These aspects of the project not only to give the bike such incredible performance, but also what makes it so easy to put all the horses last to good use. Nothing about this bike is common, and this is even true about technical solutions - this is the first motorcycle full-scale production with high performance V4 engine narrow, the engine most revolutionary and powerful ever built by Aprilia. Together with the lightness of the fully integrated electronic record, breaking and extremely compact, this engine gives the bike its unique, incomparable.
The components are at maximum, even in the R version: the rise fully adjustable front fork and Sachs rear shock, manufactured to specifications Aprilia, ensuring superlative performance and provide feedback driver for incredible full control in all situation. The Brembo monobloc radial calipers, alloy wheels, ultra-light wheels with a new design and the steering damper to ensure maximum safety in all driving conditions.
2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC - International Specifications / Technical Details
MSRP Price: TBA
Engine type
Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Fuel Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm
Total engine capacity 999.6 cc
Compression ratio 13:1
Maximum power at crankshaft 180 HP (132.4 kW) at 12,250 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
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 selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (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)
Transmission 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 38/16 (2.375)
2nd: 35/18 (1.944)
3rd: 28/17 (1.647)
4th: 32/22 (1,455)
5th: 34/26 (1,308)
6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
Primary drive Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42/16 (2.625)
Chassis Twin-spar aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.
Sachs steering damper
Front suspension Showa upside-down fork, 43 mm stanchions. Aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel 120 mm
Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Sachs mono-shock absorber with completely adjustable piggy-back in: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130mm
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 calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Wheel rims Front: Aluminium alloy rims, 6 split spokes 3.5"X17"
Rear: Aluminium alloy rims, 5 split spokes 6"X17"
Tyres Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative 190/50 ZR 17)
Dimensions 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)
*Dry weight, without battery and fluids.
2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC - US Specifications / Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $TBA USD
See international specifications listed above.
2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC - Canada Specifications / Technical Details
Canadian MSRP Price: $TBA CDN
See international specifications listed above.
2012 Aprilia RSV4 APRC Specifications
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