Aprilia RSV 4R

Aprilia have announced the 2010 RSV4 R, a cheaper version of the RSV4 Factory. Instead of Öhlins suspension, the RSV4 R gets a Showa fork and Sachs shock, its 60-degree V4 makes do with aluminium parts instead of the Factory’s magnesium bits, and the chassis isn’t adjustable for swingarm pivot point, steering head angle and engine position.

The significantly cheaper RSV4 R’s Showa/Sachs suspension is fully adjustable and the engine still produces 180bhp (though we suspect it may not be able to rev as high and/or as quickly as the RSV4 Factory’s engine). Also, with its ride-by-wire electronics, the bike still has three ride modes – Race, Sport and Road – for optimised power delivery for whatever conditions you might encounter.



Plastic instead of carbonfibre trim, aluminium instead of forged magnesium wheels and a bit more weight the R weighs 184kg, about five kilos more than the Factory

Aprilia RSV4 R brings the technology and unique character of the V4 that redefined sports performance on the track within the reach of all enthusiasts. With the advent of the R version, the Aprilia RSV4 - the bike that took the world by storm and set new standards for sports performance, both on the road and on the circuits of the SBK World Championship - is now accessible to an even broader group of enthusiasts.

RSV4 R maintains the same features that make the Aprilia RSV4 project so unique: the narrow 180 hp V4 engine, Ride-by-Wire integrated electronic management, dual injectors, race bred frame and suspension and extreme compactness.



Christened by Max Biaggi, the Aprilia RSV4 R is the latest product of the project that has brought Aprilia back to the pinnacle of the motorcycle world, both on the world's circuits and on the road.

A revolutionary project - starting from a blank piece of paper and drawing from the marque's unparalleled success on the racetrack - that led to the inception of the RSV4 SBK, the bike that Biaggi rode straight to victory in the World Superbike Championship, and a production bike which, in its Factory guise dedicated to circuit racing professionals, redefined the limits for the supersports genre.

Aprilia now presents the RSV4 R, a bike born from the same project in a new, more accessible guise, conceived to bring this fantastic machine within reach of expert riders who want to experience its technological supremacy.

To offer you the same sensations as you carve a perfect line from apex to apex that Max Biaggi experiences on the track in the World Superbike Championship, the Aprilia RSV4 R maintains all the features that make the superbike project so unique:



• COMPACTNESS: Minimised dimensions and weight, a 65° V4 engine as narrow as a twin, a chassis architecture defined around the engine and an effective but essential fairing.

• ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Class leading power, the torque of a twin, combined with the smooth power delivery and flexibility of a four cylinder, and dual injectors per cylinder. Technical and architectural solutions worthy of a genuine race prototype.

• ELECTRONICS: Second generation Ride by Wire with multiple maps (track, sport and road).

• CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE: Class beating solutions true to Aprilia traditions. The aluminium frame is built around the engine for maximum effectiveness both on the track and on the road. Suspension is completely adjustable.

• ITALIAN DESIGN: The unique style of the RSV4 R is the product of a painstaking design process and was conceived and developed in Aprilia's own design centre. The styling solutions enhance the bike's class beating compactness, which is further emphasised by the spectacular, ultra-short tail fairing.









Aprilia RSV 4R Features:

Year
2010

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
998,9
Bore x Stroke 78 x 52,3 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1

Induction
Variable height intake trumpets. Airbox with aerodynamic side intakes. 4 throttle bodes, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire fuel management. Multimapping

Ignition / Starting
Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. / electric
Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe oxygen sensor. Single lateral silencer. Integrated exhaust valve and catalytic converter. (Euro 3.)
Lubrication Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.
Clutch Cassette type.

Max Power
180 hp 132 KW @ 12500 rpm

Max Torque
115 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Frame
Aluminium dual spar frame with cast and pressed elements. Sachs steering damper

Front Suspension
Upside-down Showa fork with  43 mm stanchions. Aluminium radial calliper mounts. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. 120mm Wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x 320mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs, Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. Sintered pads. Radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line.

