Aprilia Motorcycles News

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.

WORN fallback among reviewers is to deify the newest maximum-performance model by saying it is essentially a racing machine made legal for the street.

Aprilia will unveil a new Factory version of the Dorsoduro 750 and a mildly tweaked Shiver at the Milan motorcycle show in two weeks.

THE Milan motorcycle show used to be a bi-annual affair, alternating with Germany's Cologne event.

The Aprilia RSV4 R , Aprilia's 'basic' V4 supersports bike, was launched at the Italian circuit of Mugello.

There are problems for several Italian motorcycle brands this year, with Moto Guzzi recently announcing that its R & D will be transferred to Aprilia's Noale factory, causing redundancies in Mandello, whilst MV Agusta is being sold by Harley-Davidson. Chinese owned Benelli is struggling to win new customers and it would be no surprise to find CKD ...

The machine will feature the exact same high-tech powertrain, including the liquid-cooled 999cc V-Four engine, 6-speed cassette-style transmission, and cable-actuated clutch with slipper functionality.

Give Bombardier's public relations flacks their due, their new Can-Am three-wheeled motorcycles certainly do turn heads.

The incredible RSV4 Factory model carries a U.S. MSRP of $20,999. Worth it? That depends.

In Europe, the Aprilia Mana GT comes standard with ABS, but even though Piaggio announced US availability to its dealers in LA today, there's some confusion on whether or not ABS will be included.

Traffic got you down? $31,000 will buy you your own personal helicopter, the GEN H-4 . This modern marvel can go nearly 60 mph and is certain to be the envy of the commuting lane and the neighborhood.

The economy is still suffering from its post-apocalypse hangover and bike sales numbers are depressingly low, but you wouldn't know it from the wave of new models 2010 has in store.

"When I am here, I always ask American people: Do you know Kymco?" Well, do you? That's what Kyang-Yang Motors Corporation Senior V.P. Kou-Chang Su wants to know, which tells us that Kymco, is at least trying to understand the American market and stay in the game for the long term.

Leon Camier's two-round stint with the Aprilia Racing team got off to a disappointing start after technical issues prevented the Briton from turning in a pair of respectable results at Magny-Cours. Fresh from being crowned the 2009 British Superbike Champion, Camier was making his debut for the Italian team at Magny-Cours in preparation for a ...

Imola's layout: classic and fast. It still nets a near two minute lap time. Simoncelli was an interesting case to watch at Imola.