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01-07-2009, 06:57 AM
Apprilia has finally launched the much awaited RSV 4 to take on the apanese brigade of superbikes. Power packed with a 1000CC 180bhp V4 engine, what has come as a surprise is the weight of the bike. At a dry weightpf just 17Skg, it undercuts its rivals by a huge margin. The launch of the RSV 4 also marks the company's return to the WSB championship. A V 4 engine with total electronic management and an exceptionally light and compact chassis are just some of the features that make this bike unique in the world of motorcycling.
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Aprilia have also announced two new GT bikes, the Mana 850 GT and the Shiver 750 GT. The Mana retains the same 893CC 76bhp engine, automatic gearbox, chassis and suspension but gets changes in the form of an adjustable windscreen for better weather protection. The Shiver 750 GT sports tourer gets a small fairing for added weather protection. It also boasts of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and three riding modes sport, touring and rain. The fuel injection mapping too is set up to optimize power delivery to suit each individual mode. The engine in this case remains unchanged as well.
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Aprilia have also announced two new GT bikes, the Mana 850 GT and the Shiver 750 GT. The Mana retains the same 893CC 76bhp engine, automatic gearbox, chassis and suspension but gets changes in the form of an adjustable windscreen for better weather protection. The Shiver 750 GT sports tourer gets a small fairing for added weather protection. It also boasts of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and three riding modes sport, touring and rain. The fuel injection mapping too is set up to optimize power delivery to suit each individual mode. The engine in this case remains unchanged as well.