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» Welcome to RSVzone |
Since their inception the Aprilia RSV 1000 R and RSV 1000 R Factory series have been turning heads on the pavement, and on the track so it just seemed logical to have a place to talk about them when summer days have gone, and the next trackday is still a few days away. Thus, RSVzone was created, and is currently the only site dedicated solely to only the Mille/RSV line. Not only is RSVzone the place to come to talk about bikes, but it also is a strong community of bikers who share interests outside of riding. Whether you're new to riding, or a seasoned racer, there is something for everyone in the Zone. Come on in and scrub the tires.
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2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory: more official pictures |
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Sep 22, 2008 - 1:29 AM - by Motorcycle News
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 Since the 2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory is so completely awesome and since no one else is bothering to cover it yet, we thought we’d bring you the latest crop of official images from its Rome launch as well as a recap on everything we know about it and just for good measure a few new tidbits too.
 Weight: the Aprilia RSV4 weighs 190kg / 418lb wet. That’s 1kg lighter than a Ducati 1098R.
 Power: The Aprilia RSV4 Race Machine’s 210bhp at the crank. While Aprilia has quoted no official power figure for the road-going RSV4, estimates put it between 180 and 190bhp at the crank. The 1098R makes 180bhp at the crank.
 Engine: A monobloc cylinder block, 65? 999cc V4 with electronic engine management, variable-length intake trumpets and a ride-by-wire throttle, which combine to offer nearly infinite power delivery characteristics and engine maps. There’s also independently controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder, meaning the volume of air inducted to each can be independently and instantaneously varied. There’s also a slipper clutch and cassette gearbox.
 Price: It’s looking increasingly likely that the RSV4 / Factory is a direct replacement for the RSV 1000 R / Factory which retail for $14,000 and $18,000 respectively. We’d guess at a price increase to $17,000 and $21,000 due to a higher specification and that whole crumbling American economy thing.
 Fancy stuff: While the Race Machine features traction control, that won’t come as standard on either the 2009 Aprilia RSV4 or Factory. All three models feature engine mounts that adjust by 10mm up and down, and adjustable headstock angle and adjustable swingarm pivot position. Differentiation rears it ugly head again when it comes to the suspension and brakes; while we’re not sure what the base RSV4 will get, the Factory uses the same USD Öhlins / Brembo Monoblocs as the RSV 1000 R Factory while the Race Machine is equipped with the super duper Öhlins FGR 800 forks.
 Tires: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas.
 Availability: The Aprilia RSV4 Race Machine will enter the 2009 Superbike World Championship. The 2009 Aprilia RSV4 and Factory should be available in dealers in the spring.
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More Photos of the RSV4 Factory |
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Sep 21, 2008 - 1:38 PM - by crashtd
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more shots of the new Aprilia RSV4 Factory
RSV4 Factory screen and inner fairing.
RSV4 Race Machine front sprocket, adjustable swingarm mount.
RSV4 Factory swingarm with sand-cast, machined and polished surfaces.
RSV4 Race Machine logo.
RSV4 Factory exhaust endcap.
RSV4 Race Machine clutch cover and engine electrics.
RSV4 Factory radiator cowl.
RSV4 Race Machine Akropovic exhaust, carbon hanger, carbon strap.
RSV4 Factory machined sidestand.
RSV4 Race Machine clutch cover and adjustable swingarm mount.
RSV4 Factory radiator with honeycomb guard.
RSV4 Race Machine machined, welded and cast frame.
RSV4 Factory headlights.
RSV4 Race Machine front cowl, ram-air vents and Tricolore.
RSV4 Factory gear lever.
RSV4 Race Machine tail.
RSV4 Factory taillight and numberplate hanger.
RSV4 Race Machine shock.
RSV4 Factory clutch cover.
RSV4 Race Machine rearsets.
RSV4 Factory engine cases.
RSV4 Race Machine ulta-thin triple clamp with flat black finish.
RSV4 Factory triple clamps and clocks.
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Aprilia RSV4 Factory and WSB Race bike Revealed!!! |
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Sep 20, 2008 - 5:30 PM - by crashtd
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Press Release:
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A revolutionary design project has led to a truly unique motorcycle and Aprilia’s return to the Superbike World Championship.
With 31 world championship titles, 250 MotoGP wins and 8 Superbike victories in the last sixteen years, Aprilia is a legend in modern motorcycling. Aprilia motorcycles have dominated circuits all over the world thanks to unconventional technical solutions, experimentation and innovation and, sometimes, by revolutionising technology thought to be unchangeable.
With this unique sporting heritage behind them, Aprilia is proud to present the RSV4, the bike with which Aprilia will return to the Superbike World Championship in 2009. This extraordinary machine has been conceived, designed and developed entirely by Aprilia Racing for competition use.
The RSV4 will make its debut in the 2009 Superbike World Championship. With four cylinders, 999 cc and top of the class power in the race-ready version, this revolutionary machine is packed with innovative design and manufacturing solutions of the sort we have come to expect from Aprilia. A V-four engine with total electronic management, and an exceptionally light and compact chassis are just some of the features that make this bike unique in the world of motorcycling. The revolutionary design of the Aprilia RSV4 comes directly from Europe’s biggest and most successful racing team.
The road-going version of the RSV4 also benefits from the extraordinary technical know-how that Aprilia Racing has accumulated over two decades of success in MotoGP, and is packed with advanced solutions from GP racing. In short, the RSV4 stands alone as a exclusive, genuine, and in many ways unique racing replica.
The Aprilia RSV4 is powered by the most revolutionary and most powerful engine ever developed by Aprilia. This 65° V four unit is based on an architecture that is unique in the world of supersport motorcycles, and features refined engineering combined with prestigious materials and advanced electronic management solutions.
