2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF US MSRP Price: $21999 USD

The deliberate design and alternative of technology applied to the RSV4 RF leaves little doubt that everything was planned round the solely V-4 cylinder 65° engine ever to be fitted as customary to a road bike. The frame is the direct descendant of a dynasty that has won eighteen titles and 143 Grand Prix within the 250 physician category and therefore the bike has then been more increased by extremely developed electronic management systems to enhance each engine performance and handling. This is a real vocation of Aprilia, which was the 1st manufacturer to adopt the Ride By Wire system as customary. The electronic throttle allows the power of the engine to be wont to the most whereas reducing fuel consumption and eliminating the classic issues related to a standard twist grip like lack of smoothness once opening/closing the throttle. The RbW system also permits completely different power delivery settings to be hand-picked through its multi-map technology. Aprilia is that the first bike manufacturer to own proprietary its extremely developed aPRC dynamic system that still nowadays is the just one with the exclusive self-calibration and wheelie management options.

ENGINE
Type Aprilia V4 longitudinal 65°, 4-strokes, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshaft (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Capacity 999.6 cc
Max power (at crankshaft) 201 hp (148 kW) at 13.000 rpm
Max torque (at crankshaft) 86 lb-ft (115 Nm) at 10.500 rpm
Fuel system Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli Ø48-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: Sport - Track - Race
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.

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6-speed cassette type gearbox
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system. Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system 'AQS'
Traction management APRC System 'Aprilia Performance Ride Control', which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently through the race display.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements.
Front suspension Öhlins adjustable steering damper.
Ø43mm Öhlins upside down units fully adjustable (Tin). Wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension Aluminum alloy swingarm. ÖHLINS piggyback shock absorber with adjustable spring preload, compression, rebound damping and length. Wheel travel: 130 mm
Front brake Double Ø320mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs. New M430 Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 opposed Ø30 mm pistons. Sintered pads. New radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line.
Rear brake Ø220 mm disc. New Brembo floating caliper with 2 insulated Ø 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Master cylinder with integral reservoir. Metal braided brake line
ABS Multi-map Bosch 9MP ABS (3 maps selectable), deactivable and with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation).
Wheels Aprilia forged aluminum alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes. Front:3.5"X17" Rear: 6.00"X17"
Front tire Radial tubeless - 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tire Radial tubeless - 200/55 ZR 17 (homologated option 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)

DIMENSIONS
Max. Length 80.3 in. (2040 mm)
Max. Width 29 in. (735 mm) at the handlebar
Max. Height 44 in. (1120 mm)
Seat height 33 in. (840 mm)
Dry weight 398 lbs (181 kg)
Fuel tank capacity 4.9 gal. (18,5 lt)

WARRANTY / ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE / APPROVAL
Warranty All 2015 and newer Aprilia Motorcycles include a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. *Limits are outlined in the warranty booklet. See dealer for details
Roadside Assistance 1 Free Year of Road Side Assistance provided by Road America.
Approval EPA and CARB