2 Clicks Out: 1st Gen Aprilia RSV4 Suspension Setup
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With the rule book in hand, Aprilia built their RSV4 from a clean sheet of paper specifically to race and win World Superbike, bucking the trend with a V4 power plant. BMW embarked about the same time with their S1000RR, but featuring a common inline 4 design. They failed (miserably?) where Aprilia succeeded spectacularly, winning 3 Championships in 6 years. And you can own one.
What is the recommended geometry settings for a first gen factory? (Shock ride height / Fork height)
I see that dropping the forks 4-8mm seems to be ideal for the front, but you didn’t seem to mention the rear ride height. I’m 75-80kg when geared up, sag set correctly (numerically) with the forks dropped 8mm and the ride height +5mm from stock. Rebound set correctly. Bike doesn’t like turning in and tends to run wide under power. Rear axle is pretty much as far back as it can go. Any possible advice?
Hi there,
What is the recommended geometry settings for a first gen factory? (Shock ride height / Fork height)
I see that dropping the forks 4-8mm seems to be ideal for the front, but you didn’t seem to mention the rear ride height. I’m 75-80kg when geared up, sag set correctly (numerically) with the forks dropped 8mm and the ride height +5mm from stock. Rebound set correctly. Bike doesn’t like turning in and tends to run wide under power. Rear axle is pretty much as far back as it can go. Any possible advice?