Aprilia RS-GP 2025: Significant Average Improvements Revealed

MotoGP, Sportrik Media - Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola highlights the overall advancements in the RS-GP for the 2025 season, positioning the brand to consistently challenge Ducati's dominance in race wins. In-depth analysis of Aprilia Factory Racing's performance in MotoGP 2025, including Rivola's post-race comments in Indonesia, underscores an enhanced average capability that makes the bike more competitive across diverse circuits.

Aprilia's Consistent Frontrunning in 2025

A decade after its MotoGP return, Aprilia has yet to launch a serious title bid. Nevertheless, the 2025 campaign marks a pivotal shift, with the Italian outfit securing second place in the constructors' standings. Rider Marco Bezzecchi has delivered a Grand Prix victory at the British GP, alongside two sprint race triumphs. Moreover, a second full-length win was within reach in Indonesia before an on-track clash with Marc Marquez derailed his efforts.

Since his Silverstone success, Bezzecchi has podiumed in at least one race per weekend in nearly every round, barring just four. Consequently, Rivola emphasizes that these gains reflect an improved overall average for the RS-GP, rather than isolated strengths. "The good thing of the bike, clearly here - and Marco in particular - was very fast on the flowing part and that used to be quite a good characteristic of the Aprilia," Rivola noted in Indonesia. He further observed that on stop-and-go tracks, Aprilia is now more competitive, thereby elevating the bike's average performance progressively.

The RS-GP 2025 retains its renowned cornering prowess, a hallmark of Aprilia's design philosophy. However, mid-season electronics modifications have notably boosted heavy-braking capabilities. As a result, riders can brake more aggressively without compromising stability, which is essential for tracks demanding rapid transitions from high speeds to sharp turns. These upgrades render Aprilia more versatile across varying track layouts, allowing the team to vie more frequently with the dominant Ducati machines.

In this vein, Rivola expressed a preference for fast riders on fast bikes, even if occasional errors occur. "In a way I prefer to have a fast rider with a fast bike who doesn’t finish because of a mistake, because I don’t think he will do mistakes every race," he remarked. While acknowledging disappointment over the lost 25 points in Indonesia, he remains confident heading into upcoming rounds.

The Mandalika incident may lead to a penalty for Bezzecchi at the Australian Grand Prix, a significant setback as he was favored to dominate Phillip Island. Despite this, Bezzecchi's steady results and Aprilia Factory Racing's backing signal growing momentum. With a superior average, Aprilia has evolved from sporadic challengers to a mainstay force on the MotoGP grid.

SPORTRIK analysis forecasts that further electronics refinements and team tactics will be pivotal for Aprilia to close in on the constructors' title. The 2025 season lays the groundwork for potential championship contention in subsequent years, particularly if Bezzecchi avoids further incidents and fully exploits the RS-GP's potential.