APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

DO NOT HIT THE BALLS AND/OR THE INTERNAL RING.
CHECK THAT ALL PARTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, ESPECIALLY THOSE LISTED AS FOL-
LOWS.
SWINGARM BEARINGS
Carry out the check with the bearings fitted on the swingarm.
ROTATION CHECK
•
Manually rotate the inside ring of each bearing. Rotation must be constant, smooth and
noiseless.
If one or both bearings do not fall within the control parameters:
•
Replace both swingarm bearings.
RADIAL AND AXIAL CLEARANCE CHECK
•
Check the radial and axial clearance.
Axial clearance: a minimum axial clearance is allowed.
Radial clearance: none.
If one or both bearings do not fall within the control parameters:
•
Replace both swingarm bearings.
ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH BEARINGS.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE BEARINGS WITH OTHERS OF THE SAME TYPE.
SWINGARM SEALS
•
Check that the gaskets are in good conditions; replace them if they show signs of damage
or excessive wear.
ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH GASKETS.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE GASKETS WITH OTHERS OF THE SAME TYPE.
SWINGARM PIN
•
Use a dial gauge to check the swing-
arm pin eccentricity. If the eccentricity
exceeds the limit value, replace the
swingarm pin.
Maximum eccentricity: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Chassis RSV4 R
CHAS - 404

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)