2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory Specifications

Name: 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory
Brand: Aprilia

Sport • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory Overview

Aprilia RSV-4 Factory is a sport motorcycle, displacing 1077 cc. Power comes from a Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine, a compression ratio of 13.6:1. On the performance side, it delivers 217 hp @ 13200 rpm of peak power and 122 Nm @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm] of torque. On the road, the 2019 RSV-4 Factory tips the scales at 204 kg, carries a 18.5-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 853 mm and spans a 1441.6 mm wheelbase. The full 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory spec sheet below covers every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2019 RSV-4 Factory - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Strong power output: With 217 hp @ 13200 rpm and 122 Nm @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm] of torque on tap, the RSV-4 Factory is no slouch for its class.
Large fuel range: A 18.5-litre tank means fewer stops on longer rides - a genuine plus for touring or a lengthy daily commute.

Considerations

Tall seat height: At 853 mm, shorter riders will likely be on tiptoes at a standstill - worth sitting on one before you buy.
Chain final drive upkeep: Budget time for routine chain maintenance - it's cheap to replace but needs consistent attention to avoid premature sprocket wear.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Cooling system servicing

RSV-4 Factory's Liquid cooled setup is low-maintenance provided the coolant interval is kept - old, acidic coolant is the main cause of long-term corrosion in the water passages.

Brake disc and pad wear

Braking up front comes from 2 x 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo StylemaØ [M50] monobloc radial callipers with 4 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose - solid stopping power, with disc and pad wear best checked on the same schedule as tyre changes.

Suspension condition on used examples

The RSV-4 Factory's suspension runs Smart EC 2 electronically managed Öhlins NIX fork. 43 mm stanchions, with TIN surface treatment. [Sachs fork with  43 mm stanchions]; Aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring pre-load and hydraulic compression and rebound damping at the front. The rear uses Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins TTX monoshock with Smart EC 2 electronically managed piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring pre-load, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Fork-seal condition and rear linkage play are the two things worth checking before buying used.

Final drive maintenance

The RSV-4 Factory uses chain final drive, which is cheap to replace but needs regular cleaning, lubrication and tension checks to get a full service life out of the sprockets.

Frame & chassis check

Built around a Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments: headstock position and rake; engine height; swingarm pin height. Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damper, the RSV-4 Factory's chassis is straightforward to inspect: look for corrosion, cracks or repair welds around stress points like the head-stock and swingarm mounts.

RSV-4 Factory - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

Before handing over money for a used 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory, cover the fundamentals: service book and oil change history, chain and sprocket wear, and any sign of oil weeping around the casings. Cold-starting it yourself tells you a lot - a healthy RSV-4 Factory should catch quickly and settle into a smooth idle.

Oil and filter changes

Nothing protects a RSV-4 Factory's engine like disciplined oil changes - stay on the manufacturer's schedule (roughly every 6,000 km or annually). Match the viscosity grade to what the owner's manual specifies, not what's cheapest.

Fuel system care

Fuel injection on the RSV-4 Factory needs little attention beyond decent fuel and an occasional system-cleaner additive. Anything left standing for three months or more should have its fuel drained and replaced before it varnishes the injectors.

2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory have?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory uses a Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine with 1077 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.

How much does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory weigh?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory weighs 204 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much power does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory make?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory produces 217 hp @ 13200 rpm of power and 122 Nm @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm] of torque. These are peak figures.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory has a 18.5-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 308-370 km between stops.

Is the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory suitable for shorter riders?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory has a seat height of 853 mm. This is towards the tall end of the spectrum and will require most riders under 175 cm to tiptoe at stops.

What brakes does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory have?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory uses 2 x 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo StylemaØ [M50] monobloc radial callipers with 4 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose at the front and Single220 mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two  32 mm separate pistons. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable to 3 maps equipped with RLM at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory use?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory runs 120/70 ZR17 front and 200/55 ZR 17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.

What gearbox does the 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory have?

The 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory is fitted with a 6 Speed gearbox cassette type transmission.

Aprilia RSV-4 Factory Spec Evolution

The Aprilia RSV-4 Factory was produced across 4 model years (2009-2021). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification	2009	2019	2020	2021
Max Power	132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm	217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm	217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm	217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13000 rpm
Wet Weight	205 Kg / 453 lbs	204 kg / 450 lbs	204 kg / 450 lbs	202 kg / 445 lbs
Dry Weight	179 Kg / 395 lbs	182 kg / 401 lbs	182 kg / 401 lbs	-
Engine Detail	Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V4 , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Seat Height	845 mm / 33.3 in	853 mm / 33.5 in	853 mm / 33.5 in	845 mm / 33.3 in
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal	18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal	18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal	17.9 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Displacement	998.9 cc / 61 cu in	1077 cc / 85.7 cu-in	1077 cc / 85.7 cu-in	1099 cc / 67 cu-in
Frame Type	Twin beam aluminium frame with mixed cast and pressed sheet sections. Adjustments for headstock position and angle, engine height, swingarm pivot height.	Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments: headstock position and rake; engine height; swingarm pin height. Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damper	Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments: headstock position and rake; engine height; swingarm pin height. Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damper	-

Key Specifications

Engine

Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Power

217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm

Torque

122 Nm / 90 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm]

Top Speed

Not published by manufacturer

Weight

204 kg / 450 lbs

Fuel Capacity

18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal

Full 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory Specifications

Year 2019

Make Model Aprilia RSV-4 Factory

Seat Height 853 mm / 33.5 in

Wheelbase 1441.6 mm / 56.7 in

Ground Clearance 130 mm / 5.1 in

Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in

Width 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar)

Dry Weight 182 kg / 401 lbs

Fuel Capacity 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal

Wet Weight 204 kg / 450 lbs

Max Power 217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm

Max Torque 122 Nm / 90 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm]

Displacement 1077 cc / 85.7 cu-in

Engine Detail Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Bore x Stroke 81 x 52.3 mm

Compression Ratio 13.6:1

Cooling System Liquid cooled

Emissions Euro 4

Exhaust 4 into 2 into 1 layout, two lambda probes, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter

Fuel Induction Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-By-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: Track, Sport, Race

Fuel Reserve 4 Liters / 1.1 US gal

Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and °stick-coil"-type coils

Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)

Starter Electric

Clutch Multi-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper system

Final Drive Chain

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed gearbox cassette type

Frame Type Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments: headstock position and rake; engine height; swingarm pin height. Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damper

Suspension - Front Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins NIX fork. 43 mm stanchions, with TIN surface treatment. [Sachs fork with  43 mm stanchions]; Aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring pre-load and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.

Suspension - Rear Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins TTX monoshock with Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring pre-load, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.

Steering Angle 24.5°

Trail 103 mm / 4.0 in

Wheel Travel - Front 120 mm / 4.7 in

Wheel Travel - Rear 130 mm / 5.1 in

Traction control APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APT), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently

Alternator Flywheel mounted 450 W alternator with rare earth magnets

Brakes - Front 2 x 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo StylemaØ [M50] monobloc radial callipers with 4 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose

Brakes - Rear Single220 mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two  32 mm separate pistons. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable to 3 maps equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) (can be disabled).

Tyres Radial tubeless

Tyres - Front 120/70 ZR17

Tyres - Rear 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)

Wheels Aprilia in aluminium alloy wheels with 3 split spoke design

Wheels - Front 3.5 x 17

Wheels - Rear 6.0 x 17

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.