APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

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Remove the pin (2) and retrieve the
safety spring (3).
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Extract the two pads (4) and retrieve
the noise damping plates.
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If worn, replace the vibration damping
plates.
AFTER REMOVING THE PADS, DO NOT OPERATE THE
BRAKE CONTROL LEVER OR THE CALLIPER PLUNGERS
COULD GO OUT OF THEIR SEATS RESULTING IN BRAKE
FLUID LEAKAGE.
Installing
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Insert two new pads and the vibration-
damping plates, placing them so that
the holes are aligned with the calliper
holes.
UPON REFITTING, MAKE SURE THE ARROWS ON THE VI-
BRATION-DAMPING PLATES FACE THE DIRECTION OF
ROTATION OF THE WHEEL.
CAUTION
ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH PADS AND MAKE SURE THEY
ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED INSIDE THE CALLIPER.
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Place the safety spring (3).
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Hold the centre of the safety spring (3)
depressed and insert the pin (2) so it
passes above the spring.
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Fit the retainer ring (1).
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Check the brake fluid.
RSV4 R Braking system
BRAK SYS - 427

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)