Aprilia launch 2009 RSV4 full specifications

Get the full specs, latest images and an online movie of Aprilia's new V4 superbike

Posted: 7 October 2008
by Visordown News

Visordown Motorcycle News

APRILIA HAVE launched official full specifications of their new RSV4 superbike, as well as a new online website with images and a video of the new V4 racer/road bike.

The site, which can be accessed by clicking on the link below, gives a full picture gallery and even an online video of the bike hammering around Mugello.

To visit the site go to: rsv4aprilia.com

The Aprilia RSV4 is powered by the most revolutionary and most powerful engine ever developed by Aprilia. This 65° V four unit uses multi-mapping ride-by-wire technology, a solution that opens up new horizons in engine control, and offers virtually infinite opportunities for power delivery and traction control (present as standard on the racing version).

The narrow V-four engine configuration permits a longer stroke to be used, with clear benefits in terms of improved engine breathing. High engine speeds can therefore be reached without having to extend the width of the crankcase. A cassette type gearbox, traction control and a slipper clutch are standrad fitment.

Components include: Öhlins forks, rear monoshock and steering damper, Brembo monobloc brake calipers and forged aluminium wheels.

APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY: Technical Specifications

Engine: Aprilia 65° cc longitudinal V twin four stroke. Liquid cooled. Double overhead camshaft; four valves per cylinder.
Bore and stroke: 78 x 52.3 mm
Displacement: 998.9cc
Compression ratio 12.8:1
Max. power at crank 180 HP (132 kW) at 12,500 rpm
Max. torque at crank 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm

Fuel system: Variable height intake trumpets. Airbox with aerodynamic side intakes. 4 throttle bodes, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire fuel management.
Multimapping Ignition Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system.

Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe oxygen sensor. Single lateral silencer. Integrated exhaust valve and catalytic converter. (Euro 3.)
Lubrication: Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.
Gearbox: 6 speed cassette type.
Clutch: Multi-plate wet clutch with slipper device.

Frame: Twin beam aluminium frame with mixed cast and pressed sheet sections. Adjustments for: headstock position and angle, engine height, swingarm pivot height.
Front suspension: Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fork. Lower fork bottoms for radial calipers. Adjustment for preload, compression and rebound.
Rear suspension: Double arch aluminium swingarm; mixed thin-wall casting and pressed sheet construction. Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length. APS rising rate linkages.

Front brake: Double 320 mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. Sintered pads. Radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line.
Rear brake: 220 mm disc. Brembo floating caliper with 2 insulated pistons. Sintered pads. Master cylinder with integral reservoir. Metal braided brake line.

Wheels: Forged aluminium alloy. Front: 3.5”x17” - Rear: 6”x17”. Tyres Radial tubeless; 120/70 ZR 17 (front) and 190/55 ZR 17 (rear).

Dimensions

Overall length: 2,050 mm
Overall width: 715 mm (at handlebars)
Overall height: 1,165 mm
Wheelbase: 1,424 mm
Dry weight 179 Kg.
Fuel tank 17 litres.


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This thing must cost the Earth as they still wont release the price.


Posted: 07/10/2008 at 12:18

I hope its fuel efficient with a 17L tank . That's the same size as my Ducati Monster S2R 800 and that'll only do just over 100 miles on a full tank putting out 77HP at the crank (!)

Posted: 07/10/2008 at 13:14

What a great looking bike [other than the exhaust].

About £14k


Posted: 07/10/2008 at 13:32

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