Type: Box section sloping twin-spar aluminium alloy frame
Two-chamber adjustable Ohlins Racing steering damper with one-piece
mounting.
Front Suspension
Showa 43 mm diameter upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound
and preload
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage.
Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload
and length
Rear Wheel Travel
133 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes
2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
120/70ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/50ZR17
Rake
24.8°
Trail
101.7mm / 4.0 in
Dimensions
Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in
Width 730 mm / 28.7 in
Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Wheelbase
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height
810 mm / 31.9 in
Dry Weight
189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Reserve
4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Standing
¼ Mile
10.7 sec
Acceleration
60-140 km/h
10.2 sec
Top Speed
278.0 km/h / 172.74 mph
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With the Dream Series, Aprilia takes riders into another
dimension: a dream dimension where you do not just own a highly refined bike
designed with maniacal care, but also receive a whole set of extra services
for utmost customer satisfaction. This limited edition bike is a reputable
world ambassador of Aprilia’s technological know how. With “Operation
Dream”, you do not just buy a special bike, you enter the kaleidoscopic
world of Aprilia through the front door and receive a series of privileges
specifically created for you.The RSV 1000 R Nera is the first result of this
new Aprilia philosophy. It is a sophisticated, extremely refined
high-performance bike, based on an already excellent bike: the RSV 1000 R
Factory, which has already been described by the sector press as by far one
of the best ever sportbikes. The RSV 1000 R Nera however goes even further…
it goes beyond the common materials, and even further in performance and
refinement. Carbon, titanium and magnesium are brought together to form a
unique, light-weight, more powerful and more aggressive bike. A motorcycle
for an elite, made in a limited edition of 200 certified and numbered
bikes.The unmistakable style of the RSV 1000 R is further emphasized by the
entirely black colour, set off against a Titanium Gold painted frame and
swing arm. All the fairings are made of carbon, including the tank*. The
components are held in place with Ergal Aprilia Racing nuts and bolts for
maximum light-weight
The weight has been kept down to a class record of 175
kg.
V60 MAGNESIUM + ENGINE: EVEN MORE POWERFUL.
The twin-cylinder V60 Magnesium
has been further enhanced and renamed the “V 60¯ Magnesium +” due to its
superior technological content. Its power has been further increased thus
improving the already excellent performance of the “V 60¯ Magnesium”. It
has been brought up to 104 kW at 10,000 rpm through a series of
modifications aimed at refining the vital engine components. Its weight has
been reduced to a minimum thanks to the widespread use of noble metals such
as magnesium for the head and clutch covers, and titanium for the screws and
bolts.The intake ducts are perfectly coupled to the 57 mm throttle bodies
thanks to sophisticated CNC machining.
New pistons, with molybdenum disulphide surfacing, reduce friction losses
to a minimum, thus actively contributing towards reaching a higher maximum
power. The engine oil tank is made of stainless steel. The distinctive
features of this high-tech engine of course remain unchanged, such as the
Air Runner ramming intake, Anti Vibration Double Countershaft (AVDC) and
anti-bounce PPC clutch.
FRAME AND SWING ARM: RACING LIGHTNESS
In accordance with the Aprilia tradition, the twin-spar frame is made of
cast aluminium-silicon alloy and die cast Peraluman 450 parts. It is
extremely light, weighing only 9650 g. The entirely robot-assembled swing
arm is made of Peraluman and cast AlSi7 and has a “double banana” shape so
that the two-silencer exhaust unit may pass through. The swing arm too sets
a new weight record at only 4860 g. The exclusive “Titanium gold” colour
underlines the exclusiveness of RSV 1000 R Nera design.
SUSPENSION: NO-COMPROMISE PERFORMANCE
The RSV 1000 R Nera is fitted with the world’s best components. The
upside-down fork and shock absorber are
Öhlins Racing, as is the adjustable
steering damper fitted in a radial position. The upper steering plate is
made of Anticorodal with CNC machining and the ignition block may be
disassembled. A plate shows the limited edition bike number (1- 200). All
the components are held in place with titanium nuts and bolts. The headstock
is made of extremely high-tensile aluminium, which contributes towards
keeping the weight of the bike down.
BRAKES: STATE OF THE ART
The front radial-calliper braking system, developed by Aprilia in
partnership with Brembo, is the present state of the art among systems for
supersport road bikes.
The 320 mm front floating steel discs use lowered mounts to minimize
weight and inertia, leading to more effective handling. The radial system on
the RSV 1000 R Nera is combined with a radial pump to form the most
sophisticated braking system currently fitted to a production bike.
FORGED MAGNESIUM WHEELS: THE UTMOST IN LIGHTNESS
Another component that contributes towards making the RSV 1000 Nera
unique is the superlight wheels made of forged magnesium, which thanks to a
special coating ensure maximum resistance to corrosion. This is the first
time this type of wheel has been used on a production bike. The wheel nuts
and bolts are made entirely of titanium. All this makes the wheels an
overall 1.9 kg lighter than the forged aluminium wheels used on the RSV 1000
R Factory.
EXHAUST: TITANIUM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The RSV 1000 R Nera exhaust system derives from experience acquired in
the Superbike championships. The 2 in 1 in 2 arrangement provides the best
aerodynamic penetration and is optimum for balancing the bike on its centre
line. The system is fitted with a catalytic converter and lambda sensor
which drastically reduce the emission of pollutants to well under the Euro 2
limits. The silencer is coated with 8/10 mm thick titanium and fitted with
clamps and rivets as it is in typical hand-assembled racing systems. The
bike exhaust system also comes as standard with Akrapovic Aprilia Racing
manifolds which further increase the bike’s performance on the track.
DREAM SERIES
The RSV 1000 R Nera marks the beginning of an ambitious commercial
project where a limited edition bike is sold together with a packet of
benefits made to measure for each buyer. The aim is not, or not just, to
sell the customer a bike, but to offer him/her a whole world of reference:
an experience which starts with direct purchasing from the manufacturer
through a set of devoted channels and ends up with special events connected
with the purchase.
The launch of the RSV 1000 R Nera pilot project involves putting one of
the first bikes made up for auction on eBay. The proceeds will go entirely
to non-profit organizations linked to the world of motorcycling.
Right from the moment they buy it, each owner of this exclusive bike will
be “pampered” by Aprilia and lavished with a thousand attentions: a weekend
at the track as a special guest of the Racing Team during a MotoGP meeting -
at the nearest location to the customer’s residence - with an official
Aprilia Racing uniform, paddock pass, memorabilia and many other surprises.