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motorspot news update | motorbikes modification | 2010 Aprilia RSV4 R Review
The Parabolica Ayrton Senna leads me on to one of the fastest straights on the MotoGP calendar. The straight is almost a kilometre long, and leading up to it is a third or even fourth gear corner. I always short shifted up from second to third gear to allow the rear tire to do its job and to allow me to get the bike upright before shifting up to fourth. The six-speed gearbox is very precise and I
motorspot news update | motorbikes modification | 2010 Aprilia RSV4 R Review
The Parabolica Ayrton Senna leads me on to one of the fastest straights on the MotoGP calendar. The straight is almost a kilometre long, and leading up to it is a third or even fourth gear corner. I always short shifted up from second to third gear to allow the rear tire to do its job and to allow me to get the bike upright before shifting up to fourth. The six-speed gearbox is very precise and I’m working my way up the gearbox without using the clutch. I did see around 165 mph at the end of the straight, but with more confidence in the tarmac conditions I could have left the braking later for an even higher top speed.
The monoblock Brembo brakes are the same as on the Factory and they are immensely powerful and impressive. The deceleration from 165 mph going slightly downhill is certainly a job the Brembos do very well. The forces are damped through a 43mm adjustable Showa fork rather than Ohlins on the R, and the front tire is a 120/70-ZR17 Metzeler Racetec rather than a Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa.
I know that the Factory setup is a better one that’d given me even more confidence and feel; however I’m still impressed with the RSV4 R chassis as it’s more than good enough for road and track day use. Aprilia have swapped the Factory’s Ohlins for a fully adjustable item from Sachs. The 6-spoke aluminium wheels are not as light as the forged items on the Factory, and overall the RSV4 R weighs in at 11 pounds more than the Factory (a claimed 406 lbs for the RSV4 R versus 395 lbs for the Factory).
The interesting thing about the RSV4 R is that despite the extra weight it still handles like a dream. The frame and swingarm can’t be adjusted in all the ways the Factory can, but you really need to spend a lot of time on a racetrack to utilize that adjustability. The RSV4 Rs tech specs also reveals that the variable intake ducts are not in place, but acceleration from 9,500 rpm and up to 13,000 is still immense whilst the midrange is also powerful and very useful, particularly on the road. The 999cc V4 acts like it has a turbo kicking in above 10.000 rpm, but it’s just Aprilia’s masterful natural big bang engine kicking in for real.
The V4 is very addictive and I felt no significant difference in this area between the two RSV4s apart from perhaps a slightly “milder” throttle response. The one good thing about Estoril being slightly damp in the morning was that I finally got a good chance to ride a lot more using the powerful midrange. Aprilia says 85 ft-lbs of torque peaks at 10,000 rpm, but at these revs the engine was way too powerful for the level of grip we experienced in the morning session. Between 7 and 10K rpm the midrange produces great pull, and even below 7,000 rpm there’s plenty of go that’s exclusively reserved for the roads.
The Gancho chicane that everybody loves to hate brings speed down to 35 mph, and the flick from left to right is done with ease as there’s no high revs or speed. On the Estoril circuit there’s plenty of hard acceleration through second and third gear as the corners are so slow. This again gives a good feel with what the RSV4 R is capable of in terms of pure acceleration from low speed. Imagine a 600 supersport with 180 horsepower and you’ll get the idea.
The RSV4 R feels very solid under both braking and acceleration. It’s down to the tires what sort of grip you can achieve, and since it was cold and not completely dry, the Metzeler Racetecs performed well.
Like WSBK rider Max Biaggi, Tor says he feels at home on the RSV4 R.
I must admit that I love the ergonomics on the Aprilia RSV4. The motorcycle looks tiny, but for a motorcycle with the size of a 600 and the power of a 1000 Aprilia really has nailed it when it comes down to ergonomics. I’m tall compared to Max Biaggi, but both of us feel at home on the RSV4 R. This is something we can thank Aprilia official test rider Alex Hoffman for, as he’s been instrumental in developing many things relating to how the RSV4 handles. You can look at pictures of me on the RSV4 R and think that the rider looks quite big on the bike but the feel is nearly perfect in the seat.
