Positioned in Aprilia's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF relies on a 999.6 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 201 HP (146.7 kW) at 13,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 201.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (13,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RSV4 RF measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.12 HP/kg (0.9 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, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2015 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
201.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.12 HP/kg (0.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–13,000 rpm
Standover Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Engine
Displacement999.6 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium valves
Power201.0 HP (146.7 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression13.6:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 52.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latestgeneration Ride-by-Wire technology
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
DrivelinePrimary drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659). Final drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2.5) or 42/16 (2.625)
Performance
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 TypeAluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper
Rake24.5°
Trail105 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins Racing Fork with TIN surface treatment
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionÖhlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable.
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre200/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo calliper with two Ø 32 mm separate pistons
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.50 litres (4.89 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGrey/red/black
ElectricalFlywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
LightTriple headlight
Warranty2-year unlimited-mileage warranty
Notes
APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (aTC), Wheelie Control (aWC), Launch Control (aLC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently. Bosch 9MP switchable ABS.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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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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