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Aprilia RSV4 RF

Aprilia RSV4 RF is a bike with the last known price Rs. 24,94,575 in India. It had 1 variant. It and was powered by a 999.6 cc BS4 engine. It came with anti-locking braking system and both front and rear disc brakes.

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Key specs
  • Displacement999.6 cc
  • Mileage - ARAI12 kmpl
  • Transmission6 Speed Manual

Version

Standard

  • Standard

    ₹ 24,94,575

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 24,94,575

Aprilia RSV4 RF is now discontinued in India.

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Aprilia RSV4 RF Summary

RSV4 RF key highlights
Engine Capacity 999.6 cc
Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 12 kmpl
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight 180 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 litres
Seat Height 845 mm

About RSV4 RF

To make it simple, the Aprilia RSV4 RF is a limited edition, more hard-core track version of the RSV4 RR. Yes, the RSV4 RR is already a track ready motorcycle but with the RF, Aprilia takes it one step ahead.

The Aprilia RSV4 RF features the same 999.6cc liquid cooled V4 engine as the RR. However, in the RF is tuned to produce 198.2bhp at 13,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 10,500rpm. It is mated to a six-speed cassette type gearbox.

Suspension duties are handled by Öhlins fork with TIN surface treatment. It gets Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping at the front and Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping at the rear.

Braking is taken care off by dual 320mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and Brembo M430 monobloc radial callipers up front, along with a 220mm diameter rear disc with a two piston Brembo calliper.

In terms of technology, it features Aprilia’s latest version of its race-developed APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) system. APRC integrates the full ride-by-wire, multi-map, electronic-engine management system, which has three new engine mapping settings: S (Sport), T (Track), and R (Race). The corresponding engine-braking maps are new, as well, with engine-braking lessened at 6,000 rpm and beyond. The system also offers ATC (Aprilia Traction Control), AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), ALC (Aprilia Launch Control), AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift), and Race ABS.

The limited edition Aprilia RSV4 RF is only available in a single colour scheme and locks horns with the Ducati Panigale R in India.
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Aprilia RSV4 RF Expert Opinion

  • Good Things

    • Sports a powerful V4 engine
    • Gets top-spec equipment
    • Known for its handling capabilities

  • Could be Better

    • Has limited service reach
    • Uncomfortable to ride in the city

BikeWale's Take

The RSV4 RF is the top-spec variant so it evidently gets the bell and whistles to match. There is Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes that take it track-bike character a notch higher. It also gets an incredibly powerful V4 engine that is kept on leash with an array of electronic aids. However, the RSV4 can get uncomfortable to ride in the city thanks to an overheating engine and a large turning radius. It could also do better with a wider service network.

Aprilia RSV4 RF Review

We ride the hardcore Aprilia RSV4 RF and come away mighty impressed

What is it?

Why would I buy the Aprilia RSV4 RF?

Because it’s the closest one can get to a road-going race motorcycle

Why would I avoid the Aprilia RSV4 RF?

Because it’s made for the track and is too impractical for the road 

I have always loved sportbikes and it’s not without reason. Firstly it’s the looks that get you drooling, the mean stance simply arrest attention like no other. Then there’s the performance. Multiple cylinders and big horsepower available at the slightest twist of the wrist. Finally there’s the mindset. An aggressive, fast motorcycle will beg you to push it hard and there is no other way to enjoy but to ride it like you stole it. Yes it’s extremely demanding and not to mention draining, but the reward of nailing the apex and wheelie-ing out of that exit gives you the kind of satisfaction that is unparalleled. 

And that feeling is amplified when you have something madder than mad and faster than fast between your legs. We’re talking about the Aprilia RSV4 RF.

Now you already have the Aprilia RSV4 RR (which stands for Race Road) which is plenty mental with 200 plus bhp on tap, but for a purer racing experience Aprilia is also offering the RF (Race Factory) which comes with more exotic cycle parts like the lightweight forged aluminium wheels and Ohlin suspension (as compared to Sachs set-up on the RR). 

As for the design, the RSV4 has been a stunner since its inception and Aprilia has made very little changes to the overall design. The RF stands out thanks to a new dedicated ‘superpole’ black-red-silver livery. We loved the way the RSV4 RF looks and no matter what angle you look at it from, it’s a sure shot jaw dropper.

How does it ride?

