APRILIA RACING FACTORY WORKS KIT
APRILIA RACING EXPANDS THE FACTORY WORKS PROJECT, INTRODUCING A SPECIAL KIT FOR THE RSV4 THAT INTERVENES IN THREE AREAS: ENGINE, WEIGHT AND AERODYNAMICS
POWER INCREASES TO 215 HP, WEIGHT DROPS 10 KG AND THE AERODYNAMIC WINGLETS ARRIVE, THE RESULT OF THE STUDY CONDUCTED FOR MOTOGP
Aprilia Racing is the most advanced Piaggio Group platform for the development of technology applied first to racing bikes and then to factory models. The Racing Division that has brought the Noale-based Manufacturer 54 world titles, launched the “Factory Works” program last year to make the same technology developed for the Aprilia RSV4 – seven-time World Superbike champion – available to anyone who wants to compete in top level factory derivative championships or for those who simply want to have an RSV4 with optimized performance for track use. The program includes the realization of various RSV4 “Factory Works” versions developed in compliance with the Superstock and Superbike championship regulations in the different countries, with various levels of chassis, electronics and engine modifications. The pinnacle of this project is represented by the FW-GP version, fitted with the V4 with bore increased to 81 mm and equipped with pneumatic valve timing, a configuration similar to the one Aprilia raced with officially in the 2015 MotoGP world championship which takes maximum power to 250 HP.
Aprilia Racing Factory Works is therefore a unique program that now expands thanks to the introduction of a special kit available for the Aprilia RSV4 – in the RR and RF MY17 and MY18 versions – capable of maximizing engine performance, reducing overall weight and improving aerodynamics.
As for the engine, the kit includes a set of four single-groove pistons with a surface treatment to guarantee smoother action. These components alone ensure about a 4 HP increase in maximum power. In order to further increase performance, a cylinder heads kit is also available which replaces the original heads with new ones that boast numerically controlled machined intake and exhaust ducts in order to improve fluid dynamics; the springs, valves and related caps have also been optimized to fine-tune performance, while the camshafts have a surface treatment that further reduces friction. Overall, along with a new ECU that has a specific map for the Akrapovic exhaust, the complete kit lets you reach a maximum power of 215 shaft HP.
Aprilia Racing’s experience can also be measured through targeted lightening operations, primarily to the advantage of handling, which is already outstanding on the standard RSV4 model. These operations consist in the installation of a lithium battery and a new fuel tank with the same shape and material as the original, but made using a refined production method that reduces the weight by about 1.5 Kg. The complete Akrapovic exhaust system, the various carbon fiber details and the billet upper steering plate reduce the overall weight of the RSV4 by about 10 Kg.
The new Factory Works kit can be further enriched by a set of side fairings with winglets, the aerodynamic appendages that contribute to producing benefits in terms of bike stability. This is technology that Aprilia Racing developed on the RS-GP prototype used in the MotoGP World Championship and which, for the first time ever, is now also available to Factory Works customers.
For EICMA 2017, the new Factory Works kit will be presented on the Aprilia RSV4 RF, enhanced by a special, dedicated livery.
In the special web area www.serviceaprilia.com/public/racing, riders, collectors and teams can access the exclusive world of the Aprilia “Factory Works” racing bikes and receive further information and more technical details on the RSV4 machines prepared by Aprilia Racing.
More, from another press release issued by Aprilia:
APRILIA RSV4 RR AND RF
THE RESULT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY AND WINNING PROJECT, THE RSV4 WAS BORN OUT OF APRILIA’S SUCCESSFUL RACING EXPERIENCE AND SETS THE BAR IN TERMS OF SPORTINESS AND PERFORMANCE
THE RF VERSION MAKES ITS DÉBUT IN A NEW AND ATTRACTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN
IT IS THE FASTEST RSV4 EVER, THANKS TO THE ÖHLINS SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE APRC ELECTRONIC CONTROLS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES CORNERING ABS AND THE DOWNSHIFTER. THE 201 HP ENGINE COMBINES WITH A SEVEN-TIME WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPION CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE
Aprilia RSV4 is the natural evolution of an innovative project, capable in just a few years of dominating World SBK, earning seven world titles in six years and winning in its début in the FIM Superstock Cup, the championship dedicated to bikes that are closely derived from their factory versions. Unanimously acclaimed by critics and sought after by bikers from every corner of the globe, the RSV4 has always been the undisputed segment representative, the reference point for sportiness and performance, the best example of what can be achieved by exploiting the valuable experience of a victorious Racing Department like Aprilia’s which, in its brief history has taken 54 championship titles. Skills honed on the track and transferred to the factory product to provide everyone with the same excitement that the motorbikes prepared by Aprilia Racing do.
