APRILIA Atlantic 500 Sprint (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Atlantic Sprint 500, Aprilia's maxi-scooter that debuted in 2005 as an improvement of the previous Atlantic 500 version. The Sprint 500 model shared the same frame as the smaller 125 and 250cc versions.

When released in 2005, the scooter had a maximum length of 2,200 mm (87 inches), 815 mm wide (32 inches), 1,370 mm height (54 inches), 780 mm seat height (31 inches), and its weight was reduced to 199 kg (439 lbs). It also had a 15-liter fuel tank with a 2-liter reserve.

In the performance department, the 2006 Aprilia Atlantic Sprint 500 had its heartbeat set by a 460cc four-stroke liquid-cooled one-cylinder engine controlled by a fuel injection system. It boasted 37 hp with maximum strength at 6,750 rpm and 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

The engine was married with a CVT transmission with a dry automatic clutch that sent the power to the rear end via a final belt drive, making the scooter reach a top speed of 161 kph (100 mph).

As for the braking power, the machine relied on two 260 mm brake discs mounted on the front with three-piston calipers and a 220 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper, providing optimum braking power.

As for the riding experience, the scooter packed a 35 mm hydraulic telescopic fork on the front with 105 mm of travel and two five-position spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear with 90 mm of travel.