The Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS has a rich and successful racing heritage and has been derived from the companys successful racing bikes over the years. The RSV4 was first introduced in 2009 and has evolved into a very capable machine over these years. Packed with modern technology and great ergonomics, the RSV4 R APRC ABS is one of the best litre-class bikes around.
The Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS is powered by a four-stroke longitudinal 1,000cc 65° V-4 cylinder engine, which has won the Italian manufacturer two WSBK championships in the past four years. The liquid-cooled engine produces 180bhp and 115Nm of torque through a six-speed gearbox with a multiplate wet clutch. The exhaust system has an oxygen sensor and is laid out in a four into two into one layout.
The Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS can be switched into three modes- T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road). The APRC or Aprilia Performance Ride Control package for the bike, comes with a traction control (ATC), wheelie control (AWC), a track-only launch control (ALC) and a quick shift (AQS) system. The ATC can be adjusted while the bike is in motion while the AWC can be adjusted to three levels. The bike is also equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS).
The Aprilia RSV4 APRC ABS is available in two colours - Black Competition and Fluo Red. It goes up against other 1,000cc supersport motorcycles like the Yamaha YZF R1, Honda CBR1000RR, Suzuki GSX R1000, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the BMW S1000RR
To make it simple, the Aprilia RSV4 RF is a limited edition, more hard-core track version of the RSV4 RR. Yes, the RSV4 RR is already a track ready motorcycle but with the RF, Aprilia takes it one step ahead. The Aprilia RSV4 RF features the same 999.6cc liquid cooled V4 engine as the RR. However, in the RF is tuned to produce 198.2bhp at 13,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 10,500rpm. It is mated to a six-speed cassette type gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by hlins fork with TIN surface treatment. It gets Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping at the front and hlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping at the rear. Braking is taken care off by dual 320mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and Brembo M430 monobloc radial callipers up front, along with a 220mm diameter rear disc with a two piston Brembo calliper. In terms of technology, it features Aprilias latest version of its race-developed APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) system. APRC integrates the full ride-by-wire, multi-map, electronic-engine management system, which has three new engine mapping settings: S (Sport), T (Track), and R (Race). The corresponding engine-braking maps are new, as well, with engine-braking lessened at 6,000 rpm and beyond. The system also offers ATC (Aprilia Traction Control), AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), ALC (Aprilia Launch Control), AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift), and Race ABS. The limited edition Aprilia RSV4 RF is only available in a single colour scheme and locks horns with the Ducati Panigale R in India
The Tuono V4 1100 is the most powerful naked motorcycle from Aprilias line-up. In fact, there are very few motorcycles in the world that are powerful as this Italian machine. And this is possible due to the marriage of a brilliant updated engine and electronics. The overall design of the Tuono V4 1100 is almost like its elder cousin the RSV4. However, absence of the full fairing and the presence of a taller handlebar, helps us differentiate between the two. Powering this Italian machine is a 1077cc V4 engine that produces 175bhp at 11,000rpm and peak torque of 121Nm at 9000rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. This engine comes with three maps track, sports and race, and the rider can change these settings on the fly. The suspension duties are taken care of by top spec Ohlins suspension which comes with fully adjustable preload and rebound. The steering damper is from Ohlins too. In the braking department too, Aprilia has employed the top of the line Brembo dual 320mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. Aprilia is known for equipping its motorcycles with some outrageous electronics and we can see that on the Tuono V4 1100 Factory as well. It gets the patented Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC), Aprilia Traction Control (ATC), Aprilia Wheelie Control (AWC), Aprilia Launch Control (ALC) and the Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS). The ATC gets eight different settings, which can be selected via the usage of mode buttons on the switchgear. The Tuono V4 1100 Factory competes with the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 when it comes to price, performance and product. However, the pricing makes this bike little inaccessible to a lot of motorcycle enthusiasts
