APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

Checking the forks
The purpose of the springs at the end of the gearbox control rods is to reduce vibration and make it
easier to engage the gears.
Characteristic
Maximum selection fork axial clearance
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Minimum wear limit of the selection fork guide pins
6.8 mm (0.27 in)
Maximum eccentricity of the two fork guide shafts
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
NOTE
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS VALID FOR ALL GEARBOX FORKS.
•
Check the transmission fork cam roller
«1» and the transmission fork tooth
«2» for damage, deformation and
wear.
•
Replace the transmission fork if nec-
essary.
•
Check the transmission fork movement and if it is not regular, replace the transmission forks.
Assembling the gearbox
•
Move the gearbox primary and secon-
dary shafts together and fit them into
the cover.
NOTE
SECURE THE SHIM WASHER TO THE SECONDARY
SHAFT WITH GREASE.
NOTE
MAKE SURE THE SLIDING BUSHING IS PRESENT ON EVERY GEAR CONTROL FORK.
Engine RSV4 R
ENG - 250

APRILIA RSV4 R Specifications

General

Displacement	999.6 cc
Torque	115 Nm @ 10, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Aluminum dual beam chassis
Seat Height	845 mm
Dry Weight	179 kg
Bore x Stroke	78 x 52.3 mm
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1420 mm
Power	180 hp @ 12, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	Upside-down fork, 43 mm
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, radial calipers
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, Brembo caliper
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Fuel Capacity	18.5 L (4.9 US gal)