Introduction

Model Description

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint (2005, ZD4VL) is a scooter from the Italian manufacturer Aprilia, produced in 2005. This model belongs to the maxi-scooter category and was introduced as a powerful, comfortable evolution within the Atlantic series.
The Atlantic 500 Sprint was aimed at riders looking for a scooter for urban and interregional use, offering both high performance and practical everyday usability. It was part of the Atlantic series, which Aprilia established in the early 2000s, and brought improvements over the earlier Atlantic models.

Model History

Historically, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint (2005, ZD4VL) stands in the second phase of the Atlantic series, which began in 2001 with the first Atlantic 500 (ZD4PT).
Aprilia, founded in 1945 by Alberto Beggio as a bicycle manufacturer, transformed under Ivano Beggio from the 1960s into a motorcycle producer and started scooter production in the 1980s through collaboration with Rotax, beginning with the Amico (1990).
Following models like the Scarabeo and Leonardo, Aprilia introduced the Atlantic 500 in 2001, which was expanded with variants like the Atlantic 125 and 200 from 2003.
The 2005 Atlantic 500 Sprint marks an evolution of the original 500 version and demonstrates Aprilia's focus on high-performance maxi-scooters after being acquired by Piaggio in 2004, alongside the introduction of the Atlantic 400 Sprint.

Technical Details

Engine and Drive

Technically, the Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint (2005, ZD4VL) is equipped with a water-cooled 459 cc four-stroke engine, delivering about 37 hp (approximately 27 kW) at 6,750 rpm.
The engine, a single-cylinder with electronic injection, is coupled with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a belt, allowing for easy operation.
The top speed is around 150 km/h.

Chassis and Brakes

The frame consists of a double cradle made of high-strength steel tubing, the suspension includes a front hydraulic telescopic fork with a 35 mm diameter and 105 mm travel, and rear twin gas-filled shock absorbers with adjustable preload and 90 mm travel.
The braking system consists of a 260 mm front disc brake with a three-piston caliper and a 190 mm rear disc brake.
With a dry weight of about 199 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters (including 2 liters reserve), the Atlantic 500 Sprint was designed for longer distances.

Design and Equipment

Color Options and Special Models

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 Sprint (2005, ZD4VL) was offered in several colors, including black, silver, and blue, with exact availability varying by market.
These color options emphasized the modern and dynamic style of the scooter.
Official special models of the Atlantic 500 Sprint are not documented, but there were differences within the Atlantic series between the displacement variants (125, 200, 250, 400, 500), which differed in technical details and equipment.

Accessories and Comfort

Optionally, the scooter could be equipped with accessories such as a top case, a higher windshield, or a passenger backrest to increase comfort and functionality, with the standard version being the focus of production.