Built around Aprilia's sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP utilizes a 999.6 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 250 HP (182.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 250.1 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 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 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
250.1 HP/L
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement999.6 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsLongitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder
Power250.0 HP (182.5 kW))
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 Ø48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management.
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)
ClutchMulti-disc oil-bath, with mechanical slipper system
Exhaust4 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
Frame TypeTwin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings.
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. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin sided aluminium swingarm. Ohlins piggyback shock absorber with adjustable spring preload, compression, rebound damping and length.
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating stainless steel disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons
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Power
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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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