The whole package is so nimble and transferring weight is the easiest thing in the world. After each session I did the “hold a cup of coffee test” and felt almost no shake at all. This is very important as it proves how little vibration the V4 engine transfers to its pilot. I could mention a handful of Inline-Fours and V-Twins where this is not the case at all. The only time there’s a shake is when the RSV4 R reaches its upper rev range, and even the Sachs steering damper can’t tame the big lion completely then. There’s never danger for a proper tank slapper, but without the steering damper it would.
I turned up at the Mugello circuit a couple of months ago where the original launch took place. However upon arrival I was told the launch had been cancelled due to 5 bikes blowing their engines due to a poorly manufactured conrod.
Since then Aprilia has issueda recall for all RSV4s shipped to North America. Finding the faulty part was easy, but finding out what was wrong with it was difficult. Quality control has been sharpened further in Noale.
Conclusion
I’m very tempted to say that the RSV4 is the best handling motorcycle available out there. There are other motorcycles that handle just as solid and safe but not quite with the same overall easiness of it all. The mass centralisation is supreme, and all 180 horsepower is kept in check at all times through all the aluminium goodness.
If you wonder if you should choose the RSV4 R in favour of the RSV4 Factory, my advice is to go for the RSV4 R as the Factory isn’t worth the $5,000 premium unless you really are going racing with it. On the road it’ll still be just as much of a weapon as the Factory compared to its competition.
I know that the Factory setup is a better one that’d given me even more confidence and feel; however I’m still impressed with the RSV4 R chassis as it’s more than good enough for road and track day use. Aprilia have swapped the Factory’s Ohlins for a fully adjustable item from Sachs. The 6-spoke aluminium wheels are not as light as the forged items on the Factory, and overall the RSV4 R weighs in at 11 pounds more than the Factory (a claimed 406 lbs for the RSV4 R versus 395 lbs for the Factory).
The V4 is very addictive and I felt no significant difference in this area between the two RSV4s apart from perhaps a slightly “milder” throttle response. The one good thing about Estoril being slightly damp in the morning was that I finally got a good chance to ride a lot more using the powerful midrange. Aprilia says 85 ft-lbs of torque peaks at 10,000 rpm, but at these revs the engine was way too powerful for the level of grip we experienced in the morning session. Between 7 and 10K rpm the midrange produces great pull, and even below 7,000 rpm there’s plenty of go that’s exclusively reserved for the roads.
The Gancho chicane that everybody loves to hate brings speed down to 35 mph, and the flick from left to right is done with ease as there’s no high revs or speed. On the Estoril circuit there’s plenty of hard acceleration through second and third gear as the corners are so slow. This again gives a good feel with what the RSV4 R is capable of in terms of pure acceleration from low speed. Imagine a 600 supersport with 180 horsepower and you’ll get the idea.
The RSV4 R feels very solid under both braking and acceleration. It’s down to the tires what sort of grip you can achieve, and since it was cold and not completely dry, the Metzeler Racetecs performed well.
The whole package is so nimble and transferring weight is the easiest thing in the world. After each session I did the “hold a cup of coffee test” and felt almost no shake at all. This is very important as it proves how little vibration the V4 engine transfers to its pilot. I could mention a handful of Inline-Fours and V-Twins where this is not the case at all. The only time there’s a shake is when the RSV4 R reaches its upper rev range, and even the Sachs steering damper can’t tame the big lion completely then. There’s never danger for a proper tank slapper, but without the steering damper it would.
I turned up at the Mugello circuit a couple of months ago where the original launch took place. However upon arrival I was told the launch had been cancelled due to 5 bikes blowing their engines due to a poorly manufactured conrod.
Since then Aprilia has issued
Conclusion
I’m very tempted to say that the RSV4 is the best handling motorcycle available out there. There are other motorcycles that handle just as solid and safe but not quite with the same overall easiness of it all. The mass centralisation is supreme, and all 180 horsepower is kept in check at all times through all the aluminium goodness.
