Aprilia RSV4 X: Max Biaggi's sensations riding the special series [VIDEO]

The opinion of the champion

Max Biaggi quickly summarizes the character of the Aprilia RSV4
Aprilia RSV4 X: Max Biaggi's sensations riding the special series [VIDEO]Aprilia RSV4 X: Max Biaggi's sensations riding the special series [VIDEO]

A precise synthesis that underlines energy and progression. Max Biaggi, talking about theAprilia RSV4X, commented: “It just feels like I never stopped.”

The thrust of 225 horsepower

The well-known champion, as documented by a film proposed by the Noale manufacturer, brought his own Aprilia RSV4X on the asphalt of Mugello. One of ten examples programmed and developed by the experts at aprilia-racing, delivered directly to their respective owners at office, as indicated.
These are examples aimed at customers who love activity on the track, considering the characteristics of the model. Part of the program factory works linked to aprilia-racing. We start from aAprilia RSV4 1100 Factory, an already high-performance base on which the specialists of aprilia-racing, giving shape to a vehicle with similar contents to competition models.
One of the most relevant aspects is weight containment, given a value of 165 kg dry, as reported. A result achieved thanks to the use of lightweight components, such as a carbon fairing with a livery reminiscent of the Aprilia RS-GP prototype, as well as a lightened tank. Then you can also notice a control panel with a sporty configuration for managing the electronic controls and an Akrapovič exhaust system with titanium manifolds and a carbon muffler.
Various aluminum elements machined from solid material contribute to containing the mass value, such as the clutch lever, adjustable footrests, upper steering plate, engine crankcase protections and front brake lever protection. The chassis features a braking system Brembo with pliers GP4-MS therefore machined from solid a pair of steel discs with technology T Drive and controlled by a 19×16 radial pump, always machined from solid. One of the components reported in preview together with the solution ANN (Aprilia No Neutral), a transmission with neutral positioned under first gear, making changes between first and second gear more immediate, also supporting when downshifting. Proposed for the first time on a sold example. It also features Marchesini forged magnesium wheels and slick tires Pirelli.
The thrust is provided by an engine V4 da 1.078 cc developed by aprilia-racing, assembled by hand and the tuning involves all tolerances, as happens with racing units. New intake camshafts, new valve return springs and caps, new convex cups are introduced which allow the use of shafts with more aggressive cam profiles considering the experience in the series SBK. The specimens of RSV4 di Noale have allowed the achievement of seven seals in the category and this special one X it really reminds us of the ten years of the project.
Among the other aspects also indicated is a Sprint Filter element for high performance and also used in racing which takes the place of an air filter, a specific mapping of the control unit and above all a notable maximum power which reaches 225 horses.

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