Soichiro Honda would be pleased. Mr. Honda was a believer in the V4 engine configuration and set out to prove its merits with the street and racing Interceptors of 1983. Thirty six years later the 2019 MotoGP lineup will consist of 11 teams...and eight of them will be running V4 engines. Honda, KTM, Aprilia and Ducati all have developed the V4 as the pinnacle of their efforts in motorcycle competition. Of those manufacturers, all but KTM also provide a V4 street model. And for 2019 Aprilia and Ducati have upped their street game with some upgraded models.
Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
The new, larger top-of-the-line model is up to 1078cc in a 65-degree V4 boasting 217 HP at 13,200 RPM and 90 pounds of torque at 11,000 RPM. All this at only 439 pounds. Yikes.
The bike has a comprehensive list of electronic aids and controls, MotoGP-derived aerodynamic winglets, and even has Bluetooth connectivity, as if you need to listen to music or answer your phone on this exquisite Superbike.
The new, larger top-of-the-line model is up to 1078cc in a 65-degree V4 boasting 217 HP at 13,200 RPM and 90 pounds of torque at 11,000 RPM. All this at only 439 pounds. Yikes.
The bike has a comprehensive list of electronic aids and controls, MotoGP-derived aerodynamic winglets, and even has Bluetooth connectivity, as if you need to listen to music or answer your phone on this exquisite Superbike.
Aprilia RSV4 RR
As the Factory's little brother, this one is 1000cc and is rated at "only" 201 HP. I think that might be enough for the street.
As the Factory's little brother, this one is 1000cc and is rated at "only" 201 HP. I think that might be enough for the street.
Ducati Panigale V4 R
Ducati's basis for their MotoGP challenge will be this bike, using their 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R, a 90-dgree V4 with 234 HP at 15,500 RPM, and 83 pounds of torque. Weight is listed at 379 pounds.
Like the Aprilia, this bike comes with the latest and greatest electronics and suspension along with its own winglet design.
Ducati's basis for their MotoGP challenge will be this bike, using their 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R, a 90-dgree V4 with 234 HP at 15,500 RPM, and 83 pounds of torque. Weight is listed at 379 pounds.
Like the Aprilia, this bike comes with the latest and greatest electronics and suspension along with its own winglet design.
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