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2025 Aprilia RSV4: AND THE WINNER IS… THE RSV4.
Introducing the new 2025 Aprilia RSV4…
Subjected to rigorous comparative testing on tracks around the world the RSV4 proved its mettle time and time again. No surprise, given Aprilia’s racing experience, but it continues to evolve, with new features such as integrated aerodynamic winglets, a new electronics package that includes advanced APRC and a double fairing that improves aerodynamic efficiency.
When you add in the 217 horsepower, improved torque and the hallmark Aprilia chassis, it’s fair to say that there is only one clear contender if you’re looking for a bike that delivers unbeatable performance.
THE DEFINITIVE SUPERBIKE
The RSV4 is much more than a pair of wheels and a powerful engine. The culmination of an ambitious project undertaken by the Aprilia Racing Division and adopting the very best available technology, it features integrated aerodynamic winglets, improved aerodynamic efficiency, 217 horsepower and more torque than ever, all seamlessly combined on the signature Aprilia chassis. This is a true masterpiece that is destined to send your pulse racing the moment you set your eyes on it and will have you whooping with exhilaration every time you touch the throttle.
The Aprilia RSV4’s story is one of the most fascinating in motorcycling. Created to win on the track, it dominated for a decade, earning critical acclaim and racing victories across every category it entered. In its most extreme iteration, it even competed in the MotoGP World Championship. No other superbike can boast such a pedigree.
In a sector where motorcycles represent the pinnacle of available technology, Aprilia has demonstrated exceptional design foresight by creating and continuously evolving an innovative and winning project that remains the benchmark for racing pedigree and performance. The RSV4 exemplifies the extraordinary potential derived from the invaluable experience of Aprilia’s Reparto Corse. Reparto Corse has claimed 54 world titles in its relatively brief history, with the RSV4 securing seven of these in the World Superbike Championship.
2025 Aprilia RSV4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
NEW APRILIA RSV4 AND RSV4 FACTORY
APRILIA UNVEILS THE NEW RSV4, THE EVOLUTION OF AN EXTRAORDINARY AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECT, UNRIVALLED IN THE WORLD
‘HER MAJESTY’ BOASTS A NEW DESIGN WITH INTEGRATED WINGLETS DERIVED FROM MOTOGP
INTRODUCING A PREDICTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNPARALLELED TRACK PERFORMANCE
WITH ITS 220 HP, THE APRILIA RSV4 IS THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL HOMOLOGATED PRODUCTION SUPERBIKE.
• New design with advanced aerodynamics
• New APRC electronic control package with predictive logic
• 220 hp V4 engine
• New equipment for RSV4 and RSV4 Factory
2025 Aprilia RSV4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Lightweight yet powerful
In the previous range, the RR version sported an Aprilia 1000-cc, 201-horsepower V4, but the new RSV4 and RSV4 Factory ramp up the power to 1100 cc. We’re talking about the world’s first mass-produced high-performance narrow V 4-cylinder and the most powerful and revolutionary engine ever built by Aprilia. With its complete electronics system and compact, lightweight structure, this is a truly unique and remarkable bike.
A winner in every sense
The expertise developed and honed by the Aprilia Racing Division on tracks the world over finds a home in the RSV4, offering its riders the chance to experience the same thrills as those who have been in the saddle of some of the most powerful bikes of all time. The RSV4 takes another leap forward with advanced electronics, a Euro 5-engine and a dynamic, aggressive design that makes it the most coveted bike of any self-respecting biker.
Make yourself comfortable
The shape of the new RSV4, inspired by the revolutionary RS 660, makes for a significantly reduced aerodynamic resistance coefficient with a notable jump in performance at high speed. By better isolating the head and shoulders, riders benefit from an 11% improvement in protection from the air, while the frontal design increases air pressure on the airbox by 7%, delivering greater engine performance.
Lighter than ever
The new swingarm draws on the same design technology as the frame, but with a simplified reinforced lower brace, with just three soldered elements instead of the previous seven, delivering a saving of 1.3 lbs of unsprung weight.
Power and comfort
The new design pays particular attention to ergonomics and the introduction of a new fuel tank, together with a 9 mm reduction in height of both the new seat and footrest pedals all make for an improved configuration with the fairing, a more relaxed and natural riding position even for tall riders, and more space in general.
There’s a reason it’s called a superbike
The Aprilia RSV4 is the only superbike that allows you to adjust the position of the engine on the frame, the angle of the steering head, the swingarm pivot and rear end height, while of course, as you would expect, all suspension setups. Just like a real racing bike.
This extraordinary model’s evolution has continued with an update primarily focusing on styling, closely intertwined with function. The new design emerges from extensive work on applied aerodynamics, confirming Aprilia’s commitment to pioneering increasingly complex and innovative solutions. Aprilia led the way in introducing aerodynamic appendages to superbikes (with the 2018 RSV4 RF LE).
