Here’s a preview test video of the Aprilia RSV4 R from the guys at Motoblog.it, who have been lucky enough to get a ride. They say that the thing you can most appreciate about the Aprilia RSV4 R is the feel of being on a real sports racing bike - no fussy electronics, just quality engineering all over. You can see the RSV4 R in action on the Estoril track in the video above, and stay tuned for more videos to come.

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Our Italian cousins over at Motoblog were at the Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team presentation that was held today at the airport of Fiumicino in Roma for the official unveiling of Aprilia’s RSV4 new Tricolour livery for the 2010 World Superbike Championship.

This livery, brings together two prestigious Italian brands with Italian energy giant ENI also sponsoring the superbike team that will see Max Biaggi in his second year with the team joined by British Superbike champion Leon Camier.

Continue reading: WSBK: Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team Unveiled

The official 2010 Aprilia Superbike team launch will be held February 9th at the Fiumicino airport in Rome, but this picture of the Aprilia RSV4 decked out with Alitalia livery was taken at the Piaggio Convention that was held last week at the Grimaldi Forum in Montecarlo.

We have no idea if this will be actually be the final livery, but we doubt it will be very different from what you see here.

Source | omnimoto

Continue reading: First Look: Aprilia RSV4 Alitalia Livery

Here’s a great challenge between the Ducati 1198 S, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory and the KTM RC8R. The Ducati is still a classy, impressive bike with heaps of torque, but if you love Aprilia, or are a KTM fan, this could be a very close call for you. The KTM RC8R V-Twin is a big effort from the company, and they deserve kudos for being able to compete with the experience of the likes of Ducati and Aprilia. Check it out in the video.

Continue reading: Ducati 1198 S vs KTM RC8R vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory

It’s seems pertinent to examine the 2010 motorcycles on offer, now we’re into the new year. We saw some impressive bikes presented in 2009, with everything from the MV Agusta F4, the Ducati Multistrada, the BMW S1000RR, and the Aprilia RSV4 R. We figure these bikes will also go on our list of “bikes to pick up chicks”, but more on that later.

The MV Agusta F4 for 2010 is a revision of what is considered a top-end, classic sport bike/superbike model. The brand saw its revival with this very model back in 1998, and it was designed by Massimo Tamburini, the name behind the original Ducati 916. While some have questioned the specs of the new F4, there is no denying its spot in the hearts of MV Agusta fans, and those who love superbike looks and performance.

The MV Agusta F4 is one of only a few superbikes to have a radial valve engine, and is famous for its four pipe exhaust, single-sided swingarm and, of course, its classic MV Agusta livery. The consensus seems to be that the new 2010 F4, whether revolutionary or not, is still built along the same technological principles of the original, with the same hot looks. It has 186 hp, with a new 998 cc engine, and is ten kilos lighter, according to the company. It’s definitely on our list of the best bikes for 2010, if you’re in the market for a new model and can spend some money.

MV Agusta F4 2010

Continue reading: Best bikes for 2010: MV Agusta F4 gallery

Aprilia’s first day (yesterday) of private testing was cut short due to fog at the Misano World circuit.

Max Biaggi didn’t even try to do a couple of laps, while Leon Camier, who stepped in for in the now retired Shinya Nakano, and yet to be confirmed by the factory Aprilia team, did 28 laps, some on rain tires with a best time of 1.40″20.

According to rumors, Camier should be announcing his signing with the Aprilia factory team after this two day test.

Alex Hofmann, Aprilia’s test rider also did a few laps in the morning, on rain tires with a 1’45.20 has his best time. According to Hofmann’s Twitter page, Alex 66, they even tried to dry the track by driving over it with rental cars.

Continue reading: WSBK - Aprilia Testing at Misano

Is Guandalini Racing going to switch to Aprilia’s RSV4 Factory next season? According to Italian website Sbk Point the only thing missing is the official press release.

