Sport Motorcycles

Competition may come and go, but the Aprilia RSV 1000 R remains no doubt the top dog among SupersPort motorcycle for exceptional handling on road and racetrack.

2009 comes WITH a fascinating Aprilia RSV-4 new, 1000 cc World Superbike racing with super-fast and flexible V4 engine chassis.

This is the bike that finally revealed the twin cylinder RSV1000 R, Aprilia‘s first ever Superbike, for the history books. RSV1000 first broke cover in 1998. Aprilia Before this only made two-stroke motorcycles screaming, RS125 and 250, which won many world championships.

A large V-twin Superbike not be more different than the teen dream bike. But the Aprilia has proven to be successful in everything that has been created so far, and determined to make a big entry into the competition V-twin Superbike class.

And act like that RSV1000 with a unique appearance, high specification chassis and 998cc, 60 ° V-twin engine that was built by Austrian company Rotax.

At the launch in 1998, Aprilia was so sure the new ship was to invite the press to ride RSV1000 back-to-back with his main rival, Ducati 916, Honda SP-1 and Suzuki TL1000.

RSV performance wise impressed and felt calm and nimble through the turns. But do not have a Ducati view, high quality build from Honda, Suzuki and wild excitement.

However, sales RSV1000 continue beyond beautiful 90 ° V-twin Ducati four to one. Simple recipe: good track performance, road manners are easy and the quality specifications, all for less than 20 percent of equivalent Ducatis.

Like Ducati, Aprilia produce two versions of its flagship sportsbike: RSV1000 base RSV1000 R model and the higher spec versions, both receive an update of their first models in 2001 to give them more power and more streamlined bodywork.

Another change came in 2003, when RSV1000 R be the base model and the all-singing, all-dancing RSV1000 R Factory took the crown of big guns.

RSV came last updated in 2006, when the engine and trigger power brought to tweak and refine 142bhp power curve. There are also changes to the chassis to further increase the stability and improved aerodynamics and new Fairings produce a more Slimline display. The model also has his own foundation which is very expensive and lightweight wheels Ohlins forks.

While the plant gets more light, forged wheels and Ohlins rear shock as the front suspension. Add carbon fiber-clad factory lightweight bodywork, a high quality steering damper to control any carelessness of light, faster steering and factory worth the extra money: at £ 10,349, costs £ 1350 more.

RSV easy to ride fast with lazy power delivery and stable chassis. These characters put over too quickly, surprising rider with a view laptimes.

Like the Honda SP-1 though, Aprilia’s Mille carrying high weight, so it takes muscle to turn into the corner early. This is a trait that remained with the motor to the end of 2008.

But for all the talk racetrack, Aprilia always wanted to show that the bike path RSV1000 is above all else. Riding position and a broad and strong torque would make daily trips easy job, ride out the weekend and holiday tours, while those who received the top spec your lashings street Cred.

The arrival of the new V4 model methods used RSV1000 Aprilia’s current incarnation will be cheaper. So you might as well go for all-singing, all-dancing RSV1000R Factory that can be purchased for as little as £ 5175 for the 2003 model year, and no more than £ 7125 for a low mileage version of 2008.

2009 Aprilia RSV1000 Specifications:

Engine:

Alternator Watts	500
Bore (in)	3.82
Bore (mm)	97
Compression Ratio	11.81
Cooling	Liquid
Cylinders	2
Displacement (cc)	997.6
Displacement (ci)	60.9
Emissions Standards	Meets Euro 3 Emissions
Engine Brand Name	V60 Magnesium
Engine Configuration	V Twin
Engine Immobilizer	Standard
Engine Type	4-Stroke
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	57
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel System Type	Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction	Yes
Starter	Electric
Stroke (in)	2.66
Stroke (mm)	67.5
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4

Performance:

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	2.39
Horsepower (bhp)	143
Horsepower (kW)	106.7
Horsepower RPM	10000
Horsepower To Weight (hp)	0.34
Torque (Ft Lbs)	74.5
Torque (Nm)	101
Torque RPM	8000

Transmission:

Final Drive Ratio	2.5
Gear Ratio (1)	2.27
Gear Ratio (2)	1.63
Gear Ratio (3)	1.3
Gear Ratio (4)	1.09
Gear Ratio (5)	0.96
Gear Ratio (6)	0.88
Heel Toe Shifter	Not Available
Number Of Speeds	6
Overdrive	Yes
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)	Gear
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Reverse	No
Transmission Type	Manual

Suspension & Steering:

Air Adjustable	No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Front Fork Diameter (in)	1.7
Front Fork Diameter (mm)	43
Front Suspension Brand Name	Ohlins
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in)	4.7
Front Travel (mm)	120
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name	Sachs
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material	Aluminum
Rear Travel (in)	5.2
Rear Travel (mm)	133

Other:

Adjustable Handlebars	Not Available
Adjustable Levers	Not Available
Adjustable Throttle	Not Available
Capacities	Standard
Cassette Player	Not Available
CB Radio	Not Available
CD Player	Not Available
Comment	Standard
Cruise Control	Not Available
Cupholder	Not Available
Dimensions	Standard
Dry Weight (kg)	189
Dry Weight (lbs)	416.7
First Aid Kit	Not Available
Fuel Capacity (gal)	4.8
Fuel Capacity (l)	18
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal)	1.1
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l)	4
Handlebar Lock	Standard
Handlebar Pads	Not Available
Headset	Not Available
Heated Hand Grips	Not Available
Height (in)	44.5
Height (mm)	1130
Intercom	Not Available
Keyless Ignition	Not Available
Length (in)	80
Length (mm)	2035
Major Revision Year	2004
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
Manufacturer Type	Sport
MIC Model Segment	ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Power Outlet	Not Available
Previous Model Year Accessories	Yes
Product Type	Motorcycle / Scooter
Radio	Not Available
Rake (degrees)	25
Revision Status	Carryover
Service Reminder	Standard
Speakers	Not Available
Special Package	Not Available
Trail (in)	4
Trail (mm)	101.7
Weight	Standard
Wheelbase (in)	55.8
Wheelbase (mm)	1418
Width (in)	28.7
Width (mm)	730