Engineered by Aprilia for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2009 Aprilia RSV4 Factory relies on a 998.2 cc (60.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 180 HP (131.4 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 180.3 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RSV4 Factory measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.01 HP/kg (0.99 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,424 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2009 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
180.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.01 HP/kg (0.99 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,500 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement998.2 ccm (60.91 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power180.0 HP (131.4 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
IgnitionElectronic digital ignition integrated in fuel management system.
LubricationWet sump. Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate clutch in oil bath.
Performance
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1. Lambda probe.
Chassis
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm Ohlins titanium nitride coated upside-down fork. External adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.
Rear SuspensionDouble arch aluminium swingarm. Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length.
Wheelbase1424 mm (56.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Bremo
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Bremo
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Power/Weight1.0056 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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