[March 05, 2010]
In the opening round of the World Superbike championship at Phillip Island, the factory Aprilia squad introduced a new specification engine. The new RSV4 race enigne features gear driven cams instead of chain driven cams, which are on the homologated road bike. Aprilia claim that the rules allow...
[February 09, 2010]
Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team will be entering the 2010 World Superbike Championship without hiding its ambitious goals.
And yet this is only the second season for both team and bike in this highly prestigious and competitive world series dedicated to motorcycles series production.
I must say, this is gorgious. Really like the new colours and I guess we will see these colours very fast on the street (as a replica) ... but not that fast as on track! Don't forget, febr 28 is the first race on Phillips Island.
[January 31, 2010]
There were last year already rumors about the sponsorship of Alitalia, but now it's a fact. We can see it on a spy shot of the new colors for the WSBK bike, taken on an Aprilia officials and dealers meeting in Monaco
[January 25, 2010]
Again a new review, this time from Ultimate Motorcycling: "when I picked up the 2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory motorcycle, my jaw literally dropped. Now, I've seen and ridden more than my share of ...".Check out the publication page.
[January 16, 2010]
First there is the "2010 Literbike Shootout: Aprilia RSV4 Factory vs. Ducati 1198S vs. KTM RC8R"of Motorcycle.com with words like "...all the test riders fell in love with the manageability of the stupendous spank coming from Aprilia’s V-4." And then there is the "It's absolutely brilliant"video review of Motorcyclenews.com. Check out the publication page to see more...
[November 27, 2009]
Leon Camier, 23, will be flanking Max Biaggi in the Aprilia SBK team during the 2010 season. The British racing rider, born in Ashford on 4 August 1986, made his Aprilia RSV4 debut towards the end of the 2009 season, competing in the Magny Cours meeting and the last race of the season at Portimao...
[September 26, 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...
[Sept 24, 2009]
We already spoke about it in our previous news, but several online magazines have received official pictures of the RSV4-R, the "budget" version of the RSV4 Factory. Aprilia has chosen the revamped Imola Circuit in Italy, the twelfth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship - which takes...
[July 20, 2009]
After finding pictures of the Tuono, there are now images of the base version of the RSV4. Rumors of the main difference between the base and the Factory: Showa suspension instead of Ohlins (as already seen on pixs) No chassis adjustment possible No variable length intake (fixed/tuned...
[July 19, 2009]
It's been a while now that Aprilia was talking about the RSV4 Tuono, and the bike is coming. Here some nice spy pictures of the RSV4 Tuono, that were taken during a pratice at mugello circuit last week.
[May 12, 2009]
Aprilia has been acknowledged as the maker of the best Sport Bike of year 2009 and the corresponding trophy was picked up by Max Biaggi , Leo Francesco Mercanti & Giampiero Sacchi this last weekend at Monza. The award was given to the RSV-4 after readers from eleven European Magazines voted...
[May 02, 2009]
[February 23, 2009]
There are very few riders of this era—or any other era, frankly—who can boast a resume as richly textured as Max Biaggi's. The fiery Italian has ridden for Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki, and now, Max has come full circle and is now back with Aprilia again—this time in World Superbike...
[February 19, 2009]
Australian test session concluded. Three days at Phillip Island’s circuit, where on February 27th the first 2009 Superbike weekend will take place. Good weather conditions during the whole session, with air temperature slightly over 30 degrees and asphalt temperature around 50 degrees. Important...
[February 09, 2009]
Aprilia is set to take part in this year's edition of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup with a factory team. The Italian manufacturer, which has just returned to Superbike after a six-year absence, will be tackling the highly-competitive Superstock championship for the first time....
[February 05, 2009]
The factory Aprilia World Superbike team have conducted a number of wind tunnel tests to optimise the aerodynamics of the all new Aprilia RSV4. Japanese rider Shinya Nakano spent a day in the wind tunnel at the Department of Industrial...
[January 14, 2009]
After a seven-year hiatus, Aprilia returns to the World Superbike fray in 2009 with a brand-new bike and two big-name riders. On the day that their new V-4 racer made its public debut at Portimao, SuperbikePlanet spent some quality time with Aprilia's chief racing engineer, Gigi Dall'Igna. Points...
[January 14, 2009]
Aprilia has played down rumours that 250cc world champion Marco Simoncelli will ride a third RSV-4 in the opening rounds of the 2009 World Superbike Championship. Simoncelli has been linked to a WSBK outing since he took up his ‘prize', a test with the team alongside Shinya Nakano and Alex...
[January 04, 2009]
When you look at the sale site of the Aprilia RSV4, you see that nr 5 is reserved for someone called 'Funxfun'. Now, he has posted some pictures of his future bike...
[December 15, 2008]
From the many questions sent by the members of the MyAprilia community, we selected the most common inquiries surrounding the development of the RSV4 and sent them to the riders who will represent Aprilia in this year's World Superbike Championship. Here are Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano, currently...
[December 13, 2008]
It was the final day of Pirelli Testing on the track in Kyalami. The sun and heat (an air temperature of 30 degrees while the asphalt measured 60 degrees) were king and the various teams took different approaches to their work: some opted to simulate race conditions, others the so-called “long...
[December 12, 2008]
It was a splendid second day of Pirelli Testing in Kyalami, South Africa. Typical of the southern summer, air temperatures were roughly 30°C which allowed the pavement to reach 60°C in the early afternoon. Biaggi, Nakano, and their RSV4s underwent a lot of developmental work as they continue their ...
[December 11, 2008]
The first official engagement of the 2009 Superbike season, the Pirelli Tests, took place on the Kyalami circuit in South Africa. On the track were Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano with the brand new Aprilia RSV4s that faced off directly with the competition from the other official teams. Max Biaggi...
