I’ve been following this post on ModernVespa (title link) called “Fastest Looking Scooter” and submitted a few myself, but I was struck with fear by the sight above. I’ve never seen anything like it (and it’s not new). This is the Aprilia Area 51. There was DEFINITELY some alien technology that went into this baby or at least into the drugs being used by the executive who approved this. I’m not calling it ugly, I’m just saying this baby is BIZARRE! Bravo Aprilia! I didn’t think you had it in you.
You know, I was thinking (because I do that once in a while). If the Space Age was like the late 50′s early 60′s and someone was selling you something built with “Space Age Technology”… Wouldn’t it be kinda old? Wouldn’t you rather something built with “Data Age Technology”? or “Nano Age Technology”? Just curious.
27. February 2008 at 1:10 pm
I’ve always been intrigued by the Area 51 too. Sadly, it’s one of those models that was never sold in the US for long, and is no longer in production. Aprilia used to have a whole line of 50cc scoots that don’t exist anymore. :(
27. February 2008 at 6:19 pm
Man that’s ugly
28. February 2008 at 4:16 am
Always loved the Aprila scooters for 2 reasons: good looks and high performance value. Just look at the SR and the SportCity and you will see what I mean. Area 51 is just amazing!
See y’all @ Sandblast II!
–Lorenzo
29. February 2008 at 8:28 am
Yes, it’s strange. Have you seen a front view? It is heavily inspired from the “identikits” of aliens made in the 50ties =:-D
Look at http://remi1990.punt.nl/upload/area_5_juli_front.jpg (from the site http://remi1990.punt.nl/ )
1. March 2008 at 2:01 am
I got the chance to see one of those in person a couple years ago. They have a hub centered front suspension, and a special rear suspension as well.