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EICMA: new Aprilia RSV4 RR/RF
The latest evolution of the three-time world superbike winning bike has an extra 16 horsepower, and there’s also a limited-edition RF modelUnderstandably, 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 – two for Max Biaggi and just last week Sylvain Guintoli brought up the third – 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 RR – its most “profound advancement” yet, which includes an additional 16hp to take maximum power out to 201hp at 13,000rpm, with 115Nm of torque at 10,500rpm. Both measurements are at the crankshaft.
And for those who want even more, there's the RSV4 RF with a dedicated ‘Superpole’ livery and elements of the Race Pack (lightweight forged aluminium wheel rims and Öhlins suspension) included as standard equipment.
The RSV4 RR has all of the features which only the Factory version RSV4 had previously, such as magnesium external housings, oil sump and head covers, a wide range of chassis adjustments and the variable setting intake ducts.
Updates to the RSV4 RR include:
- A more protective top fairing;
- New triple headlight;
- New mirrors with built-in LED indicators;
- A new airbox with filtering elements perpendicular to the air flow;
- Redesigned heads;
- All four valves are now made from titanium;
- The valve springs are completely new;
- The camshafts have a brand new profile and have bee lightened by 500grams;
- The crankshaft now has connecting rod pins reduced to 36mm in diameter, while the Pankl connecting rods are lighter by a total of 400 grams;
- The lubrication system has also been redesigned;
- The gearbox has new ratios which have been optimised to fully exploit the increased engine power;
- The entire exhaust system has also been completely redesigned with revamped electronic valve management, now equipped with two oxygen sensors (one per bank;
- The swingarm has been lengthened 14mm for better traction;
- Aprilia Performance Ride Control (aPRC) has seen further development, and includes traction control, wheelie control, launch control and a quickshifter.
The RSV4 RR also has three levels of Race ABS which be combined with any one of the three engine maps.
There are two colour schemes, both matte, on a black and grey base (Bucine gray and black Ascari), while accessories include a Race ECU, exhausts, suspension, carbon bits, frame guards, handlebars, forged rims, a tank bag, and a V4-MP kit for the multimedia platform made up of a Bluetooth control unit and all the wiring needed for installation.
Australian availability is yet to be confirmed.
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