
It's completely new and the Japanese wouldn't try this out so this makes us stand out, and the 330cc bore per cylinder means that technology and parts can be directly inherited from the 3.5 litre Jaguar V10 engine built by Cosworth (which has a 350cc bore per cylinder). The latter reduces development costs and time.
Of course, triples were approximately 10 kilograms lighter than 4 or 5 cylindered engines which was an absolute advantage. Aprilia employed a Ride-by wire throttle system and Traction Control for the first time in MotoGP. Initial impressions were, sloppy. The Ride-by wire was unreliable and snatchy, the traction control needed more fine-tuning as it was a more nascent technology. The chassis had endless Chatter (Unfavorable vibrations) on both ends of the bike, and the bike tended to wheelie more easily than a bicycle.

On the flip side, the Pneumatic valved Ride by wired triple engine produced a whopping 225 Horsepower, making it the most powerful engine in its era. The engine had the perfect character: loads of torque in the lower RPM's, unforgivably brutal power on the higher ones. Aprilia employed it's intelligent fuel injection system and auto-clutch programs in it's compact ECU which worked well when compared to the sloppy ride-by wire system and traction control. The bike featured top of the line suspension and chassis equipment- Ohlins 45mm USD's and Ohlins rear shock, Aluminium Twin-spar chassis and Brembo Brakes.


Will Aprilia's new venture be a success? or will it end up in a corner of the Museum as the Cube did? Stay tuned for the 2016 season to know more!
By: Suraj