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EICMA: Aprilia FV2 1200
The Aprilia FV2 1200 is a concentration
of technical innovation, a blend of technology, performance,
and pure adrenaline. This amazing concept bike embodies the sum
total of Aprilia's current technical know-how and points in the
direction that technical development is likely to take at Noale
in the next few years.
2007 was the twentieth anniversary of Aprilia's first GP win
and a year in which another four world championships were won.
This extraordinary achievement is a repeat of Aprilia's 2006
success story and takes the total of Aprilia's world championship
titles to an amazing 31.
What better technical and sporting heritage could there be behind
the Aprilia FV2 1200 concept bike? The FV2 1200 embodies the
latest Aprilia technology and reveals the direction likely to
be taken by technical and stylistic development at Aprilia in
the near future.
The heart of the FV2 1200 is Aprilia's mighty, 1200 cc, 90°
V twin, a power plant that confirms Aprilia's determination to
develop high capacity, high technology engines using in-house
skills and competence.
The minimalist bodywork of the FV2 1200 creates a stunning preponderance
of volume towards the front of the bike. The result is a revolutionary,
courageous and futuristic look that is destined to form the solid
basis for the evolution of Aprilia motorcycle styling.
The engine also fulfils a structural role, and acts as the starting
point for the backbone of the motorcycle, a carbon fibre, load
bearing frame with integrated filter box. The seat is supported
by an aluminium beam and by two carbon fibre struts that extend
into the tail and around the rear light cluster. The parallelogram
front suspension is based on the system already tried and tested
on Aprilia's 250 cc GP racers.
These futuristic solutions have led to an amazing weight reduction
(the FV2 1200 weighs under 160 kg) and an extremely compact size.
The extraordinary agility that has always typified Aprilia motorcycles
therefore finds its utmost expression in the FV2 1200.
The 1200 cc V twin engine is liquid cooled and boast a ride-by-wire
control system. Traction control, a latest generation ABS system
and electronic suspension management are also provided to let
you ride at your performance peak while maintaining complete
control over the bike.
The Aprilia FV2 1200's dashboard incorporates a multi-functional
instrument cluster that can be interfaced not only with the bike's
own CAN line but with a PC too, making it possible to download
telemetric data for personal performance evaluations, reconfigure
the information shown on the matrix display, load new mappings
from the internet, display itineraries, and integrate GPRS and
GSM modules for mobile phone connectivity.
Technical Specifications Aprilia 1200cc Engine
Engine; Aprilia V90
Four stroke longitudinal 90° V twin (30°-120°).
4 strokes. Liquid cooled. Double overhead camshaft with mixed
gear/chain drive. Four valves per cylinder. (DOHC).
Fuel: Unleaded petrol.
Bore x stroke: 106 x 67,8 mm
Total displacement: 1.196,63 cc
Compression ratio: 12,0:1
Maximum power at the crank: 134,5 Cv @ 9.500 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank: 10,5 Kgm @ 4.000 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Injection with
Ride by Wire control of the throttle bodies, Ø 52mm
Ignition: Digital electronic, Stick Coil integrated with the
injection
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way
catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Generator: 450 W
Lubrication: Wet sump, circuit capacity 3,2 l
Gearbox: 6 speed, transmission ratio:
1° 14/36 (2,57:1)
2° 17/32 (1,88:1)
3° 20/30 (1,50:1)
4° 22/28 (1,27:1)
5° 23/26 (1,13:1)
6° 24/25 (1.04:1)
Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Primary drive: Spur gears, transmission ratio: 40/69 (1.725:1)
Final drive: Chain. Transmission ratio: 16/36 (2.25:1)
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