The 2012 R APRC continued the 2011 formula: the full APRC electronics suite and quick-shifter on the more affordable Sachs-suspended chassis.
| MODEL | APRILIA RSV4 R 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 with cast and pressed sections; adjustable headstock, engine height and swingarm pivot height; adjustable steering damper |
| Front Suspension | Sachs upside-down fork, 43 mm stanchions, fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Double-braced aluminium swingarm, Sachs 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 | 182 kg / 401 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 | — |
The 2012 R APRC continued the 2011 formula: the full APRC electronics suite and quick-shifter on the more affordable Sachs-suspended chassis. Lighter double-spoke wheels with gold-finished rims and colours such as Nero Competition, Bianco Glam and Sunlit Yellow set it apart, and an ABS-equipped variant was also offered.
