Aprilia RSV4 RF (2018)

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The 2018 Aprilia RSV-4 RF motorcycle has a liquid-cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 65 degrees V four engine with a capacity of 999.6cc. It has a compression ratio of 13.6:1 and runs on unleaded petrol. The bike features four Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-By-Wire engine management. The Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) and multi-plate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system provide smooth transmission. The APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APT). The Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function is adjustable to 3 maps and equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation). The Aprilia RSV-4 RF has an aluminium dual beam chassis and adjustable front suspension with Sachs Fork with 43mm stanchions. The bike features front and rear brakes from Brembo and runs on Aprilia aluminium alloy rims with 3 split spokes. It has a wet weight of 204kg and a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia RSV-4 RF

Year: 2018


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
Feul: Unleaded petrol
Induction: Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-By-Wire engine management.
Lubrication: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Exhaust: 4 into 2 into 1 layout, two oxygen sensors, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4)
Ignition: Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and stick-coil -type coils. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Race)
Starting: Electric
Alternator: Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Max Power: 148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque: 115 Nm / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Clutch: Multi plate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system

Transmission: 6-speed cassette type gearbox
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 31/21 (1.476) 5th: 31/23 (1.348) 6th: 34/27 (1.259)
Gear Lever: Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
Primary drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 41/16 (2.562)
Secondary drive: 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), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APT), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently Frame Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments:
Frame: Dual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. headstock position and rake engine height swingarm pin height
Front Suspension: Sachs Fork with 43 mmstanchions; [~Ahlins NIX fork with TIN surface treatment]. Forged billet aluminium radial calliper mountings. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs monoshock adjustable in: hydraulics in compression and rebound, spring preload [~Ahlins TTX monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. New progressive linkage.
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm – 130 mm / 4.7 in – 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo M50 monobloc radial callipers with 430 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two 32 mm separate pistons ~A32 mm. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
ABS: Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable to 3 maps equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) (can be disabled).
Wheels: Aprilia aluminium alloy rims with 3 split spokes, [forged aluminium alloy, completely machined, 5 split spokes].
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)

Headstock Angle: 25 degrees
Trail: 104 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions: Length: 2055 mm / 81.0 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar)
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height: 845 mm / 33.2 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight: 204 kg / 449.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal

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