Aprilia has released a new video regarding their RSV4 Factory production bike. This time Miguel Galluzzi, Vice-President of Aprilia’s Design Centre and José Gonzales, the designer shows us how and why the RSV4 project was conceived.

Aprilia’s Superbike is 4th in manufacturers standings in WSBK Championship, while Max Biaggi is 6th and Shinya Nakano is 14th in the riders standings.

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Expectations are running high for the Noale superbike, the Aprilia RSV4 1000. Curiosity has been sparked as it appears this bike has more surprises in store.

In this video from a fan at the Mugello circuit, we can hear a different noise than that of the V4, 65° engine. Around 1′47″, the sound changes and it seems that this prototype could have a second motor than originally thought.

It’s unclear whether the different tone arrives from a different electronic configuration or from a more open exhaust. Whatever, it’s sent shivers up the spine. After the jump is the official presentation video of the superbike - the sound of which is similar to that produced in the first tests at Mugello.

Continue reading: Video Aprilia RSV4 at Mugello: one bike, two motors?

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