2014 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS for Sale

Design: Comfort and Performance

• The Aprilia RSV4 is both the new and the future generation of supersports bikes: the key concept is to eliminate excess bodywork and leave only what is strictly necessary for aerodynamic efficiency. The sheer beauty of its technical components enhances a bike whose compactness would only have been possible in recent times on a smaller engined machine or a Grand Prix prototype. The technology used for the frame and engine is state-of-the-art and their combination makes the RSV4 the perfect companion for any rider wishing to push and improve their limits thanks to the feel provided by this technology.
• The most obvious aesthetic change on the RSV4 Factory ABS is the new fuel tank which has been modified not just to facilitate positioning the ABS but also to improve range and rider comfort. The tank capacity is now 18.5 liters (was 17) and pads on the side of the tank provide increased feel for the rider under braking and while cornering. This solution was taken directly from the RSV4s that race in the Superbike series.

Engine: Incomparable Engine

• The first high performance narrow V 4-cylinder engine in the world; the most revolutionary engine ever made by Aprilia is incomparable thanks to its unique "total electronics" package, its incredible lightness and super compact size, reaches a new stage in evolution. The engine has been updated and improved with particular attention paid to reducing internal friction and increasing casing ventilation. The exhaust system too has been remodeled to provide maximum performance working in combination with a finely tuned electronic management system. This brings the maximum power of the 65-degree V4 to 184 CV with torque now arriving at 117 Nm. The 3 distinct mappings (Track, Sport and Road), were matched to the new power and torque specifications of the V4 to provide even fuller and in-depth power output at any engine speed.

Frame: Stability and Control

• In keeping with consolidated Aprilia traditions, the aluminum frame of the RSV4 R exploits the strength and flexibility of cast and pressed components, which are welded together to form one structure, sets new benchmarks in terms of balance and dynamic efficiency. Torsional and flexional rigidity have been optimized to give the rider absolute control. This means that the Aprilia RSV4 R is not just a bike with devastating performance, but one whose greatest strength is precisely the incredible ease with which any rider can access its full potential. The swingarm also uses the same constructional technology as the frame and offers the same perfect balance between flexional and torsional stiffness to contribute to the extraordinary handling capabilities of the RSV4 R. The Factory version comes with Öhlins multi-adjustable suspension, ultralight forged alloy wheels and numerous finishing touches in carbon fiber and magnesium.
• The degree to which the suspension can be set is infinite: The RSV4 Factory is the only bike that offers adjustments to rake (through interchangeable bushes), swingarm height, swingarm spindle height and engine position in the frame, as standard. Exactly the same as seen on the best race bikes. The Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS also features as standard a new front braking system with Brembo M430 monobloc radial calipers and a new radial pump on the handlebars. The rear brake caliper has been replaced by a more evolved, efficient system to optimize performance with the new front brake.

Technology: The New Frontier in Technology

• aPRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which comes as standard, is the well-known system control package that comes directly from race winning experience gained in the Superbike series. It is the most complete, sophisticated package there is out of those currently on the market. aPRC includes:
• aTC: Aprilia Traction Control, automatically adjusts to different types of tires, with 8 settings that can be conveniently selected on the move from a joystick on the left handlebar without closing the throttle
• aWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control with 3 settings
• aLC: Aprilia Launch Control, for use on the track only, with 3 settings
• aQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, for ultra-fast gear shifting without closing the throttle or using the clutch
• On the Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS, the aPRC system has been further developed: it now integrates even better with the full Ride-by-Wire electronic multi-map V4 engine management system to meet the specific needs of both road users and professional race riders. The performance of the system provides smoother power delivery for improved high speed cornering but does not penalize traction on exiting low speed bends. In addition to this second generation aPRC, the new RSV4 also adopts a highly advanced ABS multi-map system that ensures not just maximum safety on the road but even better performance on the track.