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

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
190/55 ZR17
Seat Height 845 mm

Kerb-Weight
184 Kg

Fuel Capacity (res)
17 Litres

Aprilia Mana 850GT

A completely new approach to motorcycling, a new way to ride a bike. This is the Mana 850, the bike that has taken the world by storm, the result of Aprilia's futuristic technological competence and our courage to believe in innovation. Sequential/automatic transmission, radial brake calipers, helmet compartment, upside down forks. The Aprilia Mana combines the best of the biking world, also that of the sports bike, with a matchless functional character. A real one-of-a-kind in the motorcycling world, which couldn't remain the only one of its kind for long. Aprilia is proud to announce the launch of the Mana 850 GT, a bike that increases the range of use of the versatile Aprilia Mana.



The Mana 850 GT follows the evolution of a market which becomes more and more demanding by the minute, with new requirements in terms of mobility dictating the need for means of transport able to meet these requirements, and also make daily use and long trips as pleasurable as possible.



The Mana 850 GT is designed to do just this: with an elegant half-fairing perfectly integrated in the lines of the bike to protect the rider and passenger on long journeys making the bike ideal for tourism. The adjustable windshield lets you adjust the level of protection to suit your own particular needs.



Features of the Aprilia Mana 850 GT in greater detail:

" half-fairing with adjustable windshield;
" 90° V twin engine with four valves per cylinder, Euro 3 homologated;
" sportgear transmission: electronically controlled sequential gearshift offering two shift modes: seven speed manual or Autodrive with three mappings: Touring, Sport, and Rain;
" storage compartment with non-scratch lining, large enough for a full-face helmet, with mobile phone holder, toolkit & document holder, and 12V power socket ;
" under-seat fuel tank;
" brakes with radial calipers;
" 43 mm upside down fork;
" offset monoshock with spring preload and rebound adjustments;
" steel trellis frame with single piece aluminium swingarm;
" electronic fuel injection with single throttle body;
" latest generation two channel ABS system.


Thanks to these characteristics, the Mana 850 GT is the most functional and complete bike on the market.

The half-fairing, in fact, makes the Mana 850 GT unique, and lets you get the very best out of the dynamic qualities of the V2 850 engine with Sportgear transmission. A two-cylinder engine producing 76 HP with a very flat torque curve giving you excellent performance both in acceleration and at speed, the perfect match for the on-the-road tourism soul of the Mana 850 GT.




Aprilia MANA 850GT Features:

Year
2009

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
839.3cc

Bore x Stroke
88 x 69 mm

Compression Ratio
11.0:1

Induction
Integrated engine management system. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body

Ignition / Starting
Digital electronic ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system / electric
Exhaust Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe

Max Power
55.1 KW 75 hp @ 7250 rpm

Max Torque
7.79 kg-m76.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
Sequential with manual or automatic mode selectable by the user. 7 ratios in manual mode / chain

Frame
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension
43 mm upside-down fork 120mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy single-piece swingarm. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. 125mm wheel travel

Front Brakes
2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes
Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
190/55 ZR17
Seat height 800 mm

Fuel Capacity
15 Litres

Consumption average
20.6 km/lit

Standing ¼ Mile
13.6 sec

Top Speed
187.9 km/h

Aprilia RS 125 Poggiali

Aprilia RS125 Poggiali

If you're sensible and treat it as an 80mph bike and occasionally play, it'll last you for ages. After a few miles of fun roll the throttle off and let it cool down for a bit: then play again. Another thing RS125 owners get caught out by is cold seizure; allow the bike to warm up properly. The temperature gauge may show the engine warming up, but as it warms to the point that the thermostat opens, cold water is pumped from the radiator around the engine shrinking it onto the pistons. This is particularly a problem on cold, frosty days. Start your bike up before you put on your gear, and then pull away at half throttle for the first couple of miles.





Aprilia RS 125 Poggiali Features:

Year
2005

Engine
Liquid cooled, single cylinder, two stroke

Capacity
125
Bore x Stroke 54 x 54.4 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1

Induction
Dell'Orto PHBH 28 BD

Ignition / Starting
Electronic with fixed spark advance CDI / electric

Max Power
34 hp- 24.8 kW @ 11250 rpm

Max Torque
20 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Frame Cast aluminium, reinforced box section, sloping twin-spar frame.

Front Suspension
40mm Ø Upside down hydraulic fork, 120mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium box section swingarm with asymmetric members. Hydraulic monoshock with adjustable spring preload, 120mm wheel travel .

Front Brakes
Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/70-17

Rear Tyre
150/60-17
Seat Height 805 mm

Fuel Capacity
14. Litres

Aprilia Tuono V4R

The Aprilia Tuono V4R is an evil looking high-performance sports bike which is basically the unfaired version of the Aprilia RSV4 R.