Unmistakable in its design lucidity and applied technology, the RSV4 is conceived around a 65° V4 engine never before seen on a factory sport bike, a frame which is the heir to a dynasty that has won 18 titles and 143 Grand Prix races in the 250 GP class, enhanced by the most modern applied electronics systems to manage the engine and the bike’s dynamic performance. This is a true vocation of Aprilia, which was the first manufacturer to adopt the Ride-By-Wire multimap accelerator as standard equipment, but above all the first to patent the APRC dynamic control system, with the exclusive features of self-calibration and wheelie control, the system that now reaches new levels of effectiveness at the service of top performance.
The primary goal in creating the RSV4 was the same one that has set this model apart from its birth in 2009: to be the absolute best uncompromising superbike, the one that comes the closest to the current Aprilia racing bikes in terms of performance and effectiveness. Thanks to the experience acquired in the most selective speed championships such as WSBK and MotoGP, Aprilia is able to transfer technologies to their factory products like the full Ride-by-wire throttle and the dynamic controls package, APRC.
The Fastest Superbike in the Segment
The primary goal followed during development of the Aprilia RSV4 (in both available versions, RSV4 RR and RSV4 RF) is, as always, only one: to be the fastest superbike in the segment. In order to achieve it, Aprilia drew from the best Aprilia Racing technology, continuously refining the already exceptional RSV4 in many aspects, such as engine, electronics, suspension and brakes.
APRC: from Aprilia, the Cutting-Edge in Electronics
The Aprilia RSV4 RR and RF make perfect what was already top shelf in the previous versions thanks to a significant improvement to its already exceptional dynamic controls package designed and patented by Aprilia. APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) is the well-known dynamic control suite derived directly from the winning technology in world Superbike, one of the most complete and refined currently available on the market. This progress was possible mainly thanks to the repositioning of the inertial platformthat governs the operation, improving accurate detection of the dynamic conditions of the bike, resulting in more efficient electronic control strategies.
The fourth evolution of Aprilia APRC fits in perfectly with the fine electronic management of the full Ride-by-Wire throttle, that has allowed all superfluous throttle body electronic management components to be eliminated, thereby saving 590 grams.
APRC, which comes as standard equipment on the Aprilia RSV4 RR and RF, includes:
–ATC: Aprilia Traction Control, adjustable on the fly (without having to release the throttle) to 8 settings thanks to a practical joystick, boasts fine-tuned and high performance operating logic.
–AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control,adjustable to 3 levels, has highly precise operating strategies thanks to the repositioning of the inertial platform. Wheelie control can be adjusted on the fly without closing the throttle, like the ATC, thanks to the practical left side electric block.
–ALC: Aprilia Launch Control, for use on the track only, with 3 settings, uses even more effective operating strategies.
–AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, the electronic gearbox thatallows shifting without closing the throttle and without using the clutch, also equipped with the downshift function, to allow clutchless downshifting. Its open-throttle downshifting feature is exclusive.
–APL: Aprilia Pit Limiter, the system that lets you select and limit the top speed allowed in pit lane at the track or simply to make it easier to comply with posted speed limits on the road.
–ACC: Aprilia Cruise Control. Electronic management has allowed cruise control to be introduced, very convenient on longer trips because it lets you maintain the set speed without touching the throttle.
In addition to the fourth generation APRC system, RSV4 RR and RF come from the factory standard with advanced multimap Cornering ABS, developed in collaboration with Bosch to guarantee not only extreme safety on the road, but also the best possible performance at the circuit. The 9.1 MP system, with truly contained weight and dimensions, is able to optimize braking and the ABS intervention in corners, thanks to a specific algorithm that constantly monitors various parameters such as lateral acceleration, the pressure applied to the front brake lever, the lean, pitch and yaw angle, modulating the braking action in order to better guarantee the ratio between deceleration and stability. The ABS system works in unison with the Aprilia RLM (Rear Lift-up Mitigation) system that limits the lift of the rear wheel during more abrupt braking. Cornering ABS, fine-tuned in accordance with Aprilia’s specific indications, is adjustable to 3 levels of sensibility and can be switched off. Each of the three Cornering ABS maps can be combined with any of the three engine maps (Sport, Track, Race), allowing riders with different experience and skill levels to find the best possible combination for their style. The three maps are “full power” and differ in the way they unload the 201 HP of which the Aprilia V4 is capable onto the asphalt, in addition to the percentage of engine brake dedicated to them.
