New MCN September 30: Aprilia RSV4-R revealed

Published: 29 September 2009 Updated: 19 November 2014

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 30, we reveal all the details of the ‘cheaper’ Aprilia superbike, the Aprilia RSV4-R. The R version is £2500 cheaper than the factory model and is expected to go on sale late this year.

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An insider at the Ducati factory reveals that MCN’s computer-generated image of the new Multistrada is ‘exactly right.’

Plus, our budget Paris-Dacre Rallye concludes at an off road track in Yorkshire. Off road god Simon Pavey puts the £1500 bikes through their paces and then our men try to match the time, with varying degrees of success.

What you’ll find in the September 30 issue of Motorcycle News:

Aprilia’s new ‘cheaper’ superbike
The Aprilia RSV-4R is £2500 cheaper than the RSV4 Factory but keeps the same 180bhp V4 motor.

New fully-faired Diversion and new Ducati Multistrada
The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion gets lower fairings for 2010, while we reveal how the new Ducati Multistrada will look.

New lorry mirrors risk riders’ lives
New, larger lorry mirrors mean bikes are almost invisible to lorry drivers at junctions. We reveal the lorry with the worst blind spots.

If Carlsberg made bike tours…
Dainese organised ‘Italian Legendary Tour’ lets you choose to ride an MV, Morini or Ducati and your ‘guides’ for the tour are ex-world champions.

The CN Paris-Dacre Rallye part 3 – Off road
Our budget adventure bike rally concludes, with Simon Pavey putting the bikes through their paces off-road and a crash.

Leon Camier clinches BSB title the hard way
Leon Camier clinches the BSB title for Airwaves Yamaha after a tough battle with his team-mate.

Spies: ‘I don’t expect to battle Rossi in GP@
Ben Spies is realistic about his chances in MotoGP, should he decide to move to the premier class.

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By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer

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