DESIGNED

FOR RACERS
BUILT RSV4 RF
RSV4 RR
FOR RIDERS
BEING A RACER IS NOT A PROFESSION BUT A WAY OF BEING,
SOMETHING THAT IS INSIDE US, IN OUR DNA.

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ALONG THE FAIRING AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY THROUGH
YOUR VISOR, WE UNDERSTAND YOU.

WE FEEL LIKE THAT FROM OUR VERY FIRST ROAR.

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WINNING
TECHNOLOGY
FROM RACE
TO ROAD
“Aprilia Racing
is the most successful
European team”

WITH 294 GRAND PRIX RACES WON IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GP

MOTORCYCLE RACING, APRILIA HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST
WINS OF ANY EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER IN THE HISTORY OF MAXIMUM
MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION. THESE ARE JOINED BY AN IMPRESSIVE
54 WORLD TITLES: 38 IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GP MOTORCYCLE RACING
(20 IN 125 AND 18 IN 250), 7 IN SUPERBIKE (RIDER AND MANUFACTURER
DOUBLE WIN IN 2010, 2012 AND 2014 AND MANUFACTURER IN 2013)
AND 9 IN OFF ROAD DISCIPLINES (7 IN SUPERMOTO AND 2 IN TRIAL).

TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION: APRILIA HAS RACING IN ITS BLOOD,

IN ITS HEAD, IN ITS DNA.

#32 LORENZO SAVADORI

STK 1000 FIM CUP CHAMPION
SUPERBIKE
APRILIA OFFERS THE EXCLUSIVE VERSION RSV4 RF,
THAT COMES STANDARD WITH:
• FORGED ALUMINIUM WHEELS
• ÖHLINS MONOSHOCK ABSORBER WITH
NEW OPTIMIZED SETTINGS FOR TRACK USE
• ÖHLINS FRONT FORKS
• ÖHLINS ADJUSTABLE STEERING DAMPER
• V4-MP: RACING TELEMETRY
• SPECIAL “SUPERPOLE” GRAPHICS
SUPERTECH
APRILIA RSV4 RR IS AVAILABLE IN TWO ATTRACTIVE COLOUR
SCHEMES: ASCARI BLACK AND BUCINE GREY.
 201HP ONLY 225 MM
01POWER
THE REVOLUTION OF THE RSV4 STARTS FROM THE HEART OF THE BIKE, YOU CAN HEAR THE OVERWHELMING ROAR OF THE 65° V4 ENGINE
AND IS MEASURED BY THE FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE ON THE RACE CIRCUIT. THE 65° V4 ENGINE IS INDEED THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY
AND AT THE SAME TIME THE MOST POWERFUL EVER BUILT BY APRILIA.
NEW MM 7SM NEW
CONTROL UNIT WITH AIR BOX
64 MHZ OVERCLOCK

HIGH DUCTS
NEW FORGED
CAMSHAFTS

LOW DUCTS
NEW CYLINDER
HEADS
NEW ENGINE
CRANKCASE
TITANIUM
RACE DUAL CASSETTE TYPE ADVANCED
WITH REDUCED
EXHAUST READY INJECTION GEARBOX ELECTRONICS
VENTILATION
VALVES
FRICTION Intake system with ducts at variable Advanced solutions also with regard The cassette type gearbox is a typical In the 65° V4, the most refined engine
LOSS height based on the engine speed, which to the fuel system. racing solution for optimal engine engineering is combined with the most
optimises the level of torque requested Two injectors per cylinder: management on any track, thanks advanced electronics with the new MM
NEW PANKL
at every moment and at every speed. - one after the throttle valve for to rapid gear ratio replacement and 7SM control unit with 64 MHZ overclock.
CONNECTING
Ultra-lightweight materials, such as excellent speed tractability short gearbox maintenance times. The Multimap Ride-by-Wire technology
RODS
titanium and magnesium, reducing the - the other, a fan pattern injector, in The three lowest gears are spaced offers endless possibilities in controlling
overall weight. the airbox, which comes into play at closer for extra speed on the straight. power delivery, with the possibility to
higher loads and engine speeds, for The clutch equipped with mechanical change the “character” of the bike,
more effective fuel atomisation and slipper system improves control over selecting one of the three mappings
vaporisation and increased power the engine brake and the bike’s stability available on the handlebars:
NARROW output. To ensure the right torque and during any hard braking phase.
ideal power delivery in all situations. T - TRACK Developed for top riders: the
V optimal power delivery at every instant
and unmatched smoothness
Its “narrow” V architecture provides an
NEW LUBRICATION NEW LIGHTWEIGHT
engine as compact as a twin-cylinder,
SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT S - SPORT A very reactive response to
perfectly integrated in the chassis,
the minimum actions on the twistgrip. For
and at the same time, with an extreme
the rider that wants to feel a seamless
cylinder bore, improving performances

