Aprilia is a well known Italian superbike manufacturer popular for its technologically advanced and beautifully designed machines. It is the 4th largest manufacturer in the world and holds a very crucial share in the global market. Now with a number of global majors like Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, Harley Davidson etc. introducing their ultra powerful bikes, it is speculated that Aprilia will launch its superbike during December.
Aprilia RSV4 Factory is the expected offering by the brand with a number of advancements to specifically compete with the existing superbikes in the Indian market.
The company will join hands with Piaggio and will use the latter’s dealership network to sell the RSV4 Factory which will be followed by a few other bikes.
Electronic digital ignition integrated in fuel management system.
Lubrication system:
Wet sump. Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.
Cooling system:
Oil & air
Gearbox:
6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive:
Chain
Clutch:
Multi-plate clutch in oil bath.
Exhaust system:
4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Trail:
102 mm (4.0 inches)
Frontsuspension:
43 mm Ohlins titanium nitride coated upside-down fork. External adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.
Rearsuspension:
Double arch aluminum swing arm. Ohlin’s monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length.
Front tyre dimensions:
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:
190/55-ZR17
Front brakes:
Double disc. Bremo
Front brakes diameter:
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:
Single disc. Bremo
Rear brakes diameter:
220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:
179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:
1.0056 HP/kg
Seat height:
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:
1,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall length:
2,050 mm (80.7 inches)
Overall width:
715 mm (28.1 inches)
Wheelbase:
1,424 mm (56.1 inches)
Fuel capacity:
17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:
Electric
Aprilia RSV4 Factory Price In India
Although the official announcement on the pricing is yet to be made, the bike is expected to be priced aggressively around Rs. 9 to Rs. 12 Lakh.
