In-app purchases unlock predictive rider aids and more for Aprilia's refreshed RSV4 range

Aprilia have always been at the cutting-edge of advanced rider assistance and for 2025 the firm has armed their upgraded RSV4 and RSV4 Factory superbikes with a tech and aero package that can trace its roots directly to their MotoGP project. 

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Not only that, they claim this 217bhp V4-powered superbike can even accurately predict what electronic interference is required. 

Integrated into the latest generation of Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) is an all-new predictive function. By using data from the bike’s six-axis IMU and other inputs including speed, gear, throttle position and more, the wheelie, traction and yaw control functions of APRC now process what is happening in real time and can actually anticipate when intervention may be required, rather than reacting to an occurrence.  

According to Aprilia, this makes its intervention smoother and more precise when it is called into action. Not only that, the advanced software continually analyses the rider’s riding style and how the bike responds, allowing it to deliver an even more refined and precise level of control. 

Alongside this new function, APRC boasts an impressive level of features. Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) is adjustable while on the go without closing the throttle to one of eight levels and works in synergy with a new Aprilia Slide Control (ASC) feature, which has three levels of intervention and is predictive.  

There is a new Aprilia Wheelie Control (AWC), which as well as being predictive to cut wheelies before they happen has three levels of sensitivity, three-level cornering ABS, three power modes, three-levels of Aprilia Engine Map (AEM) and Aprilia Engine Brake (AEB) and an up/down quickshifter. And for buyers of the 2025 RSV4 Factory, it doesn’t stop there… 

The top-spec model comes with lightweight forged wheels and Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension which as well as being semi-active, now has a corner-by-corner management system. Thanks to a GPS module that is contained within the Race Pack, which is standard on the Factory model alongside the Track Pack (launch control, pit lane speed limiter, race dash display, and more), the RSV4 Factory knows where it is on circuit.  

This means you can alter not only its suspension but also ATC and AWC on a corner-by-corner basis by linking the bike to Aprilia’s MIA multimedia platform (beware: there are in-app purchases) and its data analysis functions. 

With this comprehensive tech overhaul, Aprilia haven’t ignored the RSV4’s chassis or engine either. The V4 is now Euro5+ compliant and makes a claimed 217bhp with 92.3ft.lb of torque thanks to new 52mm throttle bodies and a redesigned exhaust system and Brembo’s latest Hypure calipers replace the Stylema units of old – the same brakes as found on the latest Ducati Panigale V4. And then there’s the aero… 

Using the firm’s MotoGP knowhow, the RSV4 now boasts two stacked wings on its front fairing to increase downforce at speed, and a new style of fairing and tail unit that has 6% less drag and 8% less tendency to wheelie when compared to the outgoing RSV4’s design.  

Pleasingly, the RSV4 Factory gets backlit switchgear, cornering lights, cruise control and revised graphics on its 5in TFT colour dash. 

The RSV4 Factory will come in just a single colour scheme, Dark Kraken, with prices and availability yet to be confirmed.  

There is also a comprehensive range of accessories that include carbon fibre components, tyre pressure monitors, an SC Project homologated slip-on exhaust and more. 

Alongside the RSV4 Factory, Aprilia are continuing to produce the lower-spec RSV4. The base model shares exactly the same 217bhp V4 engine and chassis as the Factory, including the Hypure calipers and new lightweight aluminium top yoke, however it runs fully-adjustable Sachs suspension and cast wheels where the Factory has semi-active Öhlins suspension and lightweight forged wheels. And while the RSV4 comes with APRC as standard, not all of its more advanced functions are tuned on. 

Although the hardware required to run the systems is pre-installed, owners of the RSV4 will have to pay to turn on some of the electronic features that are included as standard on the Factory.

While owners get variable-level angle-responsive ABS and traction control, wheelie control, a quickshifter and three power modes as standard, the new predictive-linked features such as Aprilia Slide Control (ASC) are included in the Track Pack, cornering lights and cruise control is part of the Comfort Pack and the Race Pack is required to add corner-by-corner adjustability of the bike’s electronics.  

They will all be one-time purchases to activate in the same way that KTM offer optional electronic upgrades on their bikes. The RSV4 has the same 5in TFT dash with connectivity as the Factory and backlit switchgear. 

The RSV4 comes in two colour options, Poison Yellow and Stingray Blue, with prices of the bikes and the accessory packs alongside availability yet to be confirmed.