Talk about Aprilia and the word “Factory” casts a spell that transports you directly into the world of racing and racetrack victories. The word “Factory” also means the very best technology that can be applied to a motorcycle. The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory lives up to its name by being the most special, most powerful, most exclusive and most refined of all Tuonos.

Here is a bike that really has no rivals. Whatever competition the Tuono has taken part in, it has emerged the uncontested winner and most impressive protagonist. Unrivalled on the naked racing scene, the Tuono has even taken on the fastest superbikes on their home ground – the racetrack – and won.

On the road the Tuono is in a class of its own. On the racetrack it is a proven winner. Hungry for success, the Tuono has been an exceptional flag-bearer for Aprilia’s motorcycle design philosophy even outside its native Italy, and has demonstrated its prowess in epic races like the Isle of Man TT and the Macao GP. Now the Tuono 1000 R Factory has picked up where the victorious Tuono Racing left off, with even better technical characteristics and performance.

With the arrival of the new Factory version, the fastest naked on the track and the meanest on the road clearly demonstrates its racing spirit. The Tuono 1000 R Factory delivers power that is simply unthinkable for any other twin, with a chassis that is more sophisticated than ever and easily on a par with the best superbikes. The new Tuono 1000 R Factory is a truly professional machine for all those riders who demand the state of the art in technology and the absolute maximum in performance. Expert riders with a taste for the exceptional will know how to appreciate the record-beating performance of this stupendous street-fighter

A new engine, new suspension, ultra-light wheels and a host of carbon fibre components have boosted performance and reduced weight to a new record for this type of bike. As with the RSV 1000 R Factory, from which it has been derived, the Tuono 1000 R Factory is designed and built for “total ridability”, a concept that has always characterised high performance Aprilia motorcycles.

Thanks to the many improvements introduced, the Tuono 1000 R Factory sets new standards for performance nakeds. The following are the most important of its unique characteristics.

· The latest generation Magnesium 60° V twin engine with bigger exhaust valves

· New, larger diameter exhaust pipes

· New external catalytic converters located nearer to the collector pipes for enhanced efficiency and environmental friendliness

· New injection mapping

· Fully adjustable Öhlins Racing 43 mm fork

· Fully adjustable Öhlins piggy back monoshock

· Anodised finish, forged aluminium wheels by OZ

· New carbon fibre belly pan

· Carbon fibre side panels

· Carbon fibre mudguards

· Carbon fibre spoilers

· Dedicated fasteners with countersunk screw heads
The Tuono 1000 R Factory is a special bike for special riders, people who appreciate exclusive design and build quality and who also know how to derive maximum pleasure and satisfaction from the amazing power and handling of the world’s most competitive naked. When it was first introduced, the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R set new standards for all big nakeds. Now, the Tuono 1000 R Factory has raised the bar even higher, establishing the perfect synthesis between quality, technology, and finish.

The performance of the Tuono 1000 R Factory has been boosted to record levels by adopting the same latest generation engine that powers the 2006 RSV 1000 R Factory. Now developing 102 kW (139 HP) at the crank and a maximum torque of nearly 11 kgm at only 8,500 rpm, the Aprilia Tuono R Factory is the uncontested leader of all naked twins.

An even more sophisticated chassis enhances the bike’s exceptional dynamics under all possible conditions and enables you to perform like a true professional not only on the road but on the track too.

STYLE

The bike’s styling is like its performance: extreme. The Factory takes the whole Tuono concept to its logical conclusion, even in terms of design. With its aggressive graphics and sporty colour schemes, it is simply impossible to mistake the Tuono 1000 R Factory. The most stunning advanced technology is laid bare on a bike that is proud to show exactly what it’s made of. The fork, frame, swingarm and wheels are all rigorously exposed, because on the Tuono 1000 R Factory, fundamental to performance means fundamental to style. The aggressive looking nose fairing with close-mounted twin headlights is a universally recognised feature of the Tuono, so naturally it remains an essential part of the new, mean looking Factory. The nose fairing has been tested in the wind tunnel to provide maximum wind protection for the rider and to generate lift at high speeds, keeping handling light and precise at all times.

