2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF ABS | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
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World Superbike ready, the 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF ABS is the pinnacle of Aprilia performance. With over 200 horsepower available at the crank, the RSV4 RF also has high-end Öhlins suspension, an Öhlins steering damper, and a track ready suite of electronic riding aids.
Using ride-by-wire, traction controls choices are seemingly endless, as well as self-calibrating and adjustable on-the-fly. The Race ABS system has three levels, which include Rear Lift-up Mitigation. The Superpole graphics are well-named and only 200 examples of the RF will be produced.
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2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF ABS Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Liquid-cooled DOHC 65° V4
- Displacement: 1000cc
- Maximum power (at crankshaft): 201 horsepower @ 13,000 rpm
- Maximum torque (at crankshaft): 86 ft/pounds at 10,500 rpm
- Fuel system: 4 Weber-Marelli 48mm throttle bodies w/ 4 injectors; three engine maps
- Exhaust: 4-into-2-into-1
- Gearbox: Cassette-style 6-speed w/ electronic quickshift
- Lubrication: Wet sump
- Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
CHASSIS
- Frame: Twin spar with pressed and cast aluminum
- Steering damper: Adjustable Öhlins
- Front suspension: Fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins inverted forks; 4.7 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: Fully adjustable linkage-assisted Öhlins piggyback shock; 5.1 inches of travel
Brakes - Front brakes: Dual 320mm stainless steel floating discs w/ Brembo M432 monoblock radial calipers and steel-braided brake hoses.
- Rear brake: 220mm stainless steel disc w/ 2-piston Brembo caliper and steel-braided brake hose.
- ABS: Multi-map Bosch 9MP (defeatable)
- Wheels Material: Aluminum alloy
- Front tire: 120/70×17 ZR radial tubeless
- Rear tire: 200/55×17 ZR radial tubeless
DIMENSIONS
- L x W x H: 80.3 x 29 x 44 inches
- Seat height: 32.5 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.9 gallons
- Dry weight: 398 pounds
- Warranty: 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty w/ 1-year roadside assistance provided by Road America.
2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF ABS Color:
- Black/gray/red
2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF ABS Price:
- MSRP – $21,999