AP Workshops Ltd

An independent Aprilia specialist in the UK

AP Workshops Ltd presents itself as the UK's leading independent Aprilia specialist. The workshop states more than 30 years of experience in the motorcycle industry and describes its facility as highly skilled and fully equipped, focused on Aprilia V-Twin and V4 machines.

Its activity is built around servicing, maintenance, tuning and setup of these motorcycles, complemented by a parts business that supplies genuine Aprilia components alongside OEM and aftermarket alternatives.

Workshop work on V-Twin and V4 models

The service side addresses the mechanical needs of Aprilia's twin- and four-cylinder ranges. The site frames this as servicing, maintenance, tuning and setup, without detailing fixed packages or prices.

Spares and parts inventory

The online shop organises components by model generation and by system, which gives a clear picture of the depth of stock handled:

• Model groupings: RSV/RSV-R Gen 1 (98–03), RSV/RSV-R Gen 2 (03–10), Tuono Gen 1 (02–05), Tuono Gen 2 (06–10), RSV4 (09–26), Tuono V4 (11–26), RS 660 and Tuono 660, RS457, Falco, Caponord, Dorsoduro/Shiver and RS250.
• Mechanical categories: oil and air filters, fuel system, cooling system, electrical, spark plugs, gaskets and seals, clutch, braking system, suspension, steering and wheels, bearings, chains and sprockets, throttle, choke, clutch and exhaust cables, nuts, studs and fixings.
• Body and control parts: mirrors, lenses and indicator units, levers and grip sets.
• Consumables and accessories: oils and lubricants, crash protection, radiator guards, rearsets, service kits, bundles and kits, and tuning or upgrade components.

The catalogue also lists clothing and goodies, and a section of bikes for sale.

Technical resources and buying guidance

Beyond parts sales, the site maintains a technical area with reference material for owners. It includes torque settings for V-Twin, V4, RS660 and RS457 engines, chain and sprocket information, and workshop manuals. A series of model-specific guides, the "Living With" series, covers the Tuono Gen 1 (02–05), RSV Gen 1 (98–03), Gen 2 Tuono (06–10), RSV4 (09–present), RS660 (20–present) and Tuono V4 (11–present).

Additional guides address fitting Red Rat seat and tank pins, V-Twin clock operations, engine chain tension and maintenance, stuck throttle and throttle tension, oil filter and O-ring changes, radiator guard fitting, an RSV4 gearbox strip, Tuono V4 1100 valve clearances, oil viscosity and grades, V2 oil filter identification, Gen 2 charging issues, the tip-over switch, EPROM installation, cable kits, rear brake bleeding, clutch jet fitting, Oberon clutch bleed, Gen 1 and Gen 2 clutch plate fitting, clutch levers, tank removal on Gen 1 and RSV4, water in the fuel tank, plastic tank advice, ethanol in fuel, blocked tank breathers and drains, footrest adjustment, suspension link and dog bone service, suspension setup, steering head bearings and handlebar grip changes.

For buyers, the site offers information on the RSV4 RF engine and service schedule, a Tuono Racing Gen 1 video, essential upgrades, year of manufacture and frame number identification, and Aprilia V2 buying tips. A YouTube channel hosts how-to videos, including work with K-Tech suspension on the RS660.

Commercial information

The shop operates with a basket and account system, and the site publishes sections on shipping and VAT, payment methods, returns and withdrawal requests, alongside consumer guarantee information.