When it was released in 2008, the Nissan GT-R shook the world of fast cars to its core, obliterating more powerful competition from more heralded automakers to set a new lap record at the Nurburgring. It did that using not … Continued
For the first time in two-wheeled history, motorcycle performance is no longer being measured merely in power and weight, but also in how closely a rider can come to exploiting the bike’s full potential. New technology is enabling riders to … Continued
Relax, it’s not real. This bike isn’t out prowling the streets and handing out traffic tickets. LAPD officer John Morena owns this police-themed Aprilia RSV4. He built this track bike to represent the private volunteer organization “Got Ya!”. Photos: Sean … Continued
Back in February we broke news that the more affordable RSV4 R would be gaining Aprilia Performance Ride Control, easily the most sophisticated set of performance-enhancing electronics ever fitted to as showroom stock motorcycle. Other improvements include new Sachs forks, … Continued
Last week we brought you leaked news that the 2011 Aprilia RSV4 R would be gaining APRC and a few other tweaks. Now we have official info and images. In addition to traction control, launch control, wheelie control and a … Continued
While everyone’s focus is on another Italian rider/Italian motorcycle combo for 2011, it’s easy to forget that last year Max Biaggi became the first ever Italian SBK champion and did it on an Italian motorcycle. Today, Max rolls out his … Continued
Crossplane-crank Yamaha R1-rider Tyson Beckford dropped by our place in Hollywood yesterday and ended up taking the Aprilia RSV4 R for a quick spin. What’d he think? Well, he plans on keeping his R1 for riding on the road, but … Continued