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Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be riding a new 200-horsepower sport bike at a world-course runway but days subsequently my heroes competed there.

I watched in awe on Sunday as Marc Márquez battled Dani Pedrosa for half the race before putting the hammer downwards and winning his fifth in a row at Circuit of the Americas. I was at turn 19 when Maverick Viñales lost the front, skidded beyond turn 18, and dejectedly mounted a scooter heading back to the pits.

Now, it was time for me to attack the bumpy track my idols had problem with all weekend. I studied the pros' lines feverishly and watched onboard video before bed. Every nighttime, I would have a dream of losing the front end on one of the rail's many bumps. Somehow, come ride day, I wasn't nervous, because I was riding an old friend with new improvements.

2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF — Watch the best in the world on Sunday, ride the rail on Wednesday. What a bargain. Photo by Andrew Wheeler.

2017 Aprilia RSV4: Refined, non redesigned

Both the RR and RF models of the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 oasis't been completely redesigned equally much as they have been refined with upgrades to the electronics and a few other components.

The biggest upgrade, likewise the new electronics suite (more on that presently), would be the braking components on both models. The front steel discs have been thickened to 5 mm and are now 330 mm in bore. The Brembo calipers have now been upgraded to the top-of-the-line M50 monoblocs instead of the slightly downgraded M430 monoblocs of 2016. All the braking upgrades are directly aimed at improvements on the race rail.

Forth with the RSV4 models, Aprilia besides let me ride the 2017 Tuono V4 1100 RR and V4 1100 Factory. Both Tuono models also become a radial forepart restriction main cylinder and the same M50s (and 330 mm discs) as the RSV4s, where the 2016 model didn't fifty-fifty have a monobloc caliper.

Related to the upgraded electronics is the Bosch cornering ABS that is now implemented on all models to go along up with the contest. It monitors lean angle and other parameters to adjust the anti-lock braking. ABS can be set at three levels of intervention or turned off.

Ohlins suspension — The Aprilia RSV4 RF gets the Öhlins suspension equally an upgrade over the RR, just both have the Bosch cornering ABS characteristic for 2017. Photo by Bucky Bautista.

The 2 master differences between the RSV4 models are the suspension and wheels. The RF gets the premium Öhlins break package. The fork now has the latest Naught unit of measurement and the shock is kitted with the latest TTX with a new progressive linkage to accost pump issues on previous models. The RR gets a Sachs suspension. The RF rolls on forged aluminum blend wheels while the RR wears cast aluminum alloy wheels.

Though the engine and exhaust now meet Euro4 emissions regulations, Aprilia has bodacious that functioning and power have non been compromised. Ability and torque numbers are reported at 201 horsepower at 13,000 rpm at the creepo and 85 foot-pounds at 10,500 rpm, respectively. The new ECU now allows redline 300 rpm higher.

Aprilia TFT display — The TFT brandish is easy to read and provides huge amounts of data. Aprilia photo.

The new TFT brandish is very easy on the eyes. Throttle percentage, restriction pressures and roll (read: lean angle) are displayed on both the street and race screen formats. Perfect for reviewing your onboard footage from a 24-hour interval at the rails or in the canyons.

Probably the principal change, however, is the fourth generation of Aprilia'southward APRC (Aprilia Operation Ride Control) electronics suite. This includes quite capable traction control and, as with the previous years, TC is adjustable on the wing.

In addition to the cornering ABS mentioned higher up, new for 2017 are clutchless downshifts (in addition to upshifts) and on-the-fly wheelie control adjustment. There's also rear-wheel-lift mitigation, launch control with three settings and a pit lane speed limiter. Not everything is nearly performance, though. Aprilia also at present includes cruise control. A joystick has been added to the left controls to brand navigation of all these features on the TFT brandish a walk in the park.

Aprilia handlebar control — On the left handlebar you tin can run across the switch for the pit lane speed limiter and the small joystick switch used to toggle through the menu on the TFT display. Aprilia photo.

Aprilia has set MSRP in the Us at $xvi,999 for the RR and $22,999 for the RF.

Testing the RSV4

One of the stories at this twelvemonth's MotoGP Red Bull 1000 Prix of the Americas was the new bumpiness of the runway, caused by the car racing that takes place at COTA. I'm thankful I started the day at COTA testing the RSV4 RR before I mounted the RF because information technology gave me a better idea of where those bumps were hiding. The RR's Sachs intermission is very proficient, but it couldn't hide the bumps like the Öhlins kit on the RF, which felt so much smoother.

Our day was scheduled into 15-minute track sessions and fifteen-minute rest breaks and I simply had iii sessions on the RR. Fortunately, the familiar geometry from the 2016 models made information technology easier for me to learn the circuit and immune me to flick the bike from side to side through the snaking department of turns three through 10 with minimal effort, compared to other superbikes. Then information technology was time to time to mount the RF.

Aprilia RSV4 RF — The long straights at COTA permit the Aprilila RSV4 stretch its legs, all the manner upwardly to about 170 mph. Photo by Michael Brock.

We were allowed to get-go feeling out the unlike levels of traction control, wheelie command, and power maps. I started the twenty-four hours with TC at level 4, the middle setting. I ended upward keeping TC at level 1, the least intervention of the 8 levels, while riding the RF. I can report that the electronic intervention is very smooth.

Though not new, it's worth mentioning that the RSV4 comes with three ability maps: Sport, Track and Race. On the track, I tried the latter two. Full power is delivered to the rear coming out of corners in Race style. This, in turn, wears your tires much faster. I would recommend using Track way if you are just having fun at a track 24-hour interval, and/or take a limited budget for tires, like nearly of us. On the other hand, I appreciated the minimal engine braking in Race mode, which allowed me to catamenia much more smoothly through the catchy plough 2 through x section.

