BIKES: Aprilia USA Announces Special Edition 2013 RSV4 Factory

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BIKES: Aprilia USA Announces Special Edition 2013 RSV4 Factory

This SBK race replica model will only be available in North America

Aprilia Communications | http://aprilia.com | Posted February 01, 2013 Charlotte, NC

The bike will be available at U.S. and Canadian dealers in April. Pricing will be announced on February 1st. (Photo: Aprilia)

In honor of the 2012 World Superbike Champion Aprilia RSV4, Aprilia USA has developed a limited edition 2013 RSV4 Factory exclusively for the North American market. They announced the bike and revealed images on its Facebook page on Thursday 1/24. Nowhere else in the world will the 2013 RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK Special Edition be available for sale.

The bike will be available at U.S. and Canadian dealers in April. Pricing will be announced on February 1st.

2013 RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK Special Edition Features:

INCREASED PERFORMANCE

• State-of-the-art Bosch 3 level ABS
• New Brembo M430 front calipers and front brake master cylinder
• Refined Aprilia Traction Control and map 1 Aprilia Wheelie Control for racing use
• Revised engine positioning inside the chassis to ensure ideal weight distribution
• Increased performance exhaust
• Optimized engine:
• Friction reduction
• Improved crankcase ventilation
• New 200/55-17 rear tire, now also available on the 2013 RSV4 R APRC ABS

VEHICLE OPTIMIZATION

• Redesigned fuel tank taken directly from the SBK RSV4 race machines
• Improved feeling during braking and in the corners
• Increased fuel capacity (4.8 gal. / 18.5 l)
• Improved ergonomics
• Lower rider seat height (-0.19 inch / -5 mm)
• New satin headlight finish

For more information and full pictures of the new 2013 Special Edition 2013 RSV4 Factory, please visit www.Facebook.com/ApriliaAmericas .