Aprilia RSV4 (2012-2019)

Aprilia RSV4 is a faired super sports machine and completely designed on a race inspired theme. At the front, the bike has an elegant twin headlamp section with a positioning light at the center. The twin rear view mirrors find their place at the front visor and the clear lens turn blinkers are fitted intelligently on it. The instrument cluster of the bike is easy to read and informative that displays the information about a digital speedometer, fuel gauge, twin trip meter and an analogue tachometer. It also sports a sharply crafted fuel tank of 18.5-liter capacity. It receives RSV4 written on front fairing while the Aprilia moniker finds its place just underneath on the panel that covers the exhaust system. Furthermore, it comes with a sporty step-up, split seat that offers an optimum comfort to the rider as well as the pillion.

Talking about the rear, the bike gets a stylish tail lamp section and the clear lens turn indicators are mounted over rear fender along with number plate section. Bolted on a twin-spar aluminium frame, it has a body dimension of 2040 mm in length, 735 mm in width, 1120 mm in height that gives it a respectable stance on the street. A wheelbase of 1420 mm ensures an agile handling while a minimum ground clearance of 130mm promises premium stability around the corners. It receives RSV4 written on front fairing while the Aprilia moniker finds its place just underneath on the panel that covers the exhaust system.

Aprilia RSV4 is propelled by a 999.6cc, V4, 4-Stroke liquid cooling engine that comes coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. It uses a Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system that helps it to transmits the power to the rear wheels with ease and provide uninterrupted power delivery. The fuel injected mill is capable enough for developing 181.48bhp at 12500 rpm along with 117Nm at 10000 rpm. Moreover, it has been furnished with an advanced Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) that help the rider to shift gears without using a clutch. It has a compression ratio of  13:1 and a power oriented bore x stroke ratio of 78 mm x 52.3 mm.

Aprilia RSV4 runs on the 120/70-ZR17 front and 200/55-ZR17 radial tubeless tyres that are encircled over stylish tough black alloy wheels. The fierce stopping power is imparted by dual 320mm disc brakes with Brembo four-piston callipers at the front and 220mm disc brake with Brembo twin-piston calliper at the rear. Forbye, the braking becomes more precise and responsive with the incorporation of Bosch 9MP ABS unit with three mapping that works well in all conditions. The suspension system comprises of Öhlins upside-down telescopic fork at the front and Double braced aluminium swingarm aided mono shock absorber at the rear that provides smooth yet comfortable ride on any surface.

Aprilia RSV4 loaded with Bosch 9MP ABS system (Anti-Lock Braking) along with three map selectability that gives it an aggressive yet secure braking power even under the dense road conditions. A slipper clutch prevents losing of stimulates in the case of aggressive and sharp downshifts. Moreover, the bike features an Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) that gives the privilege to gear shift without using a clutch. The Factory ABS version of RSV4 comes with some extravagant features like aPRC system (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) that includes Traction Control (aTC), Wheelie Control (aWC), Launch Control (aLC), all of these can be loaded and deactivated independently. The Ohlins electronic steering damper adjusts the weight on the handlebar according to different speeds, thereby giving improved handling and stability.