V465°
connection with more than 200 hp
in terms of power and torque. Vibrations
mitigated thanks to a balancing
R - RACE Directly derived from Aprilia’s
countershaft.
SBK racing bikes: minimal engine brake
intervention during deceleration and
optimal throttle response at every
opening, for the ultimate lap time
02CONTROL The digital display offers two different screens that hold the most significant information for road and track use, respectively:

RSV4 RF AND RSV RR ARE ONE GENERATION AHEAD OF EVERYONE ELSE, ON THE TRACK AND ON THE ROAD, THANKS TO
THEIR NEW, EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE RIDE CONTROL PACKAGE, INTEGRATED WITH RIDE-BY-WIRE, DERIVED FROM THE ROAD
Shows road speed in the foreground,
RACE
Highlights the lap timer, shift position,
INCREDIBLE SUCCESS IN THE WORLD SBK CHAMPIONSHIP. A RELIABLE, CUSTOMISABLE ASSISTANT TO HELP YOU CONTROL plus additional indications such as engine mapping engine mapping and ATC setting, with a
THE POWER OUTPUT AND TRACTION OF THE BIKE, SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS IN PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS. and ATC setting, shift position, speedometer, smaller space for speed and temperature
FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED RIDING EXPERIENCE. temperature and clock. indications.

AUTO-CALIBRATION
The APRC system is able to self
calibrate to adapt traction control
reaction to new tyres different
from the original equipment.

ATC
(Aprilia Traction Control)
ALC
(Aprilia Launch Control)
AWC
(Aprilia Wheelie Control)
AQS
(Aprilia Quick Shift)

MAXIMUM TRACTION LIGHTNING-FAST TOTAL CONTROL GEAR CHANGE

IN TURNS STARTS UNDER ACCELERATION IN MILLISECONDS MODE BUTTON STARTER
Helps to achieve better grip, thanks to It provides optimal power delivery Optimal acceleration control is achieved This electronic gear change system AND AND
a patented “slip control” system, fine when setting off from a standing start, by a patented ”wheelie detection” allows you to shift up without using the ATC SETTING MAP SELECT
tuning power delivery according to bank working hand in hand with the wheelie control system that gently places clutch and without closing JOYSTICK BUTTON
angle. Smooth modulation gives the control system to maximise start-off the wheel back down onto the road. the throttle, reducing the decrease in
rider a better feeling of the drive wheel, acceleration. It is set from the menu The system has three settings that engine speed and improving lap time on
allowing him to choose from 8 settings, on the dashboard on 3 levels, with can be selected at standstill the track. There are 3 system kick-in
even while riding and without closing the bike standing still, and is then independently of the other systems. calibrations according to three
the throttle, using a dedicated joystick. “engaged” at the time of use. different engine rpm thresholds.
The system includes an automatic setup
procedure to record and adjust to wheel
diameters so as to ensure accurate
response regardless of tyre and brand.

