Aprilia ELECTRICa First Look
Rennie Scaysbrook | November 9, 2022
Aprilia used the EICMA Show in Milan to unveil their Aprilia ELECTRICa, a concept machine aimed at not just the riders of tomorrow, the riders of next week—like, kids in high school.
The ELECTRICa’s innovation has been driven largely by the changing world we as a society have inherited since the Covid-19 pandemic, where working practices changed dramatically from 9-5 office jobs, to 24/7 remote working.
There’s almost a first-generation KTM Duke look about the ELECTRICa…
“The enormous possibilities introduced by digitalization and networks are producing a radical change in life habits for all,” Aprilia said in a press release. “Because an increasing amount of activity can be carried out remotely, commuting needs will also change but moving around without barriers will remain a necessity, especially among the youngest people.”
Aprilia goes on to state the ELECTRICa is aimed at riders who, essentially, are not really riders and not waiting on the latest RSV4 but just need cheap, reliable forms of transportation—no doubt Aprilia hopes these riders will get the bug and become Aprilia customers for life.
“The thrilling riding experience that only a bike can provide cannot be virtually replaced or reproduced,” Aprilia says. “The ELECTRICa project is a new concept—a lightweight, zero emissions bike with a fun and satisfying ride to provide maximum freedom and riding pleasure even for use in the cities of the future: the fun and freedom of riding will, therefore, not be lacking and they will always be the cardinal principle at the base of all vehicles built by Aprilia, the sport bike factory par excellence.”
As you can guess by the name, the ELECTRICa will be battery powered, with the electric motor looking like it’s part of the swingarm. Inverted forks add a touch of something familiar to regular riders, but this is still very much a concept machine with no word yet as to when we’ll see it in person.
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