Aprilia History

 

Aprilia (according to Tragatsch - 1977)
Italy 1968 -
Produces good 123cc Sachs and Hiro-engined two-strokes for trials and moto-cross as well as numerous 49cc machines. Some versions have 6-speed engines of Minarelli manufacture. Aprilia machines are also known under the Scarabeo trade mark. There are also models with Franco-Morini engines. 
 

1967 Scarabeo Scarabeo Franco-Morini 49cc motor	1968 Daniela 49cc 12mm dellorto, centrifugal clutch, moped, 60km per litre, 41kg
1969 Amico  - similar to the Daniela, but with 4 speed box - designated "turbo" by the factory.	1970 Colibri- very sporty little machine, 5 speed Franco Morini engine, 19mm Dellorto
1976 Partner - 3 speed, mag wheels, 49cc Morini. Later models had 49cc Minarelli engines.	1978 RC50 Single cylinder, chrome-plated alloy barrel, wet clutch. Drum brakes front and rear 118mm dia.
1980 Under 18 4 speed, wet clutch two-stroke.	1980 Under 21 Fourspeed Morini engine
1981 TI320 Trials Pre-mix two-stroke, chrome moly frame, 32mm forks with 175mm travel.	1981 Trial 50  air-cooled 6 speed pre-mix 2-stroke, Dell'Orto carburettor. Marzocchi 30 mm forks with 145 mm travel. Marzocchi adjustable rear shock absorbers with 5 positions.
1981 Filo 50 Centrifugal clutch, drum brakes front & rear	1982 ST125 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
1983 ET50 gear lever on left	1983 RX125
1984 STX125 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch, 32mm forks with 140mm travel, APS rear monoshock, disc front and drum rear brakes.	1984 ETX125
1999 RS250