Its 998cc engine is derived from the Rotax engine that powered the 2000s Aprilia RSV Mille and the SL1000 Falco sports bike. The RS1000 Futura took the fight to the equally cool Honda VFR800.

He will progress with the team on the Aprilia RSV-4 after their year together in the BSB Pathway class. Rollo claimed Pathway honours and was also on the podium in the BSB class at Snetterton.

An Ohlins Racing suspension package, composed of an upside-down telescopic fork in the front and an adjustable mono-shock with Aprilia Progressive System (APS) in the rear, plus a Brembo Gold ...