The three-quarter-mile dorsum straight of COTA was a perfect section to test the smoothness of the clutchless shifting APRC characteristic. Quick shifting through all six gears as I hit 173 mph along the surprisingly bumpy (read: battering) direct induced ear-to-ear grins every lap every bit the V4 screamed until I popped out of the chimera for my brake marker. Meanwhile, the clutchless downshift ability receives top marks, as I never had an issue getting into each gear.

The 2017 Aprilia RSV4s and Tuonos become fifty-fifty ameliorate Brembo brakes. Photo past Bucky Bautista.

The Brembo braking organisation felt a bit softer at the lever than the kit I am used to on my BMW S k RR. But don't read that every bit a bad thing. The M50 calipers and thicker 330 mm rotors got me stopped in a hurry as I slammed down the gearbox to start gear for the turn 12 kink. I actually felt a little more than feedback at the front with the softer lever feel.

I remember riding my superbike in 2012 and wondering how long it would take for evolution in electronics to make them unnoticeable at the throttle or lever. I would say we are nearly there, except for ABS. Lever pushback used to be a real affair a few years ago, even at a minimal intervention level. I honestly, all the same, tin can't remember feeling whatever pulsating at the lever except for deep trail braking, when the Bosch cornering ABS was keeping me safe from tucking the front end. I was very happy with ABS at level ane (the least intervention). Paired with the rear wheel lift mitigation, the bike stayed straight despite my efforts to back her in.

We happened to be riding on the rails on a Midweek, and if you know anything about me, you know I honey photogs and #wheeliewednesday. As before long as I plant where the cameras were, I utilized the on-the-wing wheelie command. Turning the feature off immune me to testify off how powerful that 65-caste V4 was out of the corners past getting the front heading north as much equally I wanted. I did such a good job of keeping the front in the air, Miguel Galluzzi (designer of the RSV4 and Tuono) decided to post a video on his Instagram.

Reduced exhaust sound is supposed to exist function of the Euro4 regulations. I'm not certain if Aprilia made a deal with the devil, but I really didn't notice any silencing cistron! I have some advice if you are able to demo or buy a model: Squish your earbuds in, get the bicycle on the track or highway, rip open the throttle, and enjoy what I can only describe as the most barbaric sounding grunt as yous are blasted into triple digits in mere seconds (better roll off at 65 if on public roads).

Aprilia RSV4 — You can adjust how much you want the Aprilia to allow you lift the front bicycle. Photo past Andrew Wheeler.

So much to test, so lilliputian track fourth dimension

There are so many features on the Aprilia's superbikes that I could non test everything thoroughly. I tried the pit lane speed limiter feature. You lot can easily fix the speed limit via the bill of fare, but I take to report a jolting action from the cycle as it lunged forward and then cut throttle to maintain speed. I didn't go to endeavour, merely I'm hoping that was only a characteristic in beginning gear and second gear would exist smoother.

The condensed runway format didn't leave usa with much time except to catch our breath and hydrate. I would actually love to take the RSV4 to the rail and try the V4-MP multimedia platform, which is standard on the RF and an option on the RR. The feature allows y'all to pair your smartphone with the ECU to give you a myriad of functions. Select a track and you can choose plow-by-plow settings for TC, engine mapping, etc. Y'all can review your telemetry and even see a video-game-fashion playback of your lap. This enthralling technology may make you give up your smartphone games.

Aprilia Tuono — Riding the Circuit of the Americas, elbows out on the Tuono. Even the "streetfighter" Tuono is plenty capable on the runway. Photo past Andrew Wheeler.

Conclusion

While I also had the run a risk to ride the Tuono VR 1100 RR (MSRP: $xiv,999) and VR 1100 Factory ($17,499), I focused on the RSV4 that we haven't covered here before. If you're thinking about the Tuono, my advice is to fork over the extra $2,500 to get the total Öhlins interruption, tidier looking tail department, and much sexier livery. The jumpsuit seat of the Tuono RR, for both rider and passenger, felt much softer. I found myself having to elevator my body higher than usual to transition from side to side. That's good for commuting, non so much for shredding through sequent turns. As with the previous generations, the Mill comes with both a tiny passenger seat or a cowl if yous desire the solo-seat look. Aprilia also provides some plugs to go along the tail section await looking flush if you remove the pillion pegs.

In regards to the RSV4, I'd go on it uncomplicated with an expression from Wall Street: Buy now!

It doesn't affair if you're considering either model. Both are amazing machines built for a specific purpose. No, they're not going to exist comfy for the freeway ride to the canyons or track. But once you're getting your lean on, there's really no ameliorate high-functioning street-legal package yous can buy direct from the dealership.

2017 Aprilia RAV4 RF and RR Specs

Price	$xvi,999 (RR) / $22,999 (RF)
Displacement	999.6 cc
Max Horsepower	201 hp @ xiii,000 rpm*
Max Torque	84.8 ft/lbs @ 10,500 rpm*
Front Interruption	Fully adjustable inverted Sachs fork (RF: Ohlins Aught)
Rear Suspension	Linkage assited, fully adjustable, remote resivoir Sachs shock (RF: Ohlins TIX)
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	200/55 ZR 17
Front Brakes	330 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 40piston monblock radial calipers
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, Brembo ii isolated-piston caliper
Seat Height	33 in
Wheelbase	56.6 in
Fuel Capacity	4.9 gal
Adjourn Weight	450 lbs lbs*