ApriliaRSV 1000 R

Description

Competition may come and go, but the Aprilia RSV 1000 R remains the unquestioned top dog among supersport motorcycles for its amazing handling on road and racetrack. The Aprilia RSV 1000 R has shown its competitive edge in world endurance racing, where it is the only production twin able to compete on even terms with the best four cylinder machines in the world, as demonstrated by the excellent results achieved. Legendary races like the Le Mans 24 hours and the massacring Bol d’Or 24 hours have shown exactly how effective the twin cylinder Aprilia RSV 1000 R is on the racetrack , and how totally reliable it is too.

Endurance racing has provided more than just an unforgettable experience. It has served as a valuable test bench for the latest technical solutions now appearing on Aprilia production bikes.

The Aprilia RSV 1000 R is determined to maintain its supremacy as the best sports twin money can buy, for its advanced technology and for its amazing performance.

But what counts the most is the fact that the Aprilia RSV 1000 R is still the bike to beat when it comes to ease of riding. Because riders feel so instantly confident on an Aprilia RSV 1000 R, they really can ride at the limits of their abilities and stay totally relaxed too.

The benefits are obvious in terms of less physical and mental stress, faster and safer motorcycling and the ability to remain fully concentrated for far longer, factors that contribute to success on the racetrack and safety on the road.

The main characteristics of the RSV 1000 R:

· Öhlins Racing fork with TiN (Titanium Nitride) coated stanchions and radial caliper mountings;

· The latest generation V60 Magnesium engine with Ø 33 mm exhaust valves;

· Larger diameter exhaust headers;

· External catalytic converters, installed nearer to the header pipes for improved efficiency and respect for the environment;

· Euro 3 homologation.

Constant technical development has enabled Aprilia’s engineers to carry on improving the performance of the motorcycle that already represented the state of the art for twin cylinder supersport machines. In this latest RSV 1000 R, the V60 Magnesium engine is not only cleaner but even more powerful, confirming its reputation as the world’s mightiest production twin. The modifications needed to achieve homologation to strict Euro 3 standards have not stopped Aprilia squeezing another 4 horsepower out of this amazing engine. The latest powerplant delivers 105.24 kW (143 HP) at the crank to push the bike to a top speed of over 280 km/h, aided by improved aerodynamics and even more efficient engine breathing.

Even the chassis has been updated using the experience gained from a year of international racing that has seen the RSV defeat all rivals on the world’s stock racing circuits.

This unbeatable engine and chassis go hand in hand with top-quality components, and an even higher level of prestige equipment, placing the Aprilia RSV 1000 R in a class of its own not only in performance but in quality to price ratio too.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

V60 Magnesium four stroke longitudinal 60° V twin. Liquid cooling with three way pressurised circuit. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive; four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft). Euro 3.

Fuel 95 RON unleaded petrol.

Bore and stroke 97 × 67.5 mm.

Displacement 997.62 cc.

Compression ratio 11.8 : 1.

Maximum power at the crank 105.24 kW (143 HP) at 10,000 rpm.

Maximum torque at the crank 10.3 kgm (101 Nm) at 8,000 rpm.

Fuel system Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 57 mm throttle bodies.

10.3 litre airbox with Air Runner air scoop.

Ignition Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system.

Starting Electric

Exhaust Double silencer with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).

Alternator 12 V – 500 W.

Lubrication Dry sump with separate oil tank.

Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.

Steel oil tank.

Gearbox Six speed.

Transmission ratios:

1st 34/15 (2.27)

2nd 31/19 (1.63)

3rd 26/20 (1.3)

4th 24/22 (1.091)

5th 24/25 (0.96)

6th 23/26 (0.88)

Clutch Multi-plate clutch in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.

Metal braided clutch line.

Radial master cylinders with 15 mm piston.

Primary drive

Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935).

Final drive Chain

Transmission ratio: 40/16 (2.5).

Frame Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.

Front suspension 43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride (TiN) coated upside-down fork. Adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.

Rear suspension Aluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages.

Sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.

Brakes

Front: double stainless steel floating disc, Æ 320 mm. Radial calipers with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads.

Metal braided brake line.

Rear: Brembo stainless steel disc, Ø 220 mm. Twin 32 mm piston caliper. Sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.

Wheels Aluminium alloy. Front: 3.50 × 17”. Rear: 6.00 × 17”.

Tyres Radial tubeless.; Front: 120/70 ZR 17.

Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17 or 190/55 ZR 17).

Dimensions

Overall length: 2,035 mm

Overall width: 730 mm (at handlebars)

Overall height: 1,130 mm (at windshield)

Seat height: 810 mm

Handlebar height: 830 mm (at bar ends)

Wheelbase: 1,418 mm

Trail: 101.7 mm

Rake angle: 25°

Dry weight 189 kg, dry

Tank Capacity 18 litres, 4 litre reserve.