An Italian Adventure Machine Aprilia has a new adventure motorcycle in the works and it’s called the Tuareg, which is... Read More
Aprilia Australia has issued a safety recall notice for a brake issue on 2017-2020 RSV4 and Tuono 1100 motorcycles. The... Read More
Harley-Davidson and the Piaggio Group of motorcycle and scooter companies have announced massive loans to get back on their feet after the pandemic. In June, Harley-Davidson announced it had access to a loan of up to $US350 million (about $A500 million) over the next year. While it has not committed to... Read More
The news just gets worse and worse for riders who enjoy a fruity exhaust note as the noise crackdown intensifies... Read More
Winglets have been used on MotoGP bikes for a few years now to improved high-speed handling, but are they just... Read More
Aprilia has applied for a patent for a system that prevents the front forks diving under heavy braking and losing the ability to absorb bumps. The drawings show it being used on Aprilia’s RS-GP MotoGP bike. However, preventing brake dive is more important on normal roads where there are more... Read More
While the pandemic is closing some motorcycle factories in Europe, MV Agusta in Lombardy, the epicentre of the Italian coronavirus contagion,... Read More
As panic buying sets in over the coronavirus, bans are placed on large gatherings and Italy goes into lockdown, motorcycling... Read More
Ducati and Piaggio (Aprilia, Vespa, Moto Guzzi) have closed their museums due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus (coronavirus) in Italy, but their factories are still operating. Chinese motorcycle factories were closed for a prolonged period over the Chinese Lunar New Year, but many, including Honda and CFMoto, have... Read More
Aprilia plan to introduce a lower-powered version of its upcoming RS 660 lightweight sports bike so it can be ridden... Read More
Aprilia seems to have faith in the supersport segment with the final unveiling of its lightweight RS660 to be followed... Read More
Aprilia and Moto Guzzi have recalled 197 bikes over an issue with a dragging front brake. The issue affects the following bikes made between 2015 and 2019 (Vehicle Identification Numbers of bikes are included at the end of this article): Aprilia Shiver 750/900 Dorsoduro 750/900 Mana 850 Moto Guzzi California... Read More
Australian motorcycle journalist Rennie Scaysbrook may forever hold the record for the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado after the committee decided... Read More
Australian motorcycle journalist Rennie Scaysbrook has posted a video of his record run at the recent Pikes Peak International Hillclimb... Read More
Details of the Aprilia RS 660 production bike have been revealed in patent drawings that show the Italian company’s intention to go turn the concept into reality. The concept twin was revealed at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan last November. It is powered by two cylinders from a Tuono/RSV4 1100... Read More
Ten years after introducing the RSV4, Aprilia has produced 10 extreme RSV4 X track-only models available at €39,900 (about $A63,700).... Read More
Aprilia has cleverly taken half a Tuono engine and made what they call an RS 660 Supersport twin concept machine.... Read More
The 2019 Aprilia RSV4 has a bigger engine for 12kW more power, but slims down 5kg to 199kg. It now has a 1078cc engine up from 999.6cc, lifting power to 162kW (217hp) at 13,200rpm. Torque has increased by a minimum of 10% across the rev range with a peak of... Read More
For 2019 Aprilia updates its Tuono V4 1100 Factory with Ohlins Semi Active suspension and introduces two new colours schemes on... Read More
The 10th annual national Motogiro cross-country rally for small-capacity Italian-made bikes and scooters is on this August with a special... Read More
When wings were first used in MotoGP aerodynamic design a few years ago, we were concerned that the ugly F1-style appendages would make their way to road bikes. Well, our worst fears have been confirmed with Aprilia the first to add racing wings to a production bike. However, it’s only... Read More
Ducati Australia is set to join the global recall of faulty Brembo front brake master cylinders after confirming it has sent... Read More
KTM has confirmed it will join the worldwide recall for the Brembo brake problem that has seen thousands of European... Read More
Aprilia has added a new 900cc V-twin to the new Dorsoduro supermotard and the Shiver naked bike (pictured above) and released prices for Australia. The Dorsoduro comes in silver and red for $15,790 plus on-road costs and the Dorsoduro is available in silver or “forest green” for $15,190. The former... Read More
Aprilia Australia has announced a $500 price rise on the new Tuono and RSV4 models arriving in showrooms at the end... Read More
Twenty-four historic two-stroke Grand Prix motorcycles have arrived as a permanent exhibit at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit just... Read More
Aprilia has developed a new 900cc V-twin engine for the new Dorsoduro supermotard and the Shiver naked bike (pictured above) with 71kW of power and 90Nm of torque. The bikes were unveiled this week at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. So far there is no word from Australian distributors... Read More