The color TFT instrumentation is a true digital computer with exceptional display features. The two selectable screen pages (Road and Race, both with night and day backlighting) correspond to as many represented indexes. Standard equipment for the RSV4 RF (and optional for the RSV4 RR), is V4-MP, the Aprilia multimedia platform that lets you connect your smartphone to the vehicle via Bluetooth, introducing for the first time a true corner by corner electronic settings calibration system with data that can subsequently be downloaded to your laptop (or displayed directly on the smartphone) for analysis, just like they do at the races. The latest version of V4-MP adds a new connection protocol that reduces smartphone battery consumption to a minimum, in addition to providing a wide range of circuits already mapped in which you can manage the electronic settings corner by corner, as well as user acquisition of a new circuit that is not in the list Aprilia has provided. V4-MP also includes the infotainment system, introduced by Aprilia for the first time on the RSV4, to manage voice commands and incoming/outgoing telephone calls with your smartphone. These activities are also displayed and managed by the digital instrumentation.
The Inimitable Character and Performance of the Aprilia V4
The primary and unique characteristics of this gem of Italian technology, the ones that led to the creation of the best superbike of all times, remain unchanged. This is the world’s first full scale production motorcycle with a high-performance narrow V4 engine, the most revolutionary and powerful engine ever built by Aprilia. An engine that has been made unmistakable because of the use of “total” electronics, because of its extremely compact size and light weight. The changes implemented in the latest evolution of the Italian V4 resulted in an increase of overall reliability and performance, without sacrificing power and maximum torque (which remain respectively at 201 HP at 13,000 rpm and 115 Nm at 10,500 rpm), and not even that inimitable sound that has always been a true soundtrack of the Aprilia V4 engines. The powerplant has an exhaust system with a silencer that has a double oxygen sensor and a built-in valve, while the engine ECU has high calculating capacity, able to manage the rise in maximum revs, now 300 rpm higher. The engine therefore boasts great extension capacity and it was also for this reason that the variable timing intake ducts were eliminated, no longer deemed necessary. This decision contributed to reducing the weight of the fuel system parts by 500 grams. In order to increase performance and reliability, extremely lightweight pistons were selected with brand new segments that reduce the blow-by effect. There is also a honing treatment for the connecting rod heads, further reducing friction. The valve recall springs also guarantee reliability during the heaviest workloads, whereas the valves have benefited from optimized timing, capable of increasing performance and reliability. Last, but not least, the gearbox has a linear sensor that guarantees impeccable gearshift operation.
Chassis Architecture: Just Like a Real Race Bike
Aprilia is known as one of the best chassis manufacturers in the world and the RSV4 represents the synthesis of the technical prowess Aprilia has acquired in top level world championships. A particularity which is still exclusive to the RSV4 RR and RF (and which has always been a characteristics of the previous generation RSV4 models) is the exceptional possibility of adjustments that the standard equipment chassis is able to offer. In fact, the Aprilia is the only superbike that allows the rider to adjust the engine position in the frame, the headstock angle, the swingarm pivot and the rear end height, naturally in addition to the fully adjustable suspension. Just like a real racing bike.
The RF version of the RSV4 offers sophisticated suspension systems with fine adjustments both in hydraulics and spring preload, higher performance and more than 800 grams lighter than the previous versions: the fork is a latest generation Öhlins NIX unit, as is the TTX shock absorber; the latter is operated by dedicated progressive linkage that increases the reaction time of the shock absorber itself. There is also an adjustable steering damper, also supplied by Öhlins. On the RSV4 range, Aprilia introduces an important Brembo braking system that is the absolute top of the line in this category: the front relies on a pair of new 5 mm thick steel discs with a diameter of 330 mm, gripped by the monobloc M50 calipers fitted with high friction coefficient brake pads.
