Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC
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| Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2011 |
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph |
| Ignition | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Twin-spar adjustable aluminum 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 aluminum radial Rear: Twin sided aluminum 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 aluminum flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose 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 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 13.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Cassette type.
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 aluminum 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 aluminum radial while the rear was equipped with a Twin sided aluminum 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.
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Overview
Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC
WORLD SUPERBIKE DOMINATION GIVES BIRTH TO A
SPECIAL EDITION OF THE BIKE THAT DEFINED NEW CRITERIA FOR SUPER SPORT ROAD
BIKES. THE APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY APRC SPECIAL EDITION SETS A NEW BENCHMARK FOR
EVERYONE TO LIVE UP TO. INTERMOT 2010 HOSTS THE UNVEILING OF THE MOST FOREFRONT
BIKE IN THE APRILIA LINE-UP, BORN OF THE TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY OF THE MOST WINNING
ITALIAN AND EUROPEAN BRAND IN THE HISTORY OF THE MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH
AS MANY AS 45 CHAMPIONSHIPS, NOW DOMINATING THE WSBK AS WELL.
Racing heritage
Born to be the best on the track and on the road, the Aprilia RSV4 has amazed
the motorcycling world with its styling, technology and performance ever since
its introduction. The first 65° V-4 engine ever in a sports production bike, a
chassis worthy of a 250 GP, Ride By Wire, multimap engine management: all these
are accomplished achievements for the Aprilia RSV4, that tops unique
architecture and specs with Aprilia's signature excellent rideability brought to
the next level.
But records are made to be broken. Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of the
Aprilia R&D department and a very close collaboration between Racing Department
and production, the Aprilia RSV4 has made a giant leap forward.
The RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition is a
milestone in the history of super sport bikes. All of the racing expertise and
indications gathered during the successful 2010 season of World Champion Max
Biaggi were brought together in a bike that sets a new standard for future road
bike development.
Unique adjustable traction control capable of self-adjusting to suit different
types of tires, wheelie control, launch control, quick shift: these are the RSV4
Factory APRC SE's new features that raise the bar in track performance even
further up.
Aprilia's vast technology capacity made it possible to create the electronic
engine management system of the RSV4 Factory SBK that dominated the 2010 World
Superbike Championship with Max Biaggi fully in-house. Thanks to new insights
earned in racing and the close collaboration between racing team, Racing
Department and R&D, know how is nearly immediately passed on to production. This
is how the Aprilia people were able to turn out the fastest, most effective bike
on the track, a bike whose only goal is to post the fastest lap.
State of art technology
This new technology is brought together in the APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride
Control) package, basically the state of the art in dynamic performance control,
a multi-patented system that makes Superbike winning technology available to
professional racing riders and hobby riders alike. All this comes in an easy to
use, intuitive package.
Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE's improvements are
not limited to the electronic management system. The 65° V4 engine offers
improved lubrication and closer spaced gears for better acceleration. The new,
lighter exhaust features an advanced butterfly valve management system to suit
the Ride By Wire mapping for improved breathing and efficiency throughout the
RPM range.
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
tires developed in collaboration with Pirelli based on the expertise gathered on
World Superbike racing circuits.
All new features of the Factory Special Edition The new features introduced in the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE in detail: APRC Aprilia Performance Ride Control, the electronic management package including: - ATC: Aprilia Traction Control automatically adjusts to different types of tires, with 8 settings conveniently selectable while racing from a joystick on the left handlebar without turning down the throttle; - AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control with three settings; - ALC: Aprilia Launch Control, for use on the track only, with 3 settings; - AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, for ultra-fast shifting without closing the throttle or using the clutch. Dual display mode for instrument panel display: ROAD and RACE; New exhaust is lighter and offers improved performance; Optimised gear ratios for the utmost track performance; Improved engine lubrication; New, exclusive 200/55 dual blend rear tire. APRC APRILIA PERFORMANCE RIDE CONTROL This is the most significant among the new features of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE, a technology platform that is one step above any other systems available in the market, not yet available on all racing bikes. The transfer of know-how from racing to production created an extremely sophisticated electronic management system that is intuitive and easy to use for everyone. The APRC package uses an automotive inertial platform with two turn meters and two accelerometers that enable the ECU to track dynamic conditions and adjust engine control consequently. The rider can adjust any component of the APRC system independently at will. ATC: the traction control system of the future The ATC- Aprilia Traction Control undoubtedly is one of the greatest strengths of the APRC package. This is a fully innovative traction control system developed from an Aprilia patent, mainly focussed on helping the rider improve his lap times. Thanks to the inertial platform and the Ride By Wire pioneered by Aprilia, the ATC not only reduces torque when the rear wheel slips but lets the rider control tail sliding when exiting a bend, giving him a better feel for throttle control, depending on lean angle. Aprilia ATC is quickly, easily 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 on the left handlebar to suit track, pavement or tire conditions, without 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 track so as to meet the specific requirements of any rider, including the most expert ones.
