The all new Aprilia RSV4 was launched today. A revolutionary project and a unique history of victories on the racetrack have come together to create the RSV4. A supersport with absolutely exclusive racing technology, developed around the 4 narrow V cylinder engine developed from the technical know-how that has led Aprilia to victory on racetracks all over the world.
Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is a racing machine that, in line with the Aprilia tradition, follows a completely innovative approach in its design and construction. Its narrow V engine, the use of state-of-the-art electronics, plus its lightness and extreme compactness are only a few of the features that make it unique in the world. Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is designed and built with the same philosophy adopted by the Aprilia race division. This is why RSV4 FACTORY is the most “complete” Superbike racing replica, ready for those who want to venture onto the track with a class leading motorcycle.
The engine of the RSV4 FACTORY is the most innovative and powerful Aprilia has ever built. It is a super compact 999.6 cc 65° V-four cylinder engine designed for maximum power (180 CV), where powerplant engineering comes together with the finest materials and the most advanced electronic control solutions. Aprilia’s engine, in fact, uses a Ride by Wire multimap technology, a solution that opens up new frontiers for engine management, with practically infinite possibilities for further development.
Besides the triple map Ride by Wire system, a sophisticated electronic injection system with two injectors and adjusheight ducts are fitted.
Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY is an absolute supersport motorcycle, the most complete bike available on the market for bike fans, and its chassis confirms this: designed for the racetrack, it has adjustment features that are typical of racing motorcycles. The adjusgeometry chassis allows parameters such as the position and inclination of the headstock, the height of the swingarm pin and even that of the engine to be changed. The construction technology is also motorsports-derived: the RSV4 FACTORY chassis and swingarm are made of aluminium with variable section castings and pressings.
APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY: Technical Specifications
| Engine type | Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Bore and stroke | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Total engine capacity | 999.6 cc |
| Compression ratio | 13:1 |
| Maximum power at crankshaft | 180 CV (132.4 kW) at 12,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque at crankshaft | 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm |
| Induction and fuel system | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selecby the rider with bike in motion Track Sport Road |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Starter | Electric |
| Exhaust system | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) |
| Alternator | Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 39/15 (2.6) 2nd: 33/16 (2,063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.7) 4th: 32/22 (1,455) 5th: 34/26 (1,308) 6th: 33/27 (1,222) |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil-bath, with mechanical slipper system |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2,5) |
| Chassis | Twin-spar adjusaluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Envisaged adjustments:
·headstock position and rake ·engine height ·swingarm pin height Öhlins adjussteering dumper |
| Front suspension | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjusspring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjus: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. Wheel travel: 130 mm |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating caliper with two 32-mm isolated pistons. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose |
| Rims | Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes.
Front:3.5″X17″ Rear: 6″X17″ |
| Tyres | Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17) |
| Dimensions (default settings) | Max. length: 2040 mm
Max. width: 735 mm (at the handlebar) Max. height: 1120 mm Min. height from the ground: 130 mm Saddle height: 845 mm Centre to centre distance: 1420 mm Trail: 105 mm Steering angle: 24.5° |
| Kerb weight |
179 kg * |
| Tank | 17 litres (4-litre reserve included) |
*Dry weight, without battery and fluids.
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any idea who/how tall the rider on the RSV4 in all black is?
thanks,
c.