Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta: 30 years after the first world title, a new example of maximum sportsmanship [PHOTO]

aprilia-racing worked on a new project with V4 drives. On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of Aprilia's first world championship success in the MotoGP, the exclusivity was introduced Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta.

New competitive potential

A motorcycle in a limited and numbered series only 100 specimens. After giving shape to the equally exclusive RSV4X in 2019 and the powerful hypernaked Thunder X; the new RSV4 XTrenta represents a further level in the development of high performance models. It is the first motorcycle sold to the public characterized by a meticulous aerodynamic study, which involves all the parts of the carbon fairing defined by PAN Compositi, following the same processes used in MotoGP. The fairing includes newly defined front wings, which favor a greater increase in load and reduce resistance to progress. There are also new rear appendages, looking at the tail area.
The livery spotted with Lorenzo Savadori in the Austrian GP recalls in a contemporary form the one linked to the 1992 Aprilia involved in the 125 class MotoGP championship, that of the first of the 54 world titles won by the Noale brand.
Among the peculiar aspects of the model, one is also highlighted “under wing” associated with the swingarm, a lower wing also present on the RS-GPs from 2019 and commonly known in the sporting world as "table spoon". It is the first motorcycle in the world to have this element. Given the entire configuration, the downforce goes up by 25%, attenuating at the same time as 4% resistance.

Technical aspects

Defined by Noale Racing Department using technologies close to those used in MotoGP, the new one Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta It is part of Factory Works program proposed by aprilia-racing which allows the use of innovative technological solutions defined during development in competitions, thinking of those enthusiasts who want to compete at the highest levels in series derivative championships or who love having an RSV4 or a Tuono V4 with strong performance to savor on the track.
The chassis is evolved thanks to Ohlins suspensions modified by Aprilia MotoGP technicians in partnership with Andreani, furthermore the steering plate machined from solid is exclusive to Aprilia Racing, as reported. The arrest system, then, is top notch. It is made up of Brembo solutions and at the front there are monobloc GP4-MS billet calipers combined with 330 mm T-drive discs.
The bike also features Marchesini M7R GENESI forged magnesium rims, reducing wheel weight to around 2 kg compared to a traditional solution. It has Pirelli Diablo SBK slick tires in sizes 120/70 and 200/65, with SC-1 compound at the front and SC-X at the rear.
Starting from the already high-performance Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2022, the Aprilia Racing specialists intervened in every area, starting from the engine. The power expressed in this case reaches altitude 230 horses. A significant result linked to the increase in the compression ratio, in symbiosis with a specific exhaust system in titanium and carbon developed by the partner SC Project, which deals with Aprilia racing-type exhausts.
The qualities of the Italian V4 engine are managed by a Magneti Marelli control unit with targeted calibration, furthermore the transmission includes a PBR-branded titanium crown, another exclusive factor of the RSV4 XTrenta example. The electronic part is controlled via a JetPrime racing button panel and among the accessories are listed handlebar levers, footpegs and CNC fuel cap by Spider.
Among the other interesting aspects of the model, a Sprint Filter air filter is also mentioned which uses materials with MotoGP and Formula 1 specifications. As an optional, a full-titanium silencer characterized by a setting deriving from the system used in MotoGP. Finally, the water and oil radiators are Taleo Tecnoracing deriving from the Superbike.

Proposal

Each model of Aprilia RSV4 XTrenta of the 100 scheduled it can be booked exclusively online from 6 Septemberby consulting the portal associated with the Factory Woirks Aprilia program. A price of 50.000 Euros is indicated, excluding VAT. For buyers, there is also the opportunity to collect the example from Aprilia Racing with an exclusive visit to the racing department in Noale, also receiving a motorcycle cover and a mat together with the model, according to the information.

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