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The Piaggio Group also showcased two superbikes at the ongoing Auto Expo 2012. The first one is not alien to us and has been displayed earlier as well. Known as the Aprilia RSV4 Factory, this superbike uses a 1000cc, 65 degree, V-4 engine to produce 180 HP of power at 12,250 RPM and 115 Nm at 10,000 RPM. Mated to a 6-speed gearbox, the RSV4 Factory weighs just 179 kgs and runs on 120/70 ZR 17 tyres (front), 200/55/ZR 17 tyres (rear). The RSV4 Factory’s APRC package features Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Launch Control and Quick Shift. The RSV4 Factory is available for purchase through Piaggio’s dealership in Pune, which also offers the Tuono V4, Mana 850 and Dorsoduro 1200. The price of this machine? Rs 17.50 lakhs only! (on-road, Mumbai).
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The second bike showcased is the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT. Moto Guzzi is a 90 year old brand which was acquired by the Piaggio Group in 2004. Power comes in through a 1151cc, V-shaped, 90-degree transverse twin-cylinder, 4-valve engine, Which produces 95 HP of power at 7500 RPM and 100 Nm of torque at 5800 RPM. Even though power figures are not very high, the engine is very refined and silent. Braking is powerful and the motorcycle also features electronic ABS. Weighing in at a rather heavy 246 kgs, the Norge 1200 GT has a 23-liter fuel tank which ensure stability and range. The company claims that the Norge 1200 GT is touring at its grandest. There are no plans for Moto Guzzi to be launched in India anytime soon.
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