After a decade of producing its flagship V-Twin platform, Aprilia introduced its all-new RSV4 superbike in 2009. Built to compete in the 2009 World Superbike Championship series, the model was Aprilia’s first-ever four-cylinder offering. At the time, the RSV4’s chassis represented the latest in Aprilia’s line of Grand Prix-bred aluminum twin-spar frames. The trick twin-beam unit was constructed from a hybrid of cast and pressed sheet sections, offering the optimal balance of strength and rigidity. Equally race-inspired and derived from the same manufacturing techniques was the RSV4’s double-arch aluminum swingarm.
In 2019, Aprilia updated the RSV4 with the same 1,078cc 65-degree V-4 found in its Tuono 1100. Thanks to an increased bore (up from 78mm to 81mm), a 13.6:1 compression ratio, and an additional oil pump, the block generated a respectable 217hp at 13,200rpm and some 90lb-ft of torque at 11,000rpm. To keep its impressive powerplant in check, the RSV4 also benefitted from a suite of top shelf components and rider aids. Suspension duties were handled via a set of NIX 43mm inverted forks and a TTX piggyback shock, while braking was taken care of thanks to some four-pot Brembo Stylema calipers. And here’s the thing: because of Aprilia’s APRC electronics package, riders got cornering ABS, three engine map modes, as well as eight different levels of traction control, wheelie control, launch control, and even cruise control.
Sweetening the deal even further was the RSV4’s gorgeous Italian bodywork. The sharp symmetrical front fairing and angular tail section have been so unanimously adored, that — much like the iconic Tamburini-designed MV F4 — even after more than a decade since the bike’s initial release, Aprilia has done very little to update its looks (aside from the addition of winglets).
In April of 2023 at the Austin round of MotoGP, Aprilia debuted a limited livery for the RSV4 and the Tuono that they called Speed White. Just 70 examples of the Tuono and 84 examples of the RSV4 were adorned in this colorway in the US, which featured red wheels and graphics inspired by Aprilia’s RS-GP prototype bike that year.
Manufactured in June 2023, this example is VIN: ZD4KYUB04RS000854. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new two years ago from Moto Club Los Angeles.
The odometer shows 885 miles.
The seller has mainly been using this as a living room display piece but he is letting this go to make room for the new Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection,\ oOur service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok (3% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Loose
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 95+%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95+%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 12/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 04/23
Tire % Remaining Front: 95+%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95+%
Tire Press. Front: 31 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 32 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.58V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.3V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Service Light on
-Has been dropped on Right Hand side; Slight scratch on Rh engine cover and Rh Slider
Recommendations:
-Oil and Filter Change (First Service has not been completed at this time)
-Hydro 2 (Front and Rear Brake Fluid)
-Chain Service
-Replace Missing Bolt in Carbon Cover Right Hand
Modifications:
SC Project exhaust.
Carbon fiber engine covers.
Rizoma lever guards, Bonamici Racing levers, Domino grips.
Evotech Performance front axle sliders.
Bonamici Racing chain adjusters.
Carbon fiber chain guard and rear fender.
Tail tidy, aftermarket turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 0423 and 1223.
The sale includes two keys, original owners manual, Up Map, and many OEM take-off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2026.
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