Versions and Colors
Aprilia RSV4 RR represents a top shelf technical platform, ready to provide the rider with a “race replica” performance and feeling. The RSV4 RR incorporates all the electronic, engine and brake innovations introduced on the RSV4 RF. As standard equipment, it also has features which were once exclusive to the Factory version, such as magnesium external housings, oil sump and head covers and a wide range of chassis adjustments. Aprilia RSV4 RR is available in two attractive color schemes, both matte, on a black and grey base (Bucine grey and Ascari black) with red wheel rims.
Aprilia RSV4 RF is the exclusive version that comes standard with latest generation Öhlins suspension systems and lightweight aluminum forged rims. It stands out for the new dedicated graphic that maintains the evocative name of the previous “Superpole” version, but it has different color patterns in which black and red dominate.
Rich Range of Accessories
Aprilia has designed and developed a wide range of accessories so you can personalize your RSV4 RR and RF. High quality selected items to increase performance, make them more attractive or more comfortable.
Slip-on racing exhaust: made by Akrapovic, this item has a titanium silencer and is approved for street use. The carbon slip-on version is also available, exclusively for track use.
Complete racing exhaust: this is an exhaust system complete with headers made by Akrapovic. the muffler is in carbon.
Öhlins TTX shock absorbers (standard equipment on the RSV4 RF): the TTX line is the most prestigious of the products offered by Öhlins (top and bottom attachments are in billet aluminum). They allow full and fine adjustment in all shock absorbing functions. They can be fitted with linear sensors to install telemetry.
Öhlins steering damper (standard equipment on the RSV4 RF): the fine adjustment of this item’s hydraulics provides a front end that is always solid during the most violent acceleration.
Öhlins NIX Fork: (standard equipment on the RSV4 RF): top shelf performance on the track and on the road. A wide range of precision pre-load and hydraulic rebound and compression adjustments.
Components in carbon: Carbon components: fairings, mudguards and heel guards. Made in matte finished carbon fiber. They guarantee a sporty look and lower overall weight.
Mirror plugs: made from polyethylene, these are applied in place of the mirrors when using the bike on the track.
License plate bracket cover: made of laser cut aluminum, this is applied after removing the license plate bracket when using the bike on the track.
Frame guards: with an unmistakable racing style, made of billet nylon, these are useful to prevent damage to the frame in the event of a sliding crash.
Inverted racing gear lever: this is a mechanical element that inverts the gear shifting mode in order to improve performance on the track.
Forged rims (standard equipment on the RSV4 RF): made from aluminum with a forging process, these provide maximum resistance at a light weight, essential for increasing handling.
Aluminum racing levers: made in billet aluminum, they give the bike an even more aggressive look and reduce the weight of the factory component.
Tank bag: this bag is made of technical fabric with carbon-look inserts. Tested and approved to resist oil, fuel, UV rays and not to compromise stability even at high speeds.
Adjustable license plate bracket: made in laser cut steel. Includes the LED license plate light.
Motorcycle cover: made of breathable Lycra, this cover was designed to protect your bike from dust.
V4-MP kit: (standard equipment on the RSV4 RF): this is the installation kit for the multimedia platform dedicated to the Aprilia V4 models made up of a Bluetooth control unit and all the wiring needed for installation.
| APRILIA RSV4 RR: Technical Specifications
[in brackets the data referring to RSV4 RF and RSV4 RR with Race Pack] |
| Engine type | Aprilialongitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Bore and stroke | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Total engine capacity | 999.6 cc |
| Compression ratio | 13.6:1 |
| Maximum power at crankshaft | 201 HP (148 kW) at 13,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque at crankshaft | 115 Nm at 10,500 rpm |
| Fuel system | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 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 (Race) |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Starter | Electric |
| Exhaust | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, two oxygen sensors, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4) |
| Alternator | Flywheel mounted 450 W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
| Transmission | 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 31/21 (1.476) 5th: 31/23 (1.348) 6th: 34/27 (1.259) Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) |
| Clutch | Multi plate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Chain: Drive ratio: 41/16 (2.562) |
| Traction management | APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APT), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently |
| Frame | Aluminum dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments:
Nonadjustable Sachs steering damper [Adjustable Öhlins steering damper] |
| Front suspension | Sachs Fork with 43 mmÆ stanchions; [Öhlins NIX fork with TIN surface treatment]. Forged billet aluminum radial caliper mountings. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Double braced aluminum swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Sachs monoshock adjustable in: hydraulics in compression and rebound, spring preload [Öhlins TTX monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. New progressive linkage. 130 mm [120 mm] wheel travel. |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless-steel rotor and aluminum flange with 6 pins. Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers with 4Æ 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose |
| Rear: 220 mm diameter disc; Brembo caliper with two 32 mm separate pistons Æ32 mm. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable to 3 maps equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) (can be disabled). |
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| Wheel rims | Aprilia aluminum alloy rims with 3 split spokes, [forged aluminum alloy, completely machined, 5 split spokes].