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Aprilia Mana 850 Review
Abstract
The Mana is no slouch - the 839cc V-twin 4V per cylinder SOHC engine offers plenty of punch, whatever the method of mapping and the CVT transmission to maximize engine power at all times. Its ability to gather speed quickly and quietly, is disappointing, largely due to the CVT transmission.This system and its enclosures make the machine Mana calm, a fact which only adds to the disappointment that the landscape begins to fade and the pilot was forced to consider speed. This feeling occurs regularly, no matter which of the two main modes, automatic or sequential-Drive, is used.
The Mana is a shift mid-Motorcycle motor sport mapping patterns and a unique landing gear that allows automatic or semi-automatic control system drive for sports performance.For some purists, motorcycle, scooter is large or small, and, by extension, the two-wheeled vehicles that use similar technology will never be acceptable.For two wheels but fans, including myself, it is the beginning of something exciting and evolving.The Aprilia Mana offers options that are familiar to most scooters, but not to most mid-or large-displacement motorcycles. These options do not affect, but rather strengthen the pilot.
Introduction
As they say, the opportunity strikes when you least expect it. Back in June, Head Gear Canada, the local Aprilia, had decided a long demonstration race in 2008 Aprilia 750 Shiver so that the evaluation could be done to WBW.But upon entering the large display area and identify both the Passion Red and Black mana motorcycles, a model should not be seen in North America, the short-term has changed. The units have been received and was not even PDI’d.
Later this week, both with the Shiver and Mana ready to go as part of the fleet demonstration, a difficult decision had to be done. But as we had already spent time on the Shiver, Mana became the immediate priority of the test.ikipedia provides many interpretations of the word “mana”. As it applies to 2009 Aprilia 850 Mana, the tricks of magic which is made … and that the substance whose souls are made “will list nicely.
While many large scooter (400 to 650cc) really move and manipulate, bringing big smiles to the faces of their riders, there are still many differences between scooters and mid-displacement sport bikes and these differences tend to segment the user base as well.
However, change is a ‘Comin, and in its own way, the 2009 Aprilia Mana 850 addresses the differences with success. In the eyes of this avid rider, the style sveltely Mana is probably just a foretaste of what we see in the new “hybrid” class - offers real and conceptual, that blur the traditional distinction between scooters mid and large-displacement motorcycles.
Features
Like most modern two-wheelers, the manual transmission or otherwise, the Mana has a number of features and controls that are both very logical, and at the same time, unique - all contribute to the pure feature of this bike.The Mana to use an immobilizer system, which has more or less become a standard feature on two-wheeled transport, with key coded for the bike.If none of putting the keys in the ignition are audited by the board system, the immobilizer prevents the bike to be started. Two coded keys are provided with motorcycles, and up to four coded key can be supported by the system.
An important indication as to how the Mana 850 is led mostly failed. But to the eye, the parking brake level, located on the left side, just behind the large tower Sports Gear System cover, is quickly seen for what it is.
When stopped, the driver simply pulls the lever to activate brake and frees before starting or off the motorcycle.Aprilia handlebars are usually innovative, and the Mana 850, more changes have been made.
Engine
The Duel model M290, 90-degree V-twin with four valves per cylinder and a total capacity of 839cc. List of European specifications 76 horses and 73 Nm of torque at the crank.
Controls
On the right of control, the rocker-type switch serves a dual purpose - it works like motor shut-off in emergencies and when the right side is depressed (with one of the brakes), it works like starter.Just above the red toggle switch is another important element - the control Gear. When the machine is running and idling, this button is toggled to select one of three main ways of mapping engine.
The left control is a bit busy. The center mode provides three-way control mode for the assistance and programming board computer display.A standard turn signal makes the standard left, right, and push to cancel functions. There are two buttons change electronics, located near the left thumb - within button is Gear UP () and the button is outside gear DOWN (-).
