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With unbeatable performance on the track
ensured by a perfect mix of power, handling and efficiency, the
Aprilia RSV 1000 R is the pace-setter for all other sports twins.
Already the top production twin, the 2005 RSV 1000 R adds eye-catching
new graphics and Brembo gold radial calliper front barkes.
Aprilia RSV 1000 R
Very few road bikes can boast as many official awards from specialist
magazines as the Aprilia RSV 1000. This year too the RSV 1000
R leads the field for performance, ridability and effectiveness
on the track. Thanks to first-rate technology and the best quality/price
ratio on the market this pedigree supersport has won the hearts
of riders and experts all over the world.
With its advanced technology and extraordinary performance, the
superb RSV 1000 R is the benchmark for all other road-going sports
motorcycles. But what counts most is that despite its fantastic
performance, the RSV 1000 R has not betrayed the total ridability
that has always characterized it and has been one of the main
reasons for its success. Almost maniacal attention to ergonomics
plus great handling make riders feel instantly at home on the
bike, enabling them to explore their performance limits quickly
and with minimal effort. Easier control means less physical and
mental fatigue, faster and safer riding, and longer lasting concentration.
These are determining factors for success on the track and just
as important on the road.
Here are the design features that set Aprilia's benchmark RSV
1000 R apart from the competition:
- Refined sports styling
- New V 60 Magnesium engine
- Air Runner ram air scoop
- Close ratio gearbox
- Electronic injection system with 57 mm throttle bodies
- 16-bit electronic engine management unit
- Twin silencer exhaust with three way catalytic converter and
Lambda probe oxygen sensor
- Aluminium alloy perimeter frame
- Double member aluminium swingarm
- Lighter, less loaded steering yoke
Loving care has been lavished on even the tiniest detail of this
exclusive, refined and aggressively styled motorcycle. The RSV
1000 R is the perfect balance between quality, technology, high-tech
components and finish.
Everything has been designed, tested and perfected to enhance
the already acclaimed performance and handling of this exceptional
bike. The new V60 Magnesium engine is motorcycling's undisputed
reference point, delivering 138.72 hp (102 kW) at the crank for
a maximum speed of over 170 mph (280 km/h). These figures place
the RSV 1000 R well ahead of other production supersport twins. The
chassis, designed using Aprilia's prodigious know-how, ensures
perfect dynamics in every situation plus unbeatable performance
on the track. All this, of course, goes hand in hand with
top-quality components, selected to make the RSV 1000 R the number
one supersport for motorcycling enthusiasts.
 Design
Performance and beauty go hand in hand on the revolutionary RSV
1000 R. Lower and more compact than ever, the bike's aggressive
look tells it as it is. This is no stylistic exercise. On the
RSV 1000 R design is at the service of technology and performance.
Everything about the bike is not just pretty, but pretty effective
too! The entire bike has been designed to ensure that the V60
Magnesium engine can breath correctly. The ram air scoop has
been placed right in the middle of the cockpit fairing where
dynamic pressure is greatest and represents a perfect example
of how stylish design can serve the purposes of performance.
Likewise, the headlight cluster comprises four separate lights
that work in pairs, eliminating the lopsided 'Cyclops' look of
so many modern sports bikes and providing excellent lighting
at the same time.
The RSV 1000 R is incredibly compact, but still boasts the top
level ergonomics that have always characterised the RSV range. Its
slender tail is extremely compact and one of the most striking
design features of the bike. It also quickly converts from a
solo to a dual seat (optional). Despite its compact size, the
red LED, white-lens tail light is extremely bright so the RSV
1000 R is immediately recognisable even from behind. The quest
for perfect aerodynamics has led to the elimination of conventional
direction indicators. The front indicators are now incorporated
in the rear view mirrors while the rear indicators are built
into the tail. For 2005, the direction indicator lenses are white
in colour (except USA models).
The new-design indicators leave nothing to stick out and spoil
the RSV 1000 R's clinically clean lines. The bike therefore cuts
through the air like nothing else. Extensive wind tunnel testing
has shown that the RSV 1000 R has a CX of only 0.3. Ride it to
believe it!
V60 Magnesium Engine
The 1000 cc 'V 60 Magnesium' engine marks
a turning point in the history of Aprilia twin-cylinder engines.
It is based on the acclaimed V990, but has been so completely
revised that even its name has changed. Its design features have
already established it as the benchmark for production twins.
