Aprilia launches twist on Daytona demos

From Aprilia USA

NEW YORK, NY – Aprilia USA is introducing a new way for consumers to experience Aprilia motorcycles. Starting with the 2009 Daytona Bike Week, March 2 – 7, the company will offer its new Aprilia Adventure riding experience to serious enthusiasts with a taste for discovering the adrenaline rush of Aprilia motorcycles on a real-world ride.

Participants can experience the latest Aprilia motorcycles on miles of scenic backroads, enjoy hospitality, refreshments and breathtaking views along the way, and take home a limited edition shirt, Aprilia Racing hat and other rewards. The Aprilia Adventure Daytona is open to licensed riders with proper riding gear for $20 (US) per person.

“A traditional 10-minute, right-hand-turn only demo ride just doesn’t provide enough seat time for someone to understand the attributes that really differentiate Aprilia motorcycles,” said Rick Panettieri, brand manager, Aprilia USA. “Aprilia’s innovative technology, such as the multi-shift-mode sport transmission on the 850 Mana or the tri-map ride-by-wire system of our 750 Shiver and Dorsoduro doesn’t just look impressive on a spec sheet – it really delivers a unique riding experience. Our new version of the demo ride will give riders more time to fully appreciate Aprilia technology.”

Each hour-and-a-half Aprilia Adventure Daytona ride will be customized to take advantage of the best local and regional riding routes. Along the way, riders can sample and swap new 2009 models such as the all-new Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 as well as long-time favourites, such as the award-winning Tuono and RSV 1000 R.

Registration for the ride is exclusively on-site at each event, with sessions available during Daytona Bike Week from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Interested enthusiasts are invited to visit the Aprilia Adventure Daytona registration area at the Aprilia Factory Demo Truck, in front of Daytona International Speedway.

Following Daytona, The Aprilia Adventure series will travel to select major motorcycle events to be announced. For the latest information on Aprilia products and events, visit www.apriliausa.com. <http://www.apriliausa.com>