RSV4 - Aprilia

[Madmax]

Just wondering if anyone caught the RSV4 release a couple of months ago? I been away a bit so haven't kept up on the news here.

Anyway, there was a lot of talk of Honda producing a V4 Busa beater a few years back, something to emulate the MotoGP 990 bike (although that was a V5). Well Aprilia had beat them to it with their WSBK entry, the RSV4. It's only 1000cc but being a 65 degree v configuration, ample torque and a modest 207 bhp at the crank. For now. The engine is still under development and more on this bad ass bike is here....http://www.gizmag.com/aprilia-rsv4-racebike/8870/

Whilst I would advocate the pros of the recently released 1098R, which is a complete weapon, this RSV4 has some promise. Probably not in the quarter mile regime, unless you can lengthen that wheelbase just a tad more, but I can only imagine the RSV4 will be around a long time particularly if it comes out with some traction control technology like the 1098R.

PS
When are we going to see a Desmosedici and 1098R comparo?

You're still off playing with Italiano Exotica Travis! Comne back to the real power brother, we don't handle like your 1098 (the only bike in the world that has a countdown in it's name 10, 9,8) but will eat it pretty well anywhere the road is a little (read; LOTS) straighter!



Max