It performs exceptionally, responds in every situation and has
proverbial Aprilia reliability. The cylinder heads have been
designed using Aprilia's race know-how to improve fluid dynamics
and combustion efficiency. Optimised ignition and injection mapping
has also led to increased torque in the 4,000 to 6,000 rpm rev
range. The valve gear has been designed and tuned for the maximum
performance.
The V60 Magnesium breathes through the exclusive 'Air Runner'
ram air scoop. As mentioned above, this is located right in the
middle of the cockpit fairing, exactly on the motorcycle's centreline
where dynamic pressure is the highest. From the scoop, an air
duct passes through the steering head to take ram air to the
generous 10.3 litre airbox. A choke inside the duct, controlled
by the engine ECU, regulates flow to provide the engine with
air at exactly the right volume and pressure for all engine speeds.
The engine therefore packs incredible punch right through its
extended speed range, enabling the rev limiter to be set at 11,000
rpm.
The mighty roar of the V60 Magnesium is muffled by two differential
volume Helmotz resonators to reduce intake noise at the most
critical engine speeds. The airbox also houses an idling
motor. This operates an electronically controlled valve that
deviates air downstream of the butterfly valve to make it easier
to start the engine from cold and to stabilise engine idling.
The Air Runner also performs a structural function. It incorporates
two lightweight aluminium arms to hold the cockpit fairing and
headlight so that there is no need for ugly brackets. A
new panel type air filter reduces pressure drop and improves
engine efficiency. The engine's fuel injection system features
57 mm throttle bodies and one injector per cylinder. Thank to
the Air Runner ram air scoop pressure in the airbox increases
as the bike accelerates, leading to a 3% gain in power at maximum
speed.
An engine management unit made in conjunction with Siemens VDO
controls all engine parameters. The ECU receives real time signals
from 15 parameter sensors and processes these to control the
actuators in real time too. (Parameters include air and coolant
temperature; atmospheric, airbox and oil pressure; Lambda sensor
oxygen level; crankshaft, camshaft, and rear wheel speed; throttle,
side stand, clutch and neutral position; and battery voltage.)
To ensure high precision engine management, the phonic wheel
on the crankshaft is a 36-minus-2-tooth wheel that generates
signals every 10° instead of every 60°.
The flash EPROM already contains racing mapping for unrestricted
exhausts. Aprilia service engineers can easily change mapping
on request from the customer.
All engine data passes through a CAN (Controlled Area Network)
line to the instrument panel, which acts as a diagnostic terminal.
In the event of a malfunction, it is a simple job for service
engineers to identify problems. The CAN line uses only two wires
to transmit all data. This simplifies the electrical system enormously
as well as reducing the total weight of the bike.
The V60 Magnesium engine sets new standards for production twins,
delivering a maximum power of 138.72 hp (102 kW) at 9,500 rpm
with a maximum torque of 107 Nm at 7,500 rpm. Despite this massive
power the engine is extremely clean running and complies with
the EC's Euro2 emission control legislation thanks to a three
way catalytic converter with lambda probe oxygen sensor. The
engine is extremely light too thanks to the use of high-tech
materials like magnesium in the cylinder head covers and the
clutch cover.
For Aprilia, advanced technology means long lasting performance
as well as high performance. As the RSV 1000 R has grown in power,
so it has also improved in reliability. Special high strength
con rods have now been added to make the engine more robust than
ever. Aprilia was the first manufacturer to use a close
ratio gearbox on a production bike. The RSV 1000 R's new close
ratio box allows you to make full use of the V60 Magnesium engine's
fantastic power more easily than ever before. The result is even
more aggressive acceleration and exhilarating gear changes coming
out of bends. This enhanced performance is perfect for road and
track because the engine responds brilliantly even in the high
gears, making the bike sportier and more fun to ride than ever.
Despite so much technical evolution, the
characteristics that made the original RSV stand out are still
there.
- Longitudinal 60° V twin engine with 4 valves per cylinder
and double overhead camshaft, driven by a mixed chain and gear
system.
- Electronic fuel injection with 57 mm throttle bodies, one injector
per cylinder, and an 'Air Runner' ram air scoop.
- CDI ignition with one plug per cylinder. Ignition is controlled
by the same integrated engine management system that also controls
fuel injection.
- Dry sump lubrication with double trochoidal pump, separate
oil tank and oil cooler.
- Mixed gear/chain valve timing drive with the two gears (one
per timing chain) located in the crankcase to reduce cylinder
head dimensions.
