2009 Aprilia RSV4 Review
from www.motorcycle.com
Ah, Aprilia. Stunning good looks and a wickedly powerful V4 engine blend to produce what not only is a sweet, sweet superbike, but a World Superbike contender as well.
I love the V4 engine configuration, as it allows the chassis to remain narrow (like a V-twin) while still giving you the high peak horsepower offered by a 4-cylinder engine. And of course the Ohlins suspension is superb – providing plenty of travel – and paired with the RSV4′s new frame, the rider can have excellent command of the bike.
But this is a bike for a serious rider – one who has plenty of experience, and hopefully a lot of track time too. This is certainly not a beginner’s toy – but for those who can ride it hard, it offers plenty of reward. Motorcycle.com has an in depth review of the RSV4 and it is definitely worth a read (especially for all the sexy RSV-4 pictures.)
