2003 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory Motorcycle

Description

The new-for-2004 RSV 1000R Factory V-twin superbike took over from the old RSV-R. It features much of the high-spec stuff of the old bike suspension, brakes and wheels etc., but the majority of the Factory is all new. It looks more modern than the previous version with its slimmer and more angularly crafted bodywork. But more to the point, it's a much improved bike to ride because the new design and styling have made it so much easier to use and ride. The whole bike is much lower and more manageable than the relatively tall and ponderous RSV-R and results in a more compact riding and less lofty riding position. So not only can you get your feet firmly on the ground, you feel much more part of the bike and integrated with it. The result is even better handling than before and with Ohlins suspension dealing with the bumps and ruts, feedback and control are excellent. Additionally the Brembo radial-mount brakes give stupendous stopping power. Mods to the motor have given it even more power with an extra claimed 9bhp on offer. Bigger throttle bodies, new cams, reshaped combustion chambers, a ram-air box and a new two-into-two exhaust system are the reasons for the improvement. Some bottom-end power has been lost but the trade-off is a greater surge at the top and a broader spread courtesy of an appreciably higher rev ceiling. With this bike it's now even easier to go fast on an Aprilia.