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Review: 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457

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Review: 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457

Based on the technical platform of the RS 457, the new Aprilia Tuono 457 is a true naked bike dedicated to everyday riding with a touch of sportiness. The Italian twin carries an important name: the first Tuono 1000 was presented in 2002, paving the way for powerful naked bikes

The Thunderstorm: Aprilia Tuono and I

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The Thunderstorm: Aprilia Tuono and I

I was struck by the world of racing at the age of 12 when the local motorcycle club organized the European enduro championship race in my hometown. All of a sudden, life came into the secluded world of the German state of Hesse on the edge of the Iron Curtain.

Aprilia’s History of Racing

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Aprilia’s History of Racing

Off-road racing was Aprilia's debut in competition. That’s nothing strange for a brand that revealed its off-road soul with its very first models in the ‘70s, such as the Scarabeo. In 1974, Aprilia’s first race bike was a 125cc motocross machine. As early as 1977 came

Review: 2023 Aprilia Tuareg

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Review: 2023 Aprilia Tuareg

Many things have been said and written about the off-road qualities of the Aprilia Tuareg. But while private and semi-official teams kept lining up at the starting gates of ADV raids and European off-road races with the Yamaha Ténéré 700 bikes, Aprilia still hadn’t seen the opportunities that the

A Year in Review: Top Motorcycles of 2022 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

A Year in Review

Top Motorcycles of 2022

From German baggers to Italian electric touring bikes, this year has been an interesting blend of new technologies. The stalwarts of our industry are refining models loved around the world while giving us a glimpse of battery and hydrogen-powered engines of the not-so-distant future. Traveling on two wheels is still

Review: 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660

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Review: 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660

For many years after the retirement of Aprilia’s ETV 1200 Caponord, the Italian company lacked an adventure touring bike in its line-up. Finally, we got the Aprilia Tuareg 660 which we tested in Sardinia. The Italians have chosen to name the bike after their legendary Tuareg 250 Rally bike

Racing Thoroughbreds From Tennessee to Kentucky - Aprilia Tuono

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Racing Thoroughbreds From Tennessee to Kentucky

We are lucky, living in the Nashville area, to have so much spectacular riding within a few hours of our house. Regardless of the type of bike we may be on, there are options to suit. While usually finding ourselves on dual-sport styled bikes capable of off-pavement exploration, we also

2021 Aprilia RS660 | Motorcycle Review

Review: 2021 Aprilia RS660

> Middleweight sportbikes are phenomenally fun on a race track, but their sporty breeding makes them suffer in routine street duties and during longer-distance riding. All four of the Japanese four-cylinder 600s are thrilling rides, but none of them are as comfortable or as technologically advanced as the Aprilia RS660.

Review: Aprilia Shiver 900 and Dorsoduro 900

Review: 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 and Dorsoduro 900

> You (or your grandad) may have had a UJM—Universal Japanese Motorcycle—in the ’70s or ’80s. It could do it all, and there are plenty of good standard models out there today, but what if you want something with a dollop of Italian panache? Aprilia has offered a

2015 Aprilia Caponord Rally: Finding the Right Mix

2015 Aprilia Caponord Rally: Finding the Right Mix

> The Caponord (English translation is the North Cape) is the northernmost point in Europe that can be reached by motorcycle (or car if you have to). It is situated in Norway at 71 degrees north latitude, similar to Prudhoe Bay, AK. The North Cape is basically a barren, storm

2009 Aprilia SL750 Shiver

2009 Aprilia SL750 Shiver

> Italian motorcycles are cool, that's hard to deny. Their sound, style, and performance have long tempted enthusiasts with an undeniable aura of exclusivity. And while riders around the globe have long coveted these qualities, the experience has traditionally come at a price. But in Aprilia's

2009 Aprilia Mana 850

2009 Aprilia Mana 850

> Wouldn't you like to have a motorcycle that comes with a helmet compartment where the gas tank normally is, an automatic transmission and parking brake? The spirit of innovation must have been almost palpable when Aprilia's engineers set about designing the new Mana 850. Recently

2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000R

2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000R

In recent years, the Aprilia product line has been stacked end-to-end with truly inspired bikes such as the Tuono, the Mille, and the no longer domestically available Futura, that dominated the top slots of many an enthusiast's "if money were no object" list. This was no

Aprilia SL 1000 Falco

Aprilia SL 1000 Falco

> It's a moment that all of us here at RoadRUNNER hope never happens. Any day now, our friends at Aprilia USA will be ringing us up, making the dreaded call to let us know they want their Falco back. It will be tough to part with it,

What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

> Aprilia's 500cc model, the Atlantic, is impressive. Its modern looks and great performance convinced me I could easily go on tour with a scooter. I like the old-fashioned look of scooters and so I was really excited about getting to test Aprilia's latest retro- styled

Aprilia Atlantic 500

Aprilia Atlantic 500

> It took some doing to find out where Salina is. Now I know. It's in the middle of Kansas, and after a 14-hour drive, we finally arrived at Salina Powersport. Robert Bohm, the owner, welcomed us heartily and set about explaining the operation of two Italian scooters,

Aprilia Tuono & Kawasaki Z1000

Aprilia Tuono & Kawasaki Z1000

> For those who demand a comfortable riding position and still expect performance, Aprilia and Kawasaki offer two exciting sport bikes with high-mounted handlebars. We tested the new Tuono and the Z1000 on California back roads and freeways. Concept & Transformation Standards aren't simply standards any more. Using

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord - Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord - Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

> One concept, two characters. Both are players in the still growing, successful segment of big dual-purpose bikes, each equipped with a powerful engine on a lighter frame. But two different interpretations went into production. The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord and the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom have a lot in

Aprilia: SL1000 Falco vs RST1000 Futura

Aprilia: SL1000 Falco vs RST1000 Futura

> Italy's young motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia is conquering the American market with exciting motorcycles. Their sport touring machines SL1000 Falco and RST1000 Futura are excellent examples of the company's great development. The roaring of the engine's intake tract makes my stomach feel like a