Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC SBK Special Edition

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Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC SBK Special Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2013
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Cassette type.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 SBK Special Edition was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 182 kg / 401 lbs.

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Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC SBK Special Edition








Helping commemorate Max Biaggi’s 2012 World Superbike Championship victory, Aprilia USA has commissioned a limited production run motorcycle: the 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK Special Edition — a model featuring a subtle graphics kit revision that will only come to the North American market.Sporting the same features and refinements as the 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS, owners of the SBK Special Edition will also enjoy the new three-level dual-channel ABS system from Bosch, as well as the  Brembo M430 calipers. The Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK Special Edition also has the same chassis and engine enhancements as the 2013 APRC model, which brings the sporty V4 to 181.4 hp at the crank and 86.3 lbs•ft of peak torque @ 10,500 rpm.



Increased Performance


State-of-the-art Bosch 3 level ABS

New Brembo M430 front calipers and front brake master cylinder

Refined Aprilia Traction Control and map 1 Aprilia Wheelie Control for racing use

Revised engine positioning inside the chassis to ensure ideal weight distribution

Increased performance exhaust

Optimized engine:

Friction reduction

Improved crankcase ventilation


New 200/55-17 rear tire, now also available on the 2013 RSV4 R APRC ABS


Vehicle Optimization


Redesigned fuel tank taken directly from the SBK RSV4 race machines o Improved feeling during braking and in the corners

Increased fuel capacity (4.8 gal. / 18.5 l)

Improved ergonomics

Lower rider seat height (-0.19 inch / -5 mm)

New satin headlight finish



Make Model Aprilia RSV-4 APRC SBK Special Edition
Year 2013
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

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