Aprilia RSV4 specs released
October 7, 2008 - Al
Full specs on the new 2009 Aprilia RSV4 ... Scroll down for the full story
Aprilia's sent us the specs on its new RSV4. So here they are.
Highlights? Well 180bhp is good news, as is a dry weight of 179kg. We can't wait to ride it!
You'll also notice it's not '25kg lighter than a Fireblade' as claimed by the muppeteers at MCN...
APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY
Technical Specifications
Engine Aprilia 65° cc longitudinal V-four four stroke. Liquid cooled. Double overhead camshaft; four valves per cylinder.
Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm.
Displacement 998.9cc
Compression ratio 12.8:1
Max. power at crank 180 HP (132 kW) at 12,500 rpm
Max. torque at crank 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
Fuel system Variable height intake trumpets. Airbox with aerodynamic side intakes. 4 throttle bodes, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire fuel management. Multimapping
Ignition Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system.
Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe oxygen sensor. Single lateral silencer. Integrated exhaust valve and catalytic converter. (Euro 3.)
Lubrication Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.
Gearbox 6 speed cassette type.
Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch with slipper device.
Frame Twin beam aluminium frame with mixed cast and pressed sheet sections. Adjustments for: headstock position and angle, engine height, swingarm pivot height.
Front suspension Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fork. Lower fork bottoms for radial calipers. Adjustment for preload, compression and rebound.
Rear suspension Double arch aluminium swingarm; mixed thin-wall casting and pressed sheet construction. Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length. APS rising rate linkages.
Front brake Double 320 mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. Sintered pads. Radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line.
Rear brake 220 mm disc. Brembo floating caliper with 2 insulated pistons. Sintered pads. Master cylinder with integral reservoir. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels Forged aluminium alloy. Front: 3.5”x17” - Rear: 6”x17”.
Tyres Radial tubeless; 120/70 ZR 17 (front) and 190/55 ZR 17 (rear).
Overall length: 2,050 mm
Overall width: 715 mm (at handlebars)
Overall height: 1,165 mm
Wheelbase: 1,424 mm
Dry weight 179 Kg.
Fuel tank 17 litres.
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