Intermot 2016: Aprilia RSV4 And Tuono V4 1100 Get Updates For 2017

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Key Highlights

The Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono gets updates electronics package for MY2017
A new Ohlins suspension setup is in place and upgraded Brembo brakes
Both bikes are also lighter while the engines are now Euro4 compliant

The motorcycle expo season has kicked off with the Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany and manufacturers are lining up to reveal and new and updates versions of their offerings. Starting with the Italians, Aprilia has announced updates on the Tuono V4 1100 and RSV4 for the 2017 model year with both motorcycles getting updated electronics and hardware. Both the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF superbike and Tuono V4 110 street-fighter get the new TTX Ohlins monoshock suspension and NIX Ohlins front forks. The TTX however, are optional on the Tuono. A new new braking system is in place with Brembo M50 monobloc calipers that now comes with 330mm discs. The lower trim 2017 RSV4 RR gets a fully adjustable Sachs suspension setup instead. In terms of electronics, Aprilia has offered a host of upgrades and the company says, it makes the 2017 RSV4 one second a lap faster over the previous version. The 2017 edition has a new version of the APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronics package, with the inertial measurement unit being repositioned on the bike that makes it more accurate. The ride-by-wire throttle system has also been refined and has reduced on unnecessary components, helping weight savings by 590 grams. 2017 Aprilia Tuono Factory The APRC's Traction Control is also now 8-level adjustable and be changed while riding, and uses a new algorithm in order to make it more precise. The Wheelie Control feature is sharper as well and can be adjusted on the fly, without having to close the throttle. Updates on both bikes also include Aprilia Launch Control (ALC), improved quickshifter, pitlane limiter and cruise control. All features make it on the RSV4 RR and RSV4 RF as well, with cornering ABS from Bosch available as standard. Furthermore, the 2017 models are now equipped with a colour TFT instrument display and a new version of Aprilia's V4-MP smartphone datalogging and corner-by-corner calibration platform. This allows riders to accept and make phone calls, though not recommended. Coming to the mechanicals, the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 gets new and lighter pistons, honed conrod heads for reduced friction and new valve springs designed to last longer. The valve timing has also been optimised, the comany says. In addition, each of the RSV4s gets a new exhaust system in place, a new ECU and an increase of 300rpm in maximum revs. On the Tuono, the updates ECU has helped increase the rpm by 500 in revs. This has resulted in Aprilia skipping the variable intake ducts completely, which has helped save a claimed 500 grams of weight. In terms of power, the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 continues to be a brutale litre-class machine with the 999cc four-cylinder engine churning out 201bhp of power, whereas the 2017 Tuono V4 1100 has power limited to 175bhp. The upgrades have also made both bikes are now Euro4 compliant as well. With respect to cosmetic revisions, the 2017 RSV4 RR gets two new colour schemes - Grigio Bucine and Nero Ascari, which are both matt-finish on a grey base, while the 2017 RSV4 RF gets different graphics. With both motorcycles already sold in India as CBUs, the 2017 RSV4 and Tuono will also make it here in a matter of months with the latter competing against the MV Agusta F4, BMW S1000RR, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Kawasaki ZX-10R among others. The Tuono, on the other hand, rivals the MV Agusta Brutale 1090, Ducati Monster 1200 and the likes in the segment.