The Aprilia RSV-4 RF is a motorcycle model from the years 2015-16, with only 500 units produced. It has a four-stroke, longitudinal 65 degrees V-four engine with a capacity of 999.6cc and a compression ratio of 13.6:1. The motorcycle has a choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road). It has a multi-disc oil bath clutch with a mechanical slipper system and a 6-speed gearbox cassette type. The motorcycle’s front suspension has an ~Ahlins Racing Fork with TIN surface treatment Fork with 43 mm stanchions. The front brakes are 2 x ~A320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. The rear brakes are a single ~A220 mm diameter disc with Brembo floating caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph and weighs 182 kg/401 lbs when dry.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RSV-4 RF
| Year | 2015 – 16 |
|---|---|
| Production | 500 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 | 13.6:1 |
| Induction | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 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, two 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 |
| Alternator | Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler. |
| Max Power | 148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper system |
| Transmission | 6 Speed gearbox cassette type |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 31:21 (1,476) / 5th: 31:23 (1,348) / 6th: 34:27 (1,259) |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42:16 (2.625) |
| Frame | Dual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins Racing Fork with TIN surface treatment Fork with 43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Adjustable ~Ahlins steering damper |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. ~Ahlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase length, hydraulic in compression and rebound. 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 ~A30 mm opposing. 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 Wheel | 3.5 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | 6.0 x 17 |
| 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 | 18.5 Liters / 4.9 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 |