Front: 3.5”X17” Rear: 6”X17” |
| Tires | Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17) |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Length: 2055 mm Width: 735 mm Saddle height: 845 mm Headstock angle: 25° Trail: 104.8 mm Weight: 204 kg weight with a full tank of fuel |
| Consumption | 6,67 liters/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 156 g/km |
| Tank | 18.5 liters (including 4-liter reserve) |
More, from another press release issued by Aprilia:
APRILIA TUONO V4 1100 RR AND FACTORY
THE FASTEST AND SPORTIEST NAKED EVER, a direct descendant of the RSV4, seven-time world sbk champion, reaches a new evolutionary step which corresponds to UNIQUE thrills on the road and on the track
the sophisticated electronic management includes an advanced dynamic controls package with aprc, cornering abs, QUICK SHIFT ACTIVE EVEN IN DOWNSHIFTING, pit limiter and cruise control
the inimitable 175 HP V4, the suspension systems, the brakes, combined with a racing frame, provide unequalled performance
NEW AND ATTRACTIVE GRAPHICS FOR TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY
Simply unrivalled. Now more than ever. The Aprilia naked range, heir to a family of motorbikes which has been voted over time as one of the most adrenaline pumping and efficient bikes ever, achieves absolute performance levels and sophistication, thanks to Aprilia’s know-how acquired over years of winning premier level competitions and the experience of the Tuono history, which is thus confirmed as the only superbike stripped down and fitted with a high handlebar, unbeatable on the track and loads of fun on the road. The Tuono V4 family of motorbikes is made up of two distinctly outfitted models. Tuono V4 1100 RR represents an exceptional thrill machine, the heir to a dynasty of naked sport bikes acclaimed by critics as the most effective and fastest bike in its segment. Tuono V4 1100 Factory is the more exclusive version, dedicated to an extremely demanding public, this bike is equipped with components which are largely derived from the Aprilia RSV4 RF superbike.
State of the art electronics
The greatest innovations have to do with the Aprilia Tuono V4’s on board electronics, that has always been considered as the “best in class”, where the APRC system stands out. Aprilia Performance Ride Control is the patented control suite derived directly from the winning technology in world Superbike, the most complete and refined of those available on motorbikes in the same segment. The fourth generation of APRC, standard on the Tuono V4 1100, fits in perfectly with the fine electronic management of the full Ride-by-Wire throttle, that has allowed all superfluous throttle body electronic management components to be eliminated, thereby saving 590 grams. The repositioning of the inertial platform that allows APRC operation has optimum accurate detection of the dynamic conditions of the bike, resulting in efficient electronic control strategies.
The Tuono V4 1100 RR and Tuono V4 1100 Factory APRC includes:
–ATC: Aprilia Traction Control, adjustable on the fly (without having to release the throttle) to 8 settings thanks to a practical joystick, boasts fine-tuned and high performance operating logic.
–AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control, adjustable to 3 levels, has highly precise operating strategies thanks to the repositioning of the inertial platform. Wheelie control can be adjusted on the fly without closing the throttle, like the ATC, thanks to the practical left side electric block.
–ALC: Aprilia Launch Control, for use on the track only, with 3 settings, uses extremely effective operating strategies.
–AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, the electronic gearbox that allows shifting without closing the throttle and without using the clutch, also equipped with the downshift function, to allow clutchless downshifting. Its open-throttle downshifting feature is exclusive.
–APL: Aprilia Pit Limiter,the system that lets you select and limit the top speed allowed in pit lane at the track or simply to make it easier to comply with posted speed limits on the road.
