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Aprilia launch 2009 RSV4 full specifications

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

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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Spam_78 
Posted: 07/10/08 12:18:28 28

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

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