Aprilia FV2 MilleDue

Dave · 07-01-2009, 10:33 PM

Sign of the future tuono? or ultimate PSP accessory? you decide. sexy looking hardware though

apparently this is an old concept but i just saw it in the latest issue of motorcyclist and thought id share it. looks like they put that tail directly to the rsv4. really digging aprilia's current direction

At this years EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Aprilia showed us a new concept model, the FV2, which they strongly hint illustrates the future direction that they'll taking the technology on their bikes.

Designed by Aprilia Style Studio's Miguel Galluzzi, who's most famous for designing the original Ducati Monster.

The concept was there partially to showcase their developed (but yet to utilised) 1200cc fly-by-wire engine based on the existing Aprilia Shiver and Dorsoduro 750. Although some of the technology shown here is more likely to be seen with Aprilia's new V4 engine in the RSV4.

The revolutionary Parallelogram front suspension is lifted from GP250 bikes and is thus an already proven system, with some of the parts made from carbon fibre.

The chassis is largely made of carbon fibre, the hollow structure of which doubles up as the airbox, which, with the aluminium/carbon fibre subframe, gives the bike an overall weight of under 160kg. Although it's difficult to see how this could be mass produced cost effectively with the current state of carbon fibre technology.

The electronics also feature strongly beyond the ride-by-wire fuel management. Included is electronically managed suspension that can adjust to the prevailing road conditions on the fly, with telemetry data being available through an interface to the users PC giving rider a new wealth of information and control of their bike and their riding style. To make this point, a Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) was used as the dash display (there has been a long association between Aprilia Racing and the PlayStation brand), implying that such a device could be used as for data-logging and fine tuning suspension settings and engine mapping, as well as GPS and as a mobile communications device.

Traction control and ABS are also in the bike's extensive electronic feature list, as well as lights whose direction turns with the bike.

Going back to the electronically managed suspension, Dutch company WP have their EDS system that's used in some BMWs (they call it ESA and it can adjust preload when stationary and damping front and rear on the fly), and there have long been rumours of it being picked up by Italian manufacturers. But with Aprilia's long association with Öhlins of Sweden, we think that they may looking along the lines of their Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension technology.

SteveP · 07-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Wow.

That's hideous.

Rangerscott · 07-01-2009, 11:04 PM

Thats a big oil cooler.

BobTheBiker · 07-01-2009, 11:54 PM

dont dig that thing. its way too busy and cluttered looking.

Rider · 07-02-2009, 09:45 AM

It would look a lot less busy of they covered it up with some fairings.

I'd like to know more in detail on how the parallelogram suspension works. It look like its a solid piece so what exactly is compressing?

Apoc · 07-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Get rid of that hideous cover over the forks, and I think it'd be pretty nice.

marko138 · 07-02-2009, 10:31 AM

Man, that looks extremely uncomfortable.

Phenix_Rider · 07-02-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

It would look a lot less busy of they covered it up with some fairings.

I'd like to know more in detail on how the parallelogram suspension works. It look like its a solid piece so what exactly is compressing?

It's the same as BMWs lever-whatever system.

That radiator is just begging to be smashed by a rock. The whole bike in fact... Looks like something from the new GI Joe movie.

derf · 07-02-2009, 10:49 AM

Agreed looks like they just about raided the parts bin and went to town with a tub of super glue.

MikeSP1 · 07-02-2009, 08:40 PM

Looks badass to me, but that oil cooler looks like it just wants to get destroyed.

If they sell it, I'd buy one AND ride it.

07-01-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Aprilia FV2 MilleDue Sign of the future tuono? or ultimate PSP accessory? you decide. sexy looking hardware though apparently this is an old concept but i just saw it in the latest issue of motorcyclist and thought id share it. looks like they put that tail directly to the rsv4. really digging aprilia's current direction At this years EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Aprilia showed us a new concept model, the FV2, which they strongly hint illustrates the future direction that they'll taking the technology on their bikes. Designed by Aprilia Style Studio's Miguel Galluzzi, who's most famous for designing the original Ducati Monster. The concept was there partially to showcase their developed (but yet to utilised) 1200cc fly-by-wire engine based on the existing Aprilia Shiver and Dorsoduro 750. Although some of the technology shown here is more likely to be seen with Aprilia's new V4 engine in the RSV4. The revolutionary Parallelogram front suspension is lifted from GP250 bikes and is thus an already proven system, with some of the parts made from carbon fibre. The chassis is largely made of carbon fibre, the hollow structure of which doubles up as the airbox, which, with the aluminium/carbon fibre subframe, gives the bike an overall weight of under 160kg. Although it's difficult to see how this could be mass produced cost effectively with the current state of carbon fibre technology. The electronics also feature strongly beyond the ride-by-wire fuel management. Included is electronically managed suspension that can adjust to the prevailing road conditions on the fly, with telemetry data being available through an interface to the users PC giving rider a new wealth of information and control of their bike and their riding style. To make this point, a Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) was used as the dash display (there has been a long association between Aprilia Racing and the PlayStation brand), implying that such a device could be used as for data-logging and fine tuning suspension settings and engine mapping, as well as GPS and as a mobile communications device. Traction control and ABS are also in the bike's extensive electronic feature list, as well as lights whose direction turns with the bike. Going back to the electronically managed suspension, Dutch company WP have their EDS system that's used in some BMWs (they call it ESA and it can adjust preload when stationary and damping front and rear on the fly), and there have long been rumours of it being picked up by Italian manufacturers. But with Aprilia's long association with Öhlins of Sweden, we think that they may looking along the lines of their Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension technology. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

07-02-2009, 10:49 AM	#9
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Agreed looks like they just about raided the parts bin and went to town with a tub of super glue. __________________

07-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#10
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	Looks badass to me, but that oil cooler looks like it just wants to get destroyed. If they sell it, I'd buy one AND ride it. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

07-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	Wow. That's hideous.

07-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Thats a big oil cooler.

07-01-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	dont dig that thing. its way too busy and cluttered looking.

07-02-2009, 09:45 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	It would look a lot less busy of they covered it up with some fairings. I'd like to know more in detail on how the parallelogram suspension works. It look like its a solid piece so what exactly is compressing?

07-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#6
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Get rid of that hideous cover over the forks, and I think it'd be pretty nice.