This year is shaping up to be Aprilia’s strongest season in the contemporary era of MotoGP competition. Prior to Aleix Espargaro achieving the team’s first podium finish in the 2021 British GP, the project had previously been beset by teething problems.
Those performances were only improved upon by the Noale outfit in 2022, with Espargaro finishing on top of the box in the Argentinian GP and Maverick Vinales claiming his maiden podium in Aprilia colors at the Dutch TT. Both of these victories occurred during the season.
The timing of the team’s actions also could not have been better. In preparation for the year 2022, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aprilia’s first Grand Prix victory, the company has created a special anniversary edition of the RSV4.
Even more exciting for MotoGP fans was the fact that the celebration livery was on display during the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix. Nevertheless, the wing-equipped superbike is no longer holding its breath in the wings. The RSV4 XTrenta is being unveiled by Aprilia today.
The latest Factory Works entry is based on the highly regarded RSV4 Factory, and it merely adds to the solid foundations that the flagship model already possesses.
The designers at Aprilia utilized the same PAN Compositi process that is favored by MotoGP teams, and they altered the front aerodynamic appendages as well as incorporated rear winglets that were comparable to the tail spoiler used by the MotoGP squad.
As was speculated, the XTrenta also has an under-wing or spoon that is installed underneath the swingarm in order to reduce tire temperature.
The overall carbon fiber aero package has the effect of increasing load by twenty-five percent while simultaneously reducing drag by four percent.
However, the limited-production track missile is not only more effective; it also possesses a greater destructive potential.
The XTrenta lifts the bar with 230 peak horsepower thanks to a greater compression ratio and a jointly built SC-Project titanium/carbon exhaust system.
The engine is the same 1,099cc V4 as its street-legal relative. The airways of the XTrenta are opened up by a Sprint filter that is worthy of MotoGP competition.
The water and oil radiators that maintain the V4 working at optimal temperature are taken from Superbike-based Taleo Tecnoracing. Customers will also have the option to purchase from Aprilia an exhaust system made entirely of titanium and derived from MotoGP racing.
In terms of technology, the fire-breathing V4 is governed by a Magneti Marelli control unit that has been specifically calibrated, and a JetPrime racing panel serves as the appropriate command center.
Still, the highlight of the chassis is the Ohlins suspenders, but Aprilia MotoGP engineers and suspension specialists at Andreani continue to polish the overall package.
The forged magnesium Marchesini M7R GENESI wheels provide a weight reduction of roughly five pounds compared to the normal wheelset. These wheels are shod with Pirelli Diablo SBK slicks.
Even the transmission manages to shave off some valuable ounces, and the PBR-branded titanium sprocket contributes to the XTrenta coming in at less than 366 pounds.
Because of its lightweight build, the Brembo GP4-MS billet monobloc calipers and the 330mm T-drive discs have an easier time bringing the vehicle to a stop.
Spider footpegs, handlebar levers, and a CNC fuel cap are some of the custom additions that Aprilia makes to the ultra-exclusive superbike. Aprilia leaves nothing out.
The Noale company will only manufacture 100 models of the RSV4 XTrenta, and the retail price of each item will be 50,000 Euros (about 49,800 US Dollars). On September 6, 2022, Aprilia will begin accepting orders through its Factory Works website. Best of luck to Aprilia enthusiasts who have the financial resources.