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Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer in Noale, Italy, founded by Alberto Beggio.<ref name="The History Of Aprilia">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

HistoryEdit

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Aprilia plant in Scorzè, Venice

Early daysEdit

Aprilia, named after the pre-war Lancia Aprilia,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> was founded after the Second World War by Cavaliere Alberto Beggio as a bicycle production factory at Noale, Italy, in the province of Venice. Alberto's son, Ivano Beggio, took over the helm of the company in 1968 and constructed a 50 cc "motorcycle".<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The first production Aprilia mopeds were named Colibrì, Daniela, and Packi. Aprilia later produced a motocross bike in 1970 called the Scarabeo. Produced until the end of the 1970s, the Scarabeo came in 50 and 125 cc versions<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>.

In 1977, Ivan Alborghetti from Milan, Italy won the Italian 125 and 250 cc motocross championships on Aprilia motorcycles. In 1978, Alborghetti closed the season with two third places in individual races and sixth place in the World Championship. In the 1980s, Aprilia added enduro, trials and road bikes of between 50 and 600 cc and in 1981, Aprilia introduced the TL320 trials machine. In 1983, Aprilia launched the St 125 road bike and in 1984, they launched an improved model called STX as well as an enduro, called the ET 50.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>Template:Better source needed

In 1985, Aprilia started outsourcing engines for some models to the Austrian company Rotax. In 1985 Aprilia launched a 125 STX and 350 STX. In 1986, Aprilia launched the AF1, a small sports model; and the Tuareg, a large tanked bike for African rallies like the Dakar Rally. Aprilia factory rider Philippe Berlatier contended for the trials world championship reaching fifth place, and Loris Reggiani rode an Aprilia GP 250 with Rotax engine to sixth place in the road racing World Championship. Two seasons later, on August 30, 1987, at San Marino Grand Prix in Misano Loris Reggiani's AF1 won the first World Speed Championship.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 1990, Aprilia launched the Pegaso 600, a road bike derived from off-road mechanics. Later, in 1992 Aprilia rider Alessandro Gramigni won the World 125 Road Racing Championship title. Also in 1992, Tommy Ahvala won the World Trials Championship on an Aprilia Climber. Since then, Aprilia has 124 times won 125 and 250 cc class Grand Prix, 15 Road Racing World Championship titles, and 16 European speed titles. Many world champions started on Aprilia such as Biaggi, Capirossi, Gramigni, Locatelli, Sakata and Rossi.<ref name=":0" />

In 1995, Aprilia commissioned Philippe Starck to design the Motò which was shown in New York's Modern Art Museum. Also in 1995, Aprilia launched the two stroke RS 125 and RS 250 sports bikes. In 1998, Aprilia launched the RSV Mille, a 1000cc V-Twin Superbike, and the Falco, a 1000cc V-Twin sport tourer with emphasis on sport. Both bikes used a variation of a Rotax 1000cc engine.Template:Citation needed

In 1999, Aprilia entered World Superbike Championship racing with its RSV Mille, and during 2000, Aprilia acquired Moto-Guzzi and Laverda, both historic heritage Italian marques. In 2000, Aprilia launched the 50 cc DiTech (Direct Injection Technology) two stroke engine for scooters which provides high mileage and low emissions, and also the RST Futura, a sport tourer, and the ETV 1000 Caponord; an adventure touring motorcycle. Both of these latter two motorcycles used a variation of the Rotax 1000 cc V-Twin.Template:Citation needed

Most recently, in 2003, Aprilia launched the RSV Mille Tuono which was essentially an RSV Mille with motocross-style high handlebars and only a small headlight fairing. Most of the major motorcycle magazines picked it for the best bike of the year. In 2004, Aprilia was acquired by Piaggio & C. SpA, to form the world's fourth largest motorcycle group with 1.5 billion Euro in sales, an annual production capacity of over 600,000 vehicles, and a presence in 50 countries.Template:Citation needed

With the acquisition by Piaggio, the new President of Aprilia is Roberto Colaninno (President of Piaggio & C.), and the managing director is Rocco Sabelli. The son of the founder, Ivano Beggio, was the Honorary President and died on 13 March 2018.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> On 15 August 2010, Aprilia became the most successful motorcycle racing brand in history, surpassing fellow Italian MV Agusta with a record 276th victory.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

TimelineEdit

MotorcyclesEdit

Alberto's son, Ivano Beggio, took over the helm of the company in 1968 and constructed a 50 cc "motorcycle".<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The first production Aprilia mopeds were named "Colibrì", "Daniela", and "Packi".

In the 1980s, Aprilia added enduro, trials and road bikes of between 50 and 600 cc.

In 1981, Aprilia introduced the TL320 trials machine.

