The 2017 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono V4 have
made their American debut at the Chicago Progressive International Motorcycle
Show (IMS).
The new Aprilia RSV4 RF is powered by a 999.6 cc V4
mill which is capable of producing 201 hp of maximum power at 13,000 rpm and
115 Nm of peak torque at 10,500 rpm. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed
cassette type gearbox. The bike gets a new sophisticated suspension system with
fine adjustments both in hydraulics and spring preload. There is also an
adjustable steering damper supplied by Ohlins.
Aprilia RSV4 also gets a new braking system by
Brembo. The front relies on a pair of new 5 mm thick steel discs with diameter
increased to 330 mm gripped by the monobloc M50 callipers fitted with new
superior friction coefficient brake pads. The RSV4 RR is a race
replica edition gets several features which were available only in the factory
version. The RR trim gets magnesium external housings, oil sump and head
covers, as well as a wide range of chassis adjustments.
Both the RSV4 RF and RR will be available
from March 2017. The RR trim costs US$ 16,999 and the RF version costs US$ 22,999.
2017 Tuono V4 is offered in two distinct
models, both upgraded for 2017 with a TFT display, Aprilia Cruise Control,
Cornering ABS, and a quickshifter. 2017 Tuono V4 1100 Factory is the
more exclusive version, coming with Ohlins NIX suspension and graphics. While
the 2017 Tuono V4 1100 RR gets the same Brembo braking system as the
RSV4.
Powering the bike is a 1,077 cc V4 mill which is
capable of producing 175 hp of maximum power at 11,000 rpm and 120 Nm of peak
torque at 9,000 rpm. The 2017 Tuono 1100 RR is priced at US$ 17,499
while the RF trim will cost US$ 14,999.