Aprilia is an Italian
motorcycle company, one of the seven marques owned by
Piaggio, the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer.
Aprilia started as a
scooter manufacturer, but has more recently come to be known for its race-winning sportbikes. It is also known for its flagship 1,000 cc
V-twin Superbike, the
RSV Mille and latest
V4-based
RSV4.