The new engine’s record performance would not be possible without super-efficient aspiration. The Tuono’s Air Runner ram air intake plays a major role in ensuring effective engine breathing. The Tuono is the only naked equipped with this exclusive air intake system.

THE ENGINE – Magnesium Evolution 60° V twin

The 1000 cc Magnesium Evolution 60° V twin engine is directly derived from the unit that powers the 2006 RSV 1000 R Factory. Only minor modifications have been made to boost torque and muscle at low revs. In its latest form, this is the top performing engine on any production twin. Its exceptional power output is not only fully usable but is always delivered with Aprilia’s legendary reliability.

New, larger exhaust valves (increased from 31 to 33 mm in diameter) improve engine breathing, as do the new, larger diameter exhaust downpipes. Thanks to these advances, the new Magnesium V twin puts out more power than ever, achieving an amazing 139 HP at 9,500 rpm, as well as an impressive torque of 10.9 kgm at 8,500 rpm, a figure that clearly tells you what sort of muscle you can expect even at low engine speeds.

The new silencers feature catalytic converters located as near as possible to the collector pipes. This solution has cut converter activation time by 50% and further slashed emissions, keeping them well within the threshold imposed by Euro 3 standards. The second exhaust pipe section has been extended by 200 mm to improve torque at low revs.

In parallel with optimised through-flow and combustion dynamics, the new bike also incorporates improved ignition and injection mapping designed to improve power delivery at all engine speeds.

The following are the most essential characteristics of the Magnesium Evolution 60° V twin engine:

· New, optimised cylinder heads with larger diameter valves and one spark plug per cylinder

· 57 mm throttle bodies with one injector per cylinder

· High strength conrods

· Reduced overall weight thanks to a large number of magnesium engine parts

· Close ratio gearbox

· Dry sump lubrication system with two trochoid pumps and separate oil tank and oil cooler

· Mixed gear and chain valve timing drive with the two gears (one per timing chain) located in the crankcase to reduce cylinder head dimensions

· Anti Vibration Double Countershaft (AVDC)

· Hydraulic action clutch assisted by Aprilia’s patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) system to control rear wheel bounce during fierce braking

The Tuono 1000 R Factory has inherited the RSV’s ram air duct, with an intake just below the headlights. The intake remains exactly on the bike’s centreline, where ram air pressure is highest. Air reaches the generous 10.3 litre airbox through the Air Runner duct (which also supports the nose fairing and instrumentation) under enough pressure to allow the engine to develop its full power potential. Thanks to the Air Runner system, airbox overpressure increases with speed, leading to a 3% gain in maximum power at top speed.

An engine management unit made in conjunction with Siemens VDO controls all engine parameters. The ECU receives real time signals from 15 parameter sensors, processes them and controls the actuators in real time too, keeping the engine running smoothly at all times.

The flash EPROM already contains racing mapping for unrestricted exhausts. Aprilia service engineers can therefore easily load it on request from customers who intend to use their bikes exclusively on the racetrack.

CHASSIS

In line with Aprilia practice, the frame incorporates aluminium-silicon castings and Peraluman 450 pressings in a super-sophisticated structure that is more rigid yet lighter than ever before. Weighing in at less than 10 kg (9,650 grams to be precise) the frame of the Tuono 1000 R Factory is the lightest on any bike of this type.

The swingarm features a special double member design that provides a clear passage for the new twin silencer exhaust system, and weighs an amazing 4,860 grams, well under the swingarm weight benchmark of 5 kg.

Another factor that contributes to the bike’s unrivalled handling is its minimal unsuspended weight. The Tuono 1000 R Factory is equipped with ultra-light forged aluminium wheels, manufactured by OZ to Aprilia specifications. The dramatic weight saving achieved by these fundamental components has minimised inertia and created a bike that is more responsive and precise than ever in establishing trajectories through bends. Lighter wheels also mean less resistance to acceleration and braking, and therefore even better performance.