In 1983, Aprilia launched the St 125 road bike.

In 1984, they launched an improved model called STX, as well as an enduro, called the ET 50.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 1985, Aprilia started outsourcing engines for some models to the Austrian company Rotax.

In 1985 Aprilia launched a 125 STX and 350 STX.

In 1990, Aprilia launched the Pegaso 600, a road bike derived from off-road mechanics.

ScootersEdit

In the 1990s, Aprilia entered the scooter market starting in 1990 with Italy's first all-plastic scooter, the Amico.

In 1992, Aprilia introduced the Amico LK and the two stroke Pegaso 125, both with catalytic converters.

In 1993, Aprilia launched a large diameter wheel scooter reusing the name Scarabeo with a four-stroke, four-valve engine.

Later, Aprilia launched more scooters such as the Leonardo, the SR and the Gulliver.Template:Citation needed

In 1995, Aprilia commissioned Philippe Starck to design the Motò which was shown in New York's Modern Art Museum.

Also in 1995, Aprilia launched the two stroke RS 125 and RS 250 sports bikes.

In 1998, Aprilia launched the RSV Mille, a 1000cc V-Twin Superbike, and the Falco, a 1000cc V-Twin sport tourer with emphasis on sport. Both bikes used a variation of a Rotax 1000cc engine.Template:Citation needed

In 2000, Aprilia launched the 50 cc DiTech (Direct Injection Technology) two stroke engine for scooters which provides high mileage and low emissions, and also the RST Futura, a sport tourer, and the ETV 1000 Caponord; an adventure touring motorcycle.

Both of these latter two motorcycles used a variation of the Rotax 1000 cc V-Twin.Template:Citation needed

Most recently, in 2003, Aprilia launched the RSV Mille Tuono which was essentially an RSV Mille with motocross-style high handlebars and only a small headlight fairing. Most of the major motorcycle magazines picked it for the best bike of the year.

SportbikesEdit

Aprilia produced a motocross bike in 50 and 125 cc versions in the 1970s called the Scarabeo.

Since in the 1980s, Aprilia has also produced large sportbikes such as the 1,000 cc V-twin RSV Mille and the V4 RSV4.

In 1986, Aprilia launched the AF1, a small sports model; and the Tuareg, a large tanked bike for African rallies like the Dakar Rally.

OperationEdit

AcquisitionEdit

During 2000, Aprilia acquired Moto Guzzi and Laverda, both historic heritage Italian marques.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

OwnershipEdit

In 2004, Aprilia was acquired by Piaggio & C. SpA,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> to form the world's fourth largest motorcycle group with 1.5 billion Euro in sales, an annual production capacity of over 600,000 vehicles, and a presence in 50 countries.

With the acquisition by Piaggio, the new President of Aprilia is Roberto Colaninno (President of Piaggio & C.), and the managing director is Rocco Sabelli. The son of the founder, Ivano Beggio, was the Honorary President and died on 13 March 2018.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

RacingEdit

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Despite being a relatively small company by global motorcycling standards, Aprilia is very active in motorcycle sports.

Aprilia has contested many road racing formulae, including the now-defunct 125 cc,<ref name="Motocourse: 50 Years Of Moto Grand Prix">Template:Citation</ref> 250 cc and 500 cc<ref name="Motocourse: 50 Years Of Moto Grand Prix" /><ref name="Oxley 2022 a787">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Grand Prix classes of FIM World Championships.

Aprilia have also been in and out of the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship - as a factory team<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and a constructor, having partnered with Gresini Racing (from 2015<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> to 2021) and Trackhouse Racing (since 2024)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> - alongside other commitments.

Riders' championshipsEdit

Year Class Champion Motorcycle
Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Alessandro Gramigni Aprilia RS125R
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Kazuto Sakata
250cc Template:Flagicon Max Biaggi Aprilia RSV 250
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Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Valentino Rossi Aprilia RS125R
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Kazuto Sakata
250cc Template:Flagicon Loris Capirossi Aprilia RSV 250
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Valentino Rossi
Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Roberto Locatelli Aprilia RS125R
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Arnaud Vincent
250cc Template:Flagicon Marco Melandri Aprilia RSV 250
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Manuel Poggiali
Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Álvaro Bautista Aprilia RS125R
250cc Template:Flagicon Jorge Lorenzo Aprilia RSW 250
Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Gábor Talmácsi Aprilia RS125R
250cc Template:Flagicon Jorge Lorenzo Aprilia RSA 250
Template:MGP 125cc Template:Flagicon Julián Simón Aprilia RSA 125
Template:MGP Template:Flagicon Nicolás Terol

Manufacturers' championshipsEdit

  • 250cc class
    • 1995, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • 125cc class
    • 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

Superbike World Championship (SBK)Edit

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Aprilia RSV4 Factory race bike

Aprilia entered the Superbike World Championship in 1999 using a homologation special version of their V-twin road bike RSV Mille.

