Aprilia USA and West Coast Supermoto Announces Aprilia SXV Supermoto Schools.

August 18, 2006, 6:40am

Aprilia USA and West Coast Supermoto are happy to announce that West Coast Supermoto has been designated as the official Supermoto training school for the 2007 Aprilia SXV Supermoto 450cc and 550cc. The partnership will continue the tradition of Aprilia track days, now centered on the technologically advanced SXV series.

Aprilia SXV 450 and 550 owners will benefit from discount programs, and SXV specific training in addition to the thorough Supermoto curriculum offered by WCSM. Despite the name, WCSM has been offering classes throughout the country, with many dates still to be announced. All brands are always welcome at any WCSM schools.

The following dates have been designated as “Aprilia SXV Schools” to provide and even more concentrated learning experience for Aprilia SXV owners.

Friday September 1st, Beaver Run, PA In conjunction with NASMOTO event Saturday September 9th, US International Raceway, WI Saturday October 21 Stockton Motorplex. CA.
TBA.

“I’m really happy that we will be working with Aprilia,’ Says West Coast Supermoto School owner Darrick Lucchesi. “I saw the future of Supermoto in the SXV the first time I saw the bike and was lucky to be able to test it over a year ago. Supermoto is growing, and increased training and track day opportunities will only help get more riders into the sport."

“Aprilia USA is very excited about the growth of Supermoto in the USA,” says Mike Kull, Vice President of Marketing for the Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. “It is important to get to use the new SXV’s on the surface they were designed for – the race track. The Supermoto experience is spectacular, and training is the only way to increase rider skills and explore full capabilities of the machine."

In addition to student sessions, West Coast Supermoto will host media interested in the Aprilia SXV's and Supermoto training.

Lucchesi, and AMA Professional ranked rider, has developed a detailed an intimate curriculum for his students. Small classes and direct training offer a unique and high-value experience for SXV and other Supermoto owners. All-brand classes are currently scheduled and more information can be found at www.westcoastsupermoto.com or by calling (415) 298-4963.