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The RSV 1000 R Factory is an enhanced RSV 1000 R, already the world’s top twin-cylinder supersport. The V60 Magnesium engine and the new RSV 1000 R chassis combine with special ultra-light materials and the world’s best production components to bring the RSV 1000 R Factory up to a previously unknown level of excellence on the track. The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory is the utmost expression of Aprilia’s technological and sporting heritage. The Factory is an RSV 1000 R that has been pushed beyond the excellence barrier, cleverly modified and equipped with only superlative components. The important details that distinguish the Factory from the standard RSV 1000 R are: Fully adjustable ?hlins fork Fully adjustable ?hlins monoshock Adjustable ?hlins steering damper fitted as standard Forged aluminium wheels Rider’s seat with non-slip racing upholstery Frame finished in matt black Carbon body parts
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory is equipped with a large number of world-beating components for maximum prestige and minimum weight. Many components and solutions have been taken directly from the world of racing. EngineNo changes have been needed to the RSV 1000 R’s V60 Magnesium engine. All its innovative features and its already incredible performance remain unchanged. The V60 Magnesium engine pumps out 138.72 hp (102 kW) at 9,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 107 Nm at 7,500 rpm. Mapping has been radically modified to give more power at medium revs. A double silencer exhaust and three way catalytic converter with Lambda probe oxygen sensor ensures that the RSV 1000 R Factory conforms to Euro 2 standards.
FrameThe Factory has the same super-light frame as the RSV 1000 R. Only the matt black finish is different, giving the bike a more aggressive look. The double member swingarm is also the same, but is painted instead of polished for greater wear resistance . SuspensionThe 43 mm upside-down ?hlins Racing fork is titanium nitride coated for maximum smoothness. Its advanced design with longer sleeves and shorter fork bottoms reduces load at two critical points, the slide bush and the stanchion to fork bottom coupling). Wheel travel is 120 mm. Like all top racing forks, the ?hlins allows precision adjustment of compression, rebound and preload. The forged aluminium calliper mounting accommodates the latest radial callipers in line with the latest GP and SBK practices. The ?hlins Racing rear monoshock comes directly from Aprilia’s competition experience. It incorporates a separate piggy back nitrogen cylinder and provides adjustments for compression, rebound, preload and even length to raise and lower the bike’s rear end. Exactly the right setup can therefore be achieved for all riding styles and all track characteristics. The front and rear suspensions on the 2005 RSV 1000 R Factory have been recalibrated on the basis of experience gained from the Italian Superstock Championship. BrakesTop supersports demand top quality brakes. The RSV 1000 R Factory is at the cutting edge of technology, with radial caliper front brakes developed by Aprilia in conjunction with Brembo. Aprilia is no newcomer to sophisticated radial callper technology. In fact Aprilia was the first manufacturer to use it, on a 250 GP racer. The benefits of radial calipers for the rider are: More effective braking. More precise response to rider input. Wasted lever movement due to caliper ‘elasticity’ is almost completely eliminated because radial mounting prevents any movement of the callper itself. Longer pad life. Radial calipers ensure better pad to disk alignment because the caliper 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 rear brakes are Brembo Gold with a 220 mm stainless steel disk and a caliper with two 32 mm pistons. 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.
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