From the bulbous but incredibly effective original RSV through the dangerously angular restyle and the pterodactyl-ous Dorsaduro and brutally-ugly Tuono, their bikes may not be pretty, but they sure do the job, and they do it with tons of charisma.
And the current Aprilia RSV4 certainly follows this trend of looking functionally over-styled, with a strange, finned tailpiece and triclopean face.
The RSV4 features one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge electronics suites available on a motorcycle at any price, coupled to one of the best-sounding motorcycle engines ever built.
Everyone loves the sound of the Yamaha R1 with its flat-plane crank, but it basically sounds like it wants to be a V4. Just like the one in the Aprilia. These changes shoot the RSV4 Factory like a missile out of corners.
Only the Ducati Superbike can rival in the corner exit war. The mechanical slipper clutch helps stopping the bike quickly and only on two occasions during my day in the saddle could I feel any shatter whilst hard on the brakes. Those in the know will notice the new exhaust and that fat mm rear tyre, too. Motos and Friends, a weekly Podcast brought to you by Ultimate Motorcycling, and powered by the all new Suzuki Hayabusa—the ultimate sportbike.
Visit suzukicycles. The ultimate ride awaits! The iconic SV actually came out over 20 years ago, and it can be argued has subsequently become a cult classic, especially among the racing fraternity. Despite its age, this inexpensive middleweight still works extremely well with massive aftermarket support should you want to go fast with it.
Chuck is an ex-racer and arguably the leading restorer of racing motorcycles in the country. Needless to say Chuck also gets to ride a lot of them, perhaps the most interesting one of which is the astounding Britten V which is displayed on the top floor of the museum, appropriately just outside the new Design Center.
Chuck rode the Britten several times so we get to hear his thoughts on that. Sign in. Log into your account. Forgot your password? Password recovery. Recover your password. Friday, January 14, Get help. Ultimate Motorcycling.
The system works hand in hand with the new closer spaced gearbox to limit RPM drop during shifting for faster lap times. For riders with a need for speed and agility, Aprilia offers four new models to its intense lineup of powerful motorcycles. Aprilia also applied its knowledge gained on the track to the Dorsoduro , an explosively powerful and extremely agile, twin-cylinder motard, offering riders a balance of performance, precision and excitement.
Aprilia also designed a bike that novice riders could enjoy — the RS4 It is the successor and most advanced evolution to date of the RS , the bike that dominated the cc sports class for years and remains the most highly sought after machine among riders competing in the Sport Production Category.
Ohlins adjustable steering damper Front suspension Ohlins Racing upside-down fork,. Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: mm Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Ohlins Racing mono-shock absorber with completely adjustable piggy-back in: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage.
Wheel travel mm Front: Dual mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose Brakes Rear: mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two.
Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose Wheel rims Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes. Fuel system: Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 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.
Lubrification: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps lubrication and cooling. Frame: Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.
Wheel travel: mm. Rear suspension: Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Wheel travel mm. Brakes: Front: Dual mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose.
Wheels: Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes. Tyres: Radial tubeless. Dimensions: Max. You must be logged in to post a comment.
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