Aprilia RS450, 2012

 

 

 Aprilia RS450, 2012

International Specifications

• Engine type Single-cylinder, two stroke, carburettor, liquid cooled.
• Bore and stroke 39.86 x 40 mm
• Engine capacity 49.9cc
• Compression ratio 11.5 :1
• Ignition Electronic with CDI capacity discharge
• Start up Electric
• Lubrication Automatic mixer
• Gearbox 6 Ratios, 1st 11/34, 2nd 15/30, 3rd 18/27, 4th 20/24, 5th 22/23, 6th 23/22
• Primary drive Gears, 21/78
• Final drive Chain, 11/53
• Clutch Multiplate wet clutch
• Frame Twin spar aluminium frame
• Front suspension 41 mm upside down fork, wheel travel 110 mm
• Rear suspension Asymmetric swingarm with monoshock, wheel travel 130 mm
• Brakes Front: 300 mm stainless steel disc with radial 4 piston calliper
• Rear: 218 mm stainless steel disc and calliper with single 30 mm piston
• Wheel rims In light alloy with 6 split spokes, with sealing profile for tubeless tyres; front: 2.75 x 17"; rear: 3.50 x 17"
• Tyres Front: 100/80 - 17", rear: 130/70 - 17"
• Dimensions Max. Length 1953 mm
• Max width 740 mm
• Max height at top fairing 1,138 mm
• Saddle height 820 mm
• Wheelbase 1,350 mm
• Fuel tank capacity 14.5 litres (including 3.5 litre reserve)
• Emissions compliance Euro 2

The summary of the peculiar characteristics of the Aprilia RS4 50:

• - RS4 50 - 50cc 2 stroke single-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with six speed transmission
• - stiff aluminium perimeter frame derived from racing experience
• - 41 mm upside down fork
• - front brake with 300 mm disc and radial four piston calliper
• - Superbike inspired analogue/digital instrument panel
• - fairings derived directly from the RSV4 for total aesthetic coherence with the SBK bike
• - LED taillight

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4 R Review

The Tuono V4 R takes the streetfighter class to a higher level.

Longtime MO readers are aware of our affection for naked sportbikes. Sportier than most motorcycles but not nearly as committed as a race replica, nakeds present a balance of sport, comfort and versatility that provides a platform for any riding on paved roads. Most interesting are the liter-size streetfighters such as Ducati’s long-serving Monsters, Triumph’s iconic Speed Triple and Kawasaki’s recent Z1000. Any one of them has a grunty, wheelie-launching powerband, but all have less than 130 rear-wheel horsepower.


One of our favorite sporting nakeds has been Aprilia’s Tuono that debuted a decade ago, a nicely balanced conversion from the V-Twin RSV1000 racing platform that gave it upright ergonomics and similar engine performance, but it topped out at less than 115 hp. Now comes an all-new Tuono (“thunder” in Italian) that will blow away the powerplant in any previous naked sportbike.




Here’s proof: Our Tuono V4 R test bike cranked out 154 horsepower at its wheel, 20 horses up on even the wild Ducati Streetfighter. While altered valve timing, longer intake ducts and extra flywheel mass hint at some measure of the dreaded detuning common in streetfighter-type bikes, the Tuono’s 65-degree V-Four feels anything but. It’s simply one of the most thrilling engines we’ve ever had the pleasure of twisting its throttle.
The Tuono’s transmission’s gearing has been lowered in the first three gears, combining with a light-effort hydraulic clutch to yield low-speed acceleration unmatched by any supersport with its requisite racetrack gearing. In fact, the more rational transmission gearing is one of the treats of riding sportynakeds – do we really need to be able to scream to 90 mph in first gear to have a capable sportbike?

You’d best be prepared when twisting the Tuono V4’s throttle. Either that or keep the Aprilia Wheelie Control function on!

The Tuono’s shorter gearing mixes perfectly with the tweaked RSV4 mill to deliver a run through a wide powerband as satisfying as anything on the road. There’s a musical surge of power that hurls the Tuono forward with a wild, grin-inducing rush. Wheelies are a joyful and inevitable result, as the Tuono’s funky front end will paw skyward even in third gear.
Although the 999cc Four can’t quite match the low-end grunt of some of its rivals, a much longer rev range (to its 12,400-rpm limit) results in a broad powerband. It really picks up the pace after 9000 rpm when it crosses the 125-hp hurdle and screams out for another 3400 revs, peaking with a galloping 153.9 hp produced at 11,600 rpm. Aprilia claims 167 hp at the crank for the Tuono and 180 hp for the RSV4, so it was surprising to see the Tuono’s power at the rear wheel nearly match the 155 hp of our last RSV4 R test bike.

This chart demonstrates the Tuono’s incredible powerband. Note its distinct advantage over the RSV4 R at any speed below 12,000 rpm.

While powerful motors in bikes without fairings aren’t unprecedented, the Tuono V4 is a dancer in the canyons that a VMax or B-King can’t come close to matching. The Tuono is underpinned by an aluminum chassis nearly identical to the RSV4 that won the 2010 World Superbike Championship in the hands of Max Biaggi. Also familiar is the three-way adjustable Sachs suspension that bolts in unchanged from the RSV4 R; wheels, too, are identical.

Corners are an irresistible temptation for the Tuono V4 R.

