The Aprilia Atlantic is a mid-to-upper-range scooter with small wheels, produced by Aprilia from the end of 2001 until 2014. It started as the Atlantic 500, Aprilia’s maxi scooter and its flagship for comfort and performance, and grew into a range from 125 to 500 cc.
Aprilia Atlantic at a glance
| Production | end of 2001 to 2014 |
|---|---|
| Atlantic 500 (2001–2004) | 458.7 cc single-cylinder, four valves, liquid-cooled; 39 hp (29 kW) at 7,250 rpm, 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm |
| Atlantic 500 weight | 218 kg ready to ride, without fuel |
| Atlantic 125 and 200 (from 2002) | Piaggio Leader engines, 15 hp and 21 hp |
| Atlantic 250 (2004) | 244 cc, 23 hp at 8,000 rpm, 20 Nm at 6,500 rpm, Euro 2 |
| Atlantic 125 and 300 (2010) | 300 of 278 cc, 22.4 hp, 23.8 Nm at 5,750 rpm; the 125 ended in 2011 and the 300 in 2014 |
| Atlantic Sprint 500 (2005) | 37 hp (27.5 kW) at 6,750 rpm, 42 Nm at 5,500 rpm, 199 kg |
| Atlantic Sprint 400 (2007) | 399 cc, 34 hp (25 kW), Euro 3 |
This page is based on Italian Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Aprilia Atlantic
The Atlantic 500 was developed with Marabese Design and introduced at the end of 2001. It was Aprilia’s maxi scooter and a direct competitor of Japanese models such as the Suzuki Burgman. It was developed entirely by Aprilia, while the 500 single-cylinder engine derives from the Master engine of the Piaggio X9. It has a double-cradle steel tube frame with the engine acting as swingarm, and 15 inch front and 14 inch rear wheels. Production of the 500 ended at the end of 2004.
125, 200 and 250
In September 2002 the range was widened with the Atlantic 125 and 200, using the Piaggio Leader engines built in Pontedera; they were cheaper and smaller than the 500 and had 13 inch wheels. The 200 ended in 2004 and was replaced by the Atlantic 250, which inherited its mechanics and body and used a 244 cc Piaggio engine.
2010: new 125 and 300
In May 2010 the base range was renewed with the 125 and a new 300, which retired the 250 engine. The 300 uses the Piaggio Quasar engine of 278 cc. Production of the 125 ended in 2011 and the 300 stayed in production until 2014.
Atlantic Sprint
The Atlantic Sprint 500 was presented in February 2005 as the heir of the 500, built on the same frame as the 125 and 250 and priced and sized lower. The Sprint 400, launched in January 2007, has the same chassis and a 399 cc four-valve Piaggio engine with electronic fuel injection and integral braking.
Design and features
- Atlantic 500 engine: a single-cylinder four-stroke, with four valves driven by one overhead camshaft, bore and stroke 92 by 69 mm, compression ratio 10.5:1.
- Brakes (500): two 260 mm front discs and a single 220 mm rear disc.
- Chassis (500): a 40 mm fork with an adjustable steering damper; wheelbase 1,575 mm and seat height 780 mm.
- Chassis (125 and 200): a 35 mm fork with a single front and rear disc, and a 10.5 L fuel tank.
Aprilia Atlantic versions
- Atlantic 500 (2001–2004): the maxi scooter.
- Atlantic 125 and 200 (from 2002): the smaller bikes with Piaggio Leader engines.
- Atlantic 250 (2004) and 300 (2010–2014): the middle sizes.
- Atlantic Sprint 500 and 400 (2005, 2007): the lighter, lower-priced successors of the 500.
More Aprilia models are in our Aprilia collection, for example the SRV 850 maxi scooter, the Scarabeo and the Leonardo.
Aprilia Atlantic questions and answers
When was the Aprilia Atlantic built?
From the end of 2001 to 2014.
What engine does the Atlantic 500 have?
A liquid-cooled 458.7 cc single-cylinder with four valves, giving 39 hp (29 kW) at 7,250 rpm.
Who built the engines?
The 500 engine derives from the Piaggio Master engine; the smaller bikes used Piaggio Leader and Quasar engines.
What is the Atlantic Sprint?
The lighter, lower-priced successor of the Atlantic 500, shown in 2005, with 37 hp.
Which scooters did the Atlantic compete with?
The Italian page names the Suzuki Burgman among its rivals.
Video: Aprilia Atlantic 500 sprint
Video by Zoltan Fogarasi on YouTube.
Sources
- Aprilia Atlantic, Italian Wikipedia: history, engines, versions
