Aprilia RSV4 and RSV4R
The All New V4 Superbike from Aprilia Motorcycles

Aprilia RSV4 and RSV4R, The coolest reviews of this V4 Superbike from Aprilia Motorcycles. For 2010, the RSV4R was introduced to serve the mainstream superbike market.

from The Telegraph "Aprilia RSV4. Back in 1999 Aprilia astonished the motorcycle world when it released its first big-capacity motorcycle, the RSV Mille: the bike was right up there with the very best, often managing the unthinkable and beating its direct rival Ducati in comparison tests. Now, a decade later, the Noale factory has done it again."

from Motorcycle Daily "If Japan’s big-four are the masters of the in-line four, and Ducati the magicians of V-Twins, then Aprilia are surely wizards in coming forward with new and untried stuff and making it all work. The more I think about this bike and the amazing riding experience it provides, together with the fact that it was born in a small but passionate R&D center, the more I feel respect for these guys. With a price tag 40% higher than any current in-line four the exotic Factory version might be on the expensive side, but it surely delivers on all the hype, and left this experienced pilot with one indelible memory. Well done."

from MCN "Just looking at the sexy metal, the race developed V4 engine, top-grade chassis parts and fancy electronics you get for your money, fifteen grand doesn’t sound that expensive, especially when you compare it to the £1500 dearer Ducati 1198S. The fact that the Aprilia RSV4 is a ridiculously brilliant motorcycle, just seals the deal."

from Motorcycle "To me the new Aprilia RSV4 Factory places itself right at the top mixing itself with the 09 Yamaha R1 and Ducati 1198S. It’s even possible that the road version is even faster and better, but only a direct comparison can determine that for a fact. What I can say now is that Aprilia has the most race-ready production superbike on a shared podium with the Ducati 1098R."

from Motorcycle USA "The roar of a V4 superbike is a rare thing on our roads, but get used to it because the Aprilia is coming and it sounds spectacular. The RSV4’s racket is distinctive Aprilia and is remarkably similar to the RSV twin, but with a howling, dirty metallic MotoGP V4 overtone. God, I want an RSV4!"

from Ultimate Motorcycling "The bodywork is minimalist and aggressive. The back end is Moto GP tiny, and this is possible with their being no provision for a passenger. Up front, the headlights appear to be floating in space with the twin air ducts running below them, and the bike looks like it's doing 180mph standing still."

from Motorcyclist "At higher revs the exhaust note is positively soul-stirring; closer to a MotoGP racer than anything save a Desmosedici RR or '09 Yamaha YZF-R1. It's not as raucous as the Desmo, yet far more satisfying than Honda's comparatively pedestrian Interceptor."

from Cycle World "Powering the new model is a cutting-edge, 1000cc V-Four engine that not only marks a departure from the proven Rotax-designed Twin of previous RSV machines but Aprilia's arrival as a proprietary designer of high-performance engines. The company claims to have invested $33 million in engine development alone."

2010 model Cycleworld "There is usually at least one bike each year that really gets my heart racing in anticipation of a first ride. This year, that bike is Aprilia's new RSV4 Factory, the machine the Italians are using as the basis of Max Biaggi's successful 2009 season in World Superbike racing. Further, based on Road Test Editor Don Canet's track impression from our big 1000cc racetrack shootout in Germany ("Supersport Days," CW, August, 2009), where the Aprilia dominated against its liter-class competition, the bike won Best Superbike in this years Ten Best balloting."

2010 mcn "The RSV4R is £2500 cheaper than the RSV4 Factory and £500 cheaper than the base model Ducati 1198. It’s still an exotic superbike, so it’s never going to be in the same price bracket as a Japanese 1000, but for a devilishly fast, superb handling Italian superbike we think it’s worth every penny."

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