The Aprilia Tuono V4R boasts power never before installed on a factory naked bike, obtained by reconfiguring the RSV4 Factory APRC SE four V cylinder.

The Tuono V4R uses features from the Special Edition including the new exhaust system with bypass valve, which is two kilos lighter than the system used on the RSV4 R, and latest generation Ride by Wire throttle control.




Differences from its race track sibling are closer spacing between the first three gear ratios, and a maximum torque output of 110 Nm on tap 1,000 rpm lower.

The Aprilia Tuono V4R features the same tail fairing, saddle, tank and side panels as Aprilia's WSBK racing machine.



The Tuono V4R uses the second generation version of Aprilia's APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) joystick - an electronic dynamics control package developed by Aprilia to get as close as possible to the physical limits of riding. APRC is based on an automotive inertia sensor platform, with two gyrometers and two accelerometers allowing the ECU to determine the dynamic state of the motorcycle and control engine torque accordingly to help the rider exploit the full performance potential of the bike in all conditions.



The APRC package of the Tuono V4R includes ATC traction control (Aprilia Traction Control), with eight selectable levels, which controls sliding when accelerating out of a curve in relation to bank angle and throttle aperture, AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), which helps the rider control extreme wheelying by gradually bringing the front wheel back to the ground, and AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift), which allows instantaneous upshifts without closing the throttle or using the clutch. Completing the suite of four functions is the most exhilarating of all: ALC (Aprilia Launch Control).



The Aprilia Tuono V4R also features a range of top-spec chassis components, including a Brembo brake system with radial callipers and 320 mm floating discs at the front (220 mm at the rear), aluminium wheels with an all-new design weighing 2 Kg less than those on the RSV4R, Sachs upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions coated with titanium nitride for reduced friction, and Sachs shock absorber with separate piggy back nitrogen canister featuring adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, to modify the setup of the bike to suit different riding styles or for when carrying a pillion.

Aprilia Tuono V4R Features:

Year
2011

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
998,9
Bore x Stroke 78 x 52,3 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1

Induction
Airbox with front dynamic air intakes.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors
and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine
management.
Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)

Ignition / Starting
Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils Electric. / electric
Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine management system controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (already meets future Euro4 regulations)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system

Max Power
162 hp 119 kW @ 11000 rpm

Max Torque
110 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Gear Ratio 1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 32/22 (1,455) 5th: 34/26 (1,308) 6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Steering angle / Trail 24.5° / 105 mm
Frame Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast
sheet elements. Sachs steering damper.

Front Suspension
Sachs upside down front fork with 0 43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium calliper mountings for radial callipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. 120mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x 320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial callipers with 4 0 horizontally opposed 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses.

Rear Brakes
Single 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two 032 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55
ZR 17)
Seat Height 840 mm

Cerb-Weight
179 kg

Fuel Capacity (res)
17 litres (4-litre reserve included)

Aprilia MX 125

Aprilia, as attentive as always to fashions and the market, has decided to attack the small capacity Supermotard segment. The first offering in this sense was the MX 50, now followed by the bigger 125 cc version. The MX 125 Supermotard is a slick, agile, easy-to-handle, dynamic, fast and extremely appealing bike. It follows the latest trends in the Supermotard bikes, and is ideal for everyday use. The MX 125 is perfect for a wide range of uses, featuring high performance and is never caught off-guard in any situation. In fact, a motorbike such as the MX 125 perfectly combines the professional essentials of a “real” motorbike with the urban mobility needs of dynamic young riders, without compromising on the “hard” ride, cultivating the passion of the “motards” and the chance to learn the riding techniques of the champions in this speciality. All clearly with the safety of the high level technical components that define the 125 cc Aprilia motorbike.

Thanks to the power provided by the Aprilia single-cylinder, 2-stroke 125 cc racing-derived engine, the MX 125 is a machine that “eats the elbows”, putting bikes with a more sporting design and higher power in difficulty on mixed routes. The APRILIA MX 125 is therefore destined to become the king of the elbows, in the hills or in the mountains, thanks to its top performance and the handling and ridability of a sporting motorbike. Yet this won’t stop its young purchaser from using it to go to school or go out with friends, even with the girlfriend comfortably on the back, thanks to the approval for transporting passengers.

