Shinya Nakano’s name has come up once again, but this time not in conjunction with Motogp, but with the WSBK series.
Nakano who lost his ride in Team Gresini to Spanish rider Toni Elias, also lost another chance to remain in Motogp when the Martinez-Kawasaki deal fell through due to differences on whom was to ride the 3rd Kawasaki.
The Japanese rider who finished 9th in the championship this year, looked like he would end up as a development rider for Honda HRC, but now it seems that he’s been talking with Aprilia.
The Italian factory is re-entering the 2009 WSBK series with Max Biaggi as one of their riders and would like another experienced rider to partner Biaggi on Aprilia’s RSV-4.
Other rumours are tipping Gianluca Montiron (JIR Scot MotoGP Team) as becoming Aprilia’s team manager.