“The suspension was dialed by the time I hopped on,” comments Associate Editor Troy “Trizzle” Siahaan, “so not much to say other than you don’t always need top-shelf Ohlins bits to have a well-suspended motorcycle.”
Adding taller handlebars and comfier ergos to this superbike platform results in one of the most thrilling street rides ever. Its bars give even a feeble rider tons of leverage to bend it swiftly into a corner, and a 0.5-degree increase in rake, 2mm added trail and a slightly longer wheelbase – plus a standard steering damper – give it the composure to scythe through any turn with confidence.
Our test bike was delivered with a rear tire squared off from many freeway miles and several dyno runs, and this caused it to require a minor but constant pressure on the inside bar to continue arcing consistently through corners. Our faith in the Tuono’s chassis was vindicated after a new tire was fitted and it steered like a good sportbike should. When in their proper shape, the Pirelli Rosso Corsas are excellent.
So the new Tuono goes like hell and rails around corners. What else do you need to know?
Alphabet Soup

Gauges are easy to read and include a clock, gear-position indicator, and status of riding modes and traction control settings.

For one, the letters APRC. The Aprilia Performance Ride Control system is directed by two gyros, two accelerometers and a wheel-speed sensor to govern three control systems (traction, wheelie and launch) through a ride-by-wire throttle. It’s a complex electronics suite that, best of all, isn’t intrusive if that’s how you want it and can easily be switched off.
Aprilia Traction Control consists of eight levels of intervention or can be completely disabled. Switchgear on the left handlebar allows adjustment on the fly. We preferred the TC3 setting, which provided a secure safety net while intervening only when ridden aggressively.
“Its traction control is one of the most seamless systems I’ve experienced,” Siahaan raves. “The fact it can be changed on the fly with the + and - paddles is an added bonus. And there’s a discernible difference in levels as well.”
Aprilia Wheelie Control can be set to three levels, and it does a great job of bringing the front wheel down in a gentle way. This being a raucous streetfighter, our favorite setting was “off.” Also aiding acceleration is the Aprilia Quick Shifter which allows full-throttle upshifts by briefly interrupting spark to the engine. It works fairly well at street speeds, but it works best when hard on the gas.

The Tuono’s standard equipment includes an adjustable shift lever and Aprilia Quick Shift. Note the passenger grab handles integrated into the tail section.

“AQS is such a benefit to quick riding that you don’t realize is so great until you don’t have it anymore,” says Trizzle. “Although I did notice it wasn’t happy shifting at low rpm.”
A Tuono rider can choose from three engine-control maps: Track, Sport and Road modes. Track mode, naturally, has the most aggressive throttle response, but it’s still quite manageable. Sport slightly restrains torque output but retains max horsepower. The Road setting reduces power 25% across the rev range.

The Sachs inverted fork is stolen from the RSV4 R. Brembo brakes come from the old Tuono. Note the wheel-speed sensor ring inside the brake rotors that feed data to the traction- and wheelie-control systems.

The Tuono boasts another rare (for sportbikes) electronic aid: self-canceling turnsignals, which will automatically switch off based on time and distance.
The Tuono’s Brembo brake system is reliably capable of even racetrack abuse, although the fronts are the same as fitted to the old Tuono. As such, they consist of lower-spec two-piece calipers actuated by a non-radial master cylinder. Regardless, feedback through steel-braided lines is quite good.
“Braking power is strong and linear, with good feel at the lever,” Trizzle adds. “To me, it just goes to show that the difference between two-piece and monobloc calipers most likely will go unnoticed to the average Joe. It did for me.”
Like a good naked, the Tuono V4 performs well in general-purpose motorcycling. The Tuono has perfect ergos for this style of bike. Its moderately forward lean makes 80-mph cruising comfortable with little human-sail effect, yet it’s quite comfortable when cruising around town. And it has a reasonably good view from its mirrors for an Italian sportbike.
One nit we need to pick is its fluffy fueling below 3000 rpm, especially when cold, likely from a lean mixture to pass emissions standards. We hear throttle response can be significantly improved by fitting an Akropovic slip-on muffler ($1,545) from Aprilia’s accessory catalog, which includes access to the ECU’s “off-road-only” race map.

We enjoyed the Tuono’s sporty yet comfortable ergonomics.

Speaking of emissions, the volume out the stock exhaust is pleasingly loud and sounds angry. It gives its rider a thrill just by blipping the throttle to hear its nasty bark, and it feels animalistic as it spits out the revs. The V-4 sounds, and is, sensational. Bonus: The Tuono’s exhaust system is 4.4 pounds lighter than the RSV4’s.

Beautiful? No. Forward-looking and cool? Oh yeah.

As fabulous as Aprilia’s V-Four is, it’s also very thirsty. At best, we recorded 35 mpg. At worst, mileage dropped to the mid-20s. Slurping fuel at such a rate, the Tuono’s range isn’t much more than 100 miles.
Aprilia claims a 4.5-gallon fuel capacity, but we wonder if it actually holds that much. “I had an indicated 17 miles on the low-fuel light and only managed to put 3.5 gallons into the Tuono’s fuel tank,” Content Editor Tom “T-Rod” Roderick notes.
Style Points
An important aspect of buying an Italian sportbike has always been its style and design. To our eyes, the Tuono can’t be regarded as pretty, but we find appeal in its sheer outlandishness. It plays Lamborghini to the Ferrari-ness of Ducati or MV Agusta. To Roderick, our Sunset Yellow bike looks like Bumblebee, the Chevrolet Camaro in the Transformer movies.
T-Rod also weighed in on the Tuono’s yellow-and-black seat, which he says is wrong for a few reasons. “First off, while the yellow seatlooks cool in brochure pictures, in reality the color soils easily and appears horrendous after a short period of ownership. Secondly, the seat is slippery when wearing leathers, and with the huge gap between tank and butt stop you’re sliding all over the place, especially under full acceleration. Lastly, the edges of the seat and fuel tank are sharp and dig into your thighs when leaning off the bike.”

