The 2012 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory ABS is the culmination of years of racing heritage and technical innovation. Its 65-degree V4 engine now boasts improved lubrication, closer spaced gears for rapid acceleration, and an advanced exhaust system with butterfly valve management. This potent combination produces 180 horsepower at 12,250rpm and 115Nm of torque at 10,000rpm.
Aprilia’s Performance Ride Control (APRC) package takes center stage, featuring eight-level traction control, launch control, quick shift system, and wheelie control. The bike is also equipped with a fully adjustable Öhlins fork and shock, Brembo brakes, and a cutting-edge mixed-type instrument panel with self-diagnosis capabilities.
But what truly sets the RSV-4 Factory apart is its exceptional handling and agility. Weighing in at 179 kilos dry, it may not be the lightest, but its sophisticated electronics and chassis make it one of the best-handling litre-class superbikes on the market. With its advanced technology and refined performance, the Aprilia RSV-4 Factory ABS is poised to dominate track days and litre-bike shootouts with ease.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke,longitudinal65 V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
61.0 cubic inches / 999.6 cc
Max Power
132 kw / 180 hp
Max Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Liters/ 4.4 US gal
Seat Height
33.2 inches / 845 mm
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All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Aprilia RSV-4APRC Factory ABS
Year
2012
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke,longitudinal65 V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement
61.0 cubic inches / 999.6 cc
Bore x Stroke
78 x 52.3 mm
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Max Horsepower
132 kw / 180 hp
Max Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Engine Management System
Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU.4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils
Lubrication System
Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler.
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Exhaust
4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: headstock position and rake engine height swingarm pin height, hlins adjustable steering dumper
Front Suspension
hlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial
Front Suspension Travel
4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear Suspension
Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.hlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages.
2 x 320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x 34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two 32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
2040 mm / 80.3 in
Overall Width
735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in
Seat Height
33.2 inches / 845 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Liters/ 4.4 US gal
Dry Weight
182 kg / 401 lbs
Features
65 V4 engine
New colours for 2012
Revised engine management
Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) package with eight-level traction control
Launch control
Quick shift system
Wheelie control
Improved lubrication
Closer spaced gears for better acceleration
New, lighter exhaust system with advanced butterfly valve management
Racing-spec fully adjustable Hlins fork and shock
Brembo brakes with radial monoblock callipers
Mixed type (digital/analogue) instrument panel
On-board computer with dot matrix display
180 horsepower at 12,250rpm
115Nm of torque at 10,000rpm from its 999cc V4 engine
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