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FACTORY SPEC

The “Factory” moniker has always been reserved for Aprilia’s halo bikes, with the formula always being increased performance, presence and exclusivity using premium parts.

The price of the parts bought individually was always more than premium asked for the bike, so if you’re after that level of performance, it offers good value, but you’ll still need to justify the $33,990 to yourself at least. That would buy a Japanese Sports bike and a lot of tyres, but it’s a lot less than some of the MV Agustas and Ducatis.

"PERHAPS THE PIT LANE SPEED LIMITER MIGHT BE HANDY IN SCHOOL ZONES…"

This year’s bike follows the familiar Aprilia Factory formula and stretches it

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