Superb handling on the track is also ensured by fitting the new Tuono 1000 R Factory with 180/55 rear tyres, specially selected to promote manoeuvrability and responsiveness without penalising grip. As with all sporting Aprilias, however, the Tuono 1000 R Factory is actually homologated for use with three different tyre sizes: 180/55, 190/50 and 190/55.

SUSPENSION

Maximum performance on the racetrack does not allow for compromises in suspension. That is why the system fitted to the Tuono 1000 R Factory is state-of-the-art. An Öhlins 43 mm upside down fork guarantees unrivalled action and precision. The unit is obviously fully adjustable in spring preload and compression and rebound damping, to permit all riders to find the most suitable settings for their own level of skill and experience.

The Öhlins monoshock at the rear is also fully adjustable and specially selected for its smoothness and precision action. Like the forks, this unit makes a major contribution to the road and track handling of the Tuono 1000 R Factory.

BRAKING SYSTEM

The Tuono 1000 R was already fitted with the best braking technology on the market: Brembo Gold radial calipers. The Tuono 1000 R Factory benefits from the same advanced system. The front calipers are fitted with four separate pads (one per piston), made from a special sintered material, to double the number of leading edges in the pad-disc system and deliver greater braking power for the same effort at the lever.

The two 320 mm floating steel discs feature a narrower braking track to minimise inertia and weight, and are fixed in place by Aprilia’s exclusive six spoke flange.

The rear braking system is Brembo Gold too, with a 220 mm stainless steel disc and a caliper with two 32 mm pistons.

The front and rear brakes both use aeronautical metal braided hoses to eliminate the sponginess inevitably associated with conventional brake hoses and to ensure maximum braking precision.

COMPONENTS

The Tuono 1000 R Factory is a special machine in every way, as is every component on it. Made from top quality carbon fibre, aluminium and magnesium, only the best components available have been used to ensure that the bike is not only amazingly powerful, but extremely light and absolutely unique among nakeds.

The following components deserve special mention:

The new belly pan, side panels and mudguards are made from carbon fibre, contributing (together with the forged aluminium wheels) to a new record weight for this class of bike (181 kg dry weight*).

- The dashboard is a mixed (digital-analog) unit. It receives all its data over a single electrical system CAN line, and acts as an integral part of the autodiagnostic system thanks to a built-in computerised memory unit. Among other functions, the dashboard provides a self-timing function for use on the racetrack, complete with 40 lap memory. The dashboard is extremely modern and compact in design and the entire system weighs only a few kilograms. All functions are controlled from two practical push-buttons incorporated in the lighting switch block on the left handlebar.

The dashboard’s LED backlighting can also be adjusted to three levels of intensity.

- The headlight cluster is derived from that of the RSV, and incorporates four light units for perfect night-time visibility.

- The ignition key is internally coded, and the ignition block is fitted with an engine immobiliser as standard.

COLORS

Red Lion

Colours, specifications and technical data may be subject to change without prior notice.

Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory Technical Specifications:

Engine

V60 Magnesium. Longitudinal 60° V twin four stroke. Liquid cooling with three-way pressurised circuit. Double overhead cams, mixed gear/chain timing drive, four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC anti-vibration double countershaft.

Fuel

95 RON unleaded petrol.

Bore and stroke

97 x 67.5 mm.

Displacement

997.62 cc.

Compression ratio

11.8:1.

Maximum power at the crank

102 kW (139 HP) at 9,500 rpm.

Maximum torque at the crank

10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 8,500 rpm.

Fuel system

Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multi-point electronic fuel injection. 57 mm diameter throttle bodies. 10.3 litre airbox with Air Runner ram air intake.

Ignition

Digital electronic ignition, integrated with the fuel injection system. One spark plug per cylinder.

Starting

Electric starter.

Exhaust system

Two silencers with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).

Generator

12 V – 500 W.

Lubrication

Dry sump with separate oil reservoir.

Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.

Steel oil reservoir.

Gearbox

6 speed. Transmission ratios:

1st 34/15 (2.27)

2nd 31/19 (1.63)

3rd 26/20 (1.3)

4th 24/22 (1.091)

5th 24/25 (0.96)

6th 23/26 (0.88)

Clutch

Multiple disc in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.

Metal braided clutch hose.

