A
superb and rare photo of the Aprilia RSW
250.
Aprilia was founded after
the Second World War by Cavaliere Alberto Beggio, as a bicycle production
factory at Noale, Italy in the province of Venice. Alberto’s son, Ivano Beggio,
took over the helm of the company in 1968 and constructed a 50 cc "motorcycle"
with a dozen or so collaborators. The first production Aprilia mopeds were
named Colibrì, Daniela and Packi. Aprilia later produced a motocross bike in
1970 called the Scarabeo. Produced until the end of the 1970s, the Scarabeo
came in 50 and 125 cc versions.
In 1977 Ivan Alborghetti
from Milan, Italy won the Italian 125 and 250 cc motorcross championships on
Aprilias. In 1978 Alborghetti closed the season with two third places in
individual races and sixth place in the World Championship. In the 1980s Aprilia
added enduro, trials and road bikes of between 50 and 600 cc. In 1981 Aprilia
introduced the TL320 trials machine. In 1983 Aprilia launched to St 125 road
bike. In 1984 Aprilia launched an improved model called STX, and an enduro,
called the ET 50.
In 1985, Aprilia started
outsourcing engines for some models to the Austrian company Rotax. In 1985
Aprilia launched a 125 STX and 350 STX. In 1986 Aprilia launched the AF1; a
small sports model, and the Tuareg; a large tanked bike for African rallies like
the Dakar Rally. Aprilia factory rider Philippe Berlatier contended for the
trials world championship reaching fifth place, and Loris Reggiani rode an
Aprilia GP 250 with Rotax engine to sixth place in the road racing World
Championship. Two seasons later, on August 30, 1987, at San Marino Grand Prix
in Misano Loris Reggiani's AF1 won the first World Speed Championship.
This
is your rare chance to own this non period photo that reflects a very
interesting and historic piece of motorcycle history. Therefore it is printed
in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12”
(ca. 20 x 30 cm).
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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