The RSV 1000 R's sophisticated twin cylinder engine also incorporates
the following exclusive Aprilia patents:
- AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft).
- Hydraulic action clutch with radial master cylinder assisted
by the patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) system to control
rear wheel bounce during fierce braking.
Exhaust System
The exhaust system is designed using all of Aprilia's Superbike
championship experience. The system is a 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust
made entirely in stainless steel, with 10/10 mm thick collectors
and oval section cylinder head flanges in precision cast stainless
steel. The silencer skins are in electroplated 8/10 mm stainless
steel, and are assembled with straps and rivets in line with
the latest racing practice. Even the location of the silencers
has been specially calculated to minimize aerodynamic resistance
and improve weight distribution. For 2005, the RSV 1000 R also
features improved joints between the collector pipes and the
silencers and shot-peened, satin-effect silencer ends.
Frame
Years of high level racing have allowed
Aprilia's R&D section to design a frame that is acknowledged
as the best production bike frame around. One of Aprilia's
fixed objectives when designing the new RSV 1000 R frame was
to achieve perfectly centralised mass. In line with Aprilia practice,
the frame incorporates aluminium-silicon castings and Peraluman
450 pressings. The frame has been optimised by extensive finite
element analysis and boasts excellent torsional rigidity though
it weighs only 9,650 grams, a figure matched only by specialist
racing frames.
Times change; riding styles change; and
bikes must change too. For this reason, the frame and swingarm
have been specifically designed for maximum efficiency and to
enable riders to achieve perfect control over power slides into
and out of bends. The new RSV 1000 R swingarm has been designed
using the know how acquired in motorcycle GPs. Like the frame,
it is made from extruded Peraluman and Al Si 7 castings. Its
double member design provides a clear passage for the new twin
silencer exhaust system. Here too, cross-sections and wall
thicknesses have been optimised using finite element analysis.
The RSV 1000 R swingarm weighs only 4,860 grams, well under the
swingarm weight benchmark of 5 kg.
Suspension
The Showa 43 mm upside down fork is a perfect compromise between
sports performance and road-going comfort. It is derived from
racing forks and provides continuous adjustment for preload as
well as hydraulic adjustments for compression and rebound damping
(2.25 turns for the former and 2.5 for the latter).
The Sachs rear monoshock incorporates a separate piggy back nitrogen
cylinder and is adjustable in preload, compression, rebound and
even length so that the rear end of the bike can be raised or
lowered to achieve whatever setup may be required and to match
rider preferences and other suspension adjustments.
Brakes
Top supersports demand top quality brakes. The RSV 1000 R
is at the cutting edge of technology, with radial calliper front
brakes developed by Aprilia in conjunction with Brembo. Aprilia
is no newcomer to sophisticated radial calliper technology. In
fact Aprilia was the first manufacturer to use it, on a 250 GP
racer.
The benefits of radial callipers for the rider are:
- More effective braking.
- More precise response to rider input. Wasted lever movement
due to calliper 'elasticity' is almost completely eliminated
because radial mounting prevents any movement of the calliper
itself.
- Longer pad life. Radial callipers ensure better pad to disk
alignment because the calliper remains rigidly aligned with its
theoretical working position even under extreme stress. Better
pad alignment means more even surface wear and therefore longer
pad life.
- More consistent braking with less variation in performance
between hot and cold.
The 320 mm floating steel disks on the front wheel feature narrower
braking surfaces. This means reduced wheel weight and inertia
and therefore more agile handling. The 2005 RSV 1000 R's radial
callipers are combined with a radial master cylinder to form
the most sophisticated braking system fitted to any current production
bike. The front and rear braking circuits both use aeronautical
metal braid hoses to eliminate the pressure variations associated
with conventional rubber brake lines, guaranteeing maximum braking
precision.
 Components
What places the Aprilia RSV 1000 R in a class of its own is the
care taken in its design and manufacture and the attention paid
to every single component on the bike. The result is increased
performance and functionality, with reduced weight and a quality
and finish that no other bike can equal.
Particular care has been taken to rationalise the RSV 1000 R's
design. Fewer parts means fewer screws and less weight. The new
RSV 1000 R has only 14 fairing and body parts. Even the fastenings
have been designed in a wind tunnel to optimise air flow over
the bike and improve CX and cooling.
The following components deserve a special mention:
- Radial calliper front brakes.
- Cast-formed calliper mounting for improved rigidity and braking
consitency.