To put it in simple words…like a bat out of hell! Well why won’t it? After all it puts out a mind numbing 201bhp and 115Nm of torque and weighs well under 200kg. Even without fidgeting with the electronics which in standard mode are the most intrusive, the RSV4 RF goes like a scud missile on steroids. If the throttle inputs aren’t measured, you just might end up in the grass or plastered on the rear bumper of the car ahead. But the more you ride it and figure out the motorcycles reactions, the easier it gets. 

Before you get moving, getting on the saddle requires some work. The saddle height is tall even for my 5 feet 9 inch frame which is not too short. Then there is the seat which is comfortable but wide which meant I could not sit flat footed and had to tip-toe the bike around which can be a chore during parking or at parking speeds. But once on the move it’s quite easy and the bike envelops you well.

Being a racing bike, the footrests are quite rearset and the rider triangle begs a very demanding and aggressive riding posture. If you aren’t the health inspired Instagram poser like my colleague Pratheek, then this bike will make sure you get into shape.    

Trying to tame a 200 plus bhp motorcycle requires the skills of Max Biaggi, but thankfully for amateur riders like me, the RSV4 gets a bucket load of electronics to keep things in check. The bike gets APRC or Aprilia Performance Ride Control in order to meet the specific needs of the rider. So you get Aprilia Traction Control with 8 settings to play with, Wheelie control which helps keep the front wheel down should you have the cojones to max out the throttle, launch control for precision starts on the race track or during drags. The ABS gets three settings as well and along with three different engine maps to choose from, one can choose the best possible combination for track or road.

And all this can be managed with a joystick on the left side of the handlebar. The only thing missing was a ‘Max Biaggi’ button that would up my riding skills to match the bike!

Once you set up the bike according to your skill set, and push the starter, the V4 barks to life and settles into a mechanical whirr. Gas it and the tone starts to turn into a V8 like roar and goes totally ballistic as the rev counter gets into serious numbers on the now slightly dated looking dash. Acceleration is beyond fierce and aided by the Aprilia Quick Shift system which lets you go up and down the 6-speed gearbox without shutting the throttle and using the clutch. 

Hitting corners unravels the other side of this mental machine. The chassis is an absolute gem. It has plenty of feel, which ultimately eggs you into leaning it over further than you would anything else and going hard on the brakes as you approach a corner at ridiculous speeds, all the while laughing in your helmet and thinking, “How the hell am I still on two wheels?” The RSV4 isn't the lightest bike in the litre bike segment, but it still flicks from side to side with relative ease and only feels slightly sluggish in slower corners. The combination of that brilliant chassis, the Ohlin suspension set up and those super sticky Pirelli Rosso Supercorsa’s means the RSV4 pretty much gives you superhuman capabilities.

Anything else I should know

 

Now the RSV4 RF is as hardcore as sportbikes can get so you might imagine that the ride quality would be pretty much brittle, but surprise surprise, its not! The suspension is extremely pliant and unless one is on a badly broken patch of road the suspension soaks in pretty much everything. Considering that the bike is meant to destroy racetracks and hunt down apexes, ride quality is a revelation on this hyper Aprilia.

Also what you see here in the pictures is the 2016 model year bike which is sold alongside the 2017 motorcycle. The 2017 gets a TFT dashboard and a slightly different colour scheme amongst other additions.

Should I buy one?

If you have Rs. 24.88 lakh to spend on a fast motorcycle, there are few that exhilarate as well as the RSV4. But then again this isn’t your everyday motorcycle and if you try to make it one, it’s sure to get on your nerves. It gets hot enough to disrupt your family planning, has a bigger turning radius than a truck and rocks and rumbles at slow speeds. The racetrack is its home environment and once on track, the RSV4 will make you forget all its nagging issues and turn you into a superhuman. So if riding your fast motorcycle on the track is your thing, the Aprilia RSV4 RF is in a league of its own. For the other mortals there is always the cheaper and plenty competent RSV4 RR.

Where does it fit in?

The RSV4 RF goes up against the Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R which is priced at Rs. 21.90 lakh, the BMW S1000rr Pro priced at Rs. 19.20 lakh, Yamaha R1 at Rs. 20.73 and the MV Agusta F4 which tops the chart at Rs. 26.12 lakh.