The other incredible achievement of Aprilia technology is the system's "learning capacity". Current traction control systems are designed and optimized for a single size and type of tire. This limit frequently cancels the benefits of traction control. Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) has overcome this limit: a procedure activated by the rider enables the system to learn the tire radius and final ratio adopted on the bike to obtain fine-tuned traction control. AWC: stability at top acceleration Exploiting the full power of modern superbikes down to the very last HP is every rider's dream. Aprilia's AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control) has achieved extraordinary results. Thanks to the exclusive Aprilia patented Wheelie Detection System, the AWC is able to "tell" when a wheelie begins and ends and kicks in to smoothen wheel contact with the road. Smooth, soft wheelie management avoid harsh power cuts or pick-up, providing perfect acceleration control. Again, the AWC system is activated from the instrument panel and can be adjusted independently from other control systems choosing from three settings to better meet rider requirements. ALC: the best holeshot The perfect start is yet another racer's dream, because a good start frequently means you're half way towards a victory. When the lights go out, handling the huge power of modern superbikes is no easy task. Unless the bike handles it itself to offer its best starting performance. The ALC (Aprilia Launch Control) system ensures an instant start as the lights go out, applying full power to the road to assist the rider in this critical moment of the race. All the rider needs to do is give full throttle and release the clutch as he normally would and shift gears. The ALC has three settings that can be selected from the instrument panel menu, then it must be "armed" at standstill, by squeezing both traction control buttons on the left handlebar joystick at the same time. AQS: record-breaking shifting When you're after the utmost lap performance, you can't afford to waste even one thousandth of a second in an apparently simple operation like shifting. RSV4 Factory APRC SE is the first Aprilia bike that comes with the Aprilia Quick Shift as standard. Basically, the quick shift shortens spark advance for an instant and then gradually restores it, making for super-fast shifting with no need to close the throttle or use the clutch. The system works hand in hand with the new closer spaced gearbox to limit RPM drop during shifting for faster lap times. To optimise AQS performance, Aprilia engineers have fine-tuned power cut timing based on shifting RPM. THE MOTORCYCLE A combination of superior mechanical and electronic technologies can only lead to excellent rideability. "Factory" is the key word that evokes the world of racing and special bikes, for special riders who demand top sport riding performance. Select valuable materials, ultra-sophisticated suspension, APRC system, and a dedicated livery make the RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition the most cutting-edge sport bike with unsurpassed track performance. The RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition aims to be the perfect tool for riders who demand top track performance from their bikes. Sophisticated, valuable, refined - this bike is the best in motorcycling technology worldwide. This Special Edition, born at the end of an extraordinary season in which Aprilia dominated the WSBK, tops the refined structure and mechanics of the RSV4 Factory with valuable materials, lightweight design and APRC as standard equipment to enable professional dynamic control through an easy to use, intuitive interface. This project is designed for those who want top riding performance on the track at a price/equipment ratio unequalled in its class. RSV4 Factory APRC SE is the RSV4 at the nth power, direct descendent of the World Superbike winner. RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition highlights: APRC fitted as standard Fuel system with variable length intake ducts Advanced exhaust butterfly valve management 3-point adjustable chassis Ohlins fully adjustable front fork Ohlins fully adjustable shock absorber Ohlins adjustable steering damper Wheel rims in forged aluminum Carbon parts Special Tricolor livery THE ENGINE The incredible APRC system is undoubtedly the most significant new feature of this new RSV4 version. However, the RSV4 Factory APRC SE engine sports a platitude of improvements to upgrade its already legendary technical and mechanical characteristics. Aprilia RSV4 is the only production super sport bike using a narrow 65° V four-cylinder engine with unique features. Extremely compact, as slim as a twin-cylinder to fit in an ultra-compact chassis, the 65° V4 engine was and still is the epitome of Italian engineering ingenuity.
The Aprilia 65° V4 engine specifications in
short:
Engine capacity: 999.6 cc Architecture: 65° V4
Crankcase: monobloc with integrated crankcase liners Timing system: 4 valves per
cylinder (Titanium and Nymonic) operated directly by a camshaft driven by a
mixed chain/gear system, lateral timing chain, central gear train
Fuel system: Electronic injection with 2 injectors per cylinder and integrated
independent Ride by Wire system for each bank. Three mappings selectable from
handlebar.
