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APRILIA

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Italian motorcycle and scooter maker from Noale, named after the Lancia Aprilia and part of Piaggio since 2004.

Founded: After the Second World War, by Alberto Beggio
Headquarters: Noale, Italy
Owner: Piaggio, since 2004
Name from: The pre-war Lancia Aprilia

Aprilia was founded after the Second World War by Alberto Beggio as a bicycle factory in Noale, near Venice, and was named after the pre-war Lancia Aprilia. His son Ivano Beggio took over in 1968 and the firm began building motorcycles.

The company acquired Moto Guzzi and Laverda in 2000 and was itself bought by Piaggio in 2004, forming what was then the world's fourth largest motorcycle group. Aprilia has taken 15 road racing world championship titles.

1968Ivano Beggio takes over the company
1970Scarabeo motocross bike produced
2000Moto Guzzi and Laverda acquired
2004Acquired by Piaggio