×
google news

Aprilia racing

Aprilia vs KTM: bring on the 2011 Dakar

26 April, 2020
KTM already saw its dominance of the offroad racing segment slip slightly at the 2010 Dakar as Aprilia’s new RXV450 Rally bike took third spot on the podium, behind two KTM models. And things seem to be continuing swimmingly for…

Sylvain Guintoli to ride an Aprilia next season?

23 April, 2020
Sylvain Guintoli was ready to replace John Hopkins in Fixi Crescent Suzuki next season - they actually signed a final contract at Magny Cours - however the French rider has turned around and reneged on his commitment, seemingly having gotten…

2013 World Superbike Phillip Island mega photo gallery

23 April, 2020
104 images is the number of photos in our mega gallery from the past weekend’s World Superbike round at Phillip Island, that saw Aprilia dominate both races with factory riders Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty each take a win and…

Sylvain Guintoli officially announced as Aprilia rider

20 April, 2020
After impressing in this week’s three-day private World Superbike test at Jerez (Monday through Wednesday) Aprilia has finally gotten around announcing - as it was widely expected - that Sylvain Guintoli will be part of their factory team effort next…

Valentino Rossi completes first day of testing at Misano

14 April, 2020
Ducati elected not to test at Brno yesterday, deciding instead to conduct a two-day test at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli that started today - and the test is open to the public (entrance fee is 5 euros).As previously…

Max Biaggi Hits Out After Penalty

11 April, 2020
Max Biaggi was extremely angry and upset when finishing third in Race 1 he received a penalty for cutting the Roggia chicane on the seventh lap. When the Italian went to podium, the loudspeakers announced that Biaggi had received a…

Aprilia wants Ben Spies

6 April, 2020
Yamaha SBK looks like they’re risking to loose their sensational top rider Ben Spies. According to this week’s issue of MotoSprint, the Texas Terror has upped his ante in contract negotiations and is asking for a cool 1.1 million euros…

Max Biaggi still has to sign with Aprilia

2 April, 2020
The city of Noale, Aprilia’s home town, held a big bash for Max Biaggi and the manufacturer in the town’s historic square on Friday evening to celebrate the championship titles and we were expecting to hear the official news that…

Max Biaggi: "I'd like to finish my career in Aprilia"

28 March, 2020
Max Biaggi lost a bag of points during the last round at Silverstone, but the Roman Emperor continues to lead the championship heading into round eleven, when the World Superbike championship debuts for the first time at the Moscow Raceway…

WSBK Portimao – Nakano misses final round of the season

25 March, 2020
Just three days ago it seemed that Aprilia would be fielding three bikes for this weekend’s race at Portimaom instead Shinya Nakano has decided that he would not be present for the final round as his neck injury is still…

More on the Aprilia-Team Toth Story

24 March, 2020
The story regarding Team Toth is getting more complicated and mysterious as the hours go by.According to Gpone.com ,who first reported the news about Toth’s financial difficulties, is now writing that Mattia Pasini’s #75 Aprilia is not in in Team…

Aprilia riders Laverty and Guintoli talk about Jerez test

23 March, 2020
Aprilia Racing Team concluded testing yesterday at the Spanish circuit of Jerez de la Frontera (where the squad also officially displayed ther 2013 livery that you can check out in the gallery), the last ones before leaving for Australia for…

Max Biaggi to hold press conference at Vallelunga

22 March, 2020
2012 World Superbike champion Max Biaggi still has to confirm whether he is going to continue racing next season or finally hang up his lid and retire after a glorious career and six world titles.The Aprilia rider was present during…

Aprilia launches new website for 2013 SBK team presentation

20 March, 2020
Thursday February 7th at 11:30 am (CET), at the Spazio Broletto (Piaggio Group’s show room) in Milan, Aprilia will be officially presenting their 2013 World Superbike team, with Eugene Laverty and Sylvain Guintoli and taking the wraps off the livery…