Thursday, April 26, 2007

Aprilia Blue


The Aprilia 1000 Blue Marlin concept from 2001 is a purists dream. The Blue Marlin concept was inspired by Aprilia's first road going sports bike in the 1960's the Colibri 50. The clinical, machined lines of the bike work superbly with the exposed engine.
The Blue Marlin is powered by the same 60 degree V-twin used in the Aprilia RSV. The double cradle Perimeter frame draws on engineering solutions from both the road and track, and is constructed from advanced materials and mechanics. The result is an ultra-lightweight frame with high torsional rigidity enabling the engine to express the high power output to the full.

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