The reactivity of the ride and the feline sprint of the “Sport Production” derived two-stroke engine make the Aprilia Supermotard a perfect “take off” bike at the lights, with complete peace of mind, thanks to the suspension, brakes and tyres worthy of a larger capacity motorbike, making the bike extremely safe and comfortable in all the hazards that lurk on city roads. Paving stones, manhole covers, train tracks and holes can be faced on the MX 125 with double the safety of the normal scooter usually used around the town.

All, naturally, “sauced up” by a line designed based on the most modern style concepts of the Supermotard speciality, but with the ever present mark of the Aprilia personality, which has always brought to each of the segments it operates in an unmistakeable and often indelible sign of its style, with genial and innovative ideas.
Supermotard means safe fun and an authentic riding feeling. Aprilia interprets this philosophy, shared by the young, true motorcycling enthusiasts, to perfection. The MX 125 puts these concepts on the road.



DESIGN
Significant work has been done in terms of aesthetics by the APRILIA designers, who have especially created a brand-new front section for the MX 125, made up of the new generation mudguard, front fairing and transparent headlight; the ducts, the side panels, the plate holder and the smaller and better connected rear headlight, the aluminium handlebars and the modern digital dashboard.

RIDING POSITION
The MX 125 is a true supermotard, as demonstrated by its trim and the riding position; the saddle, the footrests (widened for better grip), the suspension, the brakes and the 17” spoke wheels make the MX 125 a winning supermotard.



BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
The braking system on the APRILIA Supermotard is extremely powerful for a 125 cc bike: a 320 mm front disk with floating two-pot calliper, and a 220 mm rear disk, also with floating calliper. The 40 mm upside-down telescopic fork features a wheel travel of 260 mm. The rear end features an adjustable single hydraulic shock absorber with piggy back (able to guarantee uniform operation); the wheel travel is 280 mm.

WHEELS
The main technical development in the creation of the Supermotard involves the wheels. In the case of the MX 125, the new components include aluminium spoke rims, 3.00” x 17 at the front and 4.25 x 17 at the rear. As a consequence, the tyres chosen are the large 110/70-17” and 150/60-17” road wheels, on the front and rear respectively.

ENGINE
The MX 125 engine is well known to 125 cc bike enthusiasts and experts, the superlative APRILIA liquid cooled engine, with balancing countershaft. The cylinder has a nickel and silicon carbide coating, which can deliver high power while ensuring long piston life. The exhaust is made from stainless steel, with built-in catalytic converter. An “absorption” type stainless steel silencer is used, for better noise abatement. All naturally in compliance with the upcoming Euro 2 emission standards. Lubrication is managed separately using a mixer.

DASHBOARD
No corners have been cut in terms of the dashboard, confirming the desire to create a versatile and practical bike for everyday use: the MX 125 digital dash features a new, innovative design, with all the functions required for the sporting use of the bike, and not only. Instant speed, maximum speed (recorded), average speed, odometer, trip time, lap time, clock, flat battery signal, oil in the mixer in reserve warning, service request signal. All this plus the 5 lights for the blinkers, neutral gear, low beam, high beam and the engine temperature/oil level.



The APRILIA MX 125 is dedicated to today’s sixteen year olds, for whom the scooter is no longer exciting, lovers of the motorbike and the sporting ride, but who find the exciting 125 sporting road bikes uncomfortable and a little impractical. A versatile, high performance Supermotard, yet sleek and light for everyday use. Quality, performance, advanced components and an appealing design are the keywords that describe this Aprilia Supermotard.

Aprilia MX 125 Features:

Year
2004

Engine

Liquid cooled, single cylinder, two stroke

Capacity
125
Bore x Stroke 54 x 54.5mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1

Induction
Dell’Orto PHBH 28 RD carburettor

Ignition / Starting
Electronic with capacitive discharged /kick

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Clutch Multiple disks in oil bath.
Frame Closed-cradle split at the level of the exhaust, made from high tensile tubular steel

Front Suspension
40 mm upside-down telescopic fork., 260mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension
Aluminium swinging fork with rectangular cross-section, fitted on frictionless bushes, single hydraulic shock absorber with piggy back.280mm wheel travel

Front Brakes
Single 320mm disc

Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc

Front Tyre
110/70-17

Rear Tyre
150/60-17

Seat Height
678 mm


Fuel Capacity
11 Litres

Aprilia Mana X Concept

Aprilia Mana X concept. Based on the 850 Mana, it has a 90°, 850cc V-Twin mated to a super-sized CVT transmission. It keeps the Mana's trellis frame, but with a new internally braced swingarm. Wheels are laced jobs, with the rear getting the 180/70-16 Dunlop D427 designed for Harley's FXDF Fat Bob! Braking is handled by wave-style rotors and the Brembo-like, radial-mount calipers found on the Mana, Shiver and Dorsoduro.

