact and designed to provide all the information a rider could possibly need.
- Magura tapered aluminium handlebars with no cross member for optimal elasticity and control
- High luminosity LED tail light
- Aluminium oil filter cover
RXV 4.5/5.5
THE APRILIA RXV MODEL YEAR 2008 IS HERE! THE TWIN CYLINDER ENDURO HAS EVOLVED!
Aprilia is proud to present the model year 2008 RXV 4.5 / 5.5, designed on the basis of experience gained in the Enduro World Championship and improved by input from four times world champion Stefan Merriman. The new bike is even more powerful, agile and reliable (service intervals have almost doubled), to satisfy the demands of professionals and amateurs alike.
The design of the new Aprilia RXV 4.5/5.5 model year 2008 owes much to the concept of constant evolution in the name of competition. Experience gained in the Enduro World Championship, which saw Aprilia Racing at the top of the field, plus valuable hints and suggestions from four times world champion Stefan Merriman, the team's top rider, have enabled Aprilia's engineers and designers to transfer advances from racing to production. Impressive team work has led to a number of major improvements over the 2007 bike, making the 2008 RXV even more "race ready", and better equipped to satisfy the demands of professionals and amateurs alike.
Aesthetically, the 2008 RXV looks meaner than ever thanks to new graphics, a two-tone black and red seat, new more robust turn signals and a new larger 3.1 gallon fuel tank. The improved aesthetics compliment the unique dual under seat exhaust pipes. A great deal of work has also been done to ensure the sort of ergonomics needed for effective competition use. The new fuel tank blends in better with the overall design of the bike, enabling the rider to shift his weight around more easily. The new handlebars have eliminated the cross-bar and feature more practical and race-oriented controls. The latest RXV makes it even easier for man and machine to blend into one, without any annoying interference from structural parts. The suspension, featuring a 45 mm upside down fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear, also incorporates new settings suggested by the race team riders, for improved stability on fast sections and better damping over rough ground.
A perimeter frame envelops the revolutionary, powerful, and more reliable four stroke 77° V twin engine. With liquid cooling, single overhead cam with rocker operated exhaust valves, chain cam drive, 4 titanium valves, and electronic fuel injection the new engine is cleaner, just as powerful and has longer service intervals than last year. Though now fully EPA compliant, both versions of the engine now boast extended service intervals that are among the longest in the category.
The choke lever has been moved from the handlebars to the air filter box for improved cold starting of the fuel injected twin. Even the airbox is new, and now contains a sponge air filter derived from the official racing machines.
As with all Aprilia motorcycles, the 2008 RXV 4.5 and RXV 5.5 have been designed with an almost obsessive attention to detail. Their unique design distinguishes them from the competition, and also makes them fantastically functional when pushed to the limit, like winning off-road racers should be.
Tuono 1000R Factory
Talk about Aprilia and the word "Factory" casts a spell that transports you directly into the world of racing and racetrack victories. The word "Factory" also means the very best technology that can be applied to a motorcycle. The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory lives up to its name by being the most special, most powerful, most exclusive and most refined of all Tuonos.
Here is a bike that really has no rivals. Whatever competition the Tuono has taken part in, it has emerged the uncontested winner and most impressive protagonist. Unrivalled on the naked racing scene, the Tuono has even taken on the fastest superbikes on their home ground the racetrack and won.
On the road the Tuono is in a class of its own. On the racetrack it is a proven winner. Hungry for success, the Tuono has been an exceptional flag-bearer for Aprilia's motorcycle design philosophy even outside its native Italy, and has demonstrated its prowess in epic races like the Isle of Man TT and the Macao GP. Now the Tuono 1000 R Factory has picked up where the victorious Tuono Racing left off, with even better technical characteristics and performance.
With the arrival of the new Factory version, the fastest naked on the track and the meanest on the road clearly demonstrates its racing spirit. The Tuono 1000 R Factory delivers power that is simply unthinkable for any other twin, with a chassis that is more sophisticated than ever and easily on a par with the best superbikes. The new Tuono 1000 R Factory is a truly professional machine for all those riders who demand the state of the art in technology and the absolute maximum in performance. Expert riders with a taste for the exceptional will know how to appreciate the record-beating performance of this stupendous street-fighter
A new engine, new suspension, ultra-light wheels and a host of carbon fibre components have boosted performance and reduced weight to a new record for this type of bike. As with the RSV 1000 R Factory, from which it has been derived, the Tuono 1000 R Factory is designed and built for "total ridability", a concept that has always characterised high performance Aprilia motorcycles.
Tuono 1000R
Ever since it first appeared on the motorcycling scene, the Tuono has embodied Aprilia's genius and amazing technical know-how, accumulated through victory after victory in motorcycle racing. The Tuono has come to mean flair and technology more than any other road-going motorcycle.
