Just Announced -- 2011 USA RSV4-R will have APRC

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

We are now happy to announce that the 2011 RSV4 R model will also be imported into the USA with the Aprilia Performance Ride Control (A-PRC).

In addition to the A-PRC the MY11 RSV4 R will also sport a revised muffler, new wheels and lower gearing for improved acceleration. Ships in May. $16,999. From the one picture it appears the wheels have less spokes, so hopefully they are lighter.

The 2011 RSV4 Factory APRC SE is shipping in April according to the latest info we got just a few minutes ago.

so now we are getting
2011 RSV4 Factory APRC SE $22499 April timeframe
2011 RSV4 R APRC $16999 May timeframe

[JAndrewG]

Ed, do you have a picture of the '11 RSV4 R? Just wondering if it's still in either black or white, or something else?

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Ed, do you have a picture of the '11 RSV4 R? Just wondering if it's still in either black or white, or something else?

same black and white colors....pipe looks just like the Factory APRC SE, but the wheels look like a few less spokes

here is a pic from the email we jsut got from Aprilia USA.

[Slappa]

With gold forks too.

So wish I'd waited 6 months :-(

[Eppy]

I like the 10 wheels better but would swap my black forks for the gold in a heart beat!!

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

With gold forks too.

So wish I'd waited 6 months :-(

they are not Ohlins, they would have bragged about that if they were ohlins.

[Daryl RSV4R]

Curious why Aprilia would spend the $$$ developing a new exhaust when majority of people shitcan it for aftermarket.

[Berzerker]

Ed, let me be the first to ask..... retro fitting the APRC components to the 2010 R possible?

[Chris_Mag]

Ed, let me be the first to ask..... retro fitting the APRC components to the 2010 R possible?

[zgriders]

LOL...:

[igotyofire]

Curious why Aprilia would spend the $$$ developing a new exhaust when majority of people shitcan it for aftermarket.

im curious if the new can still has the exhaust valve in it..maybe the new one is quieter? usually things like that change for EPA reasons, none the less i think i like the 2010 can may look lil better. But perhaps it is smaller in favor of less weight, who knows!

[Rspec99]

I had a feeling that Aprilia would do that, however I wonder if the R got the same massaged engine of the SE that some tout as being up to 10-12hp more powerful than the previous one.

I for one am glad that Aprilia is staying competitive. I admire rider aids such as launch control and traction control but for my riding I really dislike electronic interventions. I know I may clock quicker lap times with TC, but do I really care so much on those weekend rides? Unless you have a huge budget and access to top tier equipment, racing the RSV4 is going to be a challenging proposition.

[Berzerker]

Unless you have a huge budget and access to top tier equipment, racing the RSV4 is going to be a challenging proposition.

my huge budget drain starts this weekend.....

[San&Gab]

Very interesting… does that means the left over 10’s will be even cheaper?
I’m willing to make the sacrifice and help clean someone’s showroom for the new models… if of course they recognize my sacrifice and… you know where I’m getting.
Gabriel.

[Pernettster]

From http://www.aprilia.ch/Technische-Dat...ash=55c691d152

RSV4 R APRC

Engine: Foor liquid-cooled 4-cylinder V-engine with 65 ° cylinder angle, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, chain control

Fuel Unleaded Gasoline

Bore x Stroke 78 x 52.3 mm

Displacement 999 cc

Compression ratio 13.0: 1

Max power at crankshaft 132.4 kW (180 hp) at 12,500 rpm

Max torque at crankshaft 7.11 kgm (115 Nm) at 10,000 rpm

Fuel system with dynamic airbox air intakes at the front, 4 Weber-Marelli throttle ∅ 48 mm with 8 injectors, throttle bodies controlled electronically by Ride-by-wire, 3 selectable power modes T (track), S (Sport), R (Road)

Electronic ignition integrated digital Weber Marelli engine control system in

Electric starter

Exhaust 4-into-2-in-1 Exhaust with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe, side-mounted exhaust silencer with electrically operated throttle

Generator 450 W

Lubrication wet sump lubrication with oil cooler and two oil pumps

Transmission 6-speed cassette gearbox, gear ratio: 1st: 38/16 (2375), 2nd: 35/18 (1,944), 3rd: 28/17 (1.647) 4 °: 32/22 (1.455), 5 ° : 34/26 (1,308), 6 °: 33/27 (1.222) Aprilia Quick Shift, electronic switching means..

Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch with a mechanical slip mechanism (Anty slipper clutch)

Primary ratio straight cut gears, ratio 73/44 (1,659)

Secondary drive chain, gear ratio: 42/15 (2.625)

Traction Management System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) includes: 8-stage traction control, wheelie 3-level control, 3-step jump start (launch Cotrol), all systems are independent of one another and shut-off.

Framework aluminum bridge frame cast and stamped parts, Öhlins steering damper.

Sachs Front suspension Upside-down forks ∅ 43 mm, forged aluminum calipers recordings for radial Bremzangen, Adjustments: preload, train and compression damping, wheel travel 120 mm.

Two-arm rear suspension Aluminium swingarm, thin-walled castings and stampings, Sachs mono-shock absorber with piggy-back. Adjustments: preload, train and compression, progressive APS lever connections, travel 130th

Brakes Front Two, 6-on Alumium carrier, floating stainless steel disc ∅ 320 mm, monobloc four-piston Brembo calipers with radial mount, radial brake master cylinder, braided-Bremsleitungen.Hinten: disc made of stainless steel ∅ 220 mm, Brembo 2 piston caliper, master cylinder with integrated reservoir, steel braided brake line.

Rims aluminum wheels 5-twin-spoke design: front 3.5 x 17 ", rear 6.0 x 17"

Radial tubeless tires: front 120/70 ZR 17, rear 190/55 ZR 17 <-<-<-<-<-<-<- ????? 190/55 ?????

Dimensions Length 2040 mm max

Width max 735 mm (at handlebars)

Max height 1120 mm

Seat height 845 mm

Wheelbase 1420 mm

Caster 105 mm

Steering head angle 24.5 °

Empty weight 183 kg (without battery and liquids)

17 liter tank (of which 4.0 L reserve)