The front of the left side of control also houses the passage Button / Switch Beam high and below the helmet opening compartment of control - this release electronic works only when the machine is running. A manual release mechanism is also provided under the passenger seat.There are many lights on the display screen, as the operation of many indicators of the state of the gear system. All lights are grouped logically and clearly seen, day or night. The left turn traffic lights and high beam lights to stay on the left side of the screen.
Gearbox
Sequential with manual or automatic mode, selectable by the user, Sept. ratios in manual mode, three mappings mode engine (tourism, sport and rain) in automatic mode, shift by handlebars or the pedal control the user can switch from automatic to sequential mode at any time.
Fuel Consumption
4.10 U.S. gallons, 3.41 imperial gallons, 15.5 liters, with 3.3 l reserve
Accessories
There are six lights on the right side. The first four are used to indicate the range rpm when the system is in Sports Gear. The next light is green - the signal from the right hand, while the indicator down, triangle-shaped light is the general alarm.Finally, a fuel reserve Amber indicator light is right above the large LCD screen.
The large LCD screen, and the speedometer is used to display the primary information to the addendum. Most of the standard now the status and control functions are available and a secondary menu allows some very specific information to monitor or adjust settings.
Overall the display and input system is extremely sophisticated and easy to use. A reminder of the parking brake and a hand-stand on the indicator display is beautiful key security.Location, location, location - a topic of real estate, this also applies to the helmet / toolkit compartment strategically located in front of the rider in the sometimes reserved for a fuel tank.
With the bike running, the trunk can be opened electronically via the left handlebar. The trunk can also be opened manually by inserting the key in the back seat, just below lock the rear, reversing the rear seat and access to the lock that opens the recessed compartment.The compartment has a courtesy light on the wall of the left, and a power DIN socket on the wall left rear compartment, estimated at 180 W - perfect for portable cappuccino machine!
Be warned, however, that the trunk of the car leaving open for long periods of time will keep the light burning courtesy to put a drain on the battery.The compartment is very large - designed to keep a standard helmet, a helmet Nolan N102 is a very tight, even if a smaller ¾ or jet style helmet fits very well.If not stuffed with a helmet, the compartment serves to secure luggage storage. The day trips he has taken all necessary measures, including the camera kit.So where is the fuel tank? Well, the plastic shell lies quietly under the driver and passenger seat. The overall capacity is 15.5 l (4.10 U.S. gallons, or 3.41 Imp gallons), including a 3.3L reserve.The plastic tank, accessible via the flip-up seat passenger, a non-vented screw-cap gas and meet emission standards of the tank is considered a sealed unit, with all emissions Gas transported to the evaporative emissions system cage, mounted in a very visible on the front right engine.
Although somewhat invasive and not consistent with the overall style and shape of the Aprilia Mana 850, the system is there for many reasons and should not be altered.
Average
Over three days of riding, the average was 55.6 miles per Imperial gallon, using 91 and 94 octane fossil fuel (46.3 U.S. MPG or 19.67 km / l).
Suspension
Front hydraulic towards the fork of 43 mm to 4.72 Travel; is oscillating back and fourche hydraulic single shock absorber with 4.72in Journey of the wheel.
Other Specifications
Clutch: Automatic
Drive: belt primary and secondary chain of transmission.
Food: MULITPOINT electronic injection.
Chassis: Trestle with High steel tubes.
Wheelbase: 55.6 inches
Wheels: Front: 3.50 x 17in. Rear: 6.00 x 17in.
Tires: Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W). Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W).
Installed at the factory tires: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier or Pirelli Scorpion Sync.
Electric: 12aH is 12V battery, generator output is 450W output at 6,000 rpm.
The Mana is no slouch - the 839cc V-twin 4V per cylinder SOHC engine offers plenty of punch, whatever the method of mapping and the CVT transmission to maximize engine power at all times. Its ability to gather speed quickly and quietly, is disappointing, largely due to the CVT transmission.This system and its enclosures make the machine Mana calm, a fact which only adds to the disappointment that the landscape begins to fade and the pilot was forced to consider speed. This feeling occurs regularly, no matter which of the two main modes, automatic or sequential-Drive, is used.
