Eh, either are fine, but yeah.
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Eh, either are fine, but yeah.
Unless it got moved so fast, I didn't notice I was in a wrong thread, LOL. My brain is still recovering from the weekend
Under the previous Army policy, any marijuana-related conviction required a waiver and a 24-month waiting period before an applicant could be considered. Under the updated rules, which take effect April 20, and a single marijuana or drug paraphernalia conviction no longer triggers the waiver process, making enlistment faster and more accessible for a wider range of candidates.
Dang. A lot of damage there. Nice looking Viper, too.
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For the patriotic bike buyers with spare cash.
3 min read
A Noale-based motorcycle brand may very well have dropped the most patriotic, high-performance stunner of the year.
Blue, red, and white Aprilia racing motorcycle with SC Project dual exhausts on a racetrack.
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Much as Ducati had motorcyclists swooning over its centenary V4 Superleggera last week, the Borgo Panigale brand isn’t the only Italian manufacturer to be flexing its engineering prowess at the moment.
Far from it. Ducati’s winged carbon fiber stunner might have only just entered the limelight, but Aprilia is already here, saying “hold my Peroni” as it has an exotic two-wheeler of its own that demands attention.
Aprilia’s uber-patriotic X 250TH is definitely hard to miss.
Regardless of how it stacks up to its compatriot, I’d argue the bike is the dark-horse standout of America’s motoring-related birthday tributes as the country rings in a historic milestone this summer.
The brand doesn’t want you to forget that this American tribute comes all the way from Italy.
Now, if you’re confused about why an Italian outfit like Aprilia has decided to honor the United States of America with such a motorcycle, you’re not alone. Admittedly, it does seem a bit out of left field.
Even still, it’s as about as patriotic a tribute as they come. Efforts like Hennessey’s new VelociRaptor and Chevy’s various America250 trucks pale in comparison.
After all, the bike has been decked out in the Stars and Stripes from tip to tail. Moreover, the belly pan reads “July 4th, 1776,” while each of the X insignias hides some “250th” text along the diagonal.
The belly pan makes the significance of this anniversary tribute abundantly clear.
It’s not just some token visual project, either, as the X 250TH is about as close as it comes to an off-the-shelf MotoGP steed. Aprilia rates the bike at 240 horsepower at 13,750 rpm courtesy of a 1,099cc V4, while redline comes at a head-turning 14,100 rpm.
The livery even includes the front fender, which features just a touch of green to speak to the bike’s Italian heritage.
For instance, to handle the mammoth output, stopping power comes from a Brembo carbon braking setup Along with MotoGP-grade 340mm carbon rotors, this means the bike touts carbon pads and billet aluminum calipers replete with cooling fins.
If you’re able to look beyond the dazzling livery, you’ll see that’s not the only way the X 250TH incorporates advanced race-grade tech.
According to Aprilia, the carbon fiber fairings are inspired by lines of the RS-GP. Along with being made by PAN Compositi through the same methods as used for competition bikes, this means that it incorporates everything from its mustachioed front spoiler to its trick seat wings and tail wings.
Those carbon discs and billet aluminum calipers define functional art.
Add to that an Öhlins FKR shock up front, an Öhlins TTX at the rear and some forged magnesium Marchesini wheels, and it’s made only better by a set of SC Project titanium pipes that replicates the double-exhaust found on competition mounts.
The X 250TH isn’t lacking when it comes to aerodynamic provisions, as it employs MotoGP wings aplenty.
Unsurprisingly, then, it’s been priced to suit. MSRP runs from some $150,000 for the American market.
However, if it’s of any consolation, Aprilia will also be providing a Yashi laptop to manage the ECU parameters and electronic strategies, a bike mat, a personalized cover, a set of RCB titanium stands and some IRC tire covers to keep that sticky Pirelli rubber ready.
Race-ready Aprilia sport motorcycle with red, white, and blue star-spangled livery on a track mat.
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Is America’s most star-spangled new moto actually from an underdog Italian brand?
Story by Gvandyke3 min read
A Noale-based motorcycle brand may very well have dropped the most patriotic, high-performance stunner of the year.
Blue, red, and white Aprilia racing motorcycle with SC Project dual exhausts on a racetrack.
If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more
Much as Ducati had motorcyclists swooning over its centenary V4 Superleggera last week, the Borgo Panigale brand isn’t the only Italian manufacturer to be flexing its engineering prowess at the moment.
Far from it. Ducati’s winged carbon fiber stunner might have only just entered the limelight, but Aprilia is already here, saying “hold my Peroni” as it has an exotic two-wheeler of its own that demands attention.