The rear shock and muffler are slung underneath, à la Buell. Styling is minimal and chic, with more than a passing nod to American street-trackers. Such spare, aggressive styling is to be expected from Aprilia's design studio in Noale; it's headed up by Miguel Galluzzi, who designed the first Ducati Monster in 1992. "All you need," as the big, friendly Argentine is quoted on Ducati's history website, "is a saddle, tank, engine, two wheels, and handlebars."



APRILIA MANA X APRILIA EXPLORES THE AUTOMATIC CONCEPT OF MOTION AND LANDS TO MANA X, SOPHISTICATED, YOUNG EVOLUTION AND TRASGRESSIVA OF REVOLUTIONARY NAKED 850.

In the 2007 Aprilia an innovative and thus revolutionary plan has launch with Mana 850 to change the same habits of the motorcyclists. Aprilia Mana is not a simple motorcycle, but much motion in a revolutionary Sportgear change, managed electronically, is in a position to offering an only pleasure of guide. Thanks to the three mappings for the management Autodrive of the transmission, or using the sequenziale change to seven gears, Mana offers always to the just brilliance in every situation always obtaining the maximum yield from bicylindrical 850 cc.

Aprilia Mana represents the maximum dell ? technological evolution applied to a motion and already available for all; a challenge that only the spirit of Aprilia, voted all innovation and technological evolution, is successful to face and to win. Now, with concept the Mana X, Aprilia the concept of " easy divertimento" widens that it is to the base of this revolutionary plan. Mana X extends and synthetizes, the only values of the Mana plan. Maintaining like bench marks bicylindrical diamond 850 cc to V of 90°, the revolutionary Sportgear change to management electronic and the chassis, Mana X represents not only one evolution rather but the declination than one of the multiple possibilities of expansion of the topic of the automatic motion.



Mana X is one concept that it more delineates the advanced synthesis of the Aprilia knowledge and leaves to catch a glimpse of the wide horizon of potentiality of development and evolution that the Mana plan door in itself.

Mana X confirmation name conquered from the naked version. Nothing raises of the clutch, all is managed electronically, leaving the single pilot the pleasure to guide. Concept Mana X estremizza i principles of versatilità, ease of handling and pleasure of guide, in a motion that, characterized from the revolutionary change sportgear, addresses absolutely young, dynamic a public of motorcyclists, naturally carried to reward originality and trasgressione.

Mana X is one motion that escapes every predefined category, not comparabile to others of for style, of for performance, placing itself as objective last the maximum pleasure of the motorcyclist. The layout completely new, the totally unknown posterior suspension, the tires is of generous section, Mana X emphasizes indispensable, the necessary one, and represents nearly the negation of the design commonly meant. In this concept to an essential spirit in which every stilistica and progettuale choice has as objective the semplicità of approach and of I use.

source:motorcyclespecs.co.za

Aprilia RS4 50 and Aprilia RS4 125 (2011)

Aprilia RS 50 and Aprilia RS4 125
Aprilia's small supersports bikes have been completely revised. Two models dedicated for young enthusiasts who want their first experience in the motorcycling world to be with a proper bike.

* Aprilia RS4 marked a milestone in the evolution of the 125 cc motorcycle.
* For the first time ever, the sportiest bike available for 16 year olds was a 4-stroke.
* For the youngest riders of all, the Aprilia RS 50 embodies all of Aprilia's technology in a genuine racing replica in just 50 cc.

Aprilia has always been the undisputed leader in the 50 and 125 cc supersports segment, pioneering innovative concepts and solutions and setting trends for its rivals to follow.

The Aprilia RS4 125 is the natural successor and most advanced evolution to date of the Aprilia RS 125, the bike that has dominated the 125 cc sports class for years, which set the benchmark for the one-eighth litre sports segment and which is still today the most highly sought after machine among riders competing in the Sport Production category.