[November 26, 2008]
Shinya Nakano and Aprilia hinted at their World Superbike potential during testing at Valencia this week as they set an encouraging pace with the new RSV-4. Nakano, who will race alongside Max Biaggi in the series next year, was out on the bike for the first time as he looks to acclimatise to...
[November 26, 2008]
Marco Simoncelli was given a special reward for winning this year's 250cc World Championship, when he rode Aprilia's new RSV4 World Superbike machine at Valencia on Tuesday. Simoncelli clinched his first world title riding for Gilera - which, like Aprilia, is owned by Piaggio - allowing the...
[November 24, 2008]
MotoGP refugee Shinya Nakano has made his debut appearance for Aprilia ahead of his switch to the World Superbike Championship in 2009, as the team also took the opportunity to unveil its race-liveried RSV-4 for the first time...
[November 20, 2008]
After showing the bike on EICMA 2008 with the nr 3 of Max Biaggi, it was time for something more... MCN Senior Writer Andy Downes was given exclusive access to the Aprilia factory and race team and brings us new pictures: the RSV4 Superbike in Factory colours. Hopefully they find a big sponsor and...
[November 18, 2008]
From November, the 6th and up to May, the 30th, Aprilia is selling online their very first RSV4 Factory models with and added bonus. These bikes are said to be numbered models and you can choose your number. The price is 20.000 euros (taxes?) and to make a reservation for these first units,...
[November 05, 2008]
MAX BIAGGI has spoken about his first official outing on the Aprilia RSV4 after his testing sessions at Portimao last week, and says there's lots of work to do with the new bike. During the 110 laps he did of the tricky Portugese circuit on the Italian motorcycle, Biaggi managed a best time of...
[October 31, 2008]
Having seen his last chance too remain a full time MotoGP rider next season, on a third Kawasaki, evaporate Shinya Nakano has officially called an end to his ten-year grand prix career by signing to ride for Aprilia in the 2009 World Superbike Championship, alongside Max Biaggi.
[September 23, 2008]
Motociclismo.es made an upclose movie of the RSV4 Factory and Race machine, bikes look great in the flesh I must say.
[September 22, 2008]
A revolutionary design project has led to a truly unique motorcycle and Aprilia's return to the Superbike World Championship. With 31 world championship titles, 250 MotoGP wins and 8 Superbike victories in the last sixteen years, Aprilia is a legend in modern motorcycling. Aprilia motorcycles...
[September 19, 2008]
Max Biaggi, who won three of his four world 250 GP titles with Aprilia, is set to return to the Noale-based company to ride the Aprilia RSV4 in the Superbike World Championship in 2009 and 2010. Rome-born Biaggi had a successful period with Aprilia between 1991 and 1996, winning three world...
[September 17, 2008]
[September 01, 2008]
Like we reported some time ago Max Biaggi has been talking to Aprilia about their new WSBK adventure on the RSV4. But now the rumours are getting bigger. Strong rumours where going around at the motogp paddock at misano that Biaggi is signing with Aprilia. But rumours are also going around that...
[August 27, 2008]
Aprilia RSV4 testrider Alex Hoffman has expressed his opinion about riding for Aprilia next year in the WSBK championship:
"Aprilia mainly concentrates on the 125 & 250cc championship, which is understandable because there they have to keep a name high but the RSV-4 is also progressing steadily, ...
[August 02, 2008]
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[July 25, 2008]
Lately there has been some gossip about who will ride the RSV4 in the WSBK championship next year. Max Biaggi has been seen chatting with the aprilia racing bosses last week and now there are rumours floating around that Haga has been talking to Aprilia. And what about Alex Hoffman? He should know...
[July 25, 2008]
MCN: Less than four months before it is set to be shown in public for the first time we can reveal that Aprilia’s forthcoming V4 superbike is still testing in heavy disguise with little sign of the final body styling in place.
[July 10, 2008]
Alex Hoffman posted a little bit of news about the testing progress of the new RSV-4 superbike.
"Better notices from Brno. We had a test there last week and made a good step forward with the all new Aprilia RSV-4..."
[May 20, 2008]
These pictures are the first showing the new Aprilia RSV4 motorcycle in road trim and almost complete.
[February 22, 2008]
The Aprilia Superbike, which beginning in 2009, will bring the Noale based company back to four-stroke racing, has been unveiled for the first time during the Piaggio Group Convention in Milan. After the success in the 2007 World Championships with Aprilia riders and bikes dominating the 125 and ...
[November 22, 2007]
Alex Hoffman has been testing the V4 on the Spanish Track of Jerez this week. Finally some good shots of the bike in action at the track.
[October 22, 2007]
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[May 27, 2007]
Director Robert Colaninno of the Piaggio Group used the presentation of the new Shiver to announce that the comeback to the World Superbike series with the V4 will be delayed to 2009. "We will return to Superbike and, possibly, MotoGP," declared Colaninno. There are also rumours that the V4...
[May 26, 2007]
Bulldog from the daidegas.it forums shot a load of pictures, including some pics of the RSV4 test bike on a dyno. The bike still has the same "clothing" like on the first spypics.
[Dec. 10, 2006]
Here they are, the first spypics.
Looks like a RSV Factory to hide the engine, but the frame is definately different.
[Nov. 15, 2006]
Earlier this year Leo Francesco Mercanti, Aprilia brand manager, told us about Aprilia's intention to re-enter World Superbikes in 2008 with a v4, and at the Milan Motorcycle show today, we saw the remarkable engine of the new bike, bristling with innovation. Check out more on our Engine...