Given the racing performance now delivered by the RSV4, aerodynamic development has become more critical than ever—ensuring maximum stability on the tarmac, optimising tyre grip and harnessing every bit of power generated by the Noale V4. The new RSV4’s bodywork has been completely redesigned with two primary aims: to improve rider protection and reduce drag. Two stacked wing surfaces have been introduced in the area beneath the windshield. This new winglet configuration, derived from Aprilia’s MotoGP experience and refined in the wind tunnel, increases downforce, thus enhancing cornering precision and high-speed stability—areas in which previous RSV4 models already excelled. The new aerodynamics also help to reduce the heat directed towards the rider, partly because of the introduction of new, more powerful
radiator fans. Overall, the new fairing reduces the aerodynamic drag coefficient (CX) by 6% and the tendency to wheelie by 8% compared to the previous version of the RSV4, delivering increased acceleration with less physical effort required. New side panels integrate seamlessly with the redesigned tail section. The lighter, minimalist rear light cluster is integrated into the numberplate holder. The indicators handle all lighting functions. Therefore, the bike can be prepared for track use by removing the numberplate holder.
The new RSV4 has a 5″ TFT colour instrument cluster featuring revised graphics, a fuel level indicator, and new backlit control switches on the handlebars. The upper triple clamp is also new and made from lighter aluminium, while the top-spec Brembo braking system has been further enhanced with new front Hypure callipers, which are lighter and more efficient than the previous Stylema callipers.
Aprilia’s V4 engine powers the RSV4 and RSV4 Factory. It is the world’s first mass-produced high-performance narrow-angle V4, and the most revolutionary and powerful engine Aprilia has ever built. Despite complying with Euro 5+ regulations, it delivers increased torque and power: 220 hp at 13,100 rpm and 125 Nm at 10,800 rpm, making the RSV4 the world’s most powerful homologated production superbike. These benchmark figures result from refinement work on Noale’s exceptional V4 engine, which now features a set of 52 mm throttle bodies and a new exhaust system. The catalytic converter has been repositioned to reduce heat emissions towards the rider and simplify the fitting of the homologated slip-on exhaust from Aprilia’s comprehensive accessories range. A new chapter has opened for the onboard electronics in all new Aprilia V4 models, which control the active rider assistance systems. Aprilia has introduced a new generation of control systems, available as in-app purchases, enabling riders to optimise electronic settings according to their riding style and requirements without needing to visit a dealer. Aprilia’s new electronics packages balance performance and safety, adding fresh functions and adjustments to the RSV4’s already comprehensive setup. The system helps riders explore their limits safely whilst enabling gradual improvement. This enhancement comes through new adaptive and predictive components for the wheelie, traction and yaw controls.
The algorithm’s predictive component processes vehicle parameters in real time (including speed, lean angle, gear, throttle position and more) to anticipate intervention, ensuring smooth and precise control. Moreover, the sophisticated software continuously analyses the motorcycle’s dynamic responses and the rider’s style, delivering more refined and precise control.
Both models come equipped as standard with a six-axis inertial platform, a Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle, and three riding modes that manage the three levels of Cornering ABS and the controls in the APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), the renowned suite of racing-derived systems, which includes:
– ATC: Aprilia Traction Control: adjustable on the fly without closing the throttle, with eight levels. It offers more effective intervention logic and now works in synergy with the new ASC (Aprilia Slide Control), which is adjustable to three independent levels.
– (New) AWC, Aprilia Wheelie Control: the new wheelie control system, adjustable to three levels, features predictive strategies. The system doesn’t intervene abruptly to mitigate a wheelie in progress but acts smoothly before the
event occurs, enhancing performance. This adaptive feature, designed for track sessions, learns the rider’s characteristics and adjusts the intervention level to ensure optimal performance. – AEM, Aprilia Engine Map: three different mappings available to modify the engine’s character and power delivery.
– AEB, Aprilia Engine Brake: the three-level adjustable engine brake control system with a specific algorithm that optimises operation by considering the lean angle.
– AQS, Aprilia Quick Shift: the electronic gearbox for lightning-fast gear changes without closing the throttle or using the clutch. It comes with a downshift function, enabling downshifting without engaging the clutch. It also allows downshifting with an open throttle.
The Track Pack, standard on the RSV4 Factory, includes:
– Race Dashboard: the track-focused instrument cluster configuration.
– ALC, Aprilia Launch Control: the track-only starting assist system, adjustable to three levels for track-only use, featuring highly effective operating strategies.
– APL, Aprilia Pit Limiter: the system that allows the rider to select and limit maximum speed in the pit lane or easily comply with road speed limits.
