The Aprilia RSV-4 Factory APRC Carbon Special Edition (2012) is a rare motorcycle with only 20 units produced. It features a four stroke, longitudinal 65 degrees V four engine with a capacity of 999.6 cc, a liquid cooling system, and a compression ratio of 13.0:1. The engine is controlled via ECU and has three different maps. The bike also has an APRC system with traction control, wheelie control, and launch control that can be configured and deactivated independently. The frame is a twin-spar adjustable aluminum frame with castings and pressings, and can be adjusted in various ways. The suspension includes Ohlins Racing upside-down fork and monoshock with piggyback, both of which are completely adjustable. The bike has a front wheel travel of 120mm and a rear wheel travel of 130mm. The brakes are Brembo monobloc radial calipers with sintered pads and metal braided brake hose. The bike also has a top speed of 291.2 km/h and can go from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RSV-4 Factory APRC Carbon Special Edition
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Production | 20 units |
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 65 degrees V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Induction | 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) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Ignition | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. |
| Starting | Electric |
| Exhaust | 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) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler. |
| Max Power | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch | Cassette type |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 32:22 (1,455) / 5th: 34:26 (1,308) / 6th: 33:27 (1,222) |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659) Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42:16 (2.625) 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. |
| Frame | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: c headstock position and rake c engine height c swingarm pin height, ~Ahlins adjustable steering dumper |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.~Ahlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x ~A34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two ~A32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) |
| Steering Angle | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height: 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Liters / 1.1 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph |
