For 2012 the Factory APRC carried over the APRC electronics, quick-shifter, Öhlins suspension and steering damper, and Brembo monobloc brakes from…
| MODEL | APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY APRC 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, longitudinal 65° V4, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 78 x 52.3 mm / 3.07 x 2.06 in |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital ignition integrated in the engine management system, one spark plug per cylinder, stick coils |
| Induction | Airbox with front dynamic intakes, variable-length intake ducts, 4 x 48 mm Weber-Marelli throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire, 3 engine maps (T, S, R) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling), oil cooler |
| Gear Box | 6-speed cassette type |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate with mechanical slipper system |
| Final Drive | Chain, 42/16 (2.625) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Twin-spar aluminium frame; adjustable headstock position and rake, engine height and swingarm pivot height; Öhlins adjustable steering damper |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins upside-down fork, 43 mm TiN-treated stanchions, fully adjustable, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Double-braced aluminium swingarm, Öhlins piggy-back monoshock, fully adjustable, APS progressive linkage, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm floating stainless steel discs, Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x 34 mm opposed pistons, sintered pads, radial master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 x 32 mm pistons |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2040 mm / 80.3 in |
| Overall Width | 735 mm / 28.9 in (at handlebar) |
| Overall Height | 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 200/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal (4 L reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph |
For 2012 the Factory APRC carried over the APRC electronics, quick-shifter, Öhlins suspension and steering damper, and Brembo monobloc brakes from the 2011 SE. It was finished in the Black Flame livery with red and black detailing and exposed carbon fibre, and stayed the track-focused top of the RSV4 range in the year Biaggi took his second Superbike title.
