Wednesday, May 22, 2013

2012 RSV4 Factory APRC

2012 RSV4 Factory APRC
Aprilia are now showing the 2012 RSV4 Factory APRC at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The RSV4, currently one of the hottest, fastest superbikes on the planet, gets new colours for 2012 as well as revised engine management and a tweaked, optimised Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) package with eight-level traction control, launch control, quick shift system and wheelie control.
Created with the single-minded goal of being simply the best on the track and on the road, since its inception the 2012 RSV4 Factory APRC has astonished the world with its looks, technology and performance. 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 Aprilias signature excellent rideability brought to the next level.

With 180 horsepower at 12,250rpm and 115Nm of torque at 10,000rpm from its 999cc V4, the 2012 RSV4 Factory APRC remains one of the most powerful litre-class superbikes in the world. At 179 kilos dry, it’s not the lightest in its class, but with its host of high-tech electronics and superb chassis, it definitely is one of the best handling. We expect the 2012 edition to come out on top in litre-bike shootouts that are sure to happen over the next few months.
The chassis framework is completed by a top notch suspension package, the Sachs upside down fork has 43 mm diameter stanchions and offers the possibility of adjusting the spring and hydraulic compression and rebound preload. The Sachs rear shock 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. Completing the package is a steering damper, also by Sachs, which ensures impeccable high speed stability and millimetre precision in setting the bike up for turns.

The new features introduced by the 2012 RSV4 Factory APRC in detail:

1. APRC Aprilia Performance Ride Control, the electronic management package including:
  • 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;
  • 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.
2. Dual display mode for instrument panel display: ROAD and RACE;
3. New exhaust is lighter and offers improved performance;
4. Optimised gear ratios for the utmost track performance;
5. Improved engine lubrication;
6. Lighter three double-spoke wheels.
2012 RSV4 Factory APRC

2012 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC - International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: TBA

Engine 
  • Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
  • Fuel Unleaded petrol
  • Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm
  • Total engine capacity 999.6 cc
  • Compression ratio 13:1
  • Maximum power at crankshaft 180 HP (132.4 kW) at 12,250 rpm
  • Maximum torque at crankshaft 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
  • Fuel system 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)
  • Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils
Starter Electric
  • Exhaust system 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)
  • Alternator Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets 
  • Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Transmission 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 38/16 (2.375)
2nd: 35/18 (1.944)
3rd: 28/17 (1.647)
4th: 32/22 (1,455)
5th: 34/26 (1,308)
6th: 33/27 (1,222)
  • Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
  • Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
  • 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.
  • Chassis Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.
Envisaged adjustments:
  • headstock position and rake
  • engine height
  • swingarm pin height
Öhlins adjustable steering damper
  • Front suspension Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, ? 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
  • Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
  • Öhlins Racing mono-shock absorber with completely adjustable piggy-back in: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130mm
  • Brakes Front: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 ?34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
  • Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two ?32mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Wheel rims Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes.
  • Front:3.5"X17"
  • Rear: 6"X17"
  • Tyres Radial tubeless.
  • Front: 120/70 ZR 17
  • Rear: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)
Dimensions (default settings) 
  • Max. length: 2040 mm
  • Max. width: 735 mm (at the handlebar)
  • Max. height: 1120 mm
  • Min. height from the ground: 130 mm
  • Saddle height: 845 mm 
  • Centre to centre distance: 1420 mm
  • Trail: 105 mm 
  • Steering angle:24.5°
  • Kerb weight 179 kg *
  • Tank 17 litres (4-litre reserve included)
*Dry weight, without battery and fluids.


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