Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix results Oct 25, 2009
Julian Simon, Spain, Aprilia, 42 minutes, 50 ... Bradley Smith, Great Britain, Aprilia, 42:52 ... Sergio Gadea, Spain, Aprilia, 42:58. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Team backer dangles Aprilia bike for Malaysian finisher Oct 25, 2009
The teams main backer, AirAsia chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, has promised them a brand new Aprilia bike each if they achieve the feat. Learning curve: Elly Idzlianizar Ilias in action during yesterdays 125cc qualifying session. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Aoyama boosts 250cc title hopes by setting fastest lap Oct 24, 2009
Alex Debon (Spa) Aprilia 2:07 ... Mike Di Meglio (Fra) Aprilia 2:07 ... Alvaro Bautista (Spa) Aprilia 2:08. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Elly, Zulfahmi mark Malaysias return Oct 23, 2009
Elly is the lead rider for Air Asia Team Malaysia and he will be astride an Aprilia 125 RSW with the support from Ongetta ISPA team while Zulfahmi will be riding a Yamaha TZ125. And they are in the fray thanks to the efforts of Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR), Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Stoner wins Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Oct 19, 2009
Spaniard Julian Simon clinched the 125cc world championship when he passed British Aprilia teammate Bradley Smith on the final lap to win by. 313 of a second. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Elly and Zulfahmi given wildcards for Malaysian GP Oct 13, 2009
The 25-year-old Elly, who is the designated first rider, will be astride an Aprilia race bike prepared by Italy-based outfit Ongetta ISPA. His appointment as the first rider was made after careful consideration by the parties involved in the programme, including Ongetta ISPA.. The 18-year-old Zulfahmi will be on a Yamaha previously used by Indonesian Doni Tata Pradita when he competed in the world championships last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Piaggio to launch Vespa scooters by March 2010 Oct 10, 2009
Piaggio Vehicles India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Italian two-wheeler maker, will launch its well-known Vespa scooters, followed by brands such as Gilera, Aprilia and Derbi, a small motorcycle ... Piaggio to launch the old faithful Vespa scooters followed by brands such as Gilera, Aprilia and Derbi in March. (India Times)
Race is on between Elly and Zulfahmi for wildcard spot Sep 30, 2009
The Malaysian wildcard rider will be astride an Aprilia race bike provided by the full-time GP 125cc side, Ongetta ISPA, who are based in Italy. The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chairman, Datuk Mokhzani Tun Mahathir, said that the penultimate round of a 17-leg championships this year in Malaysia would be more meaningful because of there would be a local interest again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
22 sessions more before naming nominees for MotoGP Jul 10, 2009
And they will be provided with the actual Aprilia bikes used for the races. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hunt on for a local to take part in Sepang GP May 14, 2009
They would be registered for competition at one of the rounds of the Italian championships and will race on Aprilia 125cc bikes, said Razlan. This is a new start for us to get Malaysian riders back in the GP. Hopefully, they will do well and encourage more local companies to come forward to support Malaysian riders aspiring to compete in the GP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Superbike painting May 5, 2009
A new class for 2009, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike (presented by AMSOIL), is a battleground between quick-handling 600cc motorcycles and a variety of big-bore bikes from Buell, Aprilia and Ducati. Eligible bikes are the Yamaha YZF-R6, Suzuki GSX-R600, Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Buell 1125R, Aprilia RSV1000R, Ducati 848 and the Triumph Daytona 675. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
