Aprilia RSV4 Factory - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
Replacement for the: 2009 Aprilia RSV 1000 R
About the Aprilia RSV4 Factory
Launched in 2009 the RSV4 Factory replaced the 2009 RSV 1000 R. It's powered by a compact liquid cooled 999.6cc 65° V-4 engine, producing 177bhp.
It's rumoured to have cost £20 million to develop, with no
areas skimped on, in order to create the best possible superbike.
Accessories include Ohlins TTX36 rear shock absorber, Akrapovic racing exhaust system, carbon exhaust protection, carbon heel rests and tank cover/ backpack.
General information | |
Category | Sport |
Year | 2012 |
Model | Aprilia RSV4 Factory |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
Exhaust system | 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) |
Driveline | Primary: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659) . Final: Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2,5) . |
Clutch | Multi-disc oil-bath, with mechanical slipper system |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Lubrication system | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils |
Fuel control | DOHC |
Fuel system | Injection. 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 ri |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 52.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) |
Compression | 13.0:1 |
Torque | 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 |
Power | 180.00 |
Engine details | Longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder |
Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
Capacity: | 999.60 ccm (61.00 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
Wheels | Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes. Front:3.5X17" Rear: 6X17" |
Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Rear brakes | Single disc |
Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Front brakes | Double disc |
Rear tyre dimensions | 190/55-17 |
Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-17 |
Rear suspension | Twin sided aluminium swingarm |
Front suspension | Ohlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm |
Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
Frame type | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
Wheelbase | 1,412 mm (55.6 inches) |
Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Overall width | 735 mm (28.9 inches) |
Overall length | 2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Power/weight ratio | 1.0056 HP/kg |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 4.0 kg (8.8 pounds) |
Dry weight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
Other specs | |
Oil capacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
Wheelbase | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
Rear tyre | 15/6-6 |
Front tyre | 14/6-6 |
Bore x Stroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
Compression | 6.8:1 |
Torque | 3.32 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.4 ft.lbs) @ 5700 Revolutions">RPM |
Capacity: | 49.30 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
Model | Aeon Minikolt 50 |
Color options | Racing black |
Starter | Electric |
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