APRILIA RSV 4 R 999 (2009 - Present) Description & History: The Italian supersports bike was first unveiled at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy on February 2008, along with its SBK racing replica sister, the RSV 4 Factory. The bike boasts a very aggressive and aerodynamic design and the Italian manufacturer's brand new V4 production engine. The bike's impressive power, rated at 180 hp at 12,500 rpm ensures high-end thrills for those willing to take it to the edge. The RSV 4 R receives Showa front suspension and Sachs adjustable rear suspension, while the RSV4 Factory gets Ohlins racing suspension. The bike comes with a three engine mappings enabling the rider to switch between T-Track (full power), S-Sport (smooth controlled power delivery) and R-Road (for all conditions use, power restricted to 140 hp).
APRILIA RSV 4 R 999 2009 - Present Full Specifications:Brand: APRILIA, Model: RSV, Type: RSV 4 R 2009, Name Year: RSV 4 R 999 2009 - Present, Engine Type: Longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, Displacement: 999.6 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.07 x 2.06 in OR 78.0x52.3 mm, Compression: 13.0:1, Horsepower: 132(180)/12500 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 84.8/10000 lb-ft/RPM OR 115/10000 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors, Gearbox: 6-speed cassette type, Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system, Primary Drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659), Final Drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2.5) or 42/16 (2.625), Frame: Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements, Front Suspension: Upside-down Showa fork with Ø 43 mm stanchions, Rear Suspension: Twin sided 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, Front Brake: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc, Rear Brake: 220-mm diameter disc, Length: 80.3 in OR 2040 mm, Width: 28.9 in OR 734 mm, Seat Height: 33.2 in OR 843 mm, Wellbase: 56 in OR 1422 mm, Ground Clearance: 5.1 in OR 130 mm, Weight: 405.6 lbs OR 184 kg, Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons OR 4.5 L, Tyres Front: 120/70 ZR 17, Tyres Rear: 190/55 ZR 17.