New RS125 cup in Belgium

Aprilia has been organizing the Aprilia Juniorcup since the launch of the new RS125. Now Belgium will also have their own RS125 cup in 2008. Esspecially for the cup you can buy a racing package with a new RS125 and racing gear. Wich can be paid in montly payments if necessary.

Check out this website for more info

Merry Christmas and a Happy new year!

I would like to wish all the visitors to this website a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year! May 2008 be a year full of exciting Aprilia news!

First studio pictures of the FV2 1200

After seeing the FV2 1200 live at the EICMA show in Milan Aprilia released the first studio pictures of the FV2 1200 concept bike. Looks absolutely stunning I must say. I hope they bring back some of the elements like the rear in the V4.

More info

RSV Superbike 2001 video

I found a very nice video of the 2001 Aprilia RSV Superbike wich was raced by Troy Corser in the WSBK championship. Some very nice footage and also a onboard lap of valencia. What are you waiting for? Go check out the video here

Aprilia in Dakar 2008

After a long time of absolutely no interesting news in the world of Aprilia there is finally big news worth mentioning. Aprilia is competing in the Dakar 2008 rally! This time its Dutch enduro driver Henk Knuiman who's riding the Aprilia RXV450. Last year Patrick van Lee had a great result finishing the rally in 75th place overall on his Aprilia RXV450.



Henk Knuiman is working with Aprilia Holland and Aprilia dealer Startwin that build the bike. Closely followed by the Factory in Noale. Startwin will also give technical support during the rally traveling along with the team's own service truck.



The team build totally rebuild the RXV 450. Here's a list of changes on the bike:

-3 fuel tanks holding 35 liter (2 on the front and one under the seat)
-Completely new Dakar fairings with a Pegaso headlight(looks great)
-Marzocchi Shiver forks
-Sachs rear shock build by the Aprilia Offroad team.
-Totally new exhaust build by Startwin and Bos Exhausts
-Special dashboard and roadbook
-Alpina rims
-Special Twin Air airfilter
-08 RXV 450 engine build by the factory Aprilia Offroad team

Henk Knuiman is no stranger to the Dakar rally. He finished the rally 4 times always in the top 20. Best result was last years 11th place. As part of the preparation Knuiman entered in the Shamrock 2007 rally which he finished in 2nd place.



Aprilia News will be following the rally closely and will give updates every day during the rally about the progress of Henk Knuiman.

For more pics & info go to:

Aprilia Riders
Rallymaniacs Images
Henk Knuiman's website