2011 Aprilia RSV4: 186bhp, traction control

A source connected to Aprilia has exclusively revealed to Hell For Leather that the 2011 Aprilia RSV4 will be gaining 8bhp over the 2010 model and a switchable traction control system. That power boost comes courtesy of a slightly increased … Continued

Aprilia responds to BMW's tablecloth trick

Some companies have substance-free marketing and some win races. After doubleheader wins at Portimao, Monza and Salt Lake City, Aprilia is leading the SBK manufacturer's championship while BMW is second to last. Both the RSV4 and S1000RR are in their…

Aprilia RSV4 Factory Vs. NJMP Thunderbolt

The company's first ground-up, in-house superbike, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory is smaller than an R6 and more powerful than an R1. "Factory" denotes the top-of-the-range model, fitted with Ohlins suspension and adjustable engine mounts. Max Biaggi is using his to…

Details: Aprilia RSV4 pillion seat

Turn the key to unlock the Aprilia RSV4's seat and the tiny sliver of black plastic and the little butt pad pop off. On its underside is a clip holding an 8mm allen key; there's no room to store anything…

Stop/Action: opening night photos

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the opening night for Stop/Action a success. The show is now open everyday from 3-7pm through 11 October and is located at 26 Broadway, Brooklyn. Checkout our Facebook page for a bunch…

Hell For Leather presents Stop/Action

Photos: Stuart Dalton PhillipsEver found it hard to convey the experience of a fast motorcycle ride to other people? Stop/Action attempts to do just that by suspending 11 Aprilia RSV 1000 Rs and one Aprilia RSV4 in a three-dimensional ribbon…