Aprilia cut short its launch event for the new RSV4R at Italy’s Mugello circuit as not one, not two, not three, not even four but FIVE pre-production models suffered engine failure.

Motorcycle.com contributor Tor Sagen was at Mugello in Tuscany and was scheduled to do a few laps on the world-class circuit on the RSV4R, a lower-spec version of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory. Tor reports the engine problems were being attributed to the conrods from the first batch of 50 pre-production engines.

Aprilia has revealed the latest version of its potent new literbike, the RSV4 R. The R retains the same 65-degree V-4 engine (with 180 claimed horsepower) and the aluminum chassis as the previously unveiled “Factory” version but uses a few lesser-spec components to keep the costs down.

More info, photos and a video after the jump.

The motorcycle costume that was worn by Megan Fox will be on the auction block along with more then 100 other pieces of paraphernalia from the 2009 blockbuster sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen that has raked in $831 million world wide so far this year.

The outfit will be auctioned on October 9th, bids are being taken online at icollector.com, if your interested it will cost you at least $3,500, the current bid is $3,250 but its expected to sell for about $5,000.

Good luck!

What is the cheapest scooter? We’ll show you! Cheap doesn’t mean bad, in fact due to tremendous competition in the 2009 market scooters are better and more affordable than ever! This list will give you a good idea as to what kind of scooter you can get for as little money as possible. Also, the find a better price link will put you in touch with dealers in your area. Of course there is always the full catalog of 2009 scooters on Motorcycle.com – in case you don’t find what you are looking for here. Now, go find a scooter for your crazy self!

As you may or may not know, Aprilia is the official motorcycle brand that movie starlet Megan Fox rides in the upcoming Transformers sequel, “Revenge of the Fallen”.

Aprilia must be loving the coverage as they are churning out media on the internet to make everyone salivate over Megan Fox sitting on their bike.

They’ve gone a step sideways and thrown up this video of a Transformers themed Aprilia RSV 1000R. The big problem with it is there’s no Megan Fox riding on it, just some dude.

Oh well, it’s still a sweet looking ride.

The new Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen movie opens June 24, 2009 (and I don’t plan on seeing it)

See the rest of the post for the Transformers Movie Inspired Aprilia RSV 1000R

The Aprilia Mana 850 was introduced to the U.S. in July 2008, the Aprilia Mana 850GT was first seen at INTERMOT last November.  The GT version is also equipped with “Autodrive” that has three different mappings: Touring, Sport, and Rain or can switch to a seven-speed manual shift without a clutch, the GT’s biggest addition is a half-fairing with an adjustable windshield and a 2-channel Continental ABS system (850GT ABS).

Hit the jump to watch the Mana 850GT in action.

Aprilia just posted some new videos on YouTube for their 2009 Scarabeo scooters and damn, they are cheesy.  The most cheesy thing about them is the music.  The 80’s called…

The 3 minute video features several different kinds of Aprilia Scarabeo scooter and each one has its own “music” to accompany it.  Awesome!

Check the full article for the post.  Make sure you have your speakers cranked so people around you can enjoy.

The Italian motorcycle company Aprilia withdrew this advert following complaints from the Women’s Institute of Spain, whose advertising monitoring wing considered it to be sexist. Tag translation: “The Arrecife Range: Now several sizes smaller”, I thought Europeans were hip to this kind of thing…

Check out the uncensored photo and a controversial Aprilia TV AD after the jump.

Update: Read the review now on motorcycle.com

Perhaps only Ducati’s street-legal MotoGP carbon-copy Desmosedici has received as much anticipation as Aprilia’s all-new RSV4 Factory. A four cylinder Vee from Aprilia is significant largely because the Italian bike maker has dealt almost exclusively with V-Twins. The big deal here is that Aprilia was able to squish two more cylinders into roughly the same space normally occupied by a narrow V-Twin, thereby keeping the bike slim and light.

Aprilia has recently jumped into the motocross category with both feet by launching the new 2009 MXV450.  A first for the company and the only V-Twin-equipped motocross bike in the world, the MXV 450 promises to combine a high-performance engine with authentic Italian style, light weight and advanced technology.