Aprilia RSV4 RF
At the Thai
Motor Expo, the Aprilia RSV4 RF, a limited edition version of the RSV4, is on
display.
At the heart of the Aprilia RSV4 RF is a 999.6 cc
longitudinal 65 degree V4 engine which is capable of producing 201 PS of
maximum power at 13,000 rpm and 115 Nm of peak torque at 10,500 rpm. The
gearbox is a 6 speed cassette type unit with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic
system. The limited edition motorcycle gets APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride
Control) system which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC),
Launch Control (ALC). All of these can be configured and deactivated
independently.
The Aprilia RSV4 RF is suspended over Ohlins front
forks with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression, and rebound
damping. The rear gets an Ohlins racing mono shock with piggy-back, fully adjustable
in spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression, and rebound damping.
The 180 kg (dry) motorcycle is pulled to a stop by dual 320 mm floating steel
disc with Brembo M430 radial, opposing callipers in the front and a single 220
mm disc with two-piston Brembo callipers. ABS has been sourced from Bosch
and the bike is equipped with rear wheel
lift-up mitigation strategy.
The Aprilia RSV4 RF in Thailand carries a sticker
price of 1,149,000 Baht.