The new engine uses multi-mapping ride-by-wire technology, a solution that opens up new horizons in engine control, and offers virtually infinite opportunities for power delivery and traction control (present as standard on the racing version).
The choice of a narrow V layout has led to the development of an incredibly narrow engine. This in turn has permitted weight to be centralised and chassis performance dramatically improved (thanks to a short wheelbase and long swingarm). The narrow V-four configuration permits a longer stroke to be used, with clear benefits in terms of improved engine breathing. High engine speeds can therefore be reached without having to extend the width of the crankcase. This is fundamentally important to aerodynamics and manoeuvrability (two characteristics for which Aprilia motorcycles have always been universally acclaimed).
The monobloc cylinder block features integrated liners for maximum rigidity and consistent efficiency. The air intake trumpets are variable in length. Each bank of cylinders has a servomotor dedicated exclusively to the operation of their two throttle bodies. The aperture of the four butterfly valves, and therefore the volume of air inducted, can therefore be controlled independently. This solution opens up new horizons in electronic engine and power management, resulting in truly advanced integral traction control. A cassette type gearbox and a slipper clutch demonstrate the racing character of this engine.
The Aprilia RSV4 has been designed and developed with competition in mind, and naturally offers all the adjustments normally found on racing machines. In particular, this most powerful Aprilia ever made stands out for its complete range of chassis adjustments. The variable geometry frame not only allows you to change parameters like headstock angle (thanks to interchangeable steering bushings), but even lets you adjust swingarm and engine position. Racing technology has been used for all aspects of construction. The RSV4’s aluminium frame and swingarm are constructed from a clever mix of thick-walled parts and variable section sheet.
All components are naturally of the highest calibre. They include an Öhlins fork, rear monoshock and steering damper, Brembo monobloc brake calipers and forged aluminium wheels.
The styling of the Aprilia RSV4 has followed the same approach as the rest of the design. The RSV4’s racing character is clear from every component, and from the absence of solutions chosen only for appearances. As a result the overall design of the RSV4 and the advanced technology of its component parts merge into a uniquely harmonious whole that is superbly functional on the racetrack – the natural habitat of this latest Aprilia.
The fairing has been developed in the wind tunnel. Minimal in size, it in no way detracts from the stunning technology of the engine. The frame/engine system is fully visible and bulges like muscles beyond the fairing.
The triple headlight cluster makes the RSV4 instantly recognisable and unique from the very first glance.
The superbly lightweight tail slopes upwards to emphasise the dynamic nature of the Aprilia RSV4. Even when stationary, the bike simply exudes a desire for speed and competition.
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rs3 mille is the August '08 RSV of the Month!!! |
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Aug 18, 2008 - 9:40 AM - by crashtd
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Big ups to rs3 mille and his gorgeous ride for winning this month's 6OTM competition. Though the foes were many and worthy, he overcame them in elegant fashion. Hizah!
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2009 Aprilia RSV 4 makes yet another appearance |
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Aug 04, 2008 - 7:31 PM - by Motorcycle News
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Aprilia appears to be conducting extensive testing of its 2009 Aprilia RSV 4 production bike in preparation for its launch at EICMA 2008. These are the latest pictures to emerge. Taken at an unknown racetrack, they reveal the bike from as-yet unseen angles. Aprilia continues to disguise the RSV 4's face with a fake intake and headlights. It’ll be interesting to see what direction the machine’s designers end up taking there, the fake items are pretty good looking on their own.
via Aprilia News Blogpost
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New Aprilia RSV 4 spy shots emerge |
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Jul 31, 2008 - 10:53 PM - by Motorcycle News
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Don’t get too excited, what looks like headlights and a center-mounted air intake in these photos is actually a clever disguise taped onto the front fairing. The company wants to keep the final design for the production Aprilia RSV 4 a secret as long as possible. The shots, published in Italy’s Motociclismo magazine do, however, reveal new details of the seat unit and exhaust.
The 2009 Aprilia RSV 4 looks to be using an Aprilia FV2 1200-style split seat unit, although it’ll probably adapt more legislation-friendly taillights. Also visible is the road-going exhaust, which is absolutely enormous and more than a little bit ugly. We’re guessing that silencing the 200bhp, 1,000cc V4 is pretty difficult. The angle of these shots also highlights the RSV 4’s diminutive size, it appears to be nearly as small as a 600.
Of course, the big news that we’re still waiting for is the price and production numbers, which will indicate whether Aprilia intends to make the RSV 4 an expensive, Ducati Desmosedici RR-rivaling, World Superbike homologation special, or a range-topping replacement for the RSV Mille. We expect Aprilia to officially unveil the bike at the 2008 EICMA show in November.
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RSVZone's 1st raffle winner is..... |
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Jul 19, 2008 - 12:09 AM - by Steve_TLS
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After auto closing, doing an auto tally of ticket entries based on post count (and a multiplier for our subscribers) a random number was generated by the system..
And the winner is?
Black Sabbath.
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carbon boy is the July '08 ROTM!!! |
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Jul 15, 2008 - 5:59 PM - by crashtd
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big ups to yourself. carbon kid and his carbon mille of desssssstiny have won this month's ROTM. booyah!  this bike is hot. its hotter than hot. its HOT HOT HOT!!! congrats boyo, and better luck next month to everyone else. 
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new status display! |
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Jul 13, 2008 - 8:32 PM - by crashtd
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so something fun we added was a facebook style member status awesome web app thing. its pretty easy to use, you can find it in your user control panel, or next to any post you've made.
click "edit" type in your status, click edit again. and it automatically updates it right there. how easy is that?
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