Aprilia USA Unveils Exclusive North American 2013 RSV4 Factory SBK edition

2013-01-23 16:27
What: Worldwide Unveiling of the Special Edition 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Where: Aprilia Americas Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ApriliaAmericas)

When: Announcement and images go live via the FB page on Thursday January 24, 2013 at 9am EST

Details:
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 and will announce the bike and reveal images on its Facebook page on Thursday 1/24 at 9am EST. 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

Source: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

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