2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC

2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC

2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC simultaneously represents both the new and the prospective procreation of supersport bikes: turn from the crucial construct, its system abandons the overmuch of bodywork, reducing it to the naked necessities for effective mechanics. The exciting beauty of the specialized parts reveals a wheel with a wedge pattern that, until fresh, was mentation getable only for smaller engine sizes or Pianoforte Prix prototypes. Utter of the art engineering for the engine and chassis, coupled with singular usability, act this the perfect affiliate for the traveller who wants to make and redefine his limits with unparalleled somatesthesia and easiness.

Created with the single-minded goal of being simply the best on the track and on the road, since its inception the 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC has astonished the world with its looks, technology and performance. The first 65° V-4 engine ever in a sports production bike, a chassis worthy of a 250 GP, Ride By Wire, multimap engine management: all these are accomplished achievements for the 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC, that tops unique architecture and specs with Aprilia's signature excellent rideability brought to the next level.

The perfect centring of the weight is just one of the RSV4 frame's strong points. To achieve this result, every single aspect has been optimised down to the tiniest detail. As on a racing machine, the fuel tank is positioned so that the majority of the fuel sits under the saddle optimising bike balance and cancelling out handling differences between full and empty tank conditions.

In keeping with Aprilia's by now consolidated tradition, the RSV4's aluminium frame takes advantage of the resistance and flexibility of cast and moulded elements, a structure which sets new records in balance and dynamic efficiency. The result is maximum torsional stiffness and flexional stiffness optimised for total bike control. This makes 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC not only a bike with deadly performance, but also makes its strong point the ease with which anyone can take full advantage of this performance. 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 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC.

The particular construction of frame and swingarm allows both to be able to flaunt the natural and bright colour of the aluminium, another detail which is increasingly less evident on modern factory bikes and which gives the 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC a purely racing look.

The chassis framework of the 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC is completed by a top notch suspension package, the Sachs upside down fork has 43 mm diameter stanchions and offers the possibility of adjusting the spring and hydraulic compression and rebound preload. The Sachs rear shock was developed from experience learned directly on the track. It features a Piggy Back nitrogen canister (separate and mounted on the body of the unit) and adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, allowing the height of the rear end of the bike to be altered to modify the set-up to suit different riding styles and tracks.

Completing the package is a steering damper, also by Sachs, which ensures impeccable high speed stability and millimetre precision in setting the bike up for turns.

The Öhlins Racing rear shock absorber was developed from experience learned directly on the track. It features a piggy back nitrogen canister (separate and mounted on the body of the unit) and adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, allowing the height of the rear end of the bike to be altered to modify the set-up to suit different riding styles and tracks.

2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC

2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC - International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: TBA

Engine and transmission

• Displacement: 999.60 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)
• Engine type: V4, four-stroke
• Engine details: Longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder
• Power: 180.00 HP (131.4 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
• Torque: 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
• Compression: 13.0:1
• Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 52.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
• Valves per cylinder: 4
• Fuel system: Injection. Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport),
• Fuel control: DOHC
• Ignition: Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils
• Lubrication system: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
• Cooling system: Liquid
• Gearbox: 6-speed
• Transmission type, final drive: Chain
• Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
• Driveline: Primary drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659). Final drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2.5) or 42/16 (2.625)
• Exhaust system: 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

• Frame type: Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper
• Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
• Trail: 105 mm (4.1 inches)
• Front suspension: Upside-down Showa fork with Ø 43 mm stanchions. Forged aluminium radial calliper mounting brackets. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
• Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
• Rear suspension: Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage.
• Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
• Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
• Rear tyre dimensions: 190/55-1
• Front brakes: Double disc
• Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
• Rear brakes: Single disc
• Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
• Wheels: Front: Aluminium alloy with 6 split spokes, 3.5”X17” Rear: Aluminium alloy with 5 split spokes, 6”X17”

Physical measures and capacities

• Dry weight: 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds)
• Power/weight ratio: 0.9783 HP/kg
• Seat height: 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
• Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
• Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)

Other specifications

• Starter: Electric
• Electrical: Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
• Color options: Black, White