2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE Specs, Engine Features and Video

Posted in Aprilia, Motorcycle, RSV4 Factory APRC SE on April 26th, 2011 by jess

2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE The 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE is a 1000 cc sport superbike packed with state of the art technology.  Engine is a liquid-cooled 16-valve 65-degree V-four DOHC with a 13 to 1 compression ratio.  Power output is an impressive 180 bhp and 85 pound-feet of peak torque.  It’s self adjusting electronic system includes Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) with eight different setting that runs in conjunction with a ride-by-wire throttle, three different Aprilia Wheelie Control (AWC) and Aprilia Launch Control (APL) mode).  This track ready yet street legal motorcycle also gets a quick shifter, and a Road or Race instrument cluster dual display mode.  Other features include top-spec fully adjustable Ohlins suspension with steering damper, 17” wheels with ultra wide 200 mm dual blend rear tire, Brembo monoblock radial type, and lightweight 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust with advanced butterfly valve management system.

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2011 Aprilia RSV4 R Specs, Engine Feature and Video

Posted in Aprilia, Motorcycle, RSV4 R on April 25th, 2011 by jess

The 2011 Aprilia RSV4 R is a sport superbike with a four-stroke V-four double overhead camshaft engine that displaces 1000 cc.  Fuel system employs airbox with front dynamic air intakes, four Webber Marelli throttle bodies with eight injectors and a Ride-by-Wire technology.  The rider can select three engine maps : Track, Sport, and Road.  Gearbox uses a cassette type with slipper clutch to increase stability.  This race inspired motorcycle has a compact structure, fully adjustable suspension (43 mm front fork and Showa progressive monoshock), and steering damper.  Vibration is minimal using a balancing countershaft.  The exhaust has a 4-2-1 layout, with single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer, and integrated trivalent catalytic converter.  An on-board computer is included in the instrument panel.

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