Forget the high-tech aero wings and the 200mph carbon-fiber beasts for a second. Aprilia just gave Marco Bezzecchi a new set of wheels, and while it definitely has three tires, it’s about 290 horsepower short of a MotoGP bike.
Fresh off a dominant win in Thailand and currently riding a three-race win streak that has him looking untouchable, “The Bez” decided to cash in his winner’s chips. But instead of asking for a secret engine map or a lighter chassis for Brazil, he went full “Italian Comedy.”
The Ultimate “Slow-Mo” Delivery
In a move that proves the Noale factory has a sense of humor as sharp as their corner entry, they sent MotoGP test rider Lorenzo Savadori on a very special mission. Forget the private jets; Savadori rolled up to the VR46 Motor Ranch behind the handlebars of a Piaggio Ape.
Yes, the humble three-wheeled workhorse of every Italian village has officially gone factory-spec.
“Simply the Bez” Edition
This isn’t your nonno’s Ape used for hauling crates of lemons. This “Super-Ape” features:
- Factory Black Paint: Looking fast even while standing still (which it mostly does).
- Aprilia Racing Graphics: Because branding is everything when you’re topping out at 30mph.
- The Signature Touch: His “Simply the Bez” motif proudly displayed above the headlight.
From Apexes to… Deliveries?
While Bezzecchi is famous for his “odd-ball” celebrations—remember the fake leg at Misano?—this request actually has a method to the madness. It seems Marco is eyeing the throne of MotoGP’s newest, most chaotic tradition: The Tuk Tuk Race.
After the motorized rickshaws replaced the boring old rider parade in Thailand, they were an instant hit. Is Marco planning a career pivot to pizza delivery? Unlikely. Is he preparing to dominate the 2026 Tuk Tuk World Championship? Absolutely.
He might be heading to Brazil this weekend to hunt for a four-race win streak on the RS-GP, but back home, he’s officially the king of the paddock… in the slow lane.
Source
Aprilia Surprises Marco Bezzecchi at Rossi’s Ranch (Paddock-GP)
Bezzecchi’s Emphatic Win at Thai GP 2026 (AutoCar India)
The Viral Tuk-Tuk Grand Prix Challenge (ThaiRath)
Aprilia Fulfills Strange Bezzecchi Request (Crash.net via TRF1)
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