Radial master cylinder.

Primary drive

Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935:1).

Final drive

Chain.

Transmission ratio: 40/16 (2.5:1).

Frame

Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.

Front suspension

Öhlins Racing 43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. 120 mm wheel travel.

Rear suspension

Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages.

Öhlins Racing piggy-back monoshock with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel 133 mm.

Brakes

Front: Brembo double floating disc in stainless steel, Ø 320 mm.

Brembo radial calipers with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads.

Metal braided brake hose.

Rear: Brembo stainless steel disc, Ø 220 mm. Single caliper with two 32 mm pistons and sintered pads. Metal braided brake hose.

Wheels

Forged, in aluminium alloy.

Front: 3.50 x 17″

Rear: 6.00 x 17″

Tyres

Radial tubeless.

Front: 120/70 ZR 17.

Rear: 180/55 ZR 17 (alternatives: 190/50 ZR 17 and 190/55).

Dimensions

Overall length: 2,025 mm

Overall width: 830 mm (at handlebars)

Overall height: 1,100 mm (at handlebars)

Seat height: 810 mm

Handlebar height: 1,020 mm at bar ends

Wheelbase: 1,410 mm

Trail: 103.7 mm

Steering rake angle: 25°

Dry weight (without battery)

181 kg dry *

Tank

Capacity 18 litres, 4 litre reserve.

Colours

Lion red

Accessories

Aprilia Street Legal slip-on silencers by Akrapovic; complete Aprilia Street Legal exhaust system by Akrapovic**; Öhlins adjustable steering damper; adjustable footrests in ergal; reverse gear shifter in Ergal; pair of OZ forged magnesium wheels (red); Z15 sprocket; slide protector kit; carbon fibre expansion chamber guard; carbon fibre oil reservoir guard; carbon fibre LH side cover; carbon fibre seat cover; carbon fibre LH/RH footrest guards; larger Plexiglas fairing kit; tank bag; tail bag; paddock stand; Aprilia electronic anti-theft system (+ installation kit).

For Price, More Details, To Request Quote, and Financing Options…Please Visit:

DGY Motorsports

Aprilia Motorcycles & Scooters Dealer

216 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

USA

Phone: 1-630-971-2602

www.DGY.com

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2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

Posted by theimtiaz on March 20, 2008

2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

Ever since it first appeared on the motorcycling scene, the Tuono has embodied Aprilia’s genius and amazing technical know-how, accumulated through victory after victory in motorcycle racing. The Tuono has come to mean flair and technology more than any other road-going motorcycle.

The fact is that the Tuono is simply unique. Not just another naked, the Tuono is a 1000 cc superbike. Only the fairing has been removed, and the handlebars raised for maximum control. The Tuono has exceeded all expectations. It has proved unbeatable as a road bike, and the Factory version has been invincible on the racetrack, literally dominating the Italian naked racing scene. Not satisfied with success at home, the Tuono has also carried the Aprilia flag on the international racing scene, achieving prestige in epic races like the Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy, to name just one event in which the Tuono has fearlessly taken on production bikes and competition superbikes too. The Tuono is a street fighter with racing in the blood.

The new Tuono 1000 R is refined, powerful, and precise. It holds all the records for this class of motorcycle, and is the unquestioned leader on the twin cylinder scene. To put it simply, the Tuono 1000 R is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track.

The latest Tuono 1000 R has the same amazing character as the previous model, with improved technical specifications and performance. The 2007 model is more advanced than ever, thanks to the Evolution engine that has already made its debut on the superb Factory version.

The fastest naked around is now more powerful than ever! With performance beyond the reach of the competition, the Tuono 1000 R is the best naked money can buy, with all the performance of a racing superbike to thrill even the most sophisticated racetrack riders.

The new 139 HP engine not only gives you more power to play with, but makes the bike more usable on the road too. Just like the RSV from which it derives, the Tuono 1000 R embodies the concept of “total ridability” that has always characterised Aprilia’s performance motorcycles.
Manically precise ergonomics combine with amazingly easy control to let you establish a perfect feeling with the bike the moment you ride off, and to help you maximise your own potential with the minimum physical and mental effort.

