Aprilia RSV4

Piaggio Group launched the Aprilia RSV4 in India back in September 2021. The bike was launched silently along with a few other products. Head here to read the launch story.

The Aprilia RSV4, priced at Rs 23,69,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), has received a comprehensive update in almost every department – design, mechanicals, and features. 

It now gets a 1099cc engine (replacing the 1077cc unit) that makes 217PS and 125Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox assisted by a quickshifter. 

The Aprilia RSV4 is loaded to the gills, really. It features a triple-LED headlight setup with DRLs and cornering lights. For safety, Aprilia has equipped the bike with a six-axis IMU and an 11MP Marelli ECU. You get three track-riding modes (two are fully customisable) and as many road-riding modes (one of which is fully customisable). Furthermore, you get multi-level engine braking, launch control, cruise control, traction control, speed-limiter, ABS, and wheelie control. 

The RSV4 is suspended on a 43mm USD Sachs fork with rebound and compression-adjustability and a Sachs adjustable monoshock. For braking, the bike uses dual 330mm front discs with Brembo Stylema callipers and a 220mm rear disc with switchable dual-channel ABS. 

The Aprilia RSV4’s rivals are the Ducati Panigale V4, BMW S1000RR, and the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.