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  • The 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory sees its engine capacity increased to 1078cc.

  • The increase brings maximum power to 214 bhp and torque to 122 Nm, while weighing 199 kg wet.

  • The new bike will also feature winglets on its fairing.

It looks like manufacturers are upping the horsepower game since the introduction of the Ducati’s Panigale V4. The latest on the list is the 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory.

The new RSV4 1100 Factory’s engine will produce 214 bhp, upstaging the Panigale V4’s by 1 bhp. That makes the Aprilia the most powerful naturally-aspirated sportbike.

Following in the footsteps of their Italian superbike rival, Aprilia will be producing 2 RSV4 variants of different engine capacities. The RSV4 Factory sees its 65o V-Twin capacity increased to 1078cc. On the other hand, the 1000cc RSV4 RR is the homologation model for superbike racing.

It isn’t just about a power increase, however. Torque has also been increased to 122 Nm. Additionally, Aprilia has lowered the weight of the RSV4 1100 Factory to just 199 kg, fully fueled. The Bosch lithium-ion battery and titanium Akrapovic exhaust system contributes to the weight reduction.

By the numbers, the 2019 RSV4 1100 Factory is 5 kg lighter, produces 16 more horsepower and 6.8 Nm more torque than the previous model.

Another obvious change are the winglets that are evolved from the 2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF LE.

Brembo’s latest Stylema front brake calipers perform braking duties for the front. They are lighter yet more rigid than the outgoing Brembo M50 Monobloc. Gripping the discs are more aggressive brake pads. Look closely and you will notice air ducts for the front calipers.

Front forks are Öhlins NIX with 125 mm travel (5 mm more) for better cornering. An Öhlins TTX shock suspends the rear end.

There are new steering bushings that steepen the rake angle. There is a 2 mm reduction of the steering yoke for less trail.

The steering changes results in a 4 mm shorter wheelbase. The swingarm has also been stiffened.

Last but not least, Aprilia have also upgraded the APRC electronics suite.

  • Talks about a possible 10th anniversary 2019 Aprilia RSV4 are currently ongoing in the world of motorcycling.

  • The 2019 model is set for the latest updates in order to stay ahead of the game, especially in WorldSBK.

  • We’re talking about a massive power increase, new chassis, the latest electronics, aero-fairings, and many more.

The Aprilia RSV4 superbike has been around for quite some time now and for 2018, it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary as one of the most unbelievable sports machines of all time. With that being said, is Aprilia planning anything special to celebrate this decade-long success? (more…)

The 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 have just been launched at the Delhi Auto Show 2018.

The baby Aprilias are heavily-inspired by their bigger and much more powerful siblings, the RSV4 and Tuono 1100.

No plans on when the bikes will be made available as the preview is only done as a feedback exercise by Aprilia.

The Delhi Auto Show 2018 currently happening in India has seen a few interesting models being launched but the ones that caught our biggest attention are the 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150. That’s right, folks. The RSV4 and Tuono 1100 have brand new baby brothers! (more…)

  • Satu panggilan semula besar-besaran untuk brek Brembo telah dikeluarkan di Amerika Syarikat yang merujuk kepada unit silinder radial utama PR16 mereka yang popular, yang sering kali digandingkan dengan angkup Brembo M50.
  • Khabarnya, omboh dalaman pada silinder utama yang diperbuat daripada plastik itu cenderung rekahan yang boleh mengakibatkan kepincangfungsian besar pada brek.
  • Panggilan semula bagi sesetengah model dari pengeluar motosikal Ducati dan Aprilia telah disahkan dan Brembo bakal menggantikannya dengan omboh silinder utama buatan aluminium yang baru.

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A huge Brembo brake recall has been issued in the US in reference to their popular PR16 radial master cylinder unit commonly paired with Brembo M50 calipers.

Apparently, the internal piston in the master cylinder made out of plastic is prone to cracks which may lead to major brake failure.

The recall for some models from Ducati and Aprilia in the US has been confirmed and Brembo will issue a new aluminium master cylinder piston as replacement.

In reference to a recent report made by Asphalt and Rubber, the gods of braking technology Brembo has officially issued a massive recall on their PR16 radial master cylinder unit which is the master cylinder usually found together with the Brembo M50 calipers. (more…)

 

  • Naza Premira Sdn. Bhd. baru sahaja melancarkan motosikal Aprilia RSV4 RF dan Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 Factory 2017 semalam.
  • Pelancaran itu telah diadakan di satu sesi ‘meet & greet‘ pasukan Aprilia Racing Team Gresini bersama dengan penunggang MotoGP mereka, Sam Lowes.
  • Motosikal RSV4 RF 2017 telah dinilai pada harga RM121,571 manakala motosikal Tuono 1100 V4 Factory 2017 pula pada harga RM104,251 (harga asas beserta GST).

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Naza Premira Sdn Bhd has just launched the latest 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF and Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 Factory yesterday.

The launch was held at the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini meet and greet session with their MotoGP rider, Sam Lowes.

The 2017 RSV4 RF is priced at RM127,571 while the 2017 Tuono 1100 V4 Factory is at RM104,251 (basic prices with GST).

In conjunction with the upcoming Shell Malaysia MotoGP round which is happening this very weekend, Naza Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Aprilia motorcycles here in Malaysia took the opportunity to launch two of their latest motorcycles in their current line-up. These bikes are none other than the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF and Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 Factory. (more…)

Akrapovič has released one of the greatest tribute videos for all the 2017 superbike models with their latest aftermarket exhaust line.

In the video, Akrapovič highlighted their latest Evolution line which comes in either carbon or titanium for the selected superbike models.

The amazing soundtrack features the latest 2017 Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1, Honda CBR1000R Fireblade, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Aprilia RSV4, Suzuki GSX-R1000 and BMW S 1000 RR all fitted with some Akrapovič love.

While we’re sitting at our desks in front of the computer or lying in bed scrolling through our phones, we are bombarded with so many things making their way to the viral section of social media. While they’re all for fun, exhaust experts Akrapovič has released a spine-tingling tribute video in what we feel is one of the best made videos of the century. (more…)

MotoGP-inspired Aprilia RSV4 R FW-GP released and features a 250hp V4 with pneumatic valves.

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The VanderHeide is a beautiful Aprilia-powered ‘Gentleman’s Racer’ built mostly out of carbon fibre.

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