Antivibration countershaft Compression ratio: 13:1
Transmission: 6-speed direct-control cassette type gearbox
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical
slipper system
Electronic management: Magneti Marelli control unit managing ignition,
injection and Ride by Wire system, and variable length intake ducts
APRC system for dynamic control
The narrow V architecture translates into an
engine that is incredibly compact in length, offering advantages in terms of
mass centralisation and an extremely high performance chassis (short wheelbase,
long swingarm). The innovative timing system (with the chain camshaft driving
only the intake camshaft, which in turn drives the exhaust camshaft via a gear)
has made extremely compact heads (just 250 mm at the rear of the engine)
especially in the area beneath the frame spars, which are thus much narrower
than would otherwise be possible.
A countershaft dampens first and second order vibrations, making the engine even
smoother than a 90° V one.
The monobloc crankcase with integrated aluminum cylinder liners
ensures maximum rigidity and consistent performance.
The electronic management system is another
example of the 65° V4 engine's technological supremacy. Full Ride-by-Wire
technology eliminates any direct connection between the throttle grip and the
throttle valves, which are entirely controlled by a latest generation Marelli
control unit that also controls the ignition and the 8 injectors (the 4
secondary fan pattern injectors come into play at high loads).
Each bank has a dedicated servo unit actuating its own two throttle bodies only.
This means that the aperture of the throttle valves and, as a consequence, the
quantity of fuel injected, can be controlled independently. This solution,
applied here for the first time ever in a production bike, opens up practically
infinite possibilities for power delivery control and works hand in hand with
the APRC system.
The transmission has also been designed to the
meet most advanced criteria to offer the maximum performance possible. To
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
clutch features a mechanical slipper system for optimized engine braking torque
control and stability under hard braking.
The 65° V4 was one of the most advanced engines in the world at the time of its
debut. The new RSV4 Factory APRC SE underwent a number of refinements and
further improvements based on the world superbike racing experience with the
factory bike. The new exhaust and engine mappings make for optimal power
delivery. Lubrication has been improved at critical points, the countershaft
runs in ball bearings rather than plain bushings and the head cooling circuit
has been reviewed for optimal operating temperatures and long-term reliability.
Combustion chambers and cylinder-piston fits have
also been revised for optimal engine performance. The three lowest gears are
spaced closer for extra speed out of bends. The advanced exhaust butterfly valve
management system improved delivery in the low rpm band and reduces emissions
while preserving the engine's thrilling sound.
CHASSIS
The bike retains the unique chassis and swingarm solutions that make it the
world's first "race ready" V4 superbike. In order to boost chassis performance
and make it match the rider's tastes, or features of the track, Aprilia RSV4
Factory ensures a combination of adjustments that are pretty much infinite. The
multi-adjustable suspensions, taken for granted on a motorcycle of this level,
are combined with three chassis adjustments: headstock position and rake
(through interchangeable bushings), rear end height, swingarm pin height and -
introducing a new capability exclusive to this bike - the engine position in the
frame.
The Öhlins Racing upside-down fork has 43-mm diameter stanchions and is titanium nitride coated to minimise friction. The wheel travel is 120 mm. As on a racing bike, the fork allows millimetre-precise adjustment for hydraulic compression and rebound damping and spring preload. The Öhlins Racing rear shock absorber was developed from experience learned directly on the track. It features a piggy back nitrogen canister (separate and mounted on the body of the unit) and adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, allowing 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. Wheels and tires The effort to shed as much weight as possible and offer the best feeling led to implementation of new, ultra-light forged aluminum rims. An almost obsessive pursuit of top performance resulted in an exclusive, innovative dual blend tire developed in collaboration with Racing Department, R&D and Pirelli. The racing sized 200/55 ZR17 tire offers a better contact pattern in bends, shaving precious tenths of a second of lap time - a technology unique to this bike. Componentry A real Superbike is special not only as far as performance is concerned but also for the care it is built with. With regard to the RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition, the details say it all: no other "race ready" motorcycle has ever been built with such care and attention. The attention paid to its construction not only satisfies the desire for beauty. A motorbike built like the RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition is in any case gorgeous, but most of all aims at achieving the goal: to win. This is why every detail was thought out to increase performance and functionality, reducing the weight and considerably increasing the product's quality and finish. The unmistakably racing style livery lends the RSV4 Factory APRC SE a yet more exclusive look and recalls Aprilia's victories in the World SBK Championship.
| Make Model | Aprilia RSV-4 APRC / ABS |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Induction | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils |
| Ignition | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. |
| Starting | Electric |
| Exhaust | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler. |
| Max Power | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch | Cassette type |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 32:22 (1,455) / 5th: 34:26 (1,308) / 6th: 33:27 (1,222) |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659) Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42:16 (2.625) Traction management APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently. |
| Frame | Twin-spar adjustable aluminum frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: headstock position and rake engine height swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminum radial |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin sided aluminum 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. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminum flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose |
| Rear Brakes | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) |
| Steering Angle | 24.5° |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Liters / 1.1 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 10.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph |