Saturday, September 21, 2013
Aprilia RXV 450 Dakar
Aprilia has announced that it will be backing Team Giofil’s 2010 Dakar Rally effort, with their four modified 2010 Aprilia RXV 4.5 race bikes.
The Aprilia RXV 450 Dakar has taken form thanks to close collaboration between Team Giofil 3000 (specializing in rally competitions) and the Aprilia Racing Departmenet. Based on an Aprilia RXV 450, the enduro twin underwent a transformation at both a mechanical and structural level in order to cater to the great African rallies. The lightweight motorcycle is still powerful and enjoys a superstructure stays true to the unmistakable Aprilia style. For such a project, the best specialist in the field, Massimo Montebelli, was involved so that they could draw from the experience he has gained at many Dakar rallies and his knowledge of how to prepare for these African rallies. Complementing Montebelli and his staff were other companies that believed in the project. Aprilia supplied vital technical support, especially for the engine and electrical components.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
2011 Aprilia RXV 550
2011 Aprilia RXV 550 Specifications
American MSRP: RXV 5.5 $ 9299
Canadian MSRP: $NA CDN
Engine: 77° V twin four stroke. Liquid cooled. Single overhead cam with rocker operated exhaust valves, chain timing drive. 4 valve heads with titanium valves.
Fuel: Lead-free petrol.
Fuel system: Integrated electronic engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection, with two power mappings. Throttle body: 38 mm (40 mm).
Ignition: Electronic.
Starting: Electric starting.
Exhaust: Euro 3 lateral exhaust. Conforms to FIM regulations
Generator: 340 W
Lubrification: Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication.
Gear box: 5 speed. Enduro gear ratios: 1st 12/31 2nd 13/25 3rd 15/23 4th 19/24 5th 21/22
Clutch: Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 22/56.
Final drive: Chain. Transmission ratio: 15/50 (Z14 sprocket supplied).
Frame: Chrome-molybdenum steel perimeter frame with aluminium alloy vertical members. Steering head (rake) angle 27°. Lightweight rear frame.
Front suspension: Ø 45 mm upside down fork with two adjustments.
Rear suspension: Aluminium swingarm with cast body and hydroformed members. Hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment.
Brakes: Front: Ø 270 mm floating disc in stainless steel with aluminium flange. Nissin floating caliper. Rear: ? 240 mm stainless steel disc with floating caliper.
Wheels: Black anodised aluminium alloy. Front: 1.60 x 21” Rear: 2.15 x 18”
Tyres: Front: Metzeler 90/90 x 21” Rear: Metzeler 140/80 x 18”
Dimensions: Overall length: 2,222 mm Overall width: 800 mm Ground clearance: 396 mm Seat height: 941 mm Wheelbase: 1,495 mm
Fuel tank capacity: Capacity 7.8 litres