The Aprilia Leonardo is a low-wheel scooter produced by the Italian maker Aprilia from 1997 to 2007, in 125, 150, 250 and 300 cc versions. It was drawn using the main features of the second generation of the Aprilia SR, with lower wheels and ground clearance.
Aprilia Leonardo at a glance
| Production | 1997–2007 |
|---|---|
| Displacements | 125, 150, 250 and 300 cc |
| Engine type | four-stroke single-cylinder, four valves, liquid-cooled with forced pump |
| Leonardo 125 | 124 cc Rotax; 11.6 hp and 10.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm (12 hp in the ST) |
| Leonardo 150 | 151 cc Rotax; 13.6 hp and 12.5 Nm at 6,750 rpm |
| Leonardo 250 | 249 cc Yamaha; 14 hp and 20 Nm at 6,000 rpm (18.6 hp in the ST) |
| Leonardo 300 | 264 cc Yamaha; 20.6 hp (15 kW) and 21.5 Nm |
| Restyle | Leonardo ST, July 2001 |
This page is based on Italian Wikipedia; English Wikipedia only lists the Leonardo among the scooters launched after the Scarabeo.
History of the Aprilia Leonardo
The Leonardo was designed taking some of the main features of the second-generation Aprilia SR, including the position lights with the high beams, the turn signals and a good part of the bodywork. The changes were the low wheels, the ground clearance and rear lights no longer cylindrical but recessed into the bodywork. English Wikipedia lists the Leonardo, the SR and the Gulliver as the scooters Aprilia launched after the new Scarabeo.
The Italian page says that even after its production ended, the Leonardo still seemed to be the most used and discussed scooter for its chassis, engine and riding position.
Leonardo ST, 2001
In July 2001 the Leonardo had a small restyle called ST, with a different air intake, two stripes beside the turn signals, a new model logo and rear lights recessed together with the turn signals into a downward-pointing arch. The power of the 125 and 250 versions was also revised.
Design and features
- Engines: four-stroke single-cylinder, four valves, liquid-cooled with a forced pump.
- Engine origin: the 125 and 150 are of Rotax origin; the 250 and 300 come from Yamaha.
- Use: a city scooter; all the engines are four-stroke.
Aprilia Leonardo versions
- Leonardo 125 and 150: with Rotax engines.
- Leonardo 250 and 300: with Yamaha engines.
- Leonardo ST (2001): the restyled version.
More Aprilia models are in our Aprilia collection, for example the Scarabeo, the SR and the Atlantic.
Aprilia Leonardo questions and answers
When was the Aprilia Leonardo built?
From 1997 to 2007.
Which engines did it have?
Four-stroke single-cylinders of 125, 150, 250 and 300 cc, the smaller ones from Rotax and the larger from Yamaha.
Is the Leonardo related to the SR?
Its design took over main features of the second-generation SR, with lower wheels.
What is the Leonardo ST?
The July 2001 restyle with a new air intake, new logo and recessed rear lights.
Video: РЕМОНТ APRILIA LEONARDO 125 Rotax
Video by Мастерская Pit_Stop on YouTube.
Sources
- Aprilia Leonardo, Italian Wikipedia: design, ST version, engines
- Aprilia, English Wikipedia: the scooters launched after the Scarabeo
