At the EICMA show in Italy, the Piaggio Group introduced the new Aprilia ELECTRICa project, as well as several updated models in the company’s brand line, including:
- Aprilia RS 660 Extrema
- V7 Stone Special Edition and V9 Bobber Special Edition
- Piaggio 1
- Vespa GTV, Primavera Color Vibe and 946 10° Anniversario
The Piaggio Group says its brands have “accepted the challenge of a changing world, introducing a range of vehicles capable of meeting every mobility need”. Pricing and availability dates of the new models have not yet been provided.
2023 Project Aprilia ELECTRICa
Although the Piaggio Group has been developing electric motors since 1975 – including the release of the world’s first hybrid scooter, the MP3 Hybrid, in 2009 – the Aprilia ELECTRICa project is a new concept. for the company. Piaggio says the lightweight e-bike is the company’s response to the changing commuting needs of the world, with a nod to the “exciting riding experience that only a bicycle can offer.” .
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The electric motor on the ELECTRICa is centrally located and powers the final drive of the line. The vehicle features keyless ignition and an LCD display gauge. The aesthetics of the ELECTRICa take on familiar Aprilia style, especially the modern interpretation of the three-headlight cluster typical of all Aprilias models.
The bike has compact dimensions and a low saddle height, and the company says the presence of both brake controls on the handlebars makes the transition from scooter easier.
Exact specifications, pricing, and availability are not available as of publication.
2023 Aprilia RS 660 Extrema
The Aprilia RS 660 Extrema 2023 is the sportiest and lightest RS 660 in the range, with updated and new standard equipment.
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Aprilia RS 660 owns a liquid-cooled Twin-Twin 659cc DOHC engine that produces 100 horsepower and 49.4 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm.
The 2023 RS 660 Extrema features SC Project’s lighter street-legal exhaust system with the carbon silencer positioned to the right (and no longer below the engine). Also contributing to the overall weight reduction are the new carbon front fenders and engine hood. Wet weight is 366 lb.
The sporty character of the RS 660 Extrema is emphasized by the single-seat tailgate (passenger seat comes with the bike). Standard electronics on the RS 660 include traction control, cornering ABS, engine braking, engine mapping and wheel control – all adjustable – as well as five modes steering (Road and Road, three fixed and two custom). The RS 660 Extrema also has software that allows the rider to set the standard quick-shift in reverse-shift mode without having to replace any part of the bike.
RS 660 Extrema price and availability not announced, but we predict MSRP north of $11,599, Aprilia RS 660 list price in 2022.
2023 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition
Introduced as a ready-to-drive factory bobber in 2016, the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber features a vertical 90-degree, air- and oil-cooled 853cc V-Twin engine that produces 65hp. and 53.8 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm.
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The engine is housed in a twin tubular steel frame. Suspension is basic, with a non-adjustable 40mm fork at the front and a preload-adjustable rear shock. The stopping power comes from 4-piston Brembo brake calipers as opposed to 320mm stainless steel floating discs at the front and 2-piston Brembo brake calipers and 260mm floating discs at the rear. The 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels are still equipped with the typical V9 Bobber oversized tires (130/90 front, 150/80 rear).
Piaggio says the 30.9-inch seat height contributes to the bobber’s “sporty, dynamic and expansive sitting posture”. The V9 Bobber has a 4.0 gal fuel tank and an overall wet weight of 463 lb.
The new Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition features a distinctive Workshop-specific black and gray color scheme that enhances the teardrop shape and extends to the aluminum side panels. A billet aluminum cap is a premium touch.
Matte black highlights the Moto Guzzi branding fitted on the aluminum cylinder head cover, and the familiar sound of the Moto Guzzi 850 twin cylinders is accentuated by the matte black painted exhaust with an aluminum bottom. Slender mirrors mounted at either end of the handlebars, along with forks and short front fenders, complete the equipment.
Price and availability of Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2023 not available.
2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Special Edition
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone updated for 2021 with a larger air-cooled, 90-degree vertical, 853cc V-Twin that makes 65hp at 6,800rpm and 54lb-ft of torque- ft at 5,000 rpm. Other updates include reduced effort from the single-disc dry clutch, stiffer frame and larger swingarm with new bevel gears for cardan bearings, revised shock absorbers and longer travel for possible rear shock absorbers. preload adjustment, updated ABS module and more.
