This year the Aprilia RSV4 superbike marks the 10th anniversary, but the bike still remains of the topical and desirable machines, despite the age. The RSV4 is an incredibly well-engineered high-tech motorcycle. It is the first superbike to use an inertial measurement unit (IMU), which integrates all the electronic systems, and the first bike or one of the first superbikes to have a ride-by-wire throttle.
Another factor of Aprilia’s success is connected to the fact that the Italian brand has consistently updated the RSV4 every two years. If you believe the rumors, the 2019 model year will be no different. The Italians are preparing significant upgrades and improvements.
The main rumor centers around a sizable power increase (to 215 - 220hp at the crank). In addition, several variants of engines are planned. One engine will serve as the race homologation engine, and remain at 1,000cc. The other engine, a civil version, - will see a displacement increase, to the tune of 1,100cc. If you believe the rumors, the engine will conform to Euro5 standard!
With this new motor spec comes a new revised lighter chassis.
The presentation of new models could be available at the EICMA 2018 in Milan (early November).
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