APRILIA RSV4 R User Manual

•
Remove both throttle bodies and the
coils.
•
Remove the front head cover and the
spark plugs.
•
Remove the cap on the clutch cover in
order to turn the crankshaft, taking care
not to lose the O-ring.
See also
Removing the throttle body
Spark plug
Head cover removal
•
Use a feeler gauge to check the clear-
ance between the cam of the shaft and
the relative tappet for both front head
shafts.
Characteristic
Acceptable values with control clearance be-
tween cam and valve
intake: 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in) ex-
haust: 0.20 - 0.25 mm (0.0079 - 0.0098 in)
REAR HEAD
•
Remove both throttle bodies and the spark plugs.
•
Remove the rear head cover.
See also
Removing the throttle body
Spark plug
Head cover removal
RSV4 R Maintenance
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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)