Aprilia’s uber-patriotic X 250TH is definitely hard to miss.
Regardless of how it stacks up to its compatriot, I’d argue the bike is the dark-horse standout of America’s motoring-related birthday tributes as the country rings in a historic milestone this summer.
Italian-American tribute
It’s called the X 250TH, and, as you might surmise from the name, it’s a release that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The brand doesn’t want you to forget that this American tribute comes all the way from Italy.
Now, if you’re confused about why an Italian outfit like Aprilia has decided to honor the United States of America with such a motorcycle, you’re not alone. Admittedly, it does seem a bit out of left field.
Even still, it’s as about as patriotic a tribute as they come. Efforts like Hennessey’s new VelociRaptor and Chevy’s various America250 trucks pale in comparison.
After all, the bike has been decked out in the Stars and Stripes from tip to tail. Moreover, the belly pan reads “July 4th, 1776,” while each of the X insignias hides some “250th” text along the diagonal.
The belly pan makes the significance of this anniversary tribute abundantly clear.
It’s not just some token visual project, either, as the X 250TH is about as close as it comes to an off-the-shelf MotoGP steed. Aprilia rates the bike at 240 horsepower at 13,750 rpm courtesy of a 1,099cc V4, while redline comes at a head-turning 14,100 rpm.
A MotoGP-grade homage
Accordingly, Aprilia has given the X 250TH some truly cutting-edge components as part of its efforts to honor the good ole’ US of A.
The livery even includes the front fender, which features just a touch of green to speak to the bike’s Italian heritage.
For instance, to handle the mammoth output, stopping power comes from a Brembo carbon braking setup Along with MotoGP-grade 340mm carbon rotors, this means the bike touts carbon pads and billet aluminum calipers replete with cooling fins.
If you’re able to look beyond the dazzling livery, you’ll see that’s not the only way the X 250TH incorporates advanced race-grade tech.
According to Aprilia, the carbon fiber fairings are inspired by lines of the RS-GP. Along with being made by PAN Compositi through the same methods as used for competition bikes, this means that it incorporates everything from its mustachioed front spoiler to its trick seat wings and tail wings.
Those carbon discs and billet aluminum calipers define functional art.
Add to that an Öhlins FKR shock up front, an Öhlins TTX at the rear and some forged magnesium Marchesini wheels, and it’s made only better by a set of SC Project titanium pipes that replicates the double-exhaust found on competition mounts.
Availability and pricing
While Aprilia’s X 250TH doesn’t carry quite as much carbon fiber as its Ducati rival, it’s nevertheless a highly exclusive offering. Just 30 examples are slated for production, 25 of which have been allocated for the United States.
The X 250TH isn’t lacking when it comes to aerodynamic provisions, as it employs MotoGP wings aplenty.
Unsurprisingly, then, it’s been priced to suit. MSRP runs from some $150,000 for the American market.
However, if it’s of any consolation, Aprilia will also be providing a Yashi laptop to manage the ECU parameters and electronic strategies, a bike mat, a personalized cover, a set of RCB titanium stands and some IRC tire covers to keep that sticky Pirelli rubber ready.
Race-ready Aprilia sport motorcycle with red, white, and blue star-spangled livery on a track mat.
Aprilia X 250TH
About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
Love it! Simon and Garfunkel are behind that.
Soooo...
Was cookin last night....told my daughter "hey babe do me a favor and brush ofg the grill real quick while i slice some veggies"....sure dad.
And i assumed she put the brush back where it belonged....nope ..and i shoulda checked before i turned it on...
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Was cookin last night....told my daughter "hey babe do me a favor and brush ofg the grill real quick while i slice some veggies"....sure dad.
And i assumed she put the brush back where it belonged....nope ..and i shoulda checked before i turned it on...
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Yum, cooked plastic.Soooo...
Was cookin last night....told my daughter "hey babe do me a favor and brush ofg the grill real quick while i slice some veggies"....sure dad.
And i assumed she put the brush back where it belonged....nope ..and i shoulda checked before i turned it on...
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That really adds to the flavor…..Soooo...
Was cookin last night....told my daughter "hey babe do me a favor and brush ofg the grill real quick while i slice some veggies"....sure dad.
And i assumed she put the brush back where it belonged....nope ..and i shoulda checked before i turned it on...
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Stick with making sandwiches?Soooo...
Was cookin last night....told my daughter "hey babe do me a favor and brush ofg the grill real quick while i slice some veggies"....sure dad.
And i assumed she put the brush back where it belonged....nope ..and i shoulda checked before i turned it on...
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No way I'm attempting those steps.
