Another track bike has entered this fleet. This time it’s a 2010 Aprilia RSV4.
Also hailing from Italy, the RSV4 continues my preference for V-engine configurations, but this time with 4 cylinders instead of two. The last time I owned a V4 bike, it was the hefty Honda VRF 800fi (RC46).
Specifications for the RSV4 are impressive:
General information |
Model: |
Aprilia RSV4 R |
Year: |
2010 |
Category: |
Sport |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement: |
999.60 ccm (61.00 cubic inches) |
Engine type: |
V4, four-stroke |
Power: |
180 HP @ 12500 RPM |
Torque: |
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 |
Ignition: |
Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and stick-coil-type coils |
Gearbox: |
6-speed |
Clutch: |
Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system |
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: |
Front suspension: |
Front suspension: |
Upside-down Showa fork with 43 mm stanchions. Forged aluminium radial calliper mounting brackets. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. |
Rear suspension: |
Twin sided aluminium swingarm |
Front tire: |
120/70-17 |
Rear tire: |
190/55-17 |
Front brakes: |
Double disc |
Front brakes diameter: |
320 mm |
Rear brakes: |
Single disc |
Rear brakes diameter: |
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Mass and Capacity |
Dry weight: |
405.7 pounds |
Power/weight ratio: |
1.3118 HP/kg |
Seat height: |
33.3 inches |
Fuel capacity: |
4.49 gallons |
My Bike:
The bike I picked up in Lancaster CA:
It was already setup for racing, thus perfect for the track-duty I envisioned. Although in great condition, the livery is a little confusing (being Kawaski Green that is).
In the next few days I’ll have more to share about this new Italian machine.
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