The Mana is a shift mid-Motorcycle motor sport mapping patterns and a unique landing gear that allows automatic or semi-automatic control system drive for sports performance.For some purists, motorcycle, scooter is large or small, and, by extension, the two-wheeled vehicles that use similar technology will never be acceptable.For two wheels but fans, including myself, it is the beginning of something exciting and evolving.The Aprilia Mana offers options that are familiar to most scooters, but not to most mid-or large-displacement motorcycles. These options do not affect, but rather strengthen the pilot.
Introduction
As they say, the opportunity strikes when you least expect it. Back in June, Head Gear Canada, the local Aprilia, had decided a long demonstration race in 2008 Aprilia 750 Shiver so that the evaluation could be done to WBW.But upon entering the large display area and identify both the Passion Red and Black mana motorcycles, a model should not be seen in North America, the short-term has changed. The units have been received and was not even PDI’d.
Later this week, both with the Shiver and Mana ready to go as part of the fleet demonstration, a difficult decision had to be done. But as we had already spent time on the Shiver, Mana became the immediate priority of the test.ikipedia provides many interpretations of the word “mana”. As it applies to 2009 Aprilia 850 Mana, the tricks of magic which is made … and that the substance whose souls are made “will list nicely.
While many large scooter (400 to 650cc) really move and manipulate, bringing big smiles to the faces of their riders, there are still many differences between scooters and mid-displacement sport bikes and these differences tend to segment the user base as well.
However, change is a ‘Comin, and in its own way, the 2009 Aprilia Mana 850 addresses the differences with success. In the eyes of this avid rider, the style sveltely Mana is probably just a foretaste of what we see in the new “hybrid” class - offers real and conceptual, that blur the traditional distinction between scooters mid and large-displacement motorcycles.
Features
Like most modern two-wheelers, the manual transmission or otherwise, the Mana has a number of features and controls that are both very logical, and at the same time, unique - all contribute to the pure feature of this bike.The Mana to use an immobilizer system, which has more or less become a standard feature on two-wheeled transport, with key coded for the bike.If none of putting the keys in the ignition are audited by the board system, the immobilizer prevents the bike to be started. Two coded keys are provided with motorcycles, and up to four coded key can be supported by the system.
An important indication as to how the Mana 850 is led mostly failed. But to the eye, the parking brake level, located on the left side, just behind the large tower Sports Gear System cover, is quickly seen for what it is.
When stopped, the driver simply pulls the lever to activate brake and frees before starting or off the motorcycle.Aprilia handlebars are usually innovative, and the Mana 850, more changes have been made.
Engine
The Duel model M290, 90-degree V-twin with four valves per cylinder and a total capacity of 839cc. List of European specifications 76 horses and 73 Nm of torque at the crank.
Controls
On the right of control, the rocker-type switch serves a dual purpose - it works like motor shut-off in emergencies and when the right side is depressed (with one of the brakes), it works like starter.Just above the red toggle switch is another important element - the control Gear. When the machine is running and idling, this button is toggled to select one of three main ways of mapping engine.
The left control is a bit busy. The center mode provides three-way control mode for the assistance and programming board computer display.A standard turn signal makes the standard left, right, and push to cancel functions. There are two buttons change electronics, located near the left thumb - within button is Gear UP () and the button is outside gear DOWN (-).
The front of the left side of control also houses the passage Button / Switch Beam high and below the helmet opening compartment of control - this release electronic works only when the machine is running. A manual release mechanism is also provided under the passenger seat.There are many lights on the display screen, as the operation of many indicators of the state of the gear system. All lights are grouped logically and clearly seen, day or night. The left turn traffic lights and high beam lights to stay on the left side of the screen.
Gearbox
Sequential with manual or automatic mode, selectable by the user, Sept. ratios in manual mode, three mappings mode engine (tourism, sport and rain) in automatic mode, shift by handlebars or the pedal control the user can switch from automatic to sequential mode at any time.
