The engine on the other hand is hand-
assembled and the subsequent fine-tuning of
all tolerances, just as is done for competition
engines. The distribution system has been
overhauled, with the adoption of new intake
camshafts, new valve return springs and caps,
as well as brand-new convex bucket tappets
which allow for the use of shafts with more
aggressive cam profiles, deriving from SBK.
The Akrapovic exhaust system features
titanium manifolds and a carbon tailpipe,
while the air filter has been replaced with
a Sprintfilter element: the air filter with the
highest permeability available on the market
(as well as being waterproof) and is the same
24 KIWI RIDER
unit used by Aprilia Racing in MotoGP.
Electronic tuning is sorted by specific ECU
mapping with dedicated track settings. For
the first time Aprilia’s ANN (Aprilia No Neutral)
system which was developed through the
company’s experience in MotoGP and WSBK
will be available to the public – well, 10 people
– in which the gearbox with neutral positioned
below first gear that speeds up shifting from
first to second and prevents any up-shifting
errors.
With just 10 bikes available, if you’ve got
$65,000 burning a hole in your pocket you’ll
need to be quick to put your name on this
piece of Aprilia history in the making.