Aprilia’s Giampiero Sacchi has said he was interested leasing their four cylinder RSV’s machines to a second team, but in recent months the idea seemed to pale, but in light of performances of the Aprilia, especially in the second part of the year with Max Biaggi taking fourth in the standings and Marco Simoncelli and Leon Camier’s performances, the Noale based manufacturer may have had a change of heart.

Czech rider Jakub Smrz has already been confirmed with Guandalini for 2010. While BSB 2009 Champion Leon Camier, who rode the final two rounds substituting Shinya Nakano, is still waiting to hear if he’ll be Max Biaggi team mate on the factory Aprilia WSB next year.

Source | sbkpoint

Continue reading: WSBK - Guandalini Racing to drop Ducati for Aprilia?

Here’s a lovely gallery of the Aprilia RSV4 R track ride from the Imola Superbike round. The white RSV4 R can be seen in plenty of drifting and sliding, which is what we expect most of you will want to do if you get hands on one.

The guys from Motoblog.it will be testing the RSV4 R today on the Mugello circuit, and we expect it will be a very exciting test ride. The bike is available from the end of this month, and on the local market in Italy, it costs 16,000 euros.

Continue reading: Aprilia RSV4 R track gallery

Aprilia has released their official launch video on the 2010 RSV4-R that will be unveiled at the Imola Superbike round this weekend. The RSV4 R is a budget version of it’s big brother the Aprilia RSV4 Factory to make it more accessible to wider market.

Continue reading: Official Aprilia RSV4 R Video

Aprilia is presenting the RSV4 R at the Imola Superbike round this weekend. These pics show the RSV4 R in white (very smooth, we think), and it shares the same V4 engine with 180 hp as the track-based RSV 4. The RSV4 R will also have the same chassis and ride-by-wire throttle control.

Additional features like Ohlins suspension and carbon fibre won’t be found on the RSV4 R, but the engine technology is such that if you’re buying this little baby, you probably won’t care whether alloy rims are included or not.

More news on the Aprilia RSV4 R will appear on September 27, and we should have more pics then, too. Check out previous posts for RSV4 R spy shots.

Source | Asphalt and Rubber

Continue reading: Aprilia RSV4 R in white to be revealed at Imola WSBK

Marco Simoncelli on his first day of testing at the Mugello with the Aprilia RSV4 lapped at 1′54,21, an excellent time considering that this is second outing on the superbike and that Xerox Ducati’s Michel Fabrizio who was present at Mugello, lapped more or less in the same times, while Mattia Pasini testing the Ducati GP09 did a best lap of 1.52.8.

According to Italian sources, Simoncelli used standard racing tires and did a series of ten runs for a total of 49 and was not looking to break records, but to gain confidence with the RSV4, since his debut test at Valencia last November, as the Aprilia that has undergone several development upgrades in these months.

Simoncelli will return to track tomorrow and at the end of tomorrow’s test will decide whether to race or not at Imola on Sunday, if he should refuse the job, Aprilia has their test rider Alex Hofmann already lined up, but Gigi Dall’Igna, Aprilia’s race engineer is certain that Simoncelli will accept the challenge.

The Italian rider wanted to race the Aprilia at the first two rounds of WSBK Championship at Phillip Isalnd and Valencia, but Aprilia was unable to provide a third bike for him.

Continue reading: Marco Simoncelli on the Aprilia RSV4 at Mugello

Aprilia’s Shinya Nakano will not be racing the next two rounds of the WSBK championship, at Imola and Magny-Cours. The Japanese rider has been suffering from continuing neck problems and has decided to stay in Japan and undergo further medical tests and treatment and may return for the final round at Portimao.

With only Max Biaggi to be riding at Imola, Aprilia is now considering a substitute to ride Nakano’s Aprilia RSV4 Factory.

Nakano is currently 13th in the overall standings and did not ride in Race 2 at Nurburgring due to neck pain.

Source | motosprint

Continue reading: WSBK - Shinya Nakano to miss Imola and Magny-Cours Rounds