Fuel Consumption
4.10 U.S. gallons, 3.41 imperial gallons, 15.5 liters, with 3.3 l reserve
Accessories
There are six lights on the right side. The first four are used to indicate the range rpm when the system is in Sports Gear. The next light is green - the signal from the right hand, while the indicator down, triangle-shaped light is the general alarm.Finally, a fuel reserve Amber indicator light is right above the large LCD screen.
The large LCD screen, and the speedometer is used to display the primary information to the addendum. Most of the standard now the status and control functions are available and a secondary menu allows some very specific information to monitor or adjust settings.
Overall the display and input system is extremely sophisticated and easy to use. A reminder of the parking brake and a hand-stand on the indicator display is beautiful key security.Location, location, location - a topic of real estate, this also applies to the helmet / toolkit compartment strategically located in front of the rider in the sometimes reserved for a fuel tank.
With the bike running, the trunk can be opened electronically via the left handlebar. The trunk can also be opened manually by inserting the key in the back seat, just below lock the rear, reversing the rear seat and access to the lock that opens the recessed compartment.The compartment has a courtesy light on the wall of the left, and a power DIN socket on the wall left rear compartment, estimated at 180 W - perfect for portable cappuccino machine!
Be warned, however, that the trunk of the car leaving open for long periods of time will keep the light burning courtesy to put a drain on the battery.The compartment is very large - designed to keep a standard helmet, a helmet Nolan N102 is a very tight, even if a smaller ¾ or jet style helmet fits very well.If not stuffed with a helmet, the compartment serves to secure luggage storage. The day trips he has taken all necessary measures, including the camera kit.So where is the fuel tank? Well, the plastic shell lies quietly under the driver and passenger seat. The overall capacity is 15.5 l (4.10 U.S. gallons, or 3.41 Imp gallons), including a 3.3L reserve.The plastic tank, accessible via the flip-up seat passenger, a non-vented screw-cap gas and meet emission standards of the tank is considered a sealed unit, with all emissions Gas transported to the evaporative emissions system cage, mounted in a very visible on the front right engine.
Although somewhat invasive and not consistent with the overall style and shape of the Aprilia Mana 850, the system is there for many reasons and should not be altered.
Average
Over three days of riding, the average was 55.6 miles per Imperial gallon, using 91 and 94 octane fossil fuel (46.3 U.S. MPG or 19.67 km / l).
Suspension
Front hydraulic towards the fork of 43 mm to 4.72 Travel; is oscillating back and fourche hydraulic single shock absorber with 4.72in Journey of the wheel.
Other Specifications
Clutch: Automatic
Drive: belt primary and secondary chain of transmission.
Food: MULITPOINT electronic injection.
Chassis: Trestle with High steel tubes.
Wheelbase: 55.6 inches
Wheels: Front: 3.50 x 17in. Rear: 6.00 x 17in.
Tires: Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W). Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W).
Installed at the factory tires: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier or Pirelli Scorpion Sync.
Electric: 12aH is 12V battery, generator output is 450W output at 6,000 rpm.
Aprilia FV2 concept Review
Introduction
At this year EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Aprilia showed us a new concept model, FV2, which strongly affects the future direction shows that they will take the technology on their bikes.
The concept was there in part to present their developed (but not yet used) 1200cc fly-by-wire engine on the basis of Aprilia Shiver and Dorsoduro 750. Although some of the technology shown here is more likely to be seen with the new Aprilia V4 engine in the RSV4.The revolutionary parallelogram front suspension is lifted GP250 bike and is already a proven system, with some parts carbon.
At this year EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Aprilia showed us a new concept model, FV2, which strongly affects the future direction shows that they will take the technology on their bikes.
The concept was there in part to present their developed (but not yet used) 1200cc fly-by-wire engine on the basis of Aprilia Shiver and Dorsoduro 750. Although some of the technology shown here is more likely to be seen with the new Aprilia V4 engine in the RSV4.The revolutionary parallelogram front suspension is lifted GP250 bike and is already a proven system, with some parts carbon.
Design
Designed by Aprilia Style Studio Miguel Galluzzi, who most famous for designing the original Ducati Monster.
Designed by Aprilia Style Studio Miguel Galluzzi, who most famous for designing the original Ducati Monster.