The AWC and ALC

systems are set up from
the instrument panel
menu, using the “mode”

V4 MP
RACING TELEMETRY
button on the left of the
handlebars. The ATC
system, on the other
hand, can be set to one
V4-MP IS THE FUTURE OF BIKE of the eight available
AND RIDER INTERACTION. TURN settings at any time, even
YOUR SMARTPHONE INTO AN with the throttle open, via
ACTIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING a user-friendly joystick on
APRILIA ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. the left of the handlebars.
 03BALANCE
ABSOLUTE BALANCE. THE CHASSIS WAS DESIGNED AROUND THE 65° V4 ENGINE,
04TRACKREADY
THE ONLY STANDARD BIKE THAT IS CUSTOM-MADE FOR YOU. RSV4 RR IS THE FIRST STANDARD FOUR CYLINDER BIKE THAT IS TRULY “TRACK READY”. THANKS TO A
TO ATTAIN PERFECT CENTRALISATION OF MASSES. A RESULT OPTIMISED BY THE REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY, THE COMPONENTS, THE MOST ADVANCED RACING TECHNOLOGY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND THE ENDLESS SETTING POSSIBILITIES:
POSITION OF THE TANK, WITH FUEL MOSTLY UNDERNEATH THE SADDLE, TO REDUCE ANY FIT LIKE A GLOVE TO EACH RACING STYLE AND TRACK TYPE.
THE BALANCE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY.

RACING ALUMINIUM RACE-READY

SUSPENSION FRAME ADJUSTMENTS
Fully adjustable suspension that can be The frame is a masterpiece of For the first time on a standard bike, in addition to fully adjustable suspension, the rake and position of the headstock can
adapted to any type of route, whether technology in full view, made with cast also be adjusted, as well as the height of the rear end, of the swingarm pin and even the engine position. No other bike on the
track or road. 43 mm front fork and and pressed elements, according to market provides, with this ease, such a high level of customisation. With Aprilia RSV4, you go on the track and are first right away!
progressive monoshock absorber. Aprilia’s tradition. It boasts a high
level of torsional and bending rigidity
STEERING for perfect control and feeling when
entering and completing a turn. Also the
DAMPER swingarm, the result of Aprilia’s racing
The steering damper guarantees experience, is a rigid and ultra-light
impeccable high speed stability “mix” of cast and pressed aluminium
and millimetre precision elements, providing exceptional
in setting the bike up for turns. reactivity when setting the suspension.

RACE RACING ELONGATED

ABS BRAKES SWINGARM
RSV4 RR and RSV4 RF adopt the highly advanced RSV4 has a top-of-the-range front brake The elongation of the rear swingarm
RACE ABS as standard. The new anti-lock braking system: powerful, precise and modular. has improved traction out of turns at
system was conceived to guarantee maximum safety Brembo M430 monobloc calipers with full throttle.
on the road, but it was developed to help obtain 4 pistons and radial pump, which hold
optimum performance on the track. Aprilia worked in a 320 mm disc with aluminium flange.
close cooperation with Bosch to define optimum The rear brake consists of a Brembo
calibration of the ABS 9MP unit, which represents calliper with 2 pistons and 220 mm disc:
the utmost in refinement and technology available the best available in racing technologies.
today. The system weighs in at a record 2 kg.
05ACCESSORIES
CUSTOMISED ACCESSORIES. ENHANCE YOUR RSV4 WITH THE RACE PACK COMPONENTS: FROM THE FORK TO THE ÖHLINS SHOCK ABSORBERS, FROM THE CARBON
COMPONENTS TO THE FORGED WHEEL RIMS. OR CUSTOMISE IT WITH ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES BORN FROM APRILIA RACING EXPERIENCE: SUCH AS THE ALUMINIUM PARTS
OBTAINED FROM THE BILLET OR THE SLIP-ON EXHAUST BY AKRAPOVIC. MAKE YOUR RSV4 EVEN MORE TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGH PERFORMANCE.

DISCOVER ALL THE ORIGINAL APRILIA ACCESSORIES AT WWW.APRILIA.COM

V4-MP TELEMETRY

WITH V4-MP, RACING TELEMETRY ARRIVES ON YOUR BIKE.

