Aprilia RSV4
The Aprilia RSV4 is a super bike manufactured by Aprilia. The RSV4 is Aprilia's flagship model. Aprilia offers two models of the bike: the RSV4 Factory and RSV4 R limited edition (only 350). For 2016 it is offered in two models the RSV4 RR and RSV4 RF. The 2016 updated bike was made to take advantage of and comply with that year's Superbike rules which allow fewer modifications for production bikes. It has more power, is lighter, and has improved handling and electronics.
| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Piaggio |
| Production | 2009-present |
| Predecessor | Aprilia RSV1000R |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 999.6 cc (61 cu in) 65-degree V4 1,099 cc (67 cu in) (2021) |
| Bore / stroke | 78.0 mm × 52.3 mm (3.07 in × 2.06 in) 81.0 mm × 53.32 mm (3.189 in × 2.099 in) |
| Top speed | 177.7 mph (286.0 km/h) |
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW)(claimed) @ 13,000 rpm 152.7 hp (113.9 kW) (rear wheel) |
| Torque | 85 lb⋅ft (115.2 N⋅m)(claimed) @ 10,500 rpm 73 lb⋅ft (99 N⋅m) (rear wheel) |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 320 mm diameter floating discs, Brembo monobloc radial 4-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm diameter disc, Brembo 2-piston calipers |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 200/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) |
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 180 kg (397 lb) (dry) 208 kg (458 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L (4.1 imp gal; 4.9 US gal) |
Production of the motorcycle began in 2008. The motorcycle was unveiled on 22 February 2008, at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy. It is powered by a 65-degree 999.6 cc (61 cu in) V-4 engine, the company's first production four-cylinder engine. Aprilia claims that the new engine was designed specifically for superbike racing and that the engine will produce over 200 horsepower (150 kW) in race configuration.
Aprilia launched the bike to race in the 2009 Superbike World Championship season.