Aprilia MotoGP race bike offered direct from Aleix Espargaro to star at Iconic Auctioneers’ Race Retro sale
Iconic Auctioneers will offer an important modern MotoGP machine at its Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Race Retro on 22 February, with a 2020 factory Aprilia RS-GP 20 race bike consigned directly from Aleix Espargaro. Raced by Espargaro during the 2020 MotoGP season, the factory 1,000cc Aprilia comes straight from the rider’s own collection and will be offered with an estimate of £300,000 to £400,000, reinforcing Iconic Auctioneers’ reputation as purveyors of excellence across the motorcycle market.
The 2020 season marked a significant point for Aprilia, which introduced a comprehensively revised RS-GP. The new machine featured a double rail alloy frame, V90 engine, revised aerodynamics and a seamless transmission. Campaigned by Aleix Espargaro and Bradley Smith, results were mixed in a disrupted season, with Espargaro finishing 17th overall and securing an eighth-place finish at the final round in Portugal. Smith finished 21st overall, with his best result a 12th place in Andalucía, before being replaced for the final three rounds.
This particular RS-GP 20 has belonged to Aleix Espargaro since 2022, having come directly from Aprilia, and has since formed part of his private collection. It is presented in original condition and fitted with its factory Marelli ignition system, Akrapovic exhaust system, bespoke Ohlins suspension, Brembo calipers with carbon front discs and full carbon fibre bodywork. While the bike has not been used for some time, it is running and would require assistance from Aprilia before being returned to the track.
The sale includes a set of Aleix Espargaro’s leathers, helmet, boots and gloves from the 2020 season, along with some Aprilia paperwork and delivery notes, adding further weight to its provenance. For collectors of top-level Grand Prix machinery, it represents a rare chance to acquire a factory-entered Aprilia MotoGP bike with direct rider ownership.
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, said: ““Having a MotoGP race bike offered directly by Aleix Espargaro is hugely significant and marks the first time we have presented a motorcycle of this level consigned straight from the rider. This Aprilia RS-GP 20 is a genuine factory machine with clear history and provenance, and exactly the calibre of motorcycle our buyers expect to see at Race Retro.”
Bidding will take place on Sunday 22 February, both in person at Race Retro and online. Prospective bidders are encouraged to register to bid in advance.
More details on each of the cars and motorcycles in the sale can be found at https://www.iconicauctioneers.com.
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