Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory

In its second generation which is available right now, the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory has evolved into a sleeker and sharper looking motorcycle than ever before. There are a number of enhancements carried out by Aprilia to make sure the motorcycle looks as Italian and head-turner as possible.

At the front, the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory retains the tri-part headlamp assembly. However, the headlamps are now sleeker and are surrounded by thin creases of daytime running LEDs. This whole new headlamp assembly is integrated into a newly designed front fairing which is more rounded than before, with a large transparent windscreen.

Below the headlamps, there are sleek air vents with winglets below them. The rearview mirrors mounted on the front faring no longer come fitted with integrated turn indicators. Instead, the daytime running LEDs have the dual functionality of turn signals as well. All these changes definitely make the motorcycle more aerodynamic to look at, as compared to the erstwhile version.

The side profile of the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory too looks subtly revised, with a larger fuel tank and slimmer side panels. The side parts of the front fairing come with multiple air vents, which are helpful in wind deflection at higher speeds. The exposed aluminium frame, as well as swingarm, goes well with the black-finished engine. This time around, the exhaust pipe has grown much larger in size. The Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory has a very compact tail section, with a small triangular LED tail lamp and a small rear fender. The motorcycle comes with a curved riding seat and a very small pillion seat. 

The part-digital instrument console of the previous generation has been replaced now by a rectangular 5-inch full TFT instrument console. The colored display of this instrument console has a host of data to offer and also packs in Bluetooth connectivity as well.

The Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory is famous for its impeccable riding dynamics, with its fantastic chassis being responsible for this quality of it. The motorcycle is armed with 43mm upside-down Ohlins NIX forks with compression and rebound damping adjustable at the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins TTX monoshock at the rear. Riding on 17-inch wheels, the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory is fitted with dual 330mm disc brakes at the front and a single 220mm disc brake at the rear. This braking setup is complemented with a dual-channel cornering ABS from Bosch.

The 999cc engine of the previous generation RSV4 has now been replaced by a bigger 1099cc engine in the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory. This four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 1099cc V4 engine makes higher power and torque outputs than ever before – 217 bhp and 125 Nm respectively. The new fuel injection system with 48mm Magneti Marelli throttle bodies and ride by wire have managed to make the throttle responses and power delivery much smoother than before. Like before, the engine has been paired to a 6-speed gearbox. 

The cornering ABS is a part of the Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) system, which also includes a whole host of other electronic riding aids like traction control (ATC), quick-shifter (AQS), wheelie control (AWC), launch control (ALC), pit limiter (APL) and cruise control (ACC).

With a finely tuned suspension combination, perfectly weighted frame and an incredible performance from the upsized motor, Aprilia has left no stone unturned to make the RSV4 a much more modern and desirable motorcycle than ever before. The sleek and more modern styling with added features definitely plays a part, in creating a strong visual impression of the motorcycle.