The improvements that Aprilia’s engineers have made will ensure that the Tuono 1000 R continues to set the pace for high performance nakeds.

Let’s look at some of the main changes.

· New V 60 Magnesium Evolution engine

· Dynamic air intake (the only naked with ram air technology)

· Electronic fuel injection system with 57 mm throttle bodies

· 16 bit engine management unit

· Exhaust system with twin silencers and three way catalytic converter with Lambda probe oxygen sensor

· Aluminium alloy perimeter frame

· Double banana aluminium swingarm

· Lighter steering yoke

Once again Aprilia has succeeded in producing an exclusive, refined and unique naked. The latest Tuono 1000 R remains the most sought after of all naked twins, and the perfect synthesis of exclusive components, quality, technology and finish.

Like the RSV, the Tuono has been perfected on the track to satisfy the most demanding and refined motorcyclists. Each individual part has been developed to maximise the performance and riding pleasure of a naked that is already a legend in racing circles.

Engine performance is better than ever. Maximum power is 102 kW (139 HP) at the crank and maximum torque 10.9 kgm at only 8,500 rpm. The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R is therefore among the most powerful of all nakeds.

STYLING

The bike’s styling is unmistakably Aprilia, and unmistakably Tuono. The Tuono 1000 R maintains a close family look with the previous model and the RSV 1000 R from which it derives. The new, aggressive nose fairing, with closely mounted twin headlights, has been developed in wind tunnel testing to provide effective protection for the rider and to kill lift at high speeds, ensuring maximum precision and control.

The Tuono 1000 R has been designed with performance and comfort in mind. All parts are styled for stunning looks and maximum functionality. The two lateral spoilers, for example, not only look great but also serve an important aerodynamic purpose. They help keep the bike stable at high speed and keep the wind off the rider’s legs. It is partly thanks to these spoilers that the Tuono 1000 R provides better aerodynamic protection than any other naked.

The design team has also gone to great lengths to ensure that, unlike other nakeds, the Tuono 1000 R benefits from race-tuned engine breathing. The Tuono 1000 R is the only naked with a dynamic air intake located directly under the nose fairing, and a duct to channel ram air through the frame to the airbox. Yet more proof of the Tuono 1000 R’s uncompromising racing soul!

On the Tuono 1000 R, ergonomics is one of the bike’s strong points. The seating position has been carefully designed to give the rider maximum control over the front end. The handlebar risers are lower and the footrests have been moved further back, so that the riding position is sportier and more effective. Despite this, overall comfort has even improved, so that riding is less tiring.

The sleek tail with its integrated direction indicators is similar to that of the RSV but points upwards to enhance the Tuono 1000 R’s dynamic styling. The bike can also be rapidly transformed from single to dual seat, adding a passenger seat with built-in grab handles for a comfortable and safe grip.

The V60 Magnesium Evolution engine

The latest 1000 cc V 60 Magnesium Evolution engine is derived from that of the 2006 RSV 1000 R Factory, with only a few minor changes to improve torque and muscle at low revs. The engine has been thoroughly redesigned to maintain its reputation as the best twin cylinder engine in production. So performance is more amazing than ever, with 100% usable power and, of course, that proverbial Aprilia reliability.

Engine breathing has been improved by new, bigger exhaust valves (enlarged from 31 to 33 mm in diameter) and new, larger diameter exhaust header pipes. Thanks to these improvements, the V60 Magnesium Evolution that drives the Tuono 1000 R puts out more power than ever, 139 HP at 9,500 rpm, while also boosting torque to an impressive 10.9 Kgm at 8,500 rpm, a figure that tells you all you need to know about the muscle that Aprilia’s V twin can deliver even at low revs.

The new silencers have catalytic converters installed nearer to the collector pipes. This solution has reduced converter activation time by 50% while further reducing the level of exhaust emissions, keeping tem well within the strict limits required for Euro 3 homologation.

Optimised fluid dynamics inside the cylinder heads have been enhanced by improved mapping of the combined ignition and fuel injection systems to achieve higher power throughout the useful rev range.

