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Written by AllAboutBikes Editor April 15, 2009 0Add

2009 Aprilia RSV4

The 2009 Aprilia RSV4 packs a mighty punch in a small package. The 999.6cc 65° V-four cylinder engine makes 180 horsepower at 12,500 rpm. The V4 engine is capable of reaching engine speeds up to 14,100 rpm due to the compact size and oversquare cylinder layout. The adjustable geometry chassis allows the position and inclination of the headstock, the height of the swingarm pin and even that of the engine to be changed. The RSV4 uses a ride-by-wire system to control the electronic fuel injection and electronically controlled variable length intake ducts. To transfer the power to the rear tire a cassette gear box is mated to the engine, and a multi-disk wet clutch, with a mechanical slipper system, ensures stability during hard braking.

Engine	999.6cc 60 degree V4
Bore/ Stroke	78 x 52.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0: 1
Fuel System	Magneti Marelli electronic injection, 2 injectors per cylinder, independent Ride by Wire system. Electronically controlled variable length intake ducts
Ignition	Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils
Horsepower	180 HP (132.4 kW) at 12,500 rpm

Brakes Front	Dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc. Brembo monobloc radial callipers
Brakes Rear	220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating caliper
Suspension Front	Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.
Suspension Rear	Twin sided aluminium swingarm. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages
Transmission	6-speed direct-control cassette gearbox
Final Drive	Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16
Overall Length	2040 mm
Overall Width	735 mm
Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres (4-litre reserve included)
Curb Weight	179 kg dry
Tires Front	120/70 ZR 17
Tires Rear	120/55 ZR 17

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