They were third in the riders' championship in 2000 with rider Troy Corser, and third in manufacturers' points and fourth in rider points both in 2001 with Corser and in 2002 with Noriyuki Haga. Aprilia retired from the series at the end of that season.Template:Citation needed

In February 2008, Aprilia debuted a V-4 superbike, the RSV4, for the 2009 Superbike World Championship.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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Max Biaggi rides the RSV4

Aprilia won its first Superbike world championship in 2010 with Max Biaggi, claiming both the riders and the manufacturers titles.Template:Citation needed

Riders' championshipsEdit

Year Champion Motorcycle
Template:SBK Template:Flagicon Max Biaggi Aprilia RSV4 1000
Template:SBK Aprilia RSV4 Factory
Template:SBK Template:Flagicon Sylvain Guintoli

Manufacturers' championshipsEdit

SuperMoto World ChampionshipEdit

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Thierry Van Den Bosch riding the SXV 450 in 2006

Aprilia debuted in the FIM Supermoto World Championship in 2004 and since then it has won many titles in both S1 and S2 classes.Template:Citation needed

Riders' championshipsEdit

Year Class Champion Motorcycle
2004 S2 Template:Flagicon Jerome Giraudo Aprilia SXV 450
2006 Template:Flagicon Thierry Van Den Bosch
2011 S1 Template:Flagicon Adrien Chareyre Aprilia MXV-S 450

Manufacturers' championshipsEdit

  • S2 class: 2006, 2007
  • S1 class: 2008, 2011

Motocross World ChampionshipEdit

Aprilia made their international racing debut in the Motocross World Championship competing in the 125cc class from 1976 until 1981 with a best result being a fifth place in the 1979 season with rider Corrado Maddi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

ResultsEdit

MotoGP resultsEdit

By riderEdit

Year Class Team name Bike Riders Races Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points Pos.
2022 MotoGP Aprilia Racing Aprilia RS-GP Template:Flagicon Maverick Vinales 20 0 3 0 0 122 11th
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 20 1 6 2 2 212 4th
2023 Template:Flagicon Maverick Viñales 20 0 3 1 1 204 7th
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 20 2 3 1 2 206 6th
Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Savadori 3 0 0 0 0 9 (12) 24th
2024 Template:Flagicon Maverick Viñales 19 1 1 1 1 189* 7th*
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 19 0 0 2 1 134* 11th*
Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Savadori 3 0 0 0 0 0 (0)* 28th*

By seasonEdit

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Motorcycle Tyres Riders 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Points Template:Tooltip Points Template:Tooltip Points Template:Tooltip
2022 Aprilia RS-GP Template:Michelin QAT INA ARG AME POR SPA FRA ITA CAT GER NED GBR AUT RSM ARA JPN THA AUS MAL VAL
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 4 9 1 11 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 9 6 6 3 16 11 9 10 Ret 212 4th 334 3rd 248 3rd
Template:Flagicon Maverick Viñales 12 16 7 10 10 14 10 12 7 Ret 3 2 13 3 13 7 7 17 16 Ret 122 11th
Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Savadori Ret 21 22 20 19 0 NC colspan="2" Template:N/a
2023 POR ARG AME SPA FRA ITA GER NED GBR AUT CAT RSM IND JPN INA AUS THA MAL QAT VAL
Template:Flagicon Maverick Viñales 25 127 4 Ret7 Ret9 12 Ret Ret7 53 68 23 56 88 199 24 11 Ret 11 46 104 204 7th 410 5th 326 3rd
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 96 15 Ret4 5 58 68 169 34 15 97 11 128 Ret 5 10 8 85 Ret Ret 8 206 6th
Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Savadori 18 11 19 5 (12) 24th colspan="2" Template:N/a
2024 POR ARG AME SPA FRA ITA GER NED GBR AUT CAT RSM IND JPN INA AUS THA MAL QAT VAL
Template:Flagicon Maverick Viñales 109 Ret1 11 9 53 128 85 53 127 138 7 Ret 16 6 67 Ret9 8 7 7 189* 7th* 335* 4th* 285 3rd
Template:Flagicon Aleix Espargaró 83 88 75 Ret 95 41 119 DNS WD 63 93 10 Ret 8 Ret 9 168 9 13 134* 11th*
Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Savadori Ret 21 DNS 20 0 (0)* 28th* colspan="2" Template:N/a

ModelsEdit

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Racing motorcycles

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Aprilia models are:

Road
Dual-sport
Off-road
Scooters

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See alsoEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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External linksEdit

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