Photography by Kapil Angane

Gear Check

1: Shoei X12: Now replaced by the X14, the X12 was one of the best racing helmets made by Shoei. Fits like a glove and extremely aerodynamic. Price - Rs. 55,000 - X14

2: RS Taichi Mesh Jacket: Very good fit coupled with extremely good airflow, the RS Taichi is the perfect summer jacket. Price – Rs. 11,000

3: Mugen Race Leather Gloves:  These are the Mugen MNR 1579G leather gloves which not only offer a supreme fit but also great ventilation. Need to be worn in well though. Price – Rs. 4,000

4: AGV Sport Willow Leather pants: These AGV pants are made of high quality cowhide leather and are comfortable on the track and on the street. Price – Rs. 14,000

5: TCX R-S2 Boots: The R-S2 have now been replaced by R-S2 Evo. These are top of the line racing boots with brilliant protection and a great fit. Price – Rs. 29,000

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Aprilia RSV4 RF mileage

As per ARAI, the average of RSV4 RF is 12 kmpl.

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RSV4 RF Specifications & Features

Version

Standard

  • Standard

    ₹ 24,94,575

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Specifications

  • Power & Performance

    Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 999.6 cc

    Max Power 195.5 bhp @ 13,000 rpm

    Max Torque 115 Nm @ 10,500 rpm

    Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 52.3 mm

    Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

    Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 13.6:1

    Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 12 kmpl

    Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

    Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 222 Km

    Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. 300 Kmph

    Transmission 6 Speed Manual

    Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

    Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

    Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 4

    Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 78 mm

    Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

    Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

    Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

    Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

    Fuel Delivery System --

    Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 18.5 litres

    Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 4 litres

    Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

    Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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  • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

    Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Öhlins fork with TIN surface treatment

    Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Ohlins Racing monoshock

    Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

    Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

    Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 120/70 ZR 17

    Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 200/55 ZR 17

    Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

    Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 320 mm

    Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

    Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 220 mm

    Calliper Type Brembo Monobloc Radial Callipers

    Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

    Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 17 inch

    Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

    Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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  • Dimensions & Chassis

    Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 180 kg

    Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 845 mm

    Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 130 mm

    Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 735 mm

    Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,120 mm

    Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,420 mm

    Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,040 mm

    Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements

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  • Manufacturer Warranty

    Standard Warranty --

    Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightYes

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Analogue

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. Maintenance Free

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portNo

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatYes

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Aprilia RSV4 RF User Reviews

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  • 4

    Reliability

  • 4

    Performance

  • 4

    Service Experience

  •  5Looks and performance 3 years ago by Sujith, Thrissur

    The look and style was very attractive to anyone. But the tale was not satisfied all customers. But the power was not compared with any other 1000cc. The stunning looks and the v4 engine was to attract the customers. And the weight was also very less than other 1000cc b

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    • Used it for

      Everything

    • Owned for

      Never owned

    • Got mileage of

      13 kmpl

  •  5Never saw a bike like this 4 years ago by Deepak, Kottayam

    1.It is pretty cheap compared to others 2. Amazing no other words to describe. 3.Sexy and sleek design performance is extraordinary 4.Service is great and maintenance is easy. This bike is best expensive bike, when compared to its performance it is awesome, stunning loo

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      3-6 months

    • Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

  •  5Rsv4 rf riders review 4 years ago by Sean Sabu, Ernakulam

    I have been using this for few months i use this bike only for leisure rides this bike is amazing perfect drag bike this bike is not good for daily use but gives a smile on your face when u ride this awesome beast The bike is loud compared to other 1000cc bikes and gets

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      3-6 months

    • Ridden for

      < 5000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      8 kmpl

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  •  5Hulk flash 5 years ago by Ramjee, Hyderabad

    This bike is best expensive bike, when compared to its performance it is awesome, stunning looks and its engine starting sound is very attractive, for better performance we have to maintain nitrogen gas to fill in tubeless tyres and servicing charge is reasonable and on

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    • Used it for

      Occasional Commute

    • Owned for

      Never owned

    • Got mileage of

      10 kmpl

  •  5Love for this bike 5 years ago by Vaibhav Chalase, Mysore

    It’s a wonderful bike i loved its model it has a powerful engine,it looks awesome and its usd front suspension , and its features are really amazing hmmm wish i had this bike overall great bike for bike lovers .One more thing to say about this bike is its 999.6cc liquid

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      Never owned

  •  5Aprilla is best 5 years ago by Bhawen Kumar Mahto, Jamshedpur

    Look is so fabulous.Design is completely dashing.Smooth riding.Best technology leashed.Oh no only one sitter.Good service care.Sound of engine like giant .Awesome features.Specially as your choice on of technology like abs system.Digital meter display is so good.Best pr

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      Never owned

    • Got mileage of

      25 kmpl

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