APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

•
Turn the crankshaft from the hole on
the clutch cover.
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Move cylinder piston 1 (left rear piston)
to the overlap TDC;
•
Turn the crankshaft 150° in the direc-
tion of engine rotation (direction of trav-
el).
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Insert the pin from the flywheel side, in
the hole in the crankshaft.
NOTE
THE SPECIAL TOOL IS ONLY USED FOR IDENTIFYING
THE CORRECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION.
DO NOT USE IT FOR TIGHTENING OPERATIONS.
Specific tooling
020852Y Crankshaft timing pin
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Fit the pin aligning the intake camshaft
with the hole in the U bolt.
•
If it was not possible before adjusting
the valve clearance, check the engine
timing.
Specific tooling
020851Y Camshaft timing pin
•
Remove the two crankshaft and cam-
shaft reference pins.
•
Turn the crankshaft until the gear
screw covered by the head when the
hole on the camshaft gear is aligned
with the hole on the U bolt, is visible.
•
Block crankshaft rotation using one of
the specific tools.
•
Unscrew and remove the camshaft
gear screw.
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Remove the crankshaft locking tool.
Engine RSV4 R
ENG - 276

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)