At the heart of the 2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory sport motorcycle, Aprilia relies on a 999.6 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 177.6 HP (129.6 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 177.7 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 0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. 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
177.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.99 HP/kg (1.01 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,500 rpm
Standover Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Engine
Displacement999.6 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power177.6 HP (129.6 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 52.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the ri
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionMagneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coilâ€-type coils
LubricationWet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMDouble disk oil-bath, with mechanical slipper system
Performance
ExhaustSystem 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)
Chassis
Rake24.5°
Trail105 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mountings. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin sided aluminium swingarm
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.9919 HP/kg
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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