Aprilia Bikes

Latest Updates on Aprilia

• The upcoming Aprilia Tuono 457 spied on test in Europe, indicating its possible launch in India in the coming months.

• The Aprilia RS 457 was launched in India at India Bike Week 2023, with an introductory price of Rs 4,10,000/- (ex-showroom, Delhi).

• Aprilia first showcased the RS 457 on the eve of MotoGP Bharat 2023 in September. It is the first made-in-India Aprilia bike.

Who Owns Aprilia?

The ownership of Aprilia went into the hands of Piaggio & C. SpA in 2004. The latter is a popular manufacturer of three-wheelers and scooters. With the acquisition, it became the world's fourth-largest motorcycle group.

Here in India, Aprilia comes under the ownership of Piaggio, along with Vespa. Piaggio introduced the Aprilia brand in India in 2016, with the SR 150 as its first product. The Aprilia SR 150 was the only performance-oriented scooter in the 150cc scooter segment at the time.

What Country Is Aprilia From?

Aprilia originally hails from Italy, and was founded just after World War II ended. Alberto Beggio was its founder, and the company started its operations as a bicycle manufacturer, with its first factory set up in a small Italian town named Noale in the province of Venice. Aprilia entered the motorcycle production business in 1968 when it introduced a 50cc motorcycle at its Italian production facility.

In the following years, Aprilia gradually shifted its business into making 50cc, 125cc, 250cc and 350cc two-wheelers while being heavily involved (and being successful) in motorsports. In the later years of the 20th century, Aprilia started making affordable performance-oriented scooters, followed by venturing into the middleweight and litre-class segments with sports bikes and adventure tourers.

How to Pronounce Aprilia?

Aprilia is an Italian name usually pronounced in the Italian accent, with its general pronunciation being “ay-pree-lee-uh”. 

Where is Aprilia Made?

Aprilia currently shares its production facility with Vespa at Baramati (Maharashtra), a factory fully owned by Piaggio Group. Along with the entire Vespa range of 125cc and 150cc scooters, a few models from Aprilia are also manufactured in this production facility, including the SR 125 range, SR 160, SXR 125, SXR 160 and the RS 457, which is its only Aprilia bike made in India.

Aprilia also sold the SRV 850 in the past, which was the costliest and the most powerful scooter in India.

Why is Aprilia Famous?

Aprilia has a rich legacy in the world of motorsports, particularly well known in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc Grand Prix categories of the FIM World Championship. Besides making a mark in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Aprilia is among the most popular teams participating in the MotoGP. While Aprilia has been a successful name in motorsports, it has also charmed experienced motorcyclists with its extremely capable, performance-oriented bikes, such as the RSV4 and Tuono range.

Is Aprilia a Premium Brand?

The RSV4 and Tuono range from Aprilia already has a wide fan base. These two world-class motorcycles helped Aprilia to establish itself in the premium segment. However, Aprilia also offers smaller-capacity motorcycles and scooters. in India, its range starts from as low as 125cc in the scooter category. Compared to other Indian rivals, Aprilia can be considered a more premium brand.

What is the Best Aprilia in India?

• Aprilia RS 457: The latest motorcycle of the lot, the RS 457 is the first motorcycle from Aprilia to be made in India for the world. It is powered by a new liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, 48PS engine and is one of the most capable motorcycles in the sub-500cc category.

• Aprilia SR 160: The Aprilia SR 160 is an upgraded version of the previously available SR 150, the first-ever Aprilia product for India. This sleek and compact-looking scooter is known for its edgy styling and peppy performance. It also offers the best performance in the air-cooled 150cc scooter segment.

• Aprilia SXR 160: Based on the SR 160, the Aprilia SXR 160 is a maxi-style scooter, sharing its engine and chassis with the former but with a more premium, beefy bodywork with more practicality.