Showing posts with label Aprilia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aprilia. Show all posts

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Aprilia Philippines and Superbikes that says "Rawr!"


In the Philippine Racing World specifically  in the Superbikes Category One of the Top Brands that comes to mind is Aprilia and who wouldn't like to have a beauty like that. Even if I am not really a superbike rider I'd definitely like to have one soon  because it will make me look handsome. These awesome superbikes makes me feel that they rawr everytime I look at them.
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In the Philippines we have Granstar Motors and Industrial Corporation who obtained the exclusive rights to distribute APRILIA Motorcycles and Scooters in the Philippines. And from their website you can pretty much see the bikes they have and the features of that they have.


Jevis Aguila, this years Pirelli Cup Open Division Champion and member of ATAT Racing Team prefer Aprilla as Superbike Brand of Choice.

Picking up from the list they have, I think these hunks can match my preferences which also shows the technical specifications:


RS4 125

Engine type:  Four stroke liquid cooled single cylinder with electronic injection and 4 valves.
Bore and stroke: 58 x 47 mm
Total Displacement: 124,8 cc
Compression ratio:  12,5 ± 0,5:1
Ignition: Electronic with CDI capacity discharge
Starter:  Electric
Lubrication:  Wet sump
Gearbox:  6 Ratios, 1st 11/33 2nd 15/30 3rd 18/27 4th 20/24 5th 25/27 6th 23/22
Clutch: Multiple discs, in oil bath
Primary drive:  Gears, 69/29
Final drive:  Chain, 60/13
Chassis: Aluminium perimeter frame
Front suspension:  41 mm upside down fork, wheel excursion 110 mm
Rear suspension:  Asymmetric swingarm with monoshock, wheel travel 130 mm
Brakes : Front: 300 mm stainless steel disc with radial 4 piston calliper, daisy design. Rear: 218 mm stainless steel disc and calliper with single 30 mm piston, daisy design.
Wheels: In light alloy with 6 split spokes, with sealing profile for tubeless tyres; front: 2.75 x 17"; rear: 3.50 x 17"
Tyres: Front: 110/70 - 17", rear: 150/60 - 17"
Dimensions:  Max. Length 1953 mm Max width 740 mm Max height at top fairing 1,138 mm Saddle height 820 mm Wheelbase 1,350 mm
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 litres (including 3.5 litre reserve)



TUONO V4R APRC

Engine type: Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke: 78 x 52.3 mm
Total engine capacity: 999.6 cc
Compression ratio: 01:01:00 PM
Maximum power at crankshaft: 167.3 CV (123 kW) at 11,500 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft: 111.5 Nm at 9,500 rpm
Fuel system: Airbox with front dynamic air intakes.
4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management.
Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
Ignition: Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil” type coils
Starter: Electric
Exhaust system: 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)
Alternator: Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Lubrication: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Transmission: 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 39/15 (2,600)
2nd: 33/16 (2.063)
3rd: 34/20 (1,700)
4th: 32/22 (1,455)
5th: 34/26 (1,308)
6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) on APRC version
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
Primary drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
Secondary drive: Chain: Drive ratio: 42/16 (2,625)
Traction control on specific APRC version: APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently.
Chassis: Aluminium dual beam chassis with cast and pressed sheet elements.
(Sachs steering damper on APRC version)
Front suspension: Sachs upside down front fork with  43 mm stanchions. Forged aluminium calliper mountings for radial callipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension: Double braced aluminium swing arm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
Sachs piggy back mono shock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel: 130 mm
Brakes: Front: Dual 320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial callipers with 4  horizontally opposed 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses.
Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two 32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Wheel rims: Cast aluminium wheels with 3 split spoke design.
Front.:3.5”X17”
Rear: 6.00”X17”
Tyres: Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17)
Dimensions (default settings): Max. length: 2065 mm
Max. width: 800 mm (at the handlebar)
Max. height: 1090 mm
Min. height from the ground: 125 mm
Saddle height: 835 mm
Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Trail: 107.5 mm
Steering angle:25°
Kerb weight: 183 kg *
Tank: 17 litres (4-litre reserve included)

You can check the other bikes they have in their website http://www.apriliamotoguzziph.com

You can also check their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApriliaPhilippines where you can see their events and discounts.

