Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Supersports

12 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

The RSV4 RF is the most powerful and technologically advanced RSV4 ever, producing 201hp at

13,000RPM. The RSV4 RF features Öhlins suspension in the form of front shocks, steering damper and

mono shock as well as forged aluminium rims and the Aprilia V-4 Multimedia Platform. Offering greater

customisation abilities, the RSV4 RF is everything you need in order to feel like a World Superbike

Champion. This motorcycle is a true work of art that stands out both on the road and racetrack.

Riding dynamics coupled with touring suitability at the very highest level — that’s the R 1200 RS.

With its potent engine and stable suspension, the sports touring bike offers more than just a huge

amount of riding pleasure. Thanks to its relaxed, sporty seating position and its perfect wind and

weather protection, the bike offers an entirely new ride feel when travelling fast and along country

roads in sporty style.

APRILIA RSV4 RF $32,

BMW S 1000 RR $21,

Engine: Longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke,

liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder

Displacement: 999.6cc

Power/Torque: 148kW @ 13,000rpm/115Nm

@ 10,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/55ZR

Seat height: 847mm

Kerb weight: 180kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 18.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: DESIGNED BY RACERS

Engine: Air/liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, fl at twin engine,

double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft

Displacement: 1170cc

Power/Torque: 92kW @ 7750rpm/125Nm

@ 6500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR

Seat height: 820mm

Kerb weight: 236kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 18L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years,

unlimited km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

Engine: Longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke,

liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder

Displacement: 999.6cc

Power/Torque: 148kW @ 13,000rpm/115Nm

@ 10,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/55ZR

Seat height: 847mm

Kerb weight: 180kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 18.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SERIOUS RACER

Engine: Water/oil-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke

in-line four, DOHC

Displacement: 999cc

Power/Torque: 146kW @ 12,500rpm/113Nm

@ 10,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 208kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: INNOVATOR

The latest-evolution Aprilia RSV4 has been designed for racers and built for riders, featuring

unprecedented performance and state-of-the-art technology which has been developed on the race

track. The brand-new engine produces 201hp at 13,000RPM and is the lightest and most powerful

RSV4 ever built. Offering unprecedented customisation abilities allows the rider to adjust the

suspension, technology and even the frame. The Aprilia RSV4 RR has racing in its mindset and its DNA.

The BMW S 1000 RR led to a revolution in the sport superbikes category right from the outset.

Thereafter, the bike continued to be developed, its tried-and-tested concept being honed even further

and the latest technology added. One constant factor remained throughout, however: the RR’s

impressive power curve. In terms of performance, it is still a trailblazer today.

APRILIA RSV4 RR $26,

BMW R 1200 RS $23,

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