Aprilia RS4 125 introduces the highly advanced, all-new 4 stroke powerplant to the sports segment, while adopting styling and technical solutions inherited from the RSV4, the superbike that led Aprilia to victory in the WSBK 2010 championship.

The most significant characteristics of the Aprilia RS 50 and Aprilia RS4 are:

* RS4 125 - single cylinder liquid cooled 125 cc 4-stroke with electronic injection, 4 valves and double overhead camshafts (DOHC)

characteristics in common:

* extremely stiff aluminium perimeter frame derived from racing experience
* 41 mm upside down fork
* front brake with 300 mm disc and radial four piston calliper
* Superbike inspired analogue/digital instrument panel
* fairings derived directly from RSV4 project for total aesthetic coherence with the SBK world champion



Design

The livery and eye-catching forms of the Aprilia RS 50 and RS4 125 echo the looks of the Factory version of the Aprilia RSV4 supersports bike. And the RS 50 and RS4 125 share more than just a family resemblance with the most hardcore street version the bike dominating the world SBK championship.

The design of the fairings and tank, the unique looks of the front end, with the headlights suspended over the gaping air intakes, and the spectacular tapered tail fairing are identical to their counterparts on 1000 cc supersports model that set new standards in terms of style and technical content for the superbike segment.

Extensive aerodynamic studies have minimised surface areas without compromising wind protection, and the fairings showcase the superlative mechanicals of the Aprilia RS 50 and Aprilia RS4 125 rather than conceal them. As a result, the frame and engine are not hidden away but proudly flaunted as fundamental elements of the design of Aprilia's new small supersports models. With the triple headlight, the Aprilia RS 50 and RS4 have a decidedly aggressive look that lends a unique character to the entire front end. The LED taillight merges stunningly into the ultra-compact tail fairing and offers excellent luminosity. Even from behind, the Aprilia RS4 125 is absolutely unmistakable.

The product of extensive wind tunnel testing and race experience, the fairing offers excellent wind protection together with superb aerodynamic efficiency. And as well as contributing to the extremely aggressive looks of the bike, the top fairing and tail fairing also maximise performance in terms of speed.



Engines

With the new RS 50 and RS4 125, Aprilia confirms its global leadership in the small capacity sports bike segment, creating models that exceed the expectations of even the most discerning rider.

The sophisticated chassis architecture of the Aprilia RS 50 and RS4 125 is complemented by state of the art engines.
The single cylinder 50 cc unit developed by Aprilia for the RS 50 is a water cooled two-stroke with reed valve induction. The lubrication uses a separate mixing system with a variable capacity volumetric pump. The six speed gearbox lets the rider make full use of the performance of this class beating engine.

The Aprilia RS4 is powered by an all new 125 cc water cooled 4 stroke single cylinder engine with four valves and electronic engine boasting a sophisticated double overhead camshaft (DOHC) valve timing system. This state of the art engine produces the maximum power output permitted for the class with a smooth, linear delivery and ecologically - as it meets even the strictest emissions regulations in effect.

With a six speed gearbox allowing the rider to make full use of the power available in all conditions, the Aprilia RS4 offers unbeatable performance in its class not just in terms of absolute power at high engine speeds, but also in terms of usable power band, minimised vibration and outstanding mechanical reliability.

The product of a cutting edge design, the new single cylinder 125 cc unit features dry sump lubrication making it extremely light and compact, allowing Aprilia's engineers to develop a class beating chassis layout.



Chasis

The RS 50 and RS4 125 stand head and shoulders above the competition for their superlative chassis layout: developed on the basis of Aprilia's outstanding successes in WSBK and GP 125, the frame consists of die cast aluminium spars with crossed reinforcement ribs. With its state of the art design, this extremely lightweight structure offers exceptional torsional stiffness.
The front suspension also boasts a class beating layout, with a sturdy 41 mm upside fork, red anodised stanchion clamps and a wheel travel of 110 mm, while at the rear is a monoshock linked directly to the asymmetric swingarm.

Both the Aprilia RS 50 and RS4 125 boast class beating brake systems: each bike uses a 300 mm steel disc at the front, gripped by a four piston radial calliper, and a 220 mm disc at the rear with a single piston calliper.
The 17” wheels are shod with 100/80 rubber up front and a 130/70 tyre at the rear.