The fact is that the Tuono is simply unique. Not just another naked, the Tuono is a 1000 cc superbike. Only the fairing has been removed, and the handlebars raised for maximum control. The Tuono has exceeded all expectations. It has proved unbeatable as a road bike, and the Factory version has been invincible on the racetrack, literally dominating the Italian naked racing scene. Not satisfied with success at home, the Tuono has also carried the Aprilia flag on the international racing scene, achieving prestige in epic races like the Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy, to name just one event in which the Tuono has fearlessly taken on production bikes and competition superbikes too. The Tuono is a street fighter with racing in the blood.
The new Tuono 1000 R is refined, powerful, and precise. It holds all the records for this class of motorcycle, and is the unquestioned leader on the twin cylinder scene. To put it simply, the Tuono 1000 R is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track.
The latest Tuono 1000 R has the same amazing character as the previous model, with improved technical specifications and performance. The 2007 model is more advanced than ever, thanks to the Evolution engine that has already made its debut on the superb Factory version.
The fastest naked around is now more powerful than ever! With performance beyond the reach of the competition, the Tuono 1000 R is the best naked money can buy, with all the performance of a racing superbike to thrill even the most sophisticated racetrack riders.
The new 139 HP engine not only gives you more power to play with, but makes the bike more usable on the road too. Just like the RSV from which it derives, the Tuono 1000 R embodies the concept of "total ridability" that has always characterised Aprilia's performance motorcycles.
Manically precise ergonomics combine with amazingly easy control to let you establish a perfect feeling with the bike the moment you ride off, and to help you maximise your own potential with the minimum physical and mental effort.
RSV 1000R Factory
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory was the fastest bike around ten out of twelve curves and the fastest in top speed at the end of six out of twelve straights. The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory did not just win, it dominated the final of the 2006 Master Bike, thanks to amazingly safe braking, rapid yet smooth and precise control when leaning into curves, excellent rear wheel feel under acceleration and, last but not least, a final drive gear ratio specially calculated for effective racing.
This year's Master Bike has scientifically and conclusively demonstrated that the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory is the most efficient winning machine on the racetrack. It is also the first non-Japanese bike to dominate the final points table, and the most impressive V twin in the competition.
The RSV 1000 R Factory is the best twin cylinder supersport that money can buy. Its updated V60 Magnesium engine and new chassis combine with special, ultra-light materials and the best components in the world to ensure absolute excellence on the track. The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory is the utmost expression of Aprilia's technological and sporting heritage.
Here is a bike designed for those who demand maximum performance on the track. Yet, like all previous RSV 1000 R models, the new Factory still sells at a surprisingly low price. Just like its predecessors, the new Factory brings you the best motorcycle technology in the world at a rock bottom price. Nowhere else will you find this level of equipment for such a low outlay.
The Factory is an RSV 1000 R that has been pushed beyond the excellence barrier, cleverly modified and equipped with only superlative components.
The important details that distinguish the Factory from the standard RSV 1000 R are:
· Fully adjustable Öhlins Racing rear monoshock
· Adjustable Öhlins steering damper fitted as standard
· Gold painted, forged aluminium wheels
· Carbon fibre parts kit fitted as standard
· Rider's seat with non-slip racing upholstery
· Frame finished in gold
· Pirelli SuperCorsa Pro 120/70 190/55 ZR 17 tyres
RSV 1000R
Aprilia is celebrating its impressive sporting record by giving the RSV new graphics taken directly from the bike that finished third in the Superstock class at the legendary "Bol d'Or", the most famous 24 hour motorcycle endurance race in the world.
In a season when Aprilia is celebrating 200 wins in GP World Championship racing, what better choice of graphics could there be for Aprilia's top-of-the-range sports model than graphics inspired by the Aprilia AF1 bikes that brought the company its first GP victories in the early 1980s.
Competition may come and go, but the Aprilia RSV 1000 R remains the unquestioned top dog among supersport motorcycles for its amazing handling on road and racetrack. The Aprilia RSV 1000 R has shown its competitive edge in world endurance racing, where it is the only production twin able to compete on even terms with the best four cylinder machines in the world, as demonstrated by the excellent results achieved in 2006. Legendary races like the Le Mans 24 hours and the massacring Bol d'Or 24 hours have shown exactly how effective the twin cylinder Aprilia RSV 1000 R is on the racetrack , and how totally reliable it is too.
Endurance racing has provided more than just an unforgettable experience. It has served as a valuable test bench for the latest technical solutions now appearing on Aprilia production bikes.
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R is determined to maintain its supremacy as the best sports twin money can buy, for its advanced technology and for its amazing performance.
But what counts the most is the fact that the Aprilia RSV 1000 R is still the bike to beat when it comes to ease of riding. Because riders feel so instantly confident on an Aprilia RSV 1000 R, they really can ride at the limits of their abilities and stay totally relaxed too.
The benefits are obvious in terms of less physical and mental stress, faster and safer motorcycling and the ability to remain fully concentrated for far longer, factors that contribute to success on the racetrack and safety on the road.