– (New) ASC, Aprilia Slide Control: the new three-level adjustable function to prevent and limit rear wheel side slip. Like the new AWC, ASC also features predictive functionality.
The Comfort Pack, standard on the RSV4 Factory, includes:
– Bending lights: a pair of auxiliary headlights within the headlight housings illuminate the inside of corners, improving visibility whilst leaning.
– ACC, Aprilia Cruise Control: convenient during longer journeys, allowing the rider to maintain a set speed without using the throttle.
The Race Pack: standard on the RSV4 Factory, it includes the GPS Module, which enables automatic lap time recording on the track, just like on race bikes. The Race Pack enables:
– Corner-by-corner functionality. As with the most advanced race bikes, this system automatically adjusts ATC and AWC electronic settings according to the preferences set by the rider before going out on track. This is the latest evolution of the corner-by-corner management system, which Aprilia first introduced in 2015.
The corner-by-corner suspension function is also standard on the RSV4 Factory. This system automatically adjusts the electronic settings of the semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension according to the preferences set by the rider before going out on track.
The Race Pack and corner-by-corner management of the semi-active Öhlins suspension operate through the new fourth-generation Aprilia MIA multimedia platform (standard on the RSV4 Factory). This allows riders to connect their smartphones to the bike, extending the instrument cluster functions and enabling data download for analysis.
Aprilia has designed and developed a comprehensive range of accessories for customising the RSV4 and RSV4 Factory. These premium items include various carbon-fibre components, TPMS tyre pressure sensors, many CNC-machined aluminium parts, and SC Project’s homologated slip-on exhaust.
The partnership between Aprilia and Alpinestars continues, creating a complete clothing line dedicated to Aprilia V4 bikes. The Throttle Leather Suit, made from full-grain leather, ensures top performance and fit. It combines perfectly with the Throttle Gloves, also made from full-grain goatskin. The new collection also includes a line of gear for road use, featuring the Twisties Tex Jacket, with removable winter lining, and the Throttle Leather Jacket, made from leather and equipped with Nucleon Flex Plus protection, designed to accommodate an airbag. New items include the Twisties Gloves, which feature a leather palm and a multi-layer construction with carbon fibre protection.
Versions and colours
Two versions are available: The RSV4 offers a premium technical platform delivering the same performance as the Factory model, powered by the identical 220hp V4 engine. It offers two colour schemes: Poison Yellow, featuring a predominantly grey finish with many yellow accents highlighting its racing spirit, and Stingray Blue, a striking electric blue complemented by red details.
Following tradition, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory features premium equipment, including forged aluminium wheels and the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system, replacing the RSV4’s fully adjustable Sachs mechanical suspension trio. All electronic packages come as standard, including the new Slide Control function, the corner-by-corner suspension and engine power delivery calibration. It is available in a single colour scheme – Dark Kraken – making the Factory instantly recognisable, also thanks to its combination with the two-tone saddle.
2025 Aprilia RSV4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $18,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $21,095 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £18,150 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder.
Engine Capacity 1,099 cc
Max Power 217 HP (159.5 kW) at 13,000 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft 92.19 ft-lbs (125 Nm) at 10,500 rpm
Chassis Aluminum dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Available adjustments: position and angle of the
headstock, engine height, swingarm pivot height. Sachs steering damper.
Power supply Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and Ride-By-Wire engine management.
Transmission Extractable 6-speed – Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
Front suspension Sachs fork, Ø 43 mm stanchions, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound, 127 mm travel
Rear suspension Sachs monoshock adjustable: hydraulic compression and rebound damping and spring pre-load, 130 mm travel.
Front brake
Dual 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminum flange with 6 pins.
Brembo Stylema® monobloc radial calipers with 4 Ø30mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose
Rear brake Ø 220 mm disc. Brembo caliper with two 32 mm separate pistons. Master cylinder with built in reservoir and metal braided hose.
ABS system Bosch ABS with cornering function and 3 map settings, equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) strategy
Front wheel 3.5”x17” aluminum alloy wheel rim, 3 split spoke design. Tire: 120/70 ZR 17”
Rear wheel 6”x17” aluminum alloy wheel rim, 3 split spoke design. Tire 200/55 ZR 17”; alternative: 190/50 ZR 17, 190/55 ZR 17
Seat height 33.5 inches
Fuel tank capacity 4.75-gal (including 1.05-gal reserve)
Curb weight* 445-lbs.
CO2 Emissions 160 g/km CO2
Consumption 34 mpg
Electronic management
APRC system (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) that includes engine maps (AEM), engine brake control (AEB), traction control (ATC), wheelie control (AWC), launch control (ALC), cruise control (ACC), speed limiter (APT). 6 riding modes (3 Road, 3 Track)
Emissions
compliance Euro 5
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