–ACC: Aprilia Cruise Control. The advanced electronic management of the Tuono V4 has allowed cruise control to be introduced,very convenient on longer trips because it lets you maintain the set speed without touching the throttle.
The Tuono V4 1100 range is fitted with the advanced multimap Cornering ABS system, developed in collaboration with Bosch to guarantee maximum safety on the road, without sacrificing any performance on the track. The 9.1 MP system, with truly contained weight and dimensions, is able to optimize braking and the ABS intervention in corners, thanks to a specific algorithm that constantly monitors various parameters such as lateral acceleration, the pressure applied to the front brake lever, the lean, pitch and yaw angle, modulating the braking action in order to better guarantee the ratio between deceleration and stability. The ABS system works in unison with the Aprilia RLM (Rear Liftup Mitigation) system that limits the lift of the rear wheel during more abrupt braking. Cornering ABS, fine-tuned in accordance with Aprilia’s specific indications, is adjustable to 3 levels of sensibility and can be switched off. In order to allow riders with various levels of experience to find the best possible combination, each of the three Cornering ABS maps can be combined with any of the three engine maps (Sport, Track, Race). The latter are all three “full power” and differ in the way they dole out the 175 HP of which the Aprilia V4 is capable, in addition to the percentage of engine brake dedicated to them.
The color TFT digital instrumentation boasts with exceptional display options. The two selectable screen pages (Road and Race, both with night and day backlighting) correspond to as many represented indexes. V4-MP is available as an option. This is the Aprilia multimedia platform that lets you connect your smartphone to the vehicle, introducing a true corner by corner electronic settings calibration system with data that can subsequently be downloaded to your laptop (or displayed directly on the smartphone screen) for analysis, just like they do at the races. V4-MP adds a new connection protocol that reduces smartphone battery consumption to a minimum, in addition to providing a larger range of circuits already mapped in which you can manage the electronic settings corner by corner, as well as user acquisition of a new circuit that is not in the list Aprilia has provided. V4-MP includes the infotainment system, introduced by Aprilia for the first time on the Tuono V4, to manage voice commands and incoming/outgoing telephone calls with your smartphone.
The Aprilia V4 with Unrivaled Performance
The Tuono V4 1100 is the only naked powered by a 65° V4 engine with unique characteristics. The narrow V architecture has made it possible to make an engine that is extremely compact lengthways which helps to centralize weights and to have a compact chassis.The changes made in this evolution of the Italian V4 resulted in an increase in overall reliability and performance, without sacrificing any of the great character and marvelous sound that bikers love so much. The powerplant adopts an exhaust system with a silencer that has a double oxygen sensor and a built-in valve. The engine ECU has high calculating capacity and is able to manage the rise in maximum revs, 500 rpm higher than the previous model. In order to guarantee maximum reliability, decreasing friction at the same time, the piston pins have DLC surface treatment, whereas the connecting rod heads boast a surface honing treatment. The combustion chambers are no longer obtained through a fusion process, but by a finer, numerically controlled mechanical process,whereas the gearbox has a linear sensor that guarantees impeccable gearshift operation.
Top of the Line Suspension Systems and Brakes
If, on one hand, the Tuono V4 range fully confirms all the proverbial qualities of handling and stability stemming from a frame that is closely derived from that of the Aprilia RSV4, seven-time World Superbike champion, on the other, it introduces the top of the line quality for suspension systems and brakes. The front Brembo braking system comes directly from the one on the RSV4 and relies on a pair of steel discs with a diameter of 330 mm, gripped by monobloc M50 calipersand activated by a radial master cylinder on the handlebar. Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory also has a prestigious Öhlins NIX fork with fully adjustable hydraulics and spring preload. This unit saves about 400 grams compared with the one on the previous series and it is combined with the same brand rear shock absorber and steering damper (also adjustable).
Versions and Colors
The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 range includes two models distinguished by different technical equipment and different color schemes: Tuono V4 1100 RR is available in two attractive color schemes, Grigio Portimao and Nero Assen, whereas the Tuono V4 1100’s new Superpole graphic, with revamped color schemes where black and red now dominate, has that decidedly non-conformist spirit so typical of the Aprilia stylistic tradition that demands bright and very distinctive colors. Tuono V4 1100 Factory stands out technically because of the most refined trio of Öhlins suspension systems and stylistically because of its magnificent tail fairing (approved for two-up) derived from the RSV4. The wheel rims are the same for both models: their lightweight quality contributes to a maximum reduction of the gyroscopic effect, all to the advantage of great handling. Tuono V4 1100 Factory is shod with the sportier Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa, with a wider 200/55 on the rear, in any case approved for street use and available for the Tuono V4 RR as well which, on the other hand, comes standard with 190/55 on the rear and Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires.
