INTRODUCING THE FIRST IMAGES OF THE NEW RSV4, REVEALED HERE:
https://www.aprilia.com/en_EN/aprilia-world/news-aprilia/v4-range/
NEW DESIGN WITH BUILT-IN WINGLETS, ENGINE AND ELECTRONICS EVOLUTION, NEW ERGONOMICS FOR EVEN HIGHER PERFORMANCE LEVELS.
NEW APRILIA RSV4, THE UNDISPUTED POINT OF REFERENCE IN SUPERBIKES
The history of the Aprilia RSV4 is one of the most fascinating motorcycle stories in the world.
Built with the goal of winning on the track and in every comparative test, it has dominated for a decade, earning the approval of critics and titles in every category in which it has raced. In its most extreme evolution, it even raced in the MotoGP World Championship.
The new design of the 2021 RSV4 is the result of an evolutionary project in terms of applied aerodynamics. The style, inspired by the ultra modern RS 660, and the shapes modelled in the wind tunnel allow an extremely low aerodynamic resistance coefficient, with a significant benefit in terms of performance at high speeds, also increasing the air pressure in the airbox, which all increases downforce. The winglets are no longer an additional element on the panels, but are built into the double-wall fairings, a solution that optimises stability at high speeds and simultaneously improves engine cooling, diverting the hot air flows from the rider, in addition to representing a highly aesthetic feature.
The triple LED front headlight unit, featuring perimeter DRL lights represents the lighting signature of Aprilia sport bikes and includes the "bending lights" function: the pair of supplementary lights that illuminate the inside of the turn, increasing visibility when cornering.
Ergonomics have been improved with a new fuel tank and new saddle that allow the rider to fit perfectly with the fairings, more on board space and a more natural and relaxed riding position. The electrical controls are more functional and intuitive, and the new TFT instrumentation is larger and more complete. A new Marelli 11MP ECU and a new, six-axis inertial platform, has improved electronic management with control of the full Ride-by-Wire throttle and the APRC operating logic also refined.
The exclusive suite of Aprilia electronic controls has also been completed with the introduction of the multi- level engine brake control. There are now six Riding Modes, three for the track (including two customisable) and three for the road (including one customisable): the rider just needs to choose the Riding Mode that best interprets his or her riding needs to automatically obtain the best settings in terms of Traction Control, Wheelie Control, engine brake, ABS and the other managed parameters.
The ultra fine chassis architecture, has undergone a drastic change with the new swingarm, lighter and with a reinforced lower brace, inspired by the one on the Aprilia RS-GP used in MotoGP, designed to lower masses and increase the stability of the rear end in acceleration.
The high performance narrow V4, the most revolutionary and powerful engine ever built by Aprilia, gains more torque and confirms its exceptional maximum power level of 217 HP, thanks to targeted operations that include the new exhaust system and the increased effective engine displacement, previously 1,077 cc and now 1,099 cc.
Two versions are available: RSV4 (only in the Dark Losail colour scheme) and RSV4 Factory (in the two Aprilia Black and Lava Red colour schemes). Both versions are powered by the revamped 1,099 cc V4 engine, but they can be distinguished by the standard equipment which, for the Factory, includes forged aluminium wheel rims, the semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension system and the Brembo Stylema brake callipers.
Arrival in Australia is scheduled for mid-year with full specification and pricing available closer to arrival.
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