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The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Special Edition 2023 has a new Arrow exhaust system, which the company says has helped boost performance, increasing it to 65.7 hp at 6,700 rpm and 55.3 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm.
From a visual standpoint, Moto Guzzi has swapped out the Stone edition’s signature matte shades for a distinctive Bright Black color scheme, enhanced on the tank with red graphics and details reminiscent of the classics. style of the most sporty models of the Eagle brand.
This sporty look is also accentuated by the red shock absorber springs and the contrasting red stitching of the saddle, which is characteristic of this model. An elevated handlebar plate defines its special-edition status, and the package also includes side mirrors and anodized black billet aluminum fuel caps.
Previous V7 Stone models started at $8,990. Price and availability of Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Special Edition 2023 not announced.
2023 Piaggio 1
Piaggio has upgraded the electric motor that powers the Piaggio 1 series for better performance. The motorcycle version (Piaggio 1) gets 3.1 hp from an engine mounted to the rear wheel and has a top speed limited to 27 mph. The motorcycle version (Piaggio 1 Active) reaches 4 hp and has a top speed of TK mph. Piaggio says acceleration has increased 14% on the Piaggio 1 and almost 12% on the Piaggio 1 Active.
The 2023 Piaggio 1 comes with a full tech package that includes a 5.5-inch digital colorimeter, complete LED lighting and keyless entry. It also has a storage compartment underneath that is large enough to hold a full helmet.
The previous Piaggio 1+ had a range of about 62 miles in ECO mode and 42 miles in Sport mode, while the Piaggio 1 Active claimed 53 miles in ECO mode and 41 miles in Sport mode.
With both versions, the battery is located underneath the saddle and is easily removable and portable so it can be charged at home or in the office.
2023 Vespa GTV
It has been four years since the final version of a Vespa scooter hit the market, but in early October the Piaggio Group announced the release of new Vespa GTS 2023 seriesequipped with a high-performance 300cc, liquid-cooled (HPE) 4-stroke engine, delivering 23.8 hp at 8,250 rpm.
Built on the Vespa GTS platform, the Vespa GTV maintains the characteristics of its roots but combines them with a new technological equipment package and new finishes, which Vespa says is the result of “a The extraordinary combination of tradition and modernity, classicism and aggression, manifests itself in the most authentic sporty Vespa ever. “
The low beam is LED and the new gauges maintain a circular but fully digital shape and display top speed, average speed, instant and average distance, range and status battery charger, as well as all call, text and music notifications if the vehicle is connected to a smartphone via the Vespa MIA system (available as a separate accessory).
The gauge is connected to the handlebars by a cantilever bracket and enclosed by a small top crank with a sporty feel. In the center of the front fender, the Vespa “tie” has side slits and is enhanced by decorations with orange trim. An included USB port is standard equipment, located in a compartment on the back of the shield.
Vespa GTV owns a two-tone racing-style single-seat, the rear part is designed with a hard shell that matches the body color and is reminiscent of the distinctive styling of Vespa racing cars.
The five-spoke design of the wheel rims is also new – matte black paint with an orange image on the channel. On the safety front, standard features include ASR and ABS electronic traction control.
Vespa Primavera Color Vibe
The Piaggio Group says the new Vespa Primavera Color Vibe is “a tribute to the colorful and carefree world of Vespa”.
The Primavera series is equipped with an air-cooled 4-stroke i-get (Italian Green Experience Technology) engine in 50cc and 150cc versions. The new Primavera Color Vibe is characterized by two distinctive tones: the bodywork, available in the colors Arancio Impulsivo and Bianco Innocente, is combined with a foot in Ottanio, a turquoise shade.
A contrasting color “strip” is outlined in black and runs diagonally across the entire body via dedicated graphics on either side of the front fender and side panels. The trim of the steering wheel cover on the front apron is also from Ottanio, as well as the wheel rims, made specifically for this version with a special glossy metal finish.
Finally, the equipment is completed by the sporty black border for the headlights and taillight frames, the contour running along the front fender, the top on the front fender, the springs and front shock absorbers, the hand grips. passenger and muffler cover. Black saddle with anthracite stitching.
Vespa 946 10° Anniversario
The Vespa 946’s special 10° Anniversario outfit features exclusive exclusive colors that embody a modern touch against the classic Vespa blue shade, a color described as “soft and silky but with a hint of acidity.” The pearl color looks chalky at first, but then deepens with the light.
