User manual APRILIA RSV4 BROCHURE 2009

[. . . ] Fewer vibrations thanks to a balancing countershaft which makes it vibrate less than a 4 in-line cylinder. By using extra light materials, such as magnesium, its overall weight has also been reduced. CUTTING EDGE ELECTRONICS In the 65°V-4 engine, the very best mechanical engineering, designing and engine construction made for racing is put together with cutting edge electronics. The Ride-by-Wire Multimap technology opens practically infinite possibilities in controlling delivery and it is even possible to change the bike's "character" by selecting one of the available mappings on the handlebar: T - TRACK: no compromising on the track. 180HP at minimum opening of the throttle valve. [. . . ] Perfect centralisation of the masses and distribution of the weights (52% at the front, 48% at the back) has been improved on still further thanks to the tank position, with fuel mostly under the saddle in order to optimise balancing between a full and empty tank. BRAKES READY FOR THE RACE The front braking system is powerful, precise and modular. Brembo monoblock "Serie Oro" 4-piston callipers are used with a radial pump, a dual 320mm disc with asymmetric perforation and an originally designed aluminium flange. The rear brake has Brembo "Serie Oro" 2-piston callipers fixed directly on the swingarm with a 220mm disc: the very best available today on the racing technology scene. VERY LIGHT RIMS Another new feature are the forged aluminium rims: their original design further decreases the weight - approximately 1 kg less than the previous models - resulting in reduced unsprung mass inertia which improves the motorcycle's responsiveness to each touch of the rider. STEERING DAMPER Öhlins Racing is also the adjustable steering damper, perfect stability at high speeds and millimetric precision when going into a bend. THE ONLY STANDARD BIKE THAT FITS ITSELF ON YOU. RSV4 FACTORY IS THE FIRST STANDARD FOUR CYLINDER BIKE THAT IS ACTUALLY "READY FOR THE TRACK". CREDIT GOES TO A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGNING PHILOSOPHY OF THE COMPONENTS AND TO THE CUTTING EDGE RACING TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TODAY PLUS THE FACT THAT ADJUSTMENTS ARE PRETTY MUCH INFINITE: TO FIT LIKE A GLOVE FOR DIFFERENT RIDING STYLES AND CIRCUITS. For the first time on a standard motorcycle, the multi-adjustable suspensions are combined with the possibility of adjusting the headstock position and rake, the rear end height, the swingarm pivot height and even the position of the engine. No other bike on the market offers such a maniacal level of customisation with such ease. . . and probably no other bike will be able to do as much in the near future. On Aprilia RSV4 Factory, as soon as you are on the track you are already in front of everyone else!C B A "READY FOR THE TRACK" ADJUSTMENTS A. HEIGHT OF THE REAR END AND OF THE SWINGARM PIVOT B. RAKE AND POSITION OF THE HEADSTOCK CASSETTE TYPE GEARBOX "Ready for the track" solutions also for the gearbox: cassette-type. With this expedient the ratios can be changed quickly and maintenance is simple. The clutch is equipped with a mechanical slipper system to optimise engine braking control and stability under hard braking. TAILORED ACCESSORIES. FROM THE COMPONENTS FOR RACING TO THE RIDER'S CLOTHES, APRILIA HAS DESIGNED AN EXCLUSIVE RANGE OF ACCESSORIES FOR RSV4 FACTORY WITH MANIACAL CARE TO EACH DETAIL. NEW TARGETS ARE REACHED IN PERFORMANCE AND APPEARANCE, EXPLOITING THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS, GOING TO THE RACETRACK WITH A GREAT AND WINNING LOOK: YOU AND YOUR RSV4 FACTORY WILL BE EVEN MORE UNIQUE. Made entirely in titanium with a carbon terminal, the Akrapovic exhaust for use on the racetrack weighs less than 5 kg and, guaranteeing increased torque and power, improves acceleration when coming out of a bend. The thermoformed top fairing increases aerodynamic penetration and protection against turbulence and high speeds. Made especially for the RSV4 Factory, the Öhlins TTX shock absorber is completely adjustable with mountings machined from single billets of metal. [. . . ] Photographs, technical data, specifications and colours shown in this brochure refer to the Italian market version and may be subject to change without prior notice. Ask your official Aprilia dealers for full details. In order to maintain your machine in a safe and efficient manner, always demand official Aprilia Spare Parts, which are guaranteed by Aprilia Quality Service in respect of current legislation. Aprilia offers Aprilia Road Assistance, a call centre available 24 hours a day for information and road rescue. [. . . ]