Aprilia has expanded its naked Tuono range for 2017 with a new 125cc model (pictured above), and updated the other... Read More
Some of the finest examples of Italy’s most iconic, desirable and collectable machines will be on show for a brain... Read More
Australian Aprilia importers John Sample Automotive have issued a voluntary recall on their Dorsoduro 750/1200, Caponord and Tuono V4 1000/1100 motorcycles over a brake issue. The notice says the dust gaiter/push-rod assembly in the brake master cylinder is defective. “The motorcycle may require longer than normal stopping distance. This could... Read More
Thanks to the new rules on European-approved helmets throughout Australia, Moto Guzzi Australia has imported a range of helmets to... Read More
January is motorcycle sales month as manufacturers/importers offer discounts to get rid of stock they didn’t sell at Christmas time. Other... Read More
While sister company Moto Guzzi released three new models at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan over night and announced a fourth is coming, Aprilia had only minor modifications to its RSV4. Updates include new ‘Superpole’ graphics, revised rear suspension and the V4-MP multimedia platform as standard. The V4-MP system... Read More
The big-bore adventure market is booming with high-tech, high-powered bikes and now the Aprilia 1200 Caponord has seriously thrown down... Read More
The 2015 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono models will have more power, but comparable 2014 pricing when they arrive in Australia in June.... Read More
The harder-edged Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally arrives in Australian in May 2015 at $24,000 ride away. Now, with more off-road and touring capability the Italian stallion is more of a competitor with the ubiquitous BMW R 1200 GS. The Aprilia Caponord Rally is powered by the same 1200cc V-twin engine... Read More
Aprilia has expanded its 1200 Caponord sport tourer range from one model to three. The Touring ($23,000 rideaway) has been... Read More
The more powerful Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono have been confirmed for Australia in the second half of 2015. Importers John... Read More
Aprilia has just made a couple of hi-tech leaps into the future where the bike talks to your helmet and phone. The Italian motorcycle company has announced a collaboration with American helmet company Skully who are releasing the world’s first commercially available helmet with head-up display and has developed Aprilia... Read More
Aprilia has given its street-fighting Tuono V4 more punch with a bigger engine. The 1000cc V4 engine has been bored... Read More
Aprilia has unveiled a harder-edged Caponord adventure bike. It’s called the Rally edition and it comes with wire wheels instead... Read More
If you’re riding through Las Vegas and want to do what the local riders do, then drop in and see the guys at A Team Motorcycles on Boulder Highway. You’ll meet GM Bill Riler, a chatty guy who helped develop Arlen Ness franchises and bought this place in 2007 and... Read More
Australia has developed a special edition Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS with Ohlins suspension and a suite of additional... Read More
(2012 Aprilia V4 Tuono review by MBW reader Dan Mickan) Early in 2013 I was looking for a bike to... Read More
Now is a good time to grab a few Aprilia and Moto Guzzi bargains from Australian importer John Sample Group which has released its new retail price list effective from the start of this month. It includes a discontinued model and some old plated stock which are offered at attractive... Read More
Aprilia owners now have an exclusive track day where they can really test out the full performance of their bike,... Read More
The biggest and most powerful scooter – Aprilia SRV 850 – blurs the lines between bike and scooter. For a... Read More
Aprilia is doubling down to get customers. We’ve heard of attractive offers before featuring free luggage and other accessories and free on-roads, but now the John Sample Automotive, Australian importers of Aprilia motorcycles and scooters has trumped all those with a rather unusual promotion. Buy a new 2012 Dorsoduro 1200... Read More
The fast-growing adventure motorcycle segment is becoming crowded with models. Aprilia wades in with the Caponord (Italian for north cape),... Read More
Riding the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 on the morning commute is a bit like taking a bazooka to a knife fight.... Read More
Motorbikewriter.com gives readers an opportunity to review your own bike or a bike you may have ridden. In coming months I hope to have some rider apparel giveaways for the best contributions. Send your review to [email protected] This review comes from “Dakar tragic” Guy Basile who travelled to South American... Read More
Most people would like an Italian love affair in their life, but not everyone wants, or can afford, some of... Read More
This stunning Italian beauty not only has looks, but also the personality to win the hearts of many riders. Moto... Read More