Piaggio brings wide range to Toronto

From Piaggio Group Americas Inc.

NEW YORK, NY – Fuel-efficient scooters, championship-winning superbikes, award winning three-wheelers and long-distance tourers are just some of the tempting options Italy’s Piaggio Group, manufacturer of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa brands, will showcase at the 2010 Toronto Motorcycle Show this weekend.

Ontario Piaggio Group dealers will be on-site to answer any questions and provide enthusiasts with product information and insight into the wide range of exotic Italian motor scooters and motorcycles made by the Piaggio Group.

Among the models featured at the show will be the Aprilia RSV4 Factory. The bike that dominated and won the triple crown of the 2010 Superbike World Championship is race ready right off the showroom floor. From the innovative 65-degree V4 engine, to the soul stirring exhaust note to the ride-by-wire throttle technology and inimitable Italian styling, Aprilia has worked tirelessly to create an exceptional, class-leading sportbike.

Advanced technology used to simplify the riding experience is the key characteristic of the Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS. Aprilia’s revolutionary SportGear transmission offers a choice of three “Autodrive” mappings, plus a manual, seven-speed, sequential gearshift, giving riders revolutionary new tools for maximizing performance and fuel economy in any traffic condition.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Classic has all the beauty of the iconic original V7, a model that earned this legendary brand global acclaim in the 1960s and 70s. While styling invokes the spirit of its famous predecessor, there’s nothing retro about the V7’s technology. The classic shaft drive system, modern fuel injected engine, superb ergonomics and the inimitable music of the Moto Guzzi transverse V-Twin make the V7 a great all around motorcycle.

As the fastest, most technically advanced Vespa to-date, the GTS 300 is the sporty ride of choice for commuters who want to get up and go the distance. Ideal for urban or highway miles, the timeless Italian style blends beautifully with a modern environmentally friendly fuel injected four-stroke, four-valve engine.

The award-winning Piaggio MP3 500 is the perfect solution for riders who want aggressive good looks, sport bike like performance and all the ease, stability and convenience of a three-wheel scooter. The MP3 500’s innovative suspension technology means you can achieve lean angles and quick stopping action while enjoying glue-like traction and great fuel economy.

Piaggio Group Americas Canadian dealerships represented at the Toronto Motorcycle Show will include Apex Cycle Sports of Waterloo (www.apexcycle.ca/), Gear Head of Ottawa (www.gearheadcanada.com), GP Bikes Fine Motorsports of Ajax, ON (www.gpbikes.com), Vespa Burlington of Burlington, ON (www.vespaburlington.com), Vespa of Sudbury (http://vespaofsudbury.com) and Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi Toronto Downtown (www.bmwtorontomotorrad.ca).