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2015 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono
The updated machines will go on sale sometime in the second half of 2015Understandably, there’s an element of hubris from Aprilia when it begins a conversation about the RSV4 superbike, which has been a phenomenal success story since it was launched in 2009. The model’s CV includes three world superbike titles while it also served as the donor bike for the impossibly enjoyable Tuono nakedbike.
Far from being in a holding pattern, Aprilia has now unveiled the updated RSV4 R and RSV4 RR – the most “profound advancement” yet, which includes an additional 15hp to take maximum power out to 201hp at 13,000rpm, with 115Nm of torque at 10,500rpm. Both measurements are at the crankshaft.
Both bikes will go on sale locally in the second half of 2015, with pricing still to be announced.
The RSV4 R will be available in two colour schemes: Bucine Gray and Black Ascari. The RSV4 RR will replace the RSV4 Factory with all the good stuff, such as magnesium external housings, oil sump and head covers, a wide range of chassis adjustments and the variable setting intake ducts. In addition to the equipment that comes standard on the RSV4 R, the RSV4 RR will include Ohlins suspension and forged aluminium rims. The RR will only be available in Black Ascari.
Meanwhile, the 2015 Tuono now has an 1100cc engine which produces over 175HP, up by 5hp. Torque has climbed from 110 to 120Nm.
The other technical particulars of the engine remained unchanged, such as full ride-by-wire technology, the removable gearbox and the timing system kinematics: the chain camshaft drives only the intake camshaft which in turn drives the exhaust camshaft via a single gear.
In order to make the Tuono V4 1100s more agile on the road, Aprilia has reduced the rake from 25.1 to 24.7 degrees, and the trail from 107.4 to 99.7mm. However, the “sleeker” dimensions are countered by a 6mm longer swingarm to maintain high-speed stability. The fully adjustable suspension is by Sachs for the RR and Ohlins for the Factory.
Meanwhile, the seat is 15mm lower and there are now narrower handlebars.
The main change to the bodywork is the more protective top fairing, which also has a better aerodynamic coefficient. The headlight unit changes as well, now fitted with LED technology and also 1.5kg lighter.
The 1100 range has received all the latest upgrades to the Aprilia Performance Ride Control (aPRC) system, which includes traction control, adjustable on the fly; wheelie control, launch control, and a quickshifter.
In addition to the third generation aPRC, the Tuono V4 1100s have Race ABS, developed in collaboration with Bosch and which weighs in at 2kg. There are three levels of Race ABS to choose from, catering from track to road. Each of the three Race ABS maps can be combined with any one of the three engine maps: Track, Sport and Road.
The Tuono V4 1100 will be available in two colour schemes: Grigio Portimao and Donnington Blue. The Tuono Factory in 2015 will feature “Superpole” livery which has been inspired from the machine which won the 2014 world superbike title.
The Tuonos will also be available in the second half of 2015.
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