Aprilia RSV 4 Aprilia Racing SBK

Aprilia RSV 4 Aprilia Racing SBK

The 2012 Aprilia World Superbike team with Max Biaggi and Eugene Laverty. For this season, Aprilia Racing is outfitting its RSV4 race bikes with the company’s classic black & red livery, a break from the white Alitalia paint scheme from last year.

Make Model	Aprilia RSV-4 Aprilia Racing SBK
Year	2012
Engine	Aprilia 4 longitudinal 65° V4 cylinder, 4-strokes, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshaft (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Capacity	999
Compression Ratio	14.5:1
Induction	Variable-height intake ducts controlled by engine control unit, electronic injection with 8 injectors and latest-generation Ride-by-Wire technology.
Electronic management	Aprilia Racing ECU managing ignition, injection, variable-height intake duct control, Ride by Wire system and traction control.
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
Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system.
Max Power	220 hp (est) @ 15,000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Chassis	Adjustable, aluminium dual beam with pressed and cast sheet elements.
Suspension	Öhlins
Brakes	Brembo
Weight	165 kg / 364 lbs