You’re looking at our least favorite thing about the new Tuono V4 R.

If you’re okay with a more sinister color scheme, the Tuono’s Competition (matte) Black version is fitted with a slightly different seat and material.


Conclusion

Smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em! The Tuono may do just that to its streetfighter competition.

Press kits are always filled with hyperbole, so we were naturally skeptical when the Tuono’s described this hyper-naked as “The king of all streetfighters.” However, our riding impressions aren’t too far off Aprilia’s bold statement. It’s relentlessly eager, always chomping at the bit. And, at $14,999, it’s quite reasonably priced for an Italian sportbike with a robust electronics package.
“The Tuono V4 R is the perfect recipe for someone looking for a comfortable all-day motorcycle without giving up any of the performance qualities of a literbike,” Trizzle summarizes. “To be able to say the Tuono isnot a RSV4 detuned for the street but rather a more comfortable RSV4 should be music to anyone’s ears.”
Simply put, the Tuono V4 R is now one of our favorite sportbikes. Stay tuned to see how it fairs against its Euro rivals in our upcoming shootout!



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Aprilia Scarabeo 200, 2011

 

Aprilia Scarabeo 200, 2011

STYLE
The new 200 conserves all the usual classic and modern style emblems, decisive features and smooth lines in an instantly harmonious continuity. Once again Scarabeo has redefined urban scooter design. Yet in a world of throw-away fashions, Scarabeo’s reassuring lines are a welcome constant. With one-in-a-million looks, Scarabeo lets you live the city in true elegance. The 200 lives up to its reputation of authentic trend setter. The 200 embodies pure Scarabeo style, free from excess and with nothing out of place. Only Scarabeo could achieve such perfection. Small enough to nip through the most chaotic traffic, Scarabeo also offers advanced ergonomics and unrivalled functionality to ensure that you always ride in comfort and style.

THE DETAILS THAT COUNT
A flat platform provides greater space for load carrying. A windshield fixed to the steering head deviates air flow over the rider, guaranteeing turbulence-free travel even at high speed. Generous analog-digital instrumentation includes an on-board computer with handlebar controls: the system’s many functions include outside air temperature display with ice warning. Even the centre stand has been carefully designed to afford the best possible leverage, so that lifting your Scarabeo on to it stand is a piece of cake. The aluminium luggage rack provides the perfect surface for fitting a top box. And the intelligent use of chrome, plus direction indicators integrated in the handlebars, and many other clever details, make Scarabeo totally unique.

ENGINE
As with everything else on the Scarabeo 200, the engine is brand new, and designed by Aprilia specially for Scarabeo. These advanced, lightweight, rational and clean running engines combine excellent performance with miserly consumption, are almost vibration-free in use and boast ultra-low emissions, in keeping with Scarabeo’s environmentally friendly philosophy. This single cylinder four stroke engine delivers fun, safety and comfort. It is liquid cooled with four valve, double overhead cam cylinder heads, used for the first time on an Aprilia scooter of this size. By optimizing valve timing, this technical solution, typical of high performance engines, succeeds in combining high power with low emissions. No wonder the Scarabeo 200 boasts the highest performance of any scooter of its class. The 200 version delivers an impressive 14 kW (19 HP) at 8250 rpm, with generous torque (17 Nm at 7500 rpm), for sporty yet relaxing acceleration and excellent active security under all riding conditions. In keeping with the original design concept, the engine is fuelled by a modern Keihin carburettor for simple, trouble-free use. A catalytic converter is fitted to ensure cleaner exhaust emissions and bring Scarabeo 200 within the limits of EURO 3 legislation. Particularly low fuel consumption plus a generous 8 litre fuel tank, combine to give more than enough autonomy for a week’s urban commuting.

Specifications
American MSRP: $3,499 USD

• Fuel: Lead free petrol.
• Bore x Stroke: Bore and stroke 63 x 58 mm
• Total displacement: 180.8 cc
• Compression ratio: 12:1
• Maximum power at the crank: 19 HP at 8250 rpm
• Maximum torque at the crank: 17 Nm at 7500 rpm
• Fuel system: Keihin carburettor, Ø29 mm.
• Ignition: CDI electronic with automatic advance and retard.
• Starting: Electric starter.
• Lubrification: Wet sump, forced circulation with mechanical pump.
• Gear box: Automatic variator.
• Clutch: Automatic centrifugal.
• Primary drive: V belt.
• Final drive: Gearbox.
• Frame: Open cradle frame in high strength steel.
• Front suspension: 35 mm hydraulic fork
• Rear suspension: Engine acting as swingarm; two hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload.
• Brakes: Front: Ø 260 mm stainless steel disc with floating three-piston caliper. Integral braking system. Rear: Ø 220 mm stainless steel disc with two-piston caliper. Integral braking system.
• Wheels: Light alloy, six spoke. Front: 2.5 x 16" Rear: 3 x 16"
• Tyres: Tubeless. Front: 110/80 x 16" Rear: 120/80 x 16"
• Dimensions: Overall length 80.31 in. Overall width 28.34 in. Wheelbase 54.76 in. Seat height 31.88 in.
• Fuel tank capacity: Capacity 2.11 gal (including reserve of .52 gals.)
• Other: Colour schemes: Lead grey, Shine red 

Aprilia Shiver 750, 2011

Aprilia Shiver 750, 2011

 

The 2011 750 Shiver’s sportier styling guarantees a comfortable ride on short or long trips. A short windshield, wave brake rotors and rear set rider foot pegs show off race-inspired styling changes direct from Italy. A narrower saddle and narrower rear wheel guarantee smooth bike control on any surface.
Multi-map Ride by Wire technology, as found on the RSV4 superbike, comes standard with the 2011 Shiver. With the simple push of a button, a rider can choose between Sport, Touring, and Rain for whichever mode suites his or her needs.