Chassis
The chassis is largely carbon, the hollow structure that doubles as AIRBOXE which, with aluminum-carbon subframe, the bike gives a weight of less than 160 kg. Although it is difficult to see how this could be cost mass production effectively with the current state of carbon technology.
The chassis is largely carbon, the hollow structure that doubles as AIRBOXE which, with aluminum-carbon subframe, the bike gives a weight of less than 160 kg. Although it is difficult to see how this could be cost mass production effectively with the current state of carbon technology.
Suspension
Electronics also strongly beyond the ride-by-wire fuel management. Included is electronically managed suspension that can adapt to road conditions on the fly, with the telemetry data available through an interface for PC users to pilot a new wealth of information and control of their bikes and style. To make this point, a Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) was used as a scoreboard for the display (there was a long association between Aprilia Racing and the PlayStation brand), implying that such a device could be used for data logging and fine-tuning the suspension settings and engine mapping and GPS and a mobile communications device.
Electronics also strongly beyond the ride-by-wire fuel management. Included is electronically managed suspension that can adapt to road conditions on the fly, with the telemetry data available through an interface for PC users to pilot a new wealth of information and control of their bikes and style. To make this point, a Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) was used as a scoreboard for the display (there was a long association between Aprilia Racing and the PlayStation brand), implying that such a device could be used for data logging and fine-tuning the suspension settings and engine mapping and GPS and a mobile communications device.
Control
Traction control and ABS are also bike the extensive list of features electronic lights and whose leadership rotates with the bike.
Traction control and ABS are also bike the extensive list of features electronic lights and whose leadership rotates with the bike.
Weight
These futuristic solutions have led to an incredible weight reduction (the FV2 1200 weighs less than 160 kg) and an extremely compact size. The extraordinary agility that has always characterized Aprilia motorcycles therefore finds its greatest expression in the FV2 1200.
These futuristic solutions have led to an incredible weight reduction (the FV2 1200 weighs less than 160 kg) and an extremely compact size. The extraordinary agility that has always characterized Aprilia motorcycles therefore finds its greatest expression in the FV2 1200.
Engine
The 1200 cc V twin engine is liquid cooled and boast a ride-by-wire control system. Traction control, a latest generation ABS system and electronic suspension management are also provided to allow you to run at peak performance while maintaining complete control over the bike.
The 1200 cc V twin engine is liquid cooled and boast a ride-by-wire control system. Traction control, a latest generation ABS system and electronic suspension management are also provided to allow you to run at peak performance while maintaining complete control over the bike.
Dashboard
The Aprilia FV2 1200 dashboard incorporates a multi-functional instrument cluster that can be interfaced with not only the bike own CAN line but with a PC too, which allows download telemetric data for the evaluation of personal performance, reconfigure the information on the scoreboard, load new mappings of the Internet, display itineraries, and integrate GPRS and GSM modules for mobile connectivity.
The Aprilia FV2 1200 dashboard incorporates a multi-functional instrument cluster that can be interfaced with not only the bike own CAN line but with a PC too, which allows download telemetric data for the evaluation of personal performance, reconfigure the information on the scoreboard, load new mappings of the Internet, display itineraries, and integrate GPRS and GSM modules for mobile connectivity.
NEW APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010) MOTORCYCLE

The 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 are out and as with the new Dorsoduro, the new Shiver looks bigger than ever. No above changes actuality – a agilely revised fairing, 5mm lower bench height, altered (lower) handlebars, hardly college and added rear-set footpegs, bouncing anchor discs and a new paintjob is about it. The 750cc, 92bhp, 81Nm v-twin engine, with ride-by-wire tech and tri-mode (sport, touring and rain) ammunition bang mapping additionally charcoal unchanged.


NEW APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010) PICTURE
The 2010 Shiver’s animate tube trellis/aluminium axle blended anatomy and absurd aluminium swingarm is agitated over from the antecedent model, the abeyance is non-adjustable and ABS, developed by Continental, is accessible as an option. And, yes, we anticipate the new Shiver 750 is a abuse acceptable attractive bike, which should be able to authority its own adjoin machines like the BMW F800R, Triumph Street Triple and Ducati Monster 696 etc.



