Aprilia’s 2025 updates demonstrate a strong focus on advanced aerodynamics, electronic precision, and performance across its core model range, highlighted by the introduction of a race-derived off-road machine.
Here is an expanded breakdown of the key updates:
Superbike and Hypernaked: RSV4 and Tuono V4
Aprilia has refined its flagship V4 models with advancements drawn directly from its MotoGP racing program.
| Feature | 2025 RSV4 (Factory) | 2025 Tuono V4 (Factory) | Details |
| Engine | V4 (carried over) | V4 (displacement bump from previous | Both engines are Euro 5+ compliant and feature new |
| Max Power | Up to | (up from | The RSV4 remains among the world’s most powerful production superbikes. |
| Aerodynamics | Stacked Winglets | Stacked Winglets | MotoGP-derived design to enhance high-speed stability. The RSV4 benefits from a claimed reduction in drag coefficient and an improvement in anti-wheelie effect. |
| Electronics | New Predictive APRC | New Predictive APRC | An updated electronic control strategy uses sophisticated algorithms to process real-time data and “anticipate” optimal interventions for systems like Traction Control (ATC) and Wheelie Control (AWC). |
| Rider Comfort | N/A | Redesigned bodywork directs hot air away from the rider; the belly pan is eliminated for better heat dissipation. | |
| Factory Models | Feature premium Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active electronic suspension and advanced “Track Pack” electronics like Launch Control (ALC) and Slide Control (ASC). |
Middleweight Sport: RS 660
The sporty parallel-twin platform is pushed further into performance territory, including a new top-spec variant.
| Feature | 2025 RS 660 Update | Details |
| Power Increase | Up to (a | Achieved through engine revisions, including new throttle bodies (up from |
| Aerodynamics | New Winglets | The fairing has been redesigned to incorporate a large main wing and two smaller winglets, contributing to stability and high-speed performance. |
| Electronics & Cockpit | New TFT display, backlit handlebar controls, and the addition of Launch Control (ALC) to the APRC package. | |
| New Model | RS 660 Factory | A top-tier version featuring fully-adjustable Öhlins NIX 30 fork and STX 46 monoshock suspension, providing track-ready chassis control. |
Adventure: Tuareg Rally
This new model is a direct product of Aprilia’s racing success, creating a hardcore adventure bike.
| Feature | 2025 Tuareg Rally Specifics | Rationale / Benefit |
| Racing Lineage | Production version of the bike that won the Africa Eco Race (2024 & 2025) with Jacopo Cerutti. | Emphasizes proven durability and performance in the toughest rally environments. |
| Chassis/Suspension | Kayaba Suspension with travel (best in class for twin-cylinders). | Features linear-rate springs instead of progressive, reducing static sag and improving feel/control on rough terrain. |
| Engine Mapping | Dedicated engine map for quicker and more responsive throttle action. | Optimized for off-road riding, where precise throttle control is critical for overcoming obstacles. |
| Weight Reduction | Equipped with a dedicated SC Project full-titanium silencer. | Contributes to a reduced wet weight of just (down from |
| Rally Components | Heavy-duty spoked wheels with narrow Ergal rims (fitted with knobby tires and inner tubes), taller seat ( | Enhances rider ergonomics for standing, protection against impacts, and wheel strength for aggressive off-road use. |
| Aesthetics | Rally race replica color scheme with gold-anodized forks, wheel rims, and handlebar. | Authentic racing look. |
The updates across the RSV4, Tuono V4, and RS 660 solidify Aprilia’s commitment to high-performance aerodynamics and electronics, while the Tuareg Rally creates a new, highly competitive benchmark in the mid-size adventure segment, leveraging their motorsport success.
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