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Since Aprilia introduced its RSV4 in 2009, the little company from Noale, Italy, has won four manufacturer and three rider titles in World Superbike competition. The RSV4 has been a great platform, and the 2016 version represents another crucial step in the ongoing development of the RSV4 model.

For 2016, the RSV4 comes in two designations—the RR and the limited-edition RF, of which only 500 will be made. The new V-four-powered superbike is not that dissimilar to the previous model, but it does have some very important changes, which were made to comply (and exploit) this year’s Superbike rules imposed by promoter Dorna, which allow fewer modifications to the production machines competing in the Superbike World Championship. So, Aprilia has upped its game, with a lighter motorcycle that has more power, better handling, and a more sophisticated electronics package.

The official track launch for the RSV4 took place at the Misano World Circuit, near Rimini, Italy. Our test would include four 20-minute sessions on the RF version. Misano has a nice combination of slow, medium, and fast corners, plus there are a few difficult direction changes combined with plenty of corners that require heavy trail-braking to the apex.

2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF cornering track action
I spent the first session figuring out the layout, and on more than one occasion ran it in way too deep exploring the braking zones. But every time I was able to reel it back in thanks to the RSV4’s excellent front-end feel. The radial-mounted Brembo calipers and 320mm rotors also did an exemplary job. By the second session, I knew where I was going, and I was able to start exploring the limits, thanks to the Pirelli Supercorsa SP race-compound tires.

The chassis of the RSV4 has always been its strongest asset, but I had forgotten about the very smooth nature of the V-four engine, which has always made this Aprilia one of the easiest superbikes to ride fast; the more you push, the better it feels. Eventually though, the euphoria was over and I was giving it enough throttle to get the back end to start squatting on corner exits. The Aprilia mechanics on hand took note of my situation and before the third session added some compression and took some rebound out of the Öhlins shock, which is standard on the RF.

With the chassis to my liking, it was time to investigate Aprilia’s latest version of its race-developed APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) system. APRC integrates the full ride-by-wire, multi-map, electronic-engine management system, which has three new engine mapping settings: S (Sport), T (Track), and R (Race). The corresponding engine-braking maps are new, as well, with engine-braking lessened at 6,000 rpm and beyond. The system also offers ATC (Aprilia Traction Control), AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), ALC (Aprilia Launch Control), AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift), and Race ABS.

2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF triple clamp
The engine itself has been substantially updated with a new crankshaft, new Pankl connecting rods, and a new cylinder head that now features forged camshafts with titanium exhaust valves joining the ti intake valves residing in CNC-machined combustion chambers. A new airbox, variable-length-intake funnels, and a revised exhaust help the engine breathe.

In the technical briefing, Aprilia’s engineers explained how the new engine-mapping system has been revised for smoother, less aggressive power delivery. The new motor puts out a claimed 201 horsepower (16 more than the previous model), and yes, the throttle response is quite good, with power delivery very linear throughout the rev range. Never once did I feel a hesitation or lack of grunt; there isn’t a big hit of power anywhere, it just keeps pulling until the end of the rev range.
I headed out for my third session with the ATC set on 3, AWC on 1, and in the R map (the most aggressive). The revised slipper clutch and updated engine-braking mapping worked well together. I found that the RSV4 likes to wag its tail ever so slightly, but stays in line just enough to let you get into the corner as late as possible. Even with the front-end buried on the brakes, you can still get the bike turned and finish the corner. The fact is, it feels like a properly setup race bike right out of the box.

2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF static side view
For my final session, I thought about taking some preload out of the fork as the rear end was still squatting a bit. My technician instead decided to lower the front end by 5mm, which turned out to be the fix I was looking for. The bike felt more composed on the exits without losing any of its front-end feel. I thought it might make the geometry too steep under heavy braking, but I was wrong; you could still put it where you wanted entering the corners. With this new bike, Aprilia’s engineers were looking for improved stability, while not sacrificing any of the agility for which the RSV4 chassis is known. I believe they met their goal.

As far as the new electronics go, the only real problem I noticed was the way the eight-position traction control reacted to the loss of grip. It would cut the power ever so slightly causing the bike to stutter exiting the corners. The three-position wheelie control felt much the same and sometimes it was hard to distinguish the difference between ATC and AWC.
Aprilia has done its homework and managed to improve what was already a fabulous motorcycle. The chassis as a whole felt excellent and the drivability of the new engine is smooth, precise, and powerful. The RSV4 remains a serious contender for top honors on the street, and as this season’s World Superbike Series has shown, is still quite effective on the racetrack, too.

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Zero Motorcycles Press Release:

Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today revealed that the


company’s 2016 line of motorcycles and accessories will be unveiled October 15-18th at the

American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Florida. An exclusive media

presentation will be given on Thursday, October 15th, at 2:30pm EDT in the AIMExpo Media Hub.

“In addition to great features, we have some new things in store that are the direct result of customer

feedback,” said Scot Harden, Zero Motorcycles VP of Global Marketing. “After a record year in

2015, there is no doubt that we will bring many new riders on board in 2016.”

 Zero Motorcycles – Crafted in California:

Zero invites motorcycle dealers, media and enthusiasts to visit at AIMExpo booth #1249. Demo rides

will be available at AIMExpo Outdoors! on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18.

For more information: www.zeromotorcycles.com

Ecco le date per guidare le nuove Aprilia Tuono ed RSV4 in pista

Volete provare l’ebbrezza di guidare in pista uno dei due bolidi Aprilia? la Casa di Noale ha lanciato i test ride V4 ON TRACK. Si tratta di un calendario completo di appuntamenti per provare le ultime nate, la Tuono V4 e la RSV4.

