Aprilia Area 51

Type of motorcycle

Aprilia Area 51

Manufacturer	Aprilia
Production	1998–2002
Class	Scooter
Engine	49 cc (3.0 cu in) Liquid cooled
Top speed	104 km/h
Ignition type	Capacitor discharge electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	CVT automatic; gear final drive
Frame type	Tubular steel spine
Suspension	Front, Rear: Monoshock

The Aprilia Area 51 is a scooter from the Italian manufacturer Aprilia, from 1998^[1] to 2002.

History

Presented at the Munich Motor Show in 1998,^[2] the Area 51 is a scooter powered by a single-cylinder 49 cm³ eight-cycle two-stroke engine.

The name Area 51 refers to the US military base of the same name located in Nevada.

The power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a transmission consisting of a centrifugal clutch connected to a continuously variable CVT gearbox by means of a chain. The wheels are 13 inches and measure 130/60, while the braking system consists of two discs on both wheels.

The frame is made up of an aluminum structure to which a single wishbone suspension is anchored at the front mounted in the lower part of the frame, in place of the classic fork as on traditional scooters. Other special features of the scooter are the electric dashboard with digital indicator instead of the speedometer and LED fuel level and engine temperature gauge. Also for the design of the design and the shape of the fairing it was done in the wind tunnel.^[3]

References

^ "Aprilia supersport Ma quanta scena - la Repubblica.it". Archivio - la Repubblica.it.
^ Cycle World Magazine.
^ "Cycle World Magazine". January 7, 1999 – via Google Books.