2010 Aprilia RSV4R - Take Two
Italy's newest superbike impresses even in base-model trim
tech
Spec
Evolution
A less expensive version of the RSV4 Factory that debuted in the 2009 World Superbike Championship.
Rivals
BMW S1000RR, Ducati 1198, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Yamaha YZF-R1.
| TECH |
| Price |
$15,999 |
| Engine type |
l-c 65-deg. V-4 |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
999.6cc |
| Bore x stroke |
78.0 x 52.3mm |
| Compression |
13:1 |
| Fuel system |
Weber-Marelli EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
180 bhp @ 12,500 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
85 lb.-ft. @ 10,000 rpm |
| Frame |
Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension |
43mm Showa inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload,compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Brembo Monobloc four-piston calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Single Brembo two-piston caliper, 320mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rear tire |
190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rake/trail |
24.5°/4.1 in. |
| Seat height |
33.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
55.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
4.5 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
405 lbs. |
| Colors |
White, black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
24 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
Aprilia USA
140 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017
800.631.1101
www.apriliausa.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
Every bit as fast and sexy as the Factory, yet costs $5000 less. What more could you want?
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