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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC | |name = [[Aprilia]] RSV 4 Factory APRC | ||
| | |image = [[File:Aprilia-RSV4-Factory-APRC-SE-11--2.jpg|frameless|Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Aprilia | |manufacturer = Aprilia | ||
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|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |transmission = 6 Speed | ||
|frame = Twin-spar adjustable | |frame = Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: headstock position and [[rake]] engine height swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper | ||
|suspension =Front: Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged | |suspension =Front: Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial <br> | ||
Rear: Twin sided | Rear: Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and [[hydraulic]] compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. | ||
|brakes =Front: 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel [[rotor]] and | |brakes =Front: 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel [[rotor]] and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial [[calipers]] with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided [[brake]] hose <br>Rear: Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating [[caliper]] with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17)}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17)}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and | It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose in the front and a Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose in the rear. The front suspension was a Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial while the rear was equipped with a Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages.. The RSV 4 Factory APRC was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 182 kg / 401 lbs. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Aprilia-RSV4-Factory-APRC-SE-11--2.jpg|600px|Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC]] | [[File:Aprilia-RSV4-Factory-APRC-SE-11--2.jpg|600px|Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC]] | ||
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bike development. | bike development. | ||
Unique adjustable traction control capable of self-adjusting to suit different | Unique adjustable traction control capable of self-adjusting to suit different | ||
types of | types of tyres, wheelie control, launch control, quick shift: these are the RSV4 | ||
Factory APRC SE's new features that raise the bar in track performance even | Factory APRC SE's new features that raise the bar in track performance even | ||
further up. | further up. | ||
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In addition, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE is the first super sport bike | In addition, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE is the first super sport bike | ||
sporting the homologated new-generation extra performance dual blend 200/55 | sporting the homologated new-generation extra performance dual blend 200/55 | ||
tyres developed in collaboration with Pirelli based on the expertise gathered on | |||
World Superbike racing circuits. | World Superbike racing circuits. | ||
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including: | including: | ||
- ATC: Aprilia Traction Control automatically adjusts to different types of | - ATC: Aprilia Traction Control automatically adjusts to different types of | ||
tyres, with 8 settings conveniently selectable while racing from a joystick on | |||
the left handlebar without turning down the throttle; | the left handlebar without turning down the throttle; | ||
- AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control with three settings; | - AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control with three settings; | ||
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Optimised gear ratios for the utmost track performance; | Optimised gear ratios for the utmost track performance; | ||
Improved engine lubrication; | Improved engine lubrication; | ||
New, exclusive 200/55 dual blend rear | New, exclusive 200/55 dual blend rear tyre. | ||
APRC APRILIA PERFORMANCE RIDE CONTROL | APRC APRILIA PERFORMANCE RIDE CONTROL | ||
This is the most significant among the new features of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory | This is the most significant among the new features of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory | ||
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activated from the instrument panel menu and offers 8 settings. When the ATC is | activated from the instrument panel menu and offers 8 settings. When the ATC is | ||
enabled, the rider can change setting in an instant at any time using a joystick | enabled, the rider can change setting in an instant at any time using a joystick | ||
on the left handlebar to suit track, pavement or | on the left handlebar to suit track, pavement or tyre conditions, without | ||
closing the throttle and keeping his hands on the handlebar, as in professional | closing the throttle and keeping his hands on the handlebar, as in professional | ||
motorcycle racing. This way, the system can adjust to every single bend of any | motorcycle racing. This way, the system can adjust to every single bend of any | ||
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The other incredible achievement of Aprilia | The other incredible achievement of Aprilia | ||
technology is the system's "learning capacity". Current traction control systems | technology is the system's "learning capacity". Current traction control systems | ||
are designed and | are designed and optimised for a single size and type of tyre. This limit | ||
frequently cancels the benefits of traction control. Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | frequently cancels the benefits of traction control. Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | ||
has overcome this limit: a procedure activated by the rider enables the system | has overcome this limit: a procedure activated by the rider enables the system | ||
to learn the | to learn the tyre radius and final ratio adopted on the bike to obtain | ||
fine-tuned traction control. | fine-tuned traction control. | ||
AWC: stability at top acceleration | AWC: stability at top acceleration | ||
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Ohlins fully adjustable shock absorber | Ohlins fully adjustable shock absorber | ||
Ohlins adjustable steering damper | Ohlins adjustable steering damper | ||
Wheel rims in forged | Wheel rims in forged aluminium | ||
Carbon parts | Carbon parts | ||
Special | Special Tricolour livery | ||
THE ENGINE | THE ENGINE | ||
The incredible APRC system is undoubtedly the most significant new feature of | The incredible APRC system is undoubtedly the most significant new feature of | ||
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A countershaft dampens first and second order vibrations, making the engine even | A countershaft dampens first and second order vibrations, making the engine even | ||
smoother than a 90° V one. | smoother than a 90° V one. | ||
The monobloc crankcase with integrated | The monobloc crankcase with integrated aluminium cylinder liners | ||
ensures maximum rigidity and consistent performance. | ensures maximum rigidity and consistent performance. | ||
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underscore the racing soul of the 65° V4 engine, it is mated to a cassette | underscore the racing soul of the 65° V4 engine, it is mated to a cassette | ||
gearbox with a wet sump lubrication system (with oil in the crankcase). The wet | gearbox with a wet sump lubrication system (with oil in the crankcase). The wet | ||
clutch features a mechanical slipper system for | clutch features a mechanical slipper system for optimised engine braking torque | ||
control and stability under hard braking. | control and stability under hard braking. | ||
The 65° V4 was one of the most advanced engines in the world at the time of its | The 65° V4 was one of the most advanced engines in the world at the time of its | ||
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the height of the rear end of the bike to be altered to modify the set-up to | the height of the rear end of the bike to be altered to modify the set-up to | ||
suit different riding styles and tracks. Wheel travel is 130 mm. | suit different riding styles and tracks. Wheel travel is 130 mm. | ||
Wheels and | Wheels and tyres | ||
The effort to shed as much weight as possible and | The effort to shed as much weight as possible and | ||
offer the best feeling led to implementation of new, ultra-light forged | offer the best feeling led to implementation of new, ultra-light forged | ||
aluminium rims. An almost obsessive pursuit of top performance resulted in an | |||
exclusive, innovative dual blend | exclusive, innovative dual blend tyre developed in collaboration with Racing | ||
Department, R&D and Pirelli. The racing sized 200/55 ZR17 | Department, R&D and Pirelli. The racing sized 200/55 ZR17 tyre offers a better | ||
contact pattern in bends, shaving precious tenths of a second of lap time - a | contact pattern in bends, shaving precious tenths of a second of lap time - a | ||
technology unique to this bike. | technology unique to this bike. | ||
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!Frame | !Frame | ||
|Twin-spar adjustable | |Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: headstock position and rake engine height swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper | ||
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!Front Suspension | !Front Suspension | ||
|Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged | |Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial | ||
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!Front Wheel Travel | !Front Wheel Travel | ||
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!Rear Suspension | !Rear Suspension | ||
|Twin sided | |Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. | ||
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!Rear Wheel Travel | !Rear Wheel Travel | ||
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!Front Brakes | !Front Brakes | ||
|2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and | |2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | ||
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!Rear Brakes | !Rear Brakes |