APRILIA
SXV LIONHEAD
A radical icon.
A new expression of its DNA.
An independent redesign of the legendary Aprilia SXV supermotard. A tribute to its radical spirit, reimagined through a new visual identity.
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SXV LIONHEAD — DESIGN CONCEPTAN ICON WORTH
REIMAGINING.
The Aprilia SXV was no ordinary supermotard. Introduced in 2006, its unconventional V-twin engine, racing roots and uncompromising character made it one of Noale's most distinctive motorcycles.
Lionhead is my personal tribute to this radical machine: a design that respects the SXV's DNA while expressing a new identity.
Keep the aggression.
Refine the anatomy.
Make the silhouette unmistakable.
Lion reference imagery sourced from the internet. Not illustrated by Stefano Ceppi.
THE LION
WITHIN.
The lion inspires both the front mask, shaped to evoke its focused face, and the muscular tension of the tank and side panels. It is also a reference to the Lion of Saint Mark, symbol of Venice: a connection to the Veneto region, home to Noale and Aprilia's headquarters. The raised tail retains the SXV's racing energy.
DRAWN TO
MOVE.
Quick silhouette explorations, proportion studies and component development shaped the concept before the final visualisations. A direct process: sketch, refine, resolve.
The project was appreciated by Marco Lambri, and marked the beginning of my collaboration with the Piaggio Group.
GROUP
ONE LAST
LOOK.
Distinctive from every angle. A contemporary interpretation of the Aprilia SXV spirit.
