We absolutely loved the RSV4 1100 Factory this year, and for bloody good reason; not only is it cracking to ride, but it also narrowly missed out on the top spot of being the Ultimate Sports Bike of 2019.
Alas, it hasn’t stopped Aprilia, who have gone one better for 2020, arming their range-topping weapon with the trick Smart EC 2.0 system from Öhlins, which has been fine-tuned not only on the road, but also on track at Imola and Mugello. They tell us that it’s half a second a lap quicker than the previous model and comes equipped with both a semi-active and manual mode, which can all be selected via the handlebars.
It’s not only the pogos that have been altered either, as it’s also been given a snazzier colour scheme for good measure. We can’t wait for next year’s Ultimate Sports Bike already…