- The combined digital and analog dashboard receives data on
all engine control parameters over a CAN line and incorporates
memory to allow it to act as an integral part of the self-diagnostics
system. The dashboard provides the same readouts as the previous
model (including a self timer with a 40 lap memory). The dashboard
is extremely modern and compact in design and weighs only 220
grams. All functions are controlled by three conveniently located
keys. The LED backlighting may be set to three levels and is
white for the analog instruments and red for the digital display.
- The headlight cluster incorporates four lights for perfect
night riding vision. The great care taken over the design and
finish of the RSV 1000 R also transpires from little but important
details like bulb holders made from blue anodised aluminium.
- The white lens direction indicators are fully integrated in
the bike's body. The front indicators are moulded into the rear
view mirrors while the rear indicators are built into the tail.
This means that there is no need to remove them for track use.
The rear number plate holder can also be removed quickly and
easily to comply with competition regulations.
- Even the ignition key is specially made for the RSV 1000 R
and carries an internal identification code. The ignition block
has an immobilizer fitted as standard.
Colors
The RSV 1000 R features eye-catching new
graphics in Aprilia Black, Fluo Red and Mirror Silver. The real
news, however, is the brand new graphic on the fairing. A stylised
lion symbolises Aprilia's origins, the history of Venice and
the history of Aprilia itself. (The lion was one of Aprilia's
first logos.) The lion represents exotic places, fearless character,
and sporting courage. More than just a graphic, the lion is part
of art itself and a universally recognised symbol.
New For 2005
- New fuel injection mapping
- Radial calliper front brakes
- Photo-engraved front mudguard
- White lens direction indicators
- White lens tail light
- New rear seat cover
- Rear seat cover (optional)
- New seat upholstery
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Tech Specs
Engine
Type: V60 Magnesium four stroke
longitudinal 60° V twin. Liquid cooling with three way pressurized
circuit. Double overhead camshaft operated by a mixed gear/chain
system; four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC (Anti Vibration
Double Countershaft).
Fuel: 95 RON unleaded petrol.
Bore and stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm
Displacement: 997.62 cc.
Compression ratio: 11.8 : 1.
Maximum power at the crank: 102 kW (138.72 HP) at 9,500 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank : 10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 7,500 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated electronic engine management system.
Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 57 mm throttle bodies.
Air: 10.3 litre airbox with Air Runner air scoop.
Ignition: Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per
cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system.
Starting: Electric.
Exhaust: Double silencer with three way catalytic converter and
lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 2).
Alternator: 12 V - 500 W.
Lubrication: Dry sump with separate steel oil tank. Double trochoidal
pump with oil cooler.
Transmission
Gearbox: Six speed. Transmission ratios:
1st 34/15 (2.27)
2nd 31/19 (1.63)
3rd 26/20 (1.3)
4th 24/22 (1.091)
5th 24/25 (0.96)
6th 23/26 (0.88)
Clutch: Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted
hydraulic control. Metal braided clutch line. Radial master cylinder
with 15 mm piston.
Primary drive : Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935).
Final drive : Chain.
Transmission ratio: 40/16 (2.5).
Chassis
Frame: Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Front suspension: 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, with adjustable
compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. Aprilia
Progressive System (APS) linkages. Sachs monoshock with adjustable
compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.
Brakes
Front: Brembo double stainless steel floating disk, Æ
320 mm. Radial callipers with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered
pads. Metal braided brake line.
Rear: Brembo stainless steel disk, Ø 220 mm. Twin 32 mm
piston calliper. Sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels
Type: Aluminium alloy.
Front: 3.50 x 17".
Rear: 6.00 x 17".
Tires
Type: Radial tubeless.;
Front: 120/70 ZR 17.
Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17).
Dimensions
Max. length: 2,035 mm
Max. width: 730 mm (at handlebars)
Max. height: 1,145 mm (at windshield)
Seat height: 810 mm
Handlebar height: 830 mm (at bar ends)
Wheelbase: 1,418 mm
Trail: 101.7 mm
Steering angle: 24.80°
Dry weight: 189 Kg
Tank Capacity :18 litres, 4 litre reserve.
Colors
Aprilia Black
Fluo Red
Mirror Silver
Accessories
Aprilia Racing Akrapovic 2004 exhaust kit
Aprilia Racing Titanium exhaust kit
Ergal reverse shifter
Adjustable aluminium footrests
Tank bag
Paddock stand
Carbon parts kit
Forged aluminium wheels
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