STANDARD ON RSV4 RF AND AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY ON RSV4 RR,
V4-MP IS THE FUTURE OF BIKE AND RIDER INTERACTION. TURN YOUR
SMARTPHONE INTO AN ACTIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING APRILIA ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS. A NEW AND USEFUL TOOL THAT ENHANCES THE EXTENSIVE
CATALOGUE OF ACCESSORIES FOR THE RSV4.

With this exceptional application, your smartphone becomes a veritable

sophisticated on-board multifunctional computer. Communication between
vehicle and rider becomes active: from your mobile phone you can change
the bike settings, plus get tips in real-time on how to improve track
performance in perfect safely. Some of the more prominent features of
V4-MP include:

• ACTIVE ELECTRONIC SETUP

• ADAPTIVE RACE ASSISTANT
• ADVANCED TELEMETRY DASHBOARD

RACING ACCESSORY: intended solely for motorcycles used on tracks closed to public traffic and must not be used for any other purpose.
 RSV4 RR RSV4 RR RSV4 RF RSV4 RR RSV4 RR
ASCARI BLACK BUCINE GREY SUPERPOLE ASCARI BLACK BUCINE GREY

RSV4 RF / RSV4 RR 02/2016

Engine Aprilia V4 65° , 4-stroke, liquid cooled engine Chassis Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements.
with double overhead camshaft (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder Adjustments available: • headstock position and angle • engine height • swingarm pin height.
Fuel Unleaded petrol Sachs non-adjustable steering damper [Öhlins adjustable steering damper]
Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm Front suspension Sachs fork with 43 mm stanchions; [Öhlins fork with TIN surface treatment].
Total engine capacity 999.6 cc Low profile forged aluminium radial calliper mountings. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression
Compression ratio 13.5:1 and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Maximum power at crankshaft 201 hp (148 kW) at 13,000 rpm Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Maximum torque at crankshaft 115 Nm at 10,500 rpm Sachs monoshock adjustable in: hydraulic compression and rebound damping, spring preload, wheelbase length.
Fuel system Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. [Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back completely adjustable in:
Variable length intake ducts controlled via the engine control unit. spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping].
4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130 mm.
Multiple engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Race) Brakes Front: Dual 320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange
Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in the engine control system, with 6 pins. Brembo M430 monobloc radial callipers with 4 30 mm opposing pistons.
with one spark plug per cylinder and stick coils Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Starter Electric Rear: 220 mm disc; Brembo calliper with two 32 mm separate pistons. Sintered pads.
Exhaust 4 in 2 in 1 scheme, two lambda probes, single lateral silencer with throttle valve controlled ABS Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose Bosch 9MP ABS, with 3 map settings,
by the engine control unit and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) strategy which can be disengaged
Alternator Flywheel mounted 450W alternator with rare earth magnets Wheel rims Aprilia in aluminium alloy with 3 split spokes
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) [forged in aluminium alloy and fully machined, with 5 split spokes]
Transmission 6-speed cassette type gearbox: Front: 3.5”X17”,
1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 31/21 (1.476) 5th: 31/23 (1.348) 6th: 34/27 (1.259) Rear: 6”X17”
Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) Tyres Radial tubeless.
Clutch Multi plate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Primary drive Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659) Rear: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)
Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 41/16 (2.5625) Dry weight 180 kg (without battery and fluids)
Traction management APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Tank 18.5 litres (including 4-litre reserve)
Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently

[the data in bold refers to RSV4 RF and RSV4 RR with RACE PACK]
 RSV4 is an environmentally friendly vehicle compliant with Euro 3 regulations for exhaust and noise emissions.

Drive safely always wearing a helmet and protective clothing. Observe the laws of the road and respect the environment. Carefully read the owners’ handbook. Photographs, technical data, specifications and colours
shown in this brochure refer to the Italian market version and may be subject to change without prior notice. Ask your official Aprilia dealers for full details. In order to maintain your machine in a safe and efficient
manner, always demand official Aprilia Spare Parts, which are guaranteed by Aprilia Quality Service in respect of current legislation. Aprilia reserves the right to change colour/specification without prior notice.

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