Le moto sono a disposizione di tutti gli amanti delle belle motociclette italiane per un test, completamente gratuito, nell’unico luogo dove poter assaggiare al meglio e in tutta sicurezza le qualità delle due Aprilia V4: il circuito. E circuiti mitici e gloriosi: Mugello, Imola e Misano.

Ecco le date da segnare sul calendario:

· Imola, domenica 12 luglio 2015
· Mugello, lunedì 27 luglio 2015
· Misano, lunedì 3 agosto 2015
· Mugello, lunedì 21 settembre 2015
· Imola, domenica 4 ottobre 2015

Il test ride prevede un turno in pista gratuito per ognuno degli iscritti; la partecipazione permetterà anche di approfittare di un’offerta commerciale esclusiva sull’acquisto della moto provata.

Per iscriversi occorre visitare la pagina ufficiale Aprilia: www.aprilia.it

RSV4 RF in pista_2


http://www.inmoto.it/2015/07/06/aprilia-tuono-ed-rsv4-date-dei-test-ride/

Le roadster préféré des motards français profite de la rentrée pour changer de couleur : à côté des MT-07 sobrement peintes en gris "matt" ou revêtus du "Race blu" on-ne-peut-plus "corporate", Yamaha proposera des versions 2016 rouge "Lava" dès la fin du mois de septembre...

Les fans de la marque aux diapasons auront noté que la rougeoyante MT-07 reçoit trois touches de peinture supplémentaires, discrètes mais essentielles, sur l'axe de roue arrière, la platine de repose-pied pilote et l'habillage du cadre.

Moto-Net.Com précise également aux motards tentés par les modèles Blanc "Competition", Violet "Deep Armor" ou Jaune "Extreme" affichés sur le site officiel Yamaha qu'ils feraient bien de ne pas trop traîner, car ces coloris 2015 risquent de ne pas s'éterniser dans les concessions. À bon entendeur...





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Comme quasiment chaque mois, Yamaha révèle une nouvelle préparation moto dans le cadre de son projet Yard Built. Une fois de plus, c'est la vénérable XJR1300 qui sert de base de travail : totalement transformée par l'atelier taïwanais Rough Crafts, cette Guerilla Four entièrement noir interpelle avec son mélange de style.

 A l'avant, la fourche d'origine cède la place au costaud modèle inversé de la V-Max (52 mm de diamètre !), à qui cette Guerilla Four emprunte aussi les étriers radiaux six-pistons.

Pour conserver le look roadster, Winston Yeh et son équipe ont raccourci la fourche de pas moins de 100 mm !

Le té de fourche supérieur est "home made", tout comme la grille de phare, les cornets d'admission, le réservoir, la selle, les repose-pieds, le guidon ou encore le garde-boue arrière.

Mention spéciale aussi pour le silencieux Rough Crafts spécifiquement adapté, avec sa cartouche ajourée façon mitrailleuse ! Pour mélanger les styles, de gros pneus lignés Coker Beck prennent place sur les jantes à bâtons noires en provenance du catalogue de pièces de Roland Sands.

Application Yamaha pour préparer sa moto sur portable et tablette !

Cette Guerilla Four a été dévoilée ce week-end au festival Glemseck 101 à Leonberg (Allemagne), aux côtés de nombreuses autres préparations sélectionnées dans le cadre du premier concours européen "Yard Built" réservé aux concessionnaires de la marque. Une initiative déjà mise en place par la filiale française l'an dernier auprès de son réseau avec le concours Customisation Sport Heritage.

A cette occasion, Yamaha a aussi révélé son application gratuite "My Garage" grâce à laquelle il est possible de préparer virtuellement une moto - Yamaha, of course ! - à partir de pièces du constructeur d'Iwata. Les plus imaginatifs pourront ensuite demander à leur concessionnaire de donner corps à leur projet - en fonction de leurs moyens - et ainsi gouter aux plaisirs de rouler sur une moto réellement personnalisée.




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Alors que jusqu'au milieu des années 2000, les motos supersportives évoluaient en moyenne tous les deux ans, aujourd'hui le segment stagne car les ventes de motos Supersport se rétractent comme peau de chagrin. Inchangée depuis 2010, la Yamaha R6 ne fera pas exception à cette préoccupante tendance en 2016...

Pas de nouvelle R6 en 2016

Entièrement remaniée en 2006, la Yamaha YZF-R6 se posait à l'époque comme l'épouvantail de la catégorie des motos supersport avec son accélérateur électronique, son châssis affûté et ses lignes comme ciselées au scalpel.

Depuis, la rageuse moto sportive d'Iwata n'a connu que de légères évolutions dont la dernière remonte à 2010 touchant uniquement au silencieux et à l'injection pour satisfaire aux normes anti-pollution (lire notre Duel MNC sur route et circuit contre la GSX-R600). Soit six ans déjà sans aucun changement pour cette bombinette de 135 ch : une éternité pour ce type de motos autrefois remaniées tous les deux ans !

Parmi les fans de la R6, nombreux étaient ceux qui espéraient une refonte pour 2016, avec pourquoi pas la toute nouvelle R1 comme source d'inspiration. Entre autres au chapitre de l'électronique et de la partie cycle, domaines dans lesquels la Superbike d'Iwata brille particulièrement. Hélas, leurs attentes seront déçues puisqu'il apparaît que la R6 ne changera pas d'un iota l'an prochain.

Ce sont des documents d'homologation pour 2016 - où la R6 apparaît strictement identique à l'actuelle - qui ont révélé cette information, confirmée peu après par un dirigeant de Yamaha Angleterre. Certes, les amateurs de mécaniques à cravacher seront déçus, mais ce choix s'avère assez logique dans la mesure où l'YZF-R6 s'est vendue en France à seulement 143 exemplaires sur toute l'année 2014.