Monday, October 20, 2014

ATAT Racing Team's Victory Party


If it's worth fighting for, its also worth celebrating! -Oct 17, 2014

And so they did! ATAT Racing Team that dominated this year's Philippine Superbikes Championship. What's great about it is ATAT did not only a member only celebration but they also had members of other Rider's Group with them which were actually some of their competitors in the said race but all is well because outside the racetrack these guys are all brothers on the road no matter what bike you are one and whoever you are.


The party started out with a small press conference graced with some of ATAT's representative's and were they shared who ATAT is, their plans for next year and in the coming years not only in the race track but as a known group that promotes road safety to all riders. And as they always say "If you want to race, do it in the race track not on the roads!".



After the short presscon was the raffle draw for everybody that is in attendance where there were generous prices that was given to the winners like Manny O Wines, Motor Bike Accessories and Helmet, Hotel Stay, Treat for 5 persons in a bar to name a few.




After which, ATAT recognizes the achievements of the members who won in Philippine Superbikes Championship, and this is the list:

Lawrence Macalinao - Pirelli Cup Open Division 1st Runner Up (Overall) and Ducati Cup Novice 1st Runner Up
Jay Carreon - Ducati Cup Champion Intermediate
Jevis Aguila - Pirelli Cup Open Division Champion
Myke Torres - Pirelli Cup Class B Champion
Vincde Mercado - Ducati Cup Open Division Runner Up
JC Villanueva - Pirelli Cup Class A Runner Up
Richard Panlilio - Ducati Cup Intermediate 2nd Runner Up

Congratulations to all the winners whether you're ATAT or not! That was a great victory party and I'm pretty sure that everybody had a great time!



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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Super Weekend with Superbikes of ATAT Racing Team!


This will be my first time of seeing a Superbike race in live action and boy I can really say that even if you're not in the race, you can feel the intensity is really super! I tried standing next to the race track and here's how it looks like:



Even if you're just sitting somewhere near the track or on the 3rd floor of the watch pods in Clark International Speedway adrenaline will sure be pumping and will drive you nuts at some point especially if you have someone in the racetrack to cheer for, in my case it will be the ATAT Racing Team for the Superbike category. Why? Well..who wouldn't? Since this is my first time to watch something like this which made me a fan instantly by the way, allow me to show some of the pictures.

ATAT Racing Team dominates the Philippine Superbikes Championship
All Italian Bikes(Ducati Philippines, Aprilia Philippines)
Sponsors: Technomarine, Megaworld, Assurant, Brickfire,
ATAT Racing garnered 9 trophies and won in 3 classes. Thanks to all partners who supported us throughout the season of the 2014 Philippine Superbike Championship.
TechnoMarine, IPM-CDC, Fila, Foil A Car, Megaworld & Brickfire.
Congratulations to the winners
ATAT Lawrence Macalinao - Nationals SBK Novice Champion, Pirelli Cup Open Division 1st runner up overall, Ducati Cup novice 1st runner up
ATAT Jvs Aguila - Pirelli Cup Open Division overall Champion
ATAT Jay Carrion Red Rider - Ducati Cup Champion Intermediate
ATAT Myke Torres - Pirelli Cup Class B Champion
ATAT Vince Mercado Jvp Mercs - Ducati Cup Open Division 1st runner up
ATAT JC Villanueva - Pirelli Cup Class A, 1st runner up
ATAT Richard Guevara Panlilio- Ducati Cup Intermediate - 2nd runner up
The will to win... passion, hard work and determination! During the Firelli cup
Jvs Aguila won race 1 by 6 seconds and race 2 was declared a wet race. He crashed on the 2nd lap of race 2 and willed to carry on. Race was red flagged and it was restarted. He finally crossed the finished line on 2nd place making him the overall champion!

"Thank you for a great racing season. Winning races is just a bonus but the camaraderie and brotherhood is what keeps us winning. Looking forward to the 2015 racing season!
If everyday you live with the idea of getting better, then the result would be something beautiful.."
--Lawrence Macalinao #‎LAWMAC26‬

It was supposed to be just for fun, thank you to ATAT MC brothers for convincing me to race this season. This is for ATAT!"
-LawMac added