APRILIA motorcycle paint

Thanks to our paint formulation software for motorcycles, we can produce the colour codes of Italian motorcycles and in this case the colour codes of Aprilia motorcycles, in different formats, ranging from aerosols to paint cans, starting from 250 ml.

The Italian manufacturer's Aprilia paints are known for their opaque red tint. However, there are more than 150 colour codes belonging to this Italian motorcycle manufacturer. In general, all paints for Aprilia motorcycles are made with 1K basecoats. Even if the brilliant red colours can be manufactured in a 2K paint version, the paints on bodywork and fairings of motorcycles are always done with two stages: the 1K basecoat followed by its Topcoat (bodywork clearcoat). There is an undeniable advantage to painting according to these two steps rather than painting in a single step, that is to say with 2K paint.

In this category, you can find paint in the 1K basecoat version and also different products such as Topcoats, the complete kit (which includes paint, primer and Topcoat), and also other consumables and equipment that are used for painting, from preparation to varnishing.

You will find, on the main product page, a non-exhaustive list of codes for the Italian brand. There may be many other codes, including recent codes or old codes (dating back to 1968), which we can manufacture, but which are not listed on the product page.

In any case, it is your responsibility to give us your paint reference, i.e. the Aprilia manufacturer's colour code. All other codes, that is to say those of the major paint brands, are not valid codes that can be used to find the original formula. Unfortunately, we are not able to match all paints, but we can match approximately 80% of colours since the brand's existence.

The Aprilia brand motorcycle colour codes

If this is your first time doing a paint job on a motorcycle, be aware that you will need to take the time to read the application instructions carefully. Painting a motorcycle is a difficult job that requires a lot of care and meticulousness. If you apply yourself, then you can perfectly obtain the same result as a professional painter in a car bodyshop, even if you paint with an aerosol, because you will have the same products as them if you order from us.

Our products are delivered in professional quality, both in cans and aerosols. The composition of the paints is a solvent-based formula of the acrylic polyester type. They are particularly easy to use, as they dry very quickly and are very thin, which avoids the risk of runs.

Of course, other factors influence your application: for example, the ambient temperature, which should normally be between 15 and 25°C. In cold temperatures, the paints will not dry and may run, while in too hot temperatures, the paints will dry too quickly.

The preparation of the substrate plays an absolutely decisive role in your Aprilia paintwork. The quality and care taken in this preliminary step will generally determine the result. If the surface is not properly sanded, dusted and degreased, all kinds of defects can appear. In such a case, the time saved on the preparation of the substrate is nothing compared to the time we will have to spend repairing and redoing all the original Aprilia paintwork.

Finally, the final stage, which follows the stages of preparing the substrate, applying the primer and the Aprilia colour code, is varnishing. This step is the crowning achievement of your work. It will create a shiny surface that will highlight your Aprilia colour. It is also an ultra-resistant layer that will protect the paintwork and the metal support against corrosion.

We offer a particularly well-stocked range of Topcoats, and even 2K aerosol Topcoats to varnish like a pro.

The history of the Aprilia manufacturer

Everyone knows that Aprilia is a brand of Italian origin. Here is a summary of the history of the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer. The Aprilia brand originated in the small bicycle factory owned by Alberto Beggio. His company was founded just after the Second World War, in an Italy that was struggling to recover from the bombings, but also from the many constraints and prohibitions that weighed on the country defeated by the Allies.

Aprilia's investment in the motorcycle industry came late, since it was only in 1968 that Alberto's son, Ivano, built his first motorcycle with a 50 cc engine.

This prototype gave birth to a production of motorcycles, which would be named the “Colibri”. This is the beginning of the Aprilia epic, which would become in a few decades one of the most prestigious motorcycle brands in the world.

And indeed, 10 years later, Aprilia motorcycles were already competing in international speed races in the 125 and 250cc classes. The competition with other Italian or English brands was fierce and took place both on the racetrack and in the manufacturing plants. Innovation and performance were boosted by mechanical competition, and all motorcycle brands of the time benefited from this passionate rivalry.

From 1977, the Aprilia manufacturer released a whole series of models such as the TL230 or the TX, in 125cc or 350cc versions, and the AF1. The team also won first place in the San Marino Grand Prix in 1978, crowning 20 years of effort and passion. In 1990, the PEGASO 600 model was released. Engine capacities were increasing, and performance in terms of speed and reliability kept improving. Aprilia clearly earned a reputation for sporty motorcycles. However, the company grew, and it was in the 1990s that it entered the world of scooters. This flourishing sector in Italy and throughout Europe was experiencing strong growth.

Where to find the colour code of your Aprilia motorcycle ?

To know the original colour number of a motorcycle manufacturer, it is necessary to struggle a bit to recover this information. We know where it is not: it is never on the bodywork or on the documents of the motorcycle.

The simplest and most logical first step is to get in touch with the team at your local Aprilia dealership. If your colour concerns the last 10 years, technicians and salespeople will no doubt be able to advise you.

When it comes to older colours, the task becomes more difficult. Except if you have the original documents of the motorcycle, you will have to carry out a thorough investigation, mainly on the Internet. Among forums and the many websites, where there is a mountain of information to sort through, you have every chance of finding the references for your motorcycle and its paintwork.

As for us, we have a database that includes more than a hundred codes and formulas, but unfortunately, we have no way of linking the codes with motorcycle models or years. We can therefore validate or verify your reference, but we will not be able to help you find your code

The emblematic colours of Aprilia motorcycles

Everyone knows the Italian brand for its red. Just like Ferrari, Aprilia motorcycles are famous for their bright red. It is not a metallic or pearlescent red, as is the case with many modern motorcycles. It is a plain, opaque red. But make no mistake — there is not just one Aprilia red, there are several! With variations both in colour and in paint systems.

By the term “system”, in the world of bodywork, we refer to the different methods in 2 layers, 3 layers, and even sometimes 4 layers.

Here are some examples of codes belonging to Aprilia. These are colour code references that come directly from the manufacturer. These are the only valid and usable references. Note that a colour code is always accompanied by the name of its colour.

14A       LEMON YELLOW RSV 1000        APRILIA MOTORCYCLES      2001 -
15A       BEIGE MOU SCARABEO 500      APRILIA MOTORCYCLES      2003 -
20A       ROSSO PEGASO 650                   APRILIA MOTORCYCLES
24C       GIALLO LIMONE                           APRILIA MOTORCYCLES     1998 -
25D       VERDE ATOLLO HABANA           APRILIA MOTORCYCLES     1999 -
25E       ICE GREEN LEONARDO              APRILIA MOTORCYCLES

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