Features
A V-90 engine with a maximum output of 95 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 81 Nm at 7,000 rpm promises the right amount of power for wherever you ride. The 2011 Aprilia 750 Shiver is available in Aprilia Black or Crowd Silver

It is certainly no easy matter to take the lead in a class as fiercely competitive as the medium powered naked class. A class where the battle is not just about technology and performance, but also design, component rationality and riding ease and pleasure, elements which are not always compatible and are particularly demanding for designers and engineers.

Aprilia has picked up this challenge and interpreted it by applying its own successful philosophy to a completely new design, destined to set new standards for years to come. A bike both strongly aggressive and at the same time clean-cut and elegant, in perfect Aprilia style. A bike at the top of its class for its sporty personality, designed on the basis of the know-how of a company which has to date won 250 world championship victories.

The pride of all Aprilia bikes, refined mechanics and a top class chassis, are once again the key to the success of the Shiver 750.
The Aprilia Shiver 750 is the naked everyone was waiting for. A design able to satisfy the disparate needs of those buying this type of bike. From everyday use to a trip along mountain passes or use on the racetrack, the Aprilia Shiver 750 is completely at home in any situation, guaranteeing pure riding pleasure at all times.

Light, agile and powerful, it has a new generation engine and the most advanced technical features in its class. The brand new 90° V2 produced entirely in-house by Aprilia is extremely compact. Above all, thanks to the advanced electronic management, it can deliver a level of power comparable to four cylinder engines in the same class, but with much more favourable torque at low revs for an efficient and pleasing ride even on everyday routes. True to the Aprilia tradition, the chassis simply has no rivals in its class. The innovative mixed trellis/aluminium frame provides standard setting rigidity. All this makes the bike extremely compact, perfect even for the beginner.

With a dry weight of just 189 kg, the lightness of the Aprilia Shiver 750 also satisfies the most canny motorcyclist. Its manoeuvrability and engine performance enable the bike to accompany its owner from his first few metres on two wheels up to his complete motorcycling maturity.
The main characteristics of the Aprilia Shiver 750 are:
• 90° V2 engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft and liquid cooling
• Ride-by-Wire technology for electronic control of the throttle bodies
• Electronic fuel injection with latest generation injectors
• Mixed gear and chain valve timing
• Three way catalytic converter on the exhaust, with Lambda oxygen sensor
• Modular trellis/aluminium frame for high torsional rigidity
• Aluminium swingarm with reinforcement truss and lateral shock absorber
• 43 mm upside down fork
• Racing brakes with radial caliper at front

THE DESIGN: SHAPE AT THE SERVICE OF POWER
As with every Aprilia product, the Shiver 750 has a highly innovative design where form and function come together to create an almost perfect object. The Aprilia Shiver 750 is pure technology and this is evident in its sharp, sporty lines.

The frame and engine, both brand new, are the foundations of the design and are also, rightly, the main elements characterising the look of the Shiver 750. Each element has been designed to be not just beautiful but also functional. The design is refined, but at the same time clean-cut, without too many frills for the maximum possible functionality. The Aprilia Shiver 750 exhaust is also a very distinctive design element. On the Aprilia Shiver 750, the technical component becomes a design element at the same time, creating a bike both aggressive and at the same time elegant.

The tank-seat-tail assembly further emphasises the compactness of the bike. The rider becomes one with the machine, perfectly integrated in the short, agile, and sporty bike. This helps establish an immediate feeling between the rider and the bike, making everyone feel as if they have always been riding it. The strongly tapering tail also incorporates the twin exhaust with triangular silencers, a feature which makes the design even more aggressive, while keeping weight distribution highly symmetrical.
The Aprilia Shiver 750 is compact, functional and attractive. The adoption of a side shock absorber not only adds a further distinctive feature to the look of the bike, but also enables a rational and compact exhaust system to be fitted.

THE V90 ENGINE: TECHNOLOGY IN THE PURE STATE
The V90 engine inherits all Aprilia's experience in high performance mechanics. Endless hours of bench and road tests have produced a genuine masterpiece of mechanical engineering, capable not just of high performance, but also complete reliability. Thanks to its particular technical characteristics, the Aprilia V90 combines high specific power with maximum usability and easy riding.

A generous twin cylinder heart, destined to set new performance and technology standards for medium powered bikes. The engine has been designed by the Aprilia Research and Development department which set out to create a powerful and reliable engine requiring very limited maintenance.

The quest for performance at the top of its class led to the adoption of a number of advanced and innovative technical features:
• 90° V engine layout;
• Ride-by-Wire technology;
• Highly over-square bore and stroke ratio;
• Four valves per cylinder;
• Double overhead camshaft with mixed chain and gear drive;
• Electronic fuel injection with two throttle bodies;
• Plug caps with integrated stick-coils;
• Three way catalytic converter and Lambda probe oxygen sensor;
• Hydraulically operated clutch;

For this type of bike, the 90° V arrangement of the cylinders was found to be the best solution in terms of performance and size. With consistently generous torque available across a wide range of revs and negligible vibrations, the Aprilia V2 750 is full and powerful at the top of its class.

