Aprilia RSV 4

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name=Aprilia RSV 4


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production=2008-present
predecessor= Aprilia RSV1000R
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class=super bike
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similar = BMW S1000RR
Buell 1125R
Ducati 1098
Honda CBR1000RR
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
KTM 1190 RC8
MV Agusta F4 1000
Suzuki GSX-R1000
Yamaha YZF-R1

The Aprilia RSV 4 is a super bike manufactured by Aprilia. Production of the motorcycle is scheduled to begin in 2008.cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/February-1-3/18-24/feb2208worldexclusiveapriliarsv4/?R=EPI-98757|title=Aprilia RSV-4 official pictures|accessdate=2008-05-02|publisher=motorcyclenews.com] The motorcycle was unveiled on February 22, 2008, at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy. It is powered by a 65-degree convert|1000|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on V-4 engine, the company's first production four-cylinder engine.cite web |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5974&Page=1|title=Aprilia Unveils RSV 4 ‘Race Machine’|accessdate=2008-05-02|publisher=motorcycle-usa.com] Aprilia claims that the new engine was designed specifically for superbike racing and that the engine will put over 200-horsepower in race configuration.

The RSV-4 is scheduled to become Aprilia’s flagship model in March 2009.

Aprilia intends to race the motorcycle in the 2009 Superbike World Championship and could also compete in some races in 2008 as part of the bike’s development program.

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