Aprilia RSV4 X-GP: MotoGP-Derived Supremacy

Aprilia RSV4 X-GP: The Pinnacle of Prototype Engineering

When Aprilia Racing drops a new X-series machine, you recalibrate your definition of what a factory derivative superbike can be. Enter the Aprilia RSV4 X-GP, a jaw-dropping, limited-edition track-only masterpiece born directly from the RS-GP25 MotoGP prototype. Unveiled during the Catalunya Grand Prix, this machine doesn’t just mark the ten-year anniversary of Aprilia’s return to MotoGP—it sets a new bar for the relationship between race tech and public access.

Only 30 units will be built, each dripping with aerospace-grade carbon, MotoGP-grade hardware, and an unapologetic focus on performance. The RSV4 X-GP flexes a staggering 238 horsepower from its 1099cc V4 engine, all tucked into a 165 kg (363.7 lb) carbon-clad package. That power-to-weight ratio is more fighter jet than motorcycle. The SC Project double-pipe exhaust screams pure MotoGP thunder, while the Aprilia Racing ECU and APX system offer full telemetry and race-mode adjustability down to each gear’s traction and wheelie mitigation parameters.

What truly defines the Aprilia RSV4 X-GP, though, is its obsessive aerodynamic evolution. Aprilia has incorporated leg wings and tail wings—both race-developed and patented—to deliver unprecedented downforce and front-end precision during hard braking and mid-corner transitions. Complementing this is a structural carbon seat support, enhancing rear grip feel while reducing weight with a sandwich-structured carbon layup typically reserved for aerospace or prototype racing machines.

Aprilia RSV4 X-GP: Design, Detail, and Delivering on a Decade

The Aprilia RSV4 X-GP is the fifth-generation X model in a lineage that started with the RSV4 X in 2019, each “X” a nod to the Roman numeral for ten. The X-GP doesn’t simply reference the RS-GP25 visually—it borrows its very soul. From the carbon fiber fairings built by PAN Compositi to the Öhlins pressurized fork system and racing-grade Brembo GP4 MS calipers paired with 5.5″ DP 330 T-Drive rotors, this machine is precision-obsessed.

Magnesium Marchesini rims are wrapped in WorldSBK-spec Pirelli slicks, while racing electronics are controlled via a dedicated Jetprime switch cluster and monitored through a pre-loaded Yashi laptop provided with every purchase. Yes, every owner receives a laptop, floor mat, bike cover, RCB titanium stands, thermal tire warmers, and even a dedicated NFT certifying the bike’s authenticity. Oh, and if you’re lucky enough to snag one, you can pick it up in person at Aprilia Racing’s HQ in Noale, Italy.

Everything about the Aprilia RSV4 X-GP screams exclusivity—right down to the billet Spider components, adjustable rearsets, CNC-machined fuel cap, and custom triple clamp etched with each bike’s individual number. With oversized SBK-spec radiators, a dry STM clutch, and titanium transmission components, every inch of the RSV4 X-GP is focused on delivering MotoGP-caliber thrills to the elite few who can afford its €90,000 (roughly $105,700).

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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