The timing deserves special mention. Motion is transmitted to the four valves per cylinder and double camshaft by a mixed gear/chain system. This technical application, already adopted by Aprilia in the V60 mounted on the RSV 1000 R, enables the size of the engine to be kept down, while guaranteeing more precise and reliable valve timing. The chain is shorter, for less overall stress and a longer working life; this makes the engine shorter.

The latest generation injection system uses fine atomising injectors. This solution, combined with advanced fluid dynamics ensures optimum combustion for an engine which is not just more powerful, but cleaner too.

The sophisticated electronic management makes the Aprilia Shiver 750 a new benchmark for nakeds. In the Aprilia Shiver 750, integral Ride-by-Wire technology becomes standard equipment for the first time in the history of motorcycling. The electronic accelerator management optimises opening of the throttle bodies according to numerous parameters, including engine speed, gear selected, the degree of throttle opening of closing and the speed of throttle movement, temperature and atmospheric pressure.

The engine is therefore always able to offer optimum performance in acceleration and pick-up and the lowest possible consumption for a still more fluid and profitable ride. This innovative solution guarantees even fuller and more regular output at low and medium speeds, optimising running of the engine, even with the choke.

Thanks to the technology used, the Aprilia V90 manages to deliver exceptionally high power for the engine configuration. Maximum power of 95 HP at 9000 revs and maximum torque of 81 Nm at 7000 revs are excellent for a twin of this capacity. The high torque available even at low speeds makes the Aprilia Shiver 750 incomparable to ride on mixed routes.

A latest generation engine management unit controls all engine parameters. All data passes through a CAN (Controlled Area Network) line to the instrument panel, which also acts as a diagnostic terminal. The CAN line uses just two cables to transmit all data. This simplifies the electrical system enormously as well as reducing the total weight of the bike.
The exhaust is made entirely from stainless steel. The manifolds come together under the seat in a single silencer with twin tail pipes. The large volume (10 litres) contributes to perfect engine breathing for excellent efficiency.

THE FRAME: RATIONALITY AND EFFICIENCY
Experts have always acknowledged that Aprilia bikes have the best chassis in their class. The Aprilia Shiver 750 is concrete confirmation that once again Aprilia has managed to create a chassis which is both extremely easy and intuitive and incredibly high performance. The frame exploits all the knowledge Aprilia has gained in racing and also draws on new studies on mixed structures with the futuristic RXV and SXV, already winners of a number of titles on the racetrack. The top part of the tubular steel trellis is connected to large side plates by means of special high strength bolts. This creates an extremely rigid lightweight frame, the best solution to harness all the horsepower of the Aprilia V90.

Creation of an Aprilia bike always involves synergy between chassis and engine engineers. The fundamental design choices for the V90 engine led to construction of a highly rational and efficient frame. The reduced longitudinal dimensions of the engine made it possible to obtain a short, agile bike, helped by the particular side positioning of the shock absorber, not a simple cosmetic mannerism, but a precise technical decision which created valuable space for the exhaust manifolds whose shape and size have been calibrated perfectly to ensure maximum engine efficiency. This enabled the optimum exhaust manifold configuration to be obtained, without too heavily affecting the length of the bike and without exposing the shock absorber, a fundamental element for the ride, to heat stress.

The aluminium swingarm with reinforcement truss has been sized specifically to support the asymmetrical stresses caused by lateral positioning of the shock absorber. The rigidity of the swingarm sets new standards for the class.

SUSPENSION
Optimum definition of the suspension is an obsession for Aprilia designers. Even such a "simple" bike as a naked must have the best possible available. The Aprilia Shiver750 therefore stands out from the pack in this delicate area as well.

The 43 mm upside down fork with forged feet to support the radial calipers provides benchmark smoothness. The 120 mm wheel travel makes the bike equally at home on abouttown trips and mountain routes. The bottom steering yoke is made from forged aluminium, the top steering yoke from forged aluminium.
The side shock absorber rests directly on the swingarm, according to the cantilever principle, and provides adjustments for spring preload and hydraulic rebound. Rear wheel travel is 130 mm.

THE BRAKES
The best technology currently available is incorporated in the Aprilia Shiver 750, the first medium powered naked with a radial caliper system, a feature emphasising evenfurther (as if it were needed) the sporty personality of the design. The 320 mm front discs are the same as used in the racing flagships, the RSV 1000 R and Tuono 1000 R.

At the back, a 245 mm disc with single piston caliper provides adequate backup for the front circuit.
The front and rear braking circuits both use aeronautical metal braid hoses to eliminate the pressure variations associated with conventional rubber brake lines,guaranteeing maximum braking precision for a top level system.

COMPONENTS
- The Matrix instrument panel: the combined digital and analog instrument panel receives all the data over a CAN line and acts as an integral part of theself-diagnostics system as it also has a memory. The design is extremely modern, compact and lightweight. All functions can be switched by means of the handlebar control.The LED backlighting can be adjusted to three levels: white in the analogue zone and red in the digital zone.

- The biconical aluminium handlebars are a direct reference to the handlebars of the Tuono, Aprilia's naked flagship. Maximum lightness and maximum control. A topquality component no other bike in its class can boast.
- The double parabola front light has complex surfaces and a double parking light.
- The advanced hydraulically operated clutch ensures constantly precise action and amazingly smooth engagement, and offers all the convenience of self-adjustment formaintenance free use.
Descriptions, codes, pricing and illustrations provided in this configuration may be subject to change over time.

