Aprilia RSV4R (2010 model)

The RSV4 R’s liquid-cooled 999.6cc, 16v, 65° V4 motor is the same as the one found in the Factory model. It produces a claimed 180bhp and 85ftlb of torque. The engine itself is actually smaller than the old RSV twin cylinder lump. It has six-speed cassette gearbox and a slipper clutch as standard as well as a ride-by-wire throttle system and a choice of three engine maps. It does without the electronically-controlled variable inlet stacks of the Factory model.   

Where the Factory model runs Ohlins, the RSV4 R has fully adjustable Showa forks, and a Sachs rear shock and steering damper. It also has heavier cast instead of forged ali wheels, all of which has pushed the all-up weight 4kg more than the Factory. Despite the extra weight and lower-spec suspension, the RSV4 R is still an incredibly-balanced, fine-handling machine and can be set-up to suit all tyres of riding conditions. With super-strong Brembo monobloc brakes and a slipper clutch smoothing out corner entries, the Aprilia is a devastating track tool.

The RSV4R still has a high level of equipment. You get sticky Metzeler Interact K3 rubber as standard, together with a beautifully made aluminium frame and swingarm, fully adjustable suspension and steering damper, Brembo brakes and a three-way power map. The whole package is exquisitely built. Compare and buy parts for the Aprilia RSV4 in the MCN Shop.