Aprilia RSV-4 APRC / ABS (2011) vs Honda CRF 230L (2010-11)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Honda |
| Model: | RSV-4 APRC / ABS | CRF 230L |
| Years: | 2011 | 2010-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 999.1 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52.3 mm | 65.5 x 66.2mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Single 30 mm CV carb |
| Ignition: | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | CD with electronic advance and lighting coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & Kick |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler. | Wet sump |
| Max Power: | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm | 18.6 hp / 13.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 18.8 Nm / 1.92 kg-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Cassette type | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | #520 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Frame: | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper | Steel, Single cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Upside-down Sachs fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Aluminium radial caliper mounts. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. | 37mm leading-axle Showa fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 241.3 mm / 9.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase, hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. | Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload adjustability |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 228.5 mm / 8.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 120/80-18 |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 241 mm / 9.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.2 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 113 kg / 249 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | 8.6 Litres / 2.27 gal |