So let’s have a look at the main characteristics of the new V 60 Magnesium Evolution engine:

· New optimised cylinder heads with bigger valves and one spark plug per cylinder

· 57 mm throttle bodies with one injector per cylinder

· High strength conrods

· Lighter overall weight thanks to the extensive use of magnesium

· Close-ratio gearbox

· Dry sump lubrication with a double trochoid pump, separate oil tank and oil cooler

· Mixed gear and chain valve timing. The drive gears (one for each timing chain) are located inside the crankcase to keep the cylinder heads as compact as possible.

· AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft).

· Aprilia’s patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) hydraulically operated, power assisted clutch system for controlling rear wheel bounce under deceleration
The Tuono 1000 R inherits the RSV’s dynamic air intake, locating it just under the headlight cluster, in the centre of the bike where ram air pressure is highest. The Air Runner duct (which also supports the nose fairing and instruments) channels the air to a 10.3 litre airbox, designed to allow the engine to develop its full potential. The Air Runner duct ensures that pressure in the airbox increases with speed, and generates a 3% increase in engine power at maximum speed.

An engine control unit developed in conjunction with Siemens VDO provides integrated engine management. The ECU receives all essential engine parameters in real time from 15 different sensors, processes the data and, again in real time, controls the various actuators that keep the engine functioning perfectly at all times.

The unit’s flash EPROM comes with the mapping for unrestricted racing exhausts ready loaded. Aprilia’s Technical Assistance Service can therefore enable race mapping in next to no time on request.

FRAME

Whether you are riding on the road or on the track, the Tuono 1000 R’s chassis brings you the tops in performance and control. Every aspect of the frame, fork and suspensions has been fine tuned for perfect weight distribution. In keeping with Aprilia traditions, the frame is a combination of aluminium-silicon alloy castings and Peraluman 450 pressed parts. This highly sophisticated structure is not only more rigid than the previous version but lighter too. The latest frame weighs under 10 kg (9650 grams) setting an impressive new record for its class. The wheelbase is shorter too, and at 1410 mm – another record for the category – accounts for the Tuono 1000 R’s crisper than even handling and more instinctive ride. The new double banana swingarm provides a clear passage for the exhaust system and weighs only 4860 grams, well under the 5 kg figure considered by experts to be the reference weight for this component.

SUSPENSION

The fork is a Showa upside down unit, with 43 mm stanchions for a perfect balance between precision on the racetrack and comfort on the road. And to ensure that the ideal setup can be achieved for all styles and conditions, on the road and on the track alike, the fork is fully adjustable in spring preload and in compression and rebound damping.
The Sachs monoshock at the rear is likewise adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping.

BRAKING SYSTEM

The braking system has undergone a number of major changes. The new Tuono 1000 R is equipped with Brembo Gold radial calipers featuring two separate sintered pads. The use of four pads instead of two doubles the number of leading edges in the pad-disc system, and delivers increased braking force for identical effort at the brake lever. Because the pads are smaller in size, wear is also more evenly distributed.

The two 320 mm floating steel discs feature a narrower braking band to minimise inertia and weight and are fixed in place by Aprilia’s exclusive six spoke flange.

The rear braking system is Brembo Gold too, with a 220 mm stainless steel disc and a caliper with two 32 mm pistons.

The front and rear brakes both use aeronautical metal braided hoses to eliminate the sponginess inevitably associated with conventional brake hoses and to ensure maximum braking precision.

COMPONENTS

What makes the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R stand out from the competition is the tremendous care and attention that Aprilia has paid to every little detail. The design team have done their very best to ensure that every component on the bike improves its performance and functionality, reduces its weight and enhances its quality and finish.

The following components deserve special mention.

- The dashboard is a mixed (digital-analog) unit. It uses the data received over the CAN line to perform an essential autodiagnostic function for which it incorporates a dedicated memory. The new dashboard control unit performs the same functions as the previous unit (including the 40 lap timer) but is more compact and modern in design and extremely lightweight. User friendliness has improved too, with all functions controlled from two practical push-buttons on the left hand light switch.

The LED backlighting can also be adjusted to three levels of intensity.