Specifications
Engine: Aprilia V90 Four stroke longitudinal 90° V twin. Liquid cooling. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive; four valves per cylinder. Euro 3.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol.
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 56,4 mm
Total displacement: 749,9 cc
Compression ratio: 11 : 1
Maximum power at the crank: 95 HP at 9000 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank: 8.25 kgm at 7000 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Generator: 450 W at 6000 rpm.
Lubrification: Wet sump
Gear box: six speed, transmission ratio: 1° 36/14 (2.57) 2° 32/17 (1.88) 3° 30/20 (1.5) 4° 28/22 (1.27) 5° 24/25 (0.96) 6° 23/26 (0.88)
Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Primary drive: Spur gears, transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Final drive: Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44
Frame: Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Detachable rear frame.
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 130 mm.
Brakes: Front: Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm ). Four piston radial calipers. Metal braided brake line. Rear: Stainless steel disc (Æ 240 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels: 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
Dimensions: Overall length: 2265 mm Overall width: 800 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1135 mm (at instruments) Seat height: 810 mm Wheelbase: 1440 mm Trail: 109 mm Rake angle: 25.7°
Dry weight: 189 Kg
Fuel tank capacity: 16 l 

Aprilia RSV4 R, 2011

Aprilia RSV4 R, 2011

 

Features
RSV4 R maintains the same features that make the Aprilia RSV4 project so unique:
the narrow 180 hp V4 engine, Ride-by-Wire integrated electronic management, dual injectors, race bred frame and suspension and extreme compactness.

September 25th, 2009 – Aprilia officially presents the new RSV4 R against the backdrop of the twelfth round of the World Superbike Championship.
Christened by Max Biaggi, the Aprilia RSV4 R is the latest product of the project that has brought Aprilia back to the pinnacle of the motorcycle world, both on the world's circuits and on the road.

A revolutionary project - starting from a blank piece of paper and drawing from the marque's unparalleled success on the racetrack - that led to the inception of the RSV4 SBK, the bike that Biaggi rode straight to victory in the World Superbike Championship, and a production bike which, in its Factory guise dedicated to circuit racing professionals, redefined the limits for the supersports genre.

Aprilia now presents the RSV4 R, a bike born from the same project in a new, more accessible guise, conceived to bring this fantastic machine within reach of expert riders who want to experience its technological supremacy.
To offer you the same sensations as you carve a perfect line from apex to apex that Max Biaggi experiences on the track in the World Superbike Championship, the Aprilia RSV4 R maintains all the features that make the superbike project so unique:
• COMPACTNESS: Minimised dimensions and weight, a 65° V4 engine as narrow as a twin, a chassis architecture defined around the engine and an effective but essential fairing.
• ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Class leading power, the torque of a twin, combined with the smooth power delivery and flexibility of a four cylinder, and dual injectors per cylinder. Technical and architectural solutions worthy of a genuine race prototype.
• ELECTRONICS: Second generation Ride by Wire with multiple maps (track, sport and road).
• CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE: Class beating solutions true to Aprilia traditions. The aluminium frame is built around the engine for maximum effectiveness both on the track and on the road. Suspension is completely adjustable.
• ITALIAN DESIGN: The unique style of the RSV4 R is the product of a painstaking design process and was conceived and developed in Aprilia's own design centre. The styling solutions enhance the bike's class beating compactness, which is further emphasised by the spectacular, ultra-short tail fairing.

With 33 world championship titles (with number 34 - the 2009 World Constructor's Championship in the 125 cc class - already a mathematical certainty), 271 MotoGP World Championship wins and 9 Superbike wins under its belt, and with an unparalleled wealth of expertise and experience, Aprilia embarked on the RSV4 project with a single goal: to build the fastest bike on the track.

The engine of the RSV4 R is the most innovative and powerful unit ever built by Aprilia and is one of the highest performance engines available today: It is a super compact, 999.6 cc 65° narrow V-four cylinder engine designed for maximum power (180 hp), where cutting edge powerplant engineering comes together with the most advanced electronic engine management solutions. The V4 employs multimap Ride by Wire technology in conjunction with a state of the art electronic injection system with dual injectors, a solution opening up new frontiers for engine management, with practically infinite possibilities for development in terms of power delivery control. The RSV4 boasts a unique engine, the only V4 available today powering a roadgoing hypersports bike, further emphasising the exclusiveness of the RSV4 project.

Aprilia RSV4 R is a pure hypersports bike created to be ridden on the track. Both the frame and swingarm are made from aluminium using the same construction technology applied in GP machines, with variable thickness cast elements mated to pressed elements. The suspension is completely adjustable, the Brembo brakes boast monobloc callipers and radial calliper mounts and the wheels are made from aluminium.

The unique design, with its ultra-compact dimensions, essential fairing (showcasing the mechanicals of the RSV4 R in all their visual glory) and triple headlight are hallmark traits identifying the RSV4 as the world's most exclusive motorcycle.

