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[motorcycle.com] - 2017 Aprilia RSV4 And Tuono V4 1100 Previews
Two of MO’s favorite motorcycles are getting minor but notable revisions for 2017, as Aprilia today announced the RSV4 (both RR and RF) and Tuono V4 1100 (both RR and Factory) will be seeing a list of upgrades. The bulk of the updates for both models centers around their APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronics suite, which sees a repositioned IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for more precise readings of the motorcycle’s behavior. From there, Aprilia cleaned up its ride-by-wire system to eliminate any superfluous components, a measure the company claims saves 590 grams over the previous models. As for the actual rider aides, the list of improvements is below:
The new ABS system works in unison with the Aprilia RLM (Rear Liftup Mitigation) system that limits the lift of the rear wheel during more abrupt braking. Cornering ABS is adjustable to 3 levels and can be switched off. Each of the three Cornering ABS maps can be combined with any of the three new engine maps (Sport, Track, Race), to suit rider preference. The three maps all give*full power, only differing in the way they unload the 201 hp (claimed)*to the ground, while also differing in the percentage of engine brake dedicated to them. The color TFT digital instrumentation is also entirely new. There is an optional new version of the V4-MP, the Aprilia multimedia platform that lets you connect your smartphone to the vehicle, introducing a true corner by corner electronic settings calibration system with data that can subsequently be downloaded to your laptop (or displayed directly on the smartphone screen) for analysis, similar to that of an actual race team. The new V4-MP adds a new connection protocol that minimizes smartphone battery consumption, in addition to providing a larger range of circuits already mapped in which you can manage the electronic settings corner by corner, as well as user acquisition of a new circuit not pre-installed by Aprilia. V4-MP includes the new infotainment system, to manage voice commands and incoming/outgoing telephone calls with your smartphone. Numerous little changes were made to the engines to help them comply to*Euro 4 regulations while not sacrificing any power, at least according to Aprilia. In the process, the RSV4 engines get a 300 rpm rev ceiling increase, while the Tuono sees its redline go up 500 rpm. On the suspension side, RSV4*RF models*get the latest generation Öhlins NIX unit, as is the TTX shock absorber; the latter is operated by new progressive linkage that increases the reaction time of the shock absorber itself. There is also an adjustable steering damper, also supplied by Öhlins. The Brembo braking system is upgraded as well: the front gets*new 5 mm thick steel discs with diameter increased to 330 mm, gripped by the monobloc M50 calipers*fitted with new brake pads. Both Tuono models will get the upgraded brakes, while the Tuono Factory model will get the*Öhlins NIX fork. Aprilia RSV4 RR will be*available in two new*color schemes, both matte, on a black and grey base (Grigio Bucine and Nero Ascari) with red wheel rims. The RF version will get*an updated version of the “Superpole” colorway, seen in the lead photo above. The Tuono V4 1100 Factory gets a similar look. As for the Tuono V4 1100 RR, it will be available in two*color schemes, Grigio Portimao and Nero Assen. 2017 Aprilia RSV4 And Tuono V4 1100 Previews appeared first on Motorcycle.com. Click here for full story...
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