Standart Equitment and Features

The multifunctional analogue/digital instrument panel with LCD display draws directly from Aprilia's experience in the Superbike class. The split 6-spoke design of the wheels further emphasises the purposeful character of Aprilia's latest small capacity sports bikes.

On Aprilia RS4, one additional detail underscores the level of sophistication of the bike: the exhaust, which is unmistakably inspired by competition machines, is completely integrated within the lower part of the fairing. A solution that is not just visually effective, but which also contributes significantly to the dynamics of the bike by helping to centralise masses.

The passenger saddle is yet another example of the extreme level of sophistication of these new bikes from Aprilia. Instead of fiddly screws, a practical quick release button allows the passenger seat to be exchanged with the tail fairing cover in an instant to transform the bike from two seat to single seat configuration

Aprilia RS4 125 Features:

Year
2011

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke single cylinder DOHC 4 valves. Euro 3 homologated

Capacity
124.8
Bore x Stroke 58 X 47 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5 ± 0.5:1

Induction
Electronic injection
ECU Magneti Marelli MIU G3 32 MM DIAM.

Ignition / Starting
Electronic with CDI capacity discharge / electdric
Clutch Multiple discs, in oil bath

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Gear Ratio 1st 11/33 (0.33) 2nd 15/30 (0.50) 3rd 18/27 (0.67) 4th 20/24 (0.83) 5th 25/27 (0.92) 6th 23/22 (1.05)
Frame Aluminum perimeter frame

Front Suspension
41 mm upside down fork, 110mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Asymmetric swingarm with monoshock, 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
Single 300mm discs 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes
Single 218mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/80 –17

Rear Tyre
130/70 –17
Seat Height 820 mm

Fuel Capacity
14.5 Liters

Aprilia FV2 1200 Concept

The Aprilia FV2 1200 is a concentration of technical innovation, a blend of technology, performance, and pure adrenaline. This amazing concept bike embodies the sum total of Aprilia's current technical know-how and points in the direction that technical development is likely to take at Noale in the next few years.




2007 was the twentieth anniversary of Aprilia's first GP win and a year in which another four world championships were won. This extraordinary achievement is a repeat of Aprilia's 2006 success story and takes the total of Aprilia's world championship titles to an amazing

What better technical and sporting heritage could there be behind the Aprilia FV2 1200 concept bike? The FV2 1200 embodies the latest Aprilia technology and reveals the direction likely to be taken by technical and stylistic development at Aprilia in the near future.

The heart of the FV2 1200 is Aprilia's mighty, 1200 cc, 90° V twin, a power plant that confirms Aprilia's determination to develop high capacity, high technology engines using in-house skills and competence.

The minimalist bodywork of the FV2 1200 creates a stunning preponderance of volume towards the front of the bike. The result is a revolutionary, courageous and futuristic look that is destined to form the solid basis for the evolution of Aprilia motorcycle styling.




The engine also fulfils a structural role, and acts as the starting point for the backbone of the motorcycle, a carbon fibre, load bearing frame with integrated filter box. The seat is supported by an aluminium beam and by two carbon fibre struts that extend into the tail and around the rear light cluster. The parallelogram front suspension is based on the system already tried and tested on Aprilia's 250 cc GP racers.

These futuristic solutions have led to an amazing weight reduction (the FV2 1200 weighs under 160 kg) and an extremely compact size. The extraordinary agility that has always typified Aprilia motorcycles therefore finds its utmost expression in the FV2 1200.




The 1200 cc V twin engine is liquid cooled and boast a ride-by-wire control system. Traction control, a latest generation ABS system and electronic suspension management are also provided to let you ride at your performance peak while maintaining complete control over the bike.

The Aprilia FV2 1200's dashboard incorporates a multi-functional instrument cluster that can be interfaced not only with the bike's own CAN line but with a PC too, making it possible to download telemetric data for personal performance evaluations, reconfigure the information shown on the matrix display, load new mappings from the internet, display itineraries, and integrate GPRS and GSM modules for mobile phone connectivity.

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord

The large-capacity trail-styled bike market is a lucrative one in Europe, and Aprilia's entry is certainly distinctive. The large twin-headlamp fairing follows the quirky design brief of the rest of the firm's bikes, while providing good weather protection. The familiar RSV Mille-based engine has been re-tuned to produce 73kW (98bhp) rather then the 97kW (130bhp) of the donor bike, providing a flatter, less peaky power delivery, more suited to relaxing progress. The unusual 'Double Wave' frame is very stiff, and long-travel suspension soaks up the worst bumps. Like most big-bore trailbikes, the Caponord is mainly aimed at touring use, so it has a large 25-litre (5.5 gal) fuel tank, spacious pillion accommodation and a large, comfy dual seat.







Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Features:

Year
2001-02

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
997.6
Bore x Stroke 97 x 67.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.4:1

Induction
Fuel injection

Ignition / Starting
Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder / electric

Max Power
98 hp 72 KW @ 8250 rpm

Max Torque
9.88 kg-m 97 Nm @ 6250 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Frame Wave Twin Beam in box-type aluminium-magnesium alloy, highly-resistant removable steel rear subframe

Front Suspension
50mm Marzocchi hydraulic fork. 175mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy swing arm, progressive linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, rebound and preload adjustable. 185mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2 x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/80 VR19

Rear Tyre
150/70 VR17
Seat Height 820 mm

Dry-Weight
215 kg

Fuel Capacity (res)
25 Litres. (5L)

Consumption average
16.2 km/lit

Standing ¼ Mile
12.1 sec / 179.2 km/h

Top Speed
219.2 km/h

Aprilia Blue Marlin

Unveiled at the 2001 Milan Show, the Blue Marlin is an advanced prototype model designed in collaboration with French company Boxer Design. It uses a back-to-basics approach to provide a rawer sportsbike experience. The 60° V-twin engine common to all of Aprilia's large-capacity bikes is housed in a steel-tube frame with aluminium rear plates. The line of the frame continues back up to the tail unit, in the style of race machines from the 1950s and 1960s. There are modern elements to the design too, with an aluminium tube swingarm, upside-down front forks and a purposeful twin headlamp nosecone. While the Blue Marlin looks simple, its components are very high quality, including Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes.

Aprilia RSV 4 Factory APRC Max Biaggi

Born to be the best on the track and on the road, the Aprilia RSV4 has amazed the motorcycling world with its styling, technology and performance ever since its introduction. The first 65° V-4 engine ever in a sports production bike, a chassis worthy of a 250 GP, Ride By Wire, multimap engine management: all these are accomplished achievements for the Aprilia RSV4, that tops unique architecture and specs with Aprilia's signature excellent rideability brought to the next level.
But records are made to be broken. Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of the Aprilia R&D department and a very close collaboration between Racing Department and production, the Aprilia RSV4 has made a giant leap forward.



The RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition is a milestone in the history of super sport bikes. All of the racing expertise and indications gathered during the successful 2010 season of World Champion Max Biaggi were brought together in a bike that sets a new standard for future road bike development.
Unique adjustable traction control capable of self-adjusting to suit different types of tyres, wheelie control, launch control, quick shift: these are the RSV4 Factory APRC SE's new features that raise the bar in track performance even further up.



Aprilia's vast technology capacity made it possible to create the electronic engine management system of the RSV4 Factory SBK that dominated the 2010 World Superbike Championship with Max Biaggi fully in-house. Thanks to new insights earned in racing and the close collaboration between racing team, Racing Department and R&D, know how is nearly immediately passed on to production. This is how the Aprilia people were able to turn out the fastest, most effective bike on the track, a bike whose only goal is to post the fastest lap.



Aprilia RSV-4 Factory APRC Special Edition Features:

Year
2011

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity
998,9
Bore x Stroke 78 x 52,3 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1

Induction
Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils

Ignition / Starting
Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. / electric
Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Lubrication Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.
Clutch Cassette type.

Max Power
180 hp 132.4 kW @ 12250 rpm

Max Torque
115 Nm @ 10000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Gear Ratio 1st: 38/16 (2.375) 2nd: 35/18 (1.944)3rd: 28/17 (1.647) 4th: 32/22 (1,455) 5th: 34/26 (1,308) 6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Steering angle / Trail 24.5° / 105 mm
Frame Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.
Envisaged adjustments:
• headstock position and rake
• engine height
• swingarm pin height Ohlins adjustable steering dumper

Front Suspension
Ohlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial

Rear Suspension
Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Ohlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. Wheel travel: 130 mm

Front Brakes
2x 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 □34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose

Rear Brakes
Single 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR
17)
Seat Height 845 mm

Dry-Weight
179 kg (Dry weight, without battery and fluids.)

Fuel Capacity (res)
17 litres (4-litre reserve included)