· The headlight cluster is derived from that of the RSV, and incorporates four light units for perfect night-time visibility.

· The new tail light cluster features the innovative design and LED lighting of the RSV.

· The ignition key is internally coded, and the ignition block is fitted with an engine immobiliser as standard.
QUALITY

Aprilia performance now comes with added security.

Constant endurance testing in the development phase has allowed us to create a completely reliable motorcycle in all aspects.

Colors

Aprilia Black

Dream Blue

Fluo Red

Engine

V60 Magnesium Evolution. Longitudinal 60° V twin, four stroke. Liquid cooling with three-way pressurised circuit. Double overhead cams, mixed gear/chain timing drive, four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC anti-vibration double countershaft.

Fuel

95 RON unleaded petrol.

Bore and stroke

97 x 67.5 mm.

Displacement

997.62 cc.

Compression ratio

11.8:1.

Maximum power at the crank

102 kW (139 HP) at 9,500 rpm.

Maximum torque at the crank

10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 8,500 rpm.

Fuel system

Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multi-point electronic injection. 57 mm diameter throttle bodies.

Ignition

Digital electronic ignition, integrated with the injection control system. One spark plug per cylinder.

Starting

Electric starter.

Exhaust system

Two silencers with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).

Generator

12 V – 500 W.

Lubrication

Dry sump with separate oil reservoir.

Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.

Steel oil reservoir.

Gearbox

6 speed. Transmission ratios:

1st 34/15 (2.27)

2nd 31/19 (1.63)

3rd 26/20 (1.3)

4th 24/22 (1.091)

5th 24/25 (0.96)

6th 23/26 (0.88)

Clutch

Multiple disc in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.

Metal braid clutch line.

Radial master cylinder with 15 mm piston.

Primary drive

Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935:1).

Final drive

Chain.

Transmission ratio: 40/16 (2.5:1).

Frame

Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.

Front suspension

Showa 43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. 120 mm wheel travel.

Rear suspension

Aluminium alloy double banana swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages.

Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.

Wheel travel 133 mm.

Brakes

Front: Brembo double floating disc in stainless steel, Ø 320 mm.

Brembo triple bridge caliper with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads.

Metal braided brake line.

Rear: Brembo stainless steel disc, Ø 220 mm. Twin piston calliper, 32 mm diameter pistons, sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.

Wheels

Aluminium alloy.

Front: 3.50 x 17″

Rear: 6.00 x 17″.

Tyres

Radial tubeless.

Front: 120/70 ZR 17.

Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17 and 190/55).

Dimensions

Maximum length: 2,025 mm

Maximum width: 830 mm (at handlebars)

Maximum height: 1,100 mm (at handlebars)

Seat height: 810 mm

Handlebar height: 1,020 mm at bar ends

Wheelbase: 1,410 mm

Trail: 103.7 mm

Steering angle: 25°

Dry weight (without battery)

185 kg

Tank

Capacity 18 litres, 4 litre reserve.

Accessories

Aprilia by Akrapovic Street Legal 2×2 slip-on silencers; Aprilia By Akrapovic Street Legal complete exhaust system, provision for Öhlins forks with radial caliper mountings, Öhlins aluminium monoshock, Öhlins steel monoshock, Öhlins adjustable steering damper, adjustable aluminium footrests, ergal reverse pattern gear shifter, forged magnesium wheels (red), Z-15 sprocket, protective bobbin kit, carbon fibre RH-LH side panels, carbon fibre expansion chamber guard, carbon fibre oil tank guard, carbon fibre RH-LH spoilers, carbon fibre LH side panel, carbon fibre seat cover, carbon fibre front mudguard, carbon fibre rear mudguard, carbon fibre RH-LH heel guards, structural carbon fibre handlebar pivot hand guards, large clear windshield kit, tank bag, paddock stand, Aprilia electronic anti-theft system (+installation kit).

For Price, More Details, To Request Quote, and Financing Options…Visit

Aprilia Motorcycles & Scooters Dealer:

DGY Motorsports

216 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

USA

Phone: 1-630-971-2602

www.DGY.com

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