Aprilia Motorcycles News

Whether you're in the market for a new motorcycle or just wishing to kick some tires and see the latest and greatest powersport equipment for the New Year, there is no better place than the annual Long Beach International Motorcycle Show.

The motorcycle industry has been in a major slump this year, but the local convocation of biker bigwigs, flashy steel and looky-loos will go on this weekend -- on a diminished scale.

This was Mr. Leno's second consecutive appearance as keynote speaker at the annual gathering.- Photo courtesy Piaggio Moto enthusiast Jay Leno added his unique energy and spark to Piaggio Group America's 2010 product introduction, held during the company's October 2009 national dealer meeting at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

At one time, the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in Birmingham, England, was one of the big events on the world circuit featuring a host of major bike launches and more motorcycling stars than you could fit into a large race paddock.

Jorge Martinez 'Aspar' isn't willing to take Aprilia's last-minute Moto2 U-turn lightly - and will travel to the company's Italian headquarters on Tuesday to seek 'a solution'. Aspar's squad is one of several leading teams now left without a motorcycle after Aprilia suddenly reversed its decision to build a chassis for the new Moto2 World ...

Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why over the past few months MCN has been highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there.

Rome, November 24 - Italy's Piaggio group said on Tuesday that its Aprilia motorcycle marque would not be racing next year in the new Moto2 Grand Prix class.

YAMAHA'S new YZF-R1 stormed into the superbike category earlier this year with a throaty rumble similar to the roar of a V4 engine.

BMW unveiled its 180bhp four-cylinder S1000RR superbike at the 2009 EICMA Milan show.

A quick trip to Italy to race in Valentino Rossi's charity motocross event last weekend left 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz reeling.

New Zealand motocross rider Josh Coppins confirmed today he will race at least another year in the world MX1 motocross championship with a new team - Aprilia.

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 is the best bike of the 2009 EICMA show. More than 20,000 fans voted for the bike by participating in the competition organized each year by the Italian a oeMotociclismoa magazine, who carried out a survey among the visitors with a form to fill out either at the show or online.

PROMISING teenager Mohd Zulfahmi Khairuddin is set to take his next step towards the World Motorcycle Championships when he leaves for Spain today.

But basic protection from the elements and the ability to carry luggage is essential, even on the smallest of adventures.

Fans of the big Super Duke were treated to the 990 R version, but for 2010, the littlest Duke gets an upgrade option as well.

But basic protection from the elements and the ability to carry luggage is essential, even on the smallest of adventures.

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale November 11, we have a 16-page new bike special, including a look at Ducati's new GS rival.

It's almost come to a point where I'm half way on the road to Milan, and already all photos of the new motorcycles have been leaked.

When pushed for answers concerning the possibility of wedging Aprilia's 550 V-twin into the legendary RS250 chassis, Aprilia's Motorcycle Product Manager, Francesco Polimeni, smiled and said with a heavy accent, "Yes. It is a beautiful engine.

After all, the last time we rode a supermoto bike from the Italian motorcycle manufacturer we had a blast backing the bike into corners and lofting the front wheel at will.