Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Aprilia is offering six RSW500V2 500cc Grand Prix bikes as raced by Tetsuya Harada and Jeremy McWilliams in the 1999 and 2000 FIM 500cc Grand Prix World Championships to collectors, according to www.aprilia.com.

The 498cc, liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-Twin, two-strokes are listed as producing “over 140 horsepower at 11,750 rpm” and weighing 242 pounds. Bikes come with 42mm inverted Ohlins forks, an Ohlins shock, 290mm carbon front brake rotors, Brembo calipers, a carbon-fiber swingarm and 17-inch magnesium wheels.

Aprilia will supply each bike in working condition with a declaration of originality, a list of races each bike participated in and results obtained. Aprilia, however, will not guarantee a supply of spare parts.

In turn, Aprilia will ask each new owner of the RSW500V2s to sign a liability waiver, in case the new owner decides to try and ride the bike, and a confidentiality agreement pertaining to the technology found within the RSW500V2.

No prices were listed for the RSW500V2s.

To see pictures, find more details or inquire about the Aprilia RSW500V2s, go to www.aprilia.com, click on the Aprilia Shop link, click on the logo for English language and then click on the link to the RSW500V2. There you will find a form to fill out and e-mail to Aprilia.