Specifications
Engine type Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 78 x 52.3 mm
Total engine capacity 999.6 cc
Compression ratio 13:1
Maximum power at crankshaft 180 CV (132.4 kW) at 12,500 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
Fuel system Airbox with front dynamic air intakes.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Rideby-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils

Exhaust system 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single lambda probe, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)

Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Clutch Multi-disc oil-bath, with mechanical slipper system
Frame Aluminium dual spar frame with cast and pressed elements.
Sachs steering damper
Front suspension Upside-down Showa fork with .. 43 mm stanchions. Aluminium radial calliper mounts. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel 120 mm
Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130 mm
Front: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 .. 34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose

Brakes
Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two .. 32 mm isolated pistons.
Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Rims Front: Aluminium alloy with 6 split spokes - 3.5”X17”
Rear: Aluminium alloy with 5 split spokes - 6”X17”
Tyres Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17)
Dimensions Max. length: 2040 mm
Max. width: 735 mm (at the handlebar)
Max. height: 1120 mm
Min. height from the ground: 130 mm
Saddle height: 845 mm
Centre to centre distance: 1420 mm
Trail: 105 mm
Steering angle: 24.5°
Kerb weight 184 kg *
Tank 17 litres (4-litre reserve included)

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE, 2011

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE, 2011

 

 

 Specifications

Engine type Aprilia longitudinal 65‹ V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Fuel Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm
Total engine capacity 999.6 cc
Compression ratio 13:1
Maximum power at crankshaft
180 HP (132.4 kW) at 12,250 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft
115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
Fuel 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)
Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and gstick-coilh-type coils
Starter Electric
Exhaust system 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)
Alternator Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Transmission 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 38/16 (2.375)
2nd: 35/18 (1.944)
3rd: 28/17 (1.647)
4th: 32/22 (1,455)
5th: 34/26 (1,308)
6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
Primary drive Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42/16 (2.625)
Traction management APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently.
Chassis Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.

Envisaged adjustments:
. headstock position and rake
. engine height
. swingarm pin height

Ohlins adjustable steering damper
Front suspension Ohlins Racing upside-down fork, . 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Ohlins Racing mono-shock absorber with completely adjustable piggy-back in: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130mm
Front: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 .34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Brakes
Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two .32mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Wheel rims Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes.
Front:3.5hX17h
Rear: 6hX17h
Tyres Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)
Dimensions (default settings)
Max. length: 2040 mm
Max. width: 735 mm (at the handlebar)
Max. height: 1120 mm
Min. height from the ground: 130 mm
Saddle height: 845 mm
Centre to centre distance: 1420 mm
Trail: 105 mm
Steering angle:24.5‹
Kerb weight 179 kg *
Tank 17 litres (4-litre reserve included)
*Dry weight, without battery and fluids.

 Specifications
Engine: Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 52.3 mm
Total displacement: 999.6 cc
Compression ratio: 13:1
Maximum power at the crank: 180 HP (132.4 kW) at 12,250 rpm
Maximum torque at the crank: 115 Nm at 10,000 rpm
Fuel 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)
Ignition: Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils.
Starting: Electric
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).
Generator: Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets.
Lubrification: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling).
Gear box: 6-speed cassette type gearbox 1st: 38/16 (2.375) 2nd: 35/18 (1.944) 3rd: 28/17 (1.647) 4th: 32/22 (1,455) 5th: 34/26 (1,308) 6th: 33/27 (1,222) Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)

Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system.
Primary drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659).
Final drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 42/16 (2.625).
Frame: Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Envisaged adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height Öhlins adjustable steering damper

Front suspension: Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, Æ 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm.

Rear suspension: Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing mono-shock absorber with completely adjustable piggy-back in: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel 130mm.

Brakes: Front: Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial callipers with 4 Æ34-mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose. Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two Æ32mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose .

Wheels: Aprilia forged aluminium alloy rims, completely machined, 5 split spokes. Front:3.5”X17” Rear: 6”X17”
Tyres: Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)
Dimensions: Max. length: 2040 mm Max. width: 735 mm (at the handlebar) Max. height: 1120 mm Min. height from the ground: 130 mm Saddle height: 845 mm Centre to centre distance: 1420 mm Trail: 105 mm Steering angle:24.5°
Dry weight: 179 kg *
Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres (4-litre reserve included).
Other: *Dry weight, without battery and fluids.

Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS, 2011

Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS, 2011

 

Features
Here are some of the Aprilia Mana GT 850's special features:
• Half-fairing with adjustable windshield;
• Sportgear transmission: electronically controlled sequential gearshift with two shift modes: seven speed manual or Autodrive with three different mappings: Sport/Touring/Rain;
• Helmet compartment with non-scratch lining for a full-face helmet, with mobile phone
holder, toolkit/glove-box and 12V-power socket;
• New latest generation 2-channel Continental ABS system as standard
• Lateral shock absorber easily adjustable with the hand grip in preload and extension;
• 90° V engine with four valves per cylinder, Euro 3 homologated;
• Brakes with radial calipers;
• 43- mm upside down fork;
• Steel trellis frame with single piece aluminium swingarm;
• Under-seat fuel tank.
With these characteristics, the Mana 850 GT is the most functional and complete bike on the
market.

INNOVATIVE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION
The half-fairing makes the GT version even more unique and lets you get the very best out of the V2 850-engine performance with Sportgear transmission. A two-cylinder engine that with its 76 HP and exceptionally flat torque curve gives excellent performance already at low revs, in acceleration, pick-up and at speed, and is the perfect match for the touring soul of the Mana 850 GT and the motorcyclist's need for responsiveness.

