2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory review

2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory specs

Model Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Price RRP $32,490 + on road costs

Website www.aprilia.com.au

Engine Type Aprilia 65° longitudinal V four-stroke. Liquid-cooled. Double overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder.

Capacity 998.9cc

Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3mm

Compression ratio 12.8:1

Maximum power at crank 180HP (132kW) at 12,500 rpm

Max Torque at crank 115Nm at 10,000 rpm

Fuel supply/ignition Variable height intake trumpets. Airbox with aerodynamic side intakes. 4 throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride by wire fuel management. Multi-mapping.

Exhaust system 4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe oxygen sensor. Single lateral silencer. Integrated exhaust valve and catalytic converter.

Homologation Euro 3

Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch with slipper device.

Lubrication Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.

Frame Twin beam aluminum frame with mixed cast and pressed sheet sections. Adjustments for: headstock position and angle, engine height, swing-arm pivot height.

Wheelbase 1,424mm

Front suspension Öhlins upside down Ø 43 mm forks. Lower fork bottoms for radial calipers. Adjustments for preload, compression and rebound.

Rear suspension Double arch aluminum swing arm; mixed thin-wall casting and pressed sheet construction. Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length. APS rising rate linkages.

Front brakes Double 320mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs. Brembo monoblock radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. Sintered pads. Radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line.

Rear brake 220mm disc. Brembo floating caliper with 2 insulated pistons. Sintered pads. Master cylinder with integral reservoir. Metal braided brake line.

Wheels Forged aluminum alloy. Front: 3.5”x17”- Rear: 6”x17”

Dimensions (mm)

Length 2,050mm

Width 715mm (at handlebars)

Height 1,165mm

Dry weight 179Kg

 Note: The motorcycle specifications are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Please contact your local dealer for specific information. db

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