Rich Range of Accessories
Aprilia has designed and developed a wide range of accessories so you can personalize your Tuono V4 1100. These are select high quality items that you can use to increase the performance of your Aprilia Tuono V4, make it more attractive or more comfortable.
Slip-on racing exhaust: made by Akrapovic, this item is available with a carbon silencer.
Complete racing exhaust: this is an exhaust system complete with headers made by Akrapovic. This item is available with a carbon muffler.
Öhlins shock absorber (standard on Tuono V4 1100 Factory): Allows full and fine adjustment in all shock absorbing functions, ensuring maximum performance on the track and on the road.
Öhlins steering damper (standard on the Tuono V4 1100 Factory): the fine adjustment of this item’s hydraulics provides a front end that is always solid even during the most violent acceleration.
Öhlins NIX Fork: (standard on the Tuono V4 1100 Factory): top shelf performance on the track and on the road. A wide range of precision pre-load and hydraulic rebound and compression adjustments.
Components in carbon: side fairings, mudguards and heel guards. Made in matte finished carbon fiber. They guarantee a sporty look and lower overall weight.
Frame guards: made of billet nylon, these are useful to prevent damage to the frame in the event of a sliding crash.
Inverted racing gear lever: this is a mechanical element that inverts the gear shifting mode in order to improve performance on the track.
Forged rims: made from aluminum with a forging process, these provide maximum resistance at a light weight, essential for increasing handling.
Tank bag: this bag is made oftechnical fabric with carbon-look inserts. Tested and approved to resist oil, fuel, UV rays and not to compromise stability even at high speeds.
Adjustable license plate bracket: made in laser cut steel. Includes the LED license plate light.
LED turn indicators: The LED turn indicators guarantee a brighter light andlower consumption.
Motorcycle cover: made of breathable Lycra, this cover was designed to protect your bike from dust.
V4-MP kit: this is the installation kit for the multimedia platform dedicated to the Aprilia V4 models made up of a Bluetooth control unit and all the wiring needed for installation.
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR: Technical Specifications
[Tuono V4 1100 Factory data in brackets]
| Engine type | Aprilialongitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Bore and stroke | 81 x 52.3 mm |
| Total engine capacity | 1077 cc |
| Maximum power at crankshaft | 175 HP (129 kW) at 11,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque at crankshaft | 121 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management that the rider can select on the fly: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Race) |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Starter | Electric |
| Exhaust | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, two oxygen sensors, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4). |
| Alternator | Flywheel mounted 450 W alternator with rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
| Transmission | 6-speed cassette type gearbox
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) Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Chain: Drive ratio: 42/15 (2.8) |
| Traction management | APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APL), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently |
| Frame | Aluminum dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements.
Sachs steering damper [Öhlins steering damper] |
| Front suspension | Upside-down “one by one” Sachs fork, Ø 43 mm stanchions [Öhlins fork with TIN surface treatment]. Forged aluminum radial caliper mounting bracket. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Double braced aluminum swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Sachs monoshock with piggy-back fully adjustable in: spring preload, hydraulics in compression and rebound [Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. Wheel travel: 130 mm |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 330 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless-steel rotor with 6 studs [aluminum flange] Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers with 4 Ø 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake lines. |
| Rear: 220 mm diameter disc; Brembo floating caliper with two 32-mm Ø isolated pistons. Master cylinder with built in reservoir and metal braided hose.
Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable on 3 maps, featuring RLM strategy and can be disengaged. |
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| Wheel rims | Cast aluminum wheels with 3 split spoke design.
Front: 3.5”X17” Rear: 6.00”X17” |
| Tires | Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17) [200/55 ZR 17] |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 1450 mm
Length: 2070 mm Width: 810 mm Saddle height: 825 mm Headstock angle: 27° Trail: 99.7 mm Weight: 209 kg weight with a full tank of fuel |
| Consumption | 7,71 liters/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 183 g/km |
| Tank | 18.5 liters (including 4-liter reserve) |