Intelligent transmission
The primary drive is the focal point of the entire Mana range. The Sportgear transmission offers the
rider a choice of different driving modes:
• Sequential mode: The rider decides when to change gear by using the conventional control on the pedal or by pressing a switch on the handlebars as desired. An electronically-controlled servo mechanism acts on the main pulley which changes the gearshift mode with seven gear ratios amazingly quickly. Only during deceleration, if the rider does not manually change gear, the engine automatically changes down gear using the Semi-Sequential function and preventing the minimum RPM threshold from going below the set limit. Another valuable aid to safe riding.
• Fully automatic mode (Autodrive): the sophisticated electronics control everything and the CVT transmission keeps the engine running at maximum torque speed for optimum pick-up and acceleration. The rider can choose from three different mappings:
1. Touring: for those who want a softer power delivery and minimum fuel consumption;
2. Sport: for maximum performance and quick acceleration;
3. Rain: on wet or slippery roads in maximum safety;
Semi-Autodrive mode only allows the rider to change down gear. This is useful for overtaking at maximum torque revs or when riding down a hill when engine braking is required.

You can switch from Autodrive to Sequential mode and vice versa at any time and in any riding conditions. The handlebar gearshift control can be disabled from the dashboard.
With this technical solution, the Mana GT 850 adapts perfectly to any type of road and offers
relaxed cruising or exhilarating sports riding depending on the rider's needs or wishes.

ELEGANT DESIGN AND INGENIOUS SOLUTIONS
Mana GT 850 uses the same technical base as the Mana and shares the same exclusive and unmistakable Italian design. The original fairing with adjustable windshield that surrounds the
characteristic round headlamp, a distinctive feature of the Mana range, is practical and elegant.

The 16-litre tank is located under the saddle in a lower position to distribute weight more evenly
and lower the bike’s centre of gravity making it incredibly light and easy to ride. Where the tank
would normally be is occupied instead by an illuminated storage compartment lined with non-slip, non-scratch material and big enough to hold a full-face helmet as well as a mobilephone holder and a 12V-power socket. All this offers storage capacity which is virtually unheard of in the world of motorcycling.

Like its Naked sister bike, the compartment is opened electrically by a switch on the handlebar. Opening is controlled by a hydropneumatic damper that is designed to prevent accidental opening while the bike is in motion. A manually operated lever under the passenger seat is provided to release the compartment lid in the event of a flat battery.

SPECIAL CHASSIS
The refined chassis on the Aprilia Mana GT 850 guarantees relaxed, safe handling on all road surfaces. The robust steel tube trellis frame has a single piece aluminium swingarm that directly controls a laterally-offset shock absorber that frees precious space for the exhaust pipe in the delicate area behind the engine which makes the motorcycle very compact and manageable when changing direction both in town traffic and when out riding in the hills during the weekend.

On the Mana GT 850 the spring preload and damper rebound can be adjusted with a knob and has been moved to the outside. It can be easily accessed for quick and precise adjustments to adapt to your own particular riding needs and bike load (passenger, luggage, etc.).

The 43-mm upside down fork slides easily and has an optimised set-up that suits the new weight distribution and the touring nature of this bike.Its 120-mm front wheel travel allows you to effortlessly tackle all sorts of road surface and offers the right support even under sport riding conditions.

SAFETY FIRST
The Mana GT 850 is the most versatile motorcycle on the market with the most complete range of
technical equipment that focuses on the concept of safety. The only one in its category, the efficient braking system, which has a front system with 320 mm discs and radial calipers, combined with a latest generation two-channel Continental ABS system that increases active and passive riding safety even when braking on difficult road surfaces avoiding locking up the brakes as well as improving braking performance. In fact, on the Mana 850 GT ABS all riders can fully use the bike’s generous braking power in perfect safety on any road surface.

Add to this the total concentration on riding guaranteed by the Autodrive gearshift mode even in busy city traffic. Plus traffic light burning acceleration for an agile, responsive and quick motorcycle that pulls you away from any emergency situation as well as Rain mapping to help when riding on road surfaces with reduced grip.

Specifications
Engine type Aprilia longitudinal 90‹ V-twin engine, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, single overhead cam with chain drive, four valves per cylinder
Fuel Unleaded fuel
Bore and stroke 88 x 69 mm
Total engine capacity 839.3 cc
Compression ratio 10:1
Maximum power at crankshaft 56 kW (76.1 cv) at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft 7.45 kgm (73 Nm) at 5,000 rpm
Induction and fuel system Integrated electronic engine management system.
Weber Marelli electronic injection with 38-mm throttle body
Ignition Digital electronic, with two spark plugs per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system
Starter Electric
Exhaust system 2 into 1 exhaust system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter
and lambda probe
Alternator 450 W at 6,000 rpm
Lubrication Dry sump system with separate oil tank
Transmission Sequential with manual or automatic mode selectable by the user.
7 ratios in manual mode.
3 mappings (Touring . Sport - Rain) in Autodrive mode.
Gear change by pedal or handlebar control.
The user can switch from automatic to sequential mode and vice versa at any time
Clutch Automatic
Primary drive Belt
Secondary drive Chain
Chassis High-strength steel trellis
Front suspension Upside-down fork, . 43 mm stanchions. Wheel travel 120 mm
Rear suspension Single- piece aluminium alloy swingarm
Hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping.
Wheel travel 125 mm
Brakes Front: dual . 320 mm diam. stainless steel floating discs. Radial calipers with four pistons.
Rear: . 260 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper.
2-channel Continental ABS system
Rims Aluminium alloy
Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 x 17"
Tyres Radials tubeless;
front: 120/70 ZR 17
rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions Max. length 2,080 mm
Max. width 800 mm (at handlebar)
Max. height 1,270 mm (1,320 mm at rear-view mirrors)
Saddle height 800 mm
Wheelbase 1,463 mm
Trail 101 mm
Steering angle 24
Tank 16 litres