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NEW APRILIA RS 125 (2010) MOTORCYCLE

The change of the Shiver activity has no limits. The APRILIA RS 125 (2010) MOTORCYCLE naked that has afraid the apple with its abstruse agreeable which is still not aural ability of its competitors, has able itself alike added with interventions that aim at accretion its personality, benumbed fun and ergonomic features. In agreement of appropriate features, Aprilia Shiver 2010 is after agnosticism the criterion bike in the average cc naked sector. A awful acquired agent adapted with latest bearing basic Ride by Wire, a multimap, a first-rate anatomy which is able to amuse all levels of riders, and abstruse accouterments that no added bike alike comes abutting to.
Today, these appearance are accent by an alike added antagonism look, with the accession of a new top allowance and advancing Wave discs. At the aforementioned time, Aprilia Shiver has appear alike afterpiece to acceptable the needs of riders, with absolutely revamped ergonomics, a 5 cm slimmer saddle to accommodate bigger ascendancy optimising bike administration not alone on the road, but additionally back the agent is switched off. The addition and commuter footpegs are additionally new and accord to lending the bike an added antic look. The moved-back addition footpegs and the new handlebar affection acquiesce for a added antic use. Thanks to these updates the Aprilia Shiver M.Y. 2010 is now a far added alluring bike. There are a few key issues which mark the success of Shiver. It is a high-performance able bike which can abduct alike the best ambitious rider, but it is additionally able to accompany on those who are new to the two-wheeled scene, as it is so accessible to ride. The 2010 adaptation maintains this as a prerogative. In fact, the new lower and slimmer saddle provides for added and added able control.

APRILIA RS 125 (2010) MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATION
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
Aprilia Mana 850 cc Full Specifications



Aprilia Mana 2010, 850 cc Specifications :
MSRP price : $9,899
Year : 2010
Manufacturer : Aprilia
Model : Mana 850
Engine Type : Aprilia 90° longitudinal V twin four stroke
Engine Displacement : 839,3 cc
Bore & Stroke : 88 x 69 mm
Compression Ratio : 10:1
Cooling : Liquid cooled.
Fuel System : Integrated EMS. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body
Ignition : Digital electronic ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder, w/fuel injection system
Starting System : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Final Drive : Chain
Rake and Trail : 24°, 4.05 inches
Wheel Base : 57.59 Inches
Seat Height : 31.49 inches
Front Suspension : 43 mm upside-down fork. Wheel travel: 120 mm.
Rear Suspension : Almnm alloy single-piece swingarm.Hydraulic shock absorber.Wheel travel:125 mm
Front Brake : Almnm alloy single-piece swingarm.Hydraulic shock absorber.Wheel travel:125 mm
Rear Brake : Stainless steel disc (Æ 260 mm). Single piston caliper
Front Tire : Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire : 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel Capacity : 4.22 Gallons
Year : 2010
Manufacturer : Aprilia
Model : Mana 850
Engine Type : Aprilia 90° longitudinal V twin four stroke
Engine Displacement : 839,3 cc
Bore & Stroke : 88 x 69 mm
Compression Ratio : 10:1
Cooling : Liquid cooled.
Fuel System : Integrated EMS. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body
Ignition : Digital electronic ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder, w/fuel injection system
Starting System : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Final Drive : Chain
Rake and Trail : 24°, 4.05 inches
Wheel Base : 57.59 Inches
Seat Height : 31.49 inches
Front Suspension : 43 mm upside-down fork. Wheel travel: 120 mm.
Rear Suspension : Almnm alloy single-piece swingarm.Hydraulic shock absorber.Wheel travel:125 mm
Front Brake : Almnm alloy single-piece swingarm.Hydraulic shock absorber.Wheel travel:125 mm
Rear Brake : Stainless steel disc (Æ 260 mm). Single piston caliper
Front Tire : Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire : 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel Capacity : 4.22 Gallons
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