Cardion AB officially unveiled their 2013 bike with ART machine. The new livery created by French designer Sebastien Arputzo.
Karel Abraham
“We have to be prepared for these tests almost as if it were a real race. I want to see to where we stand compared to the fastest CRT riders. My first impressions at the Valencia test last year were very good, but since then many things have changed, especially with regards to the electronics, which is expected to have improved top speed. This winter I worked on getting physically prepared for the new season. I can’t wait to race with Pesek [Lukas Pesek will riding a BMW/Suter for IodaRacing] will be a very interesting fight, but much will depend on the bikes and this we’ll be able to understand only racing.”
Aprilia ART Specs:
Weight: dry 165 kg
Top speed: more than 330 km/h
Power: more than 230 HP
Engine
Water-cooled four-stroke engine with four cylinders and four valves per cylinder
The cylinders are formed in an angle of 65 degrees.
Capacity: 999 ccm
Electronics: Aprilia Racing ECU
Gearbox
Six-speed, with the possibility to adjust the ratio of degrees.
Clutch: Oil-immersed, multi-plate
Chain: Regina
Chassis
ART aluminium frame
Fronf fork: Öhlins with a diameter of 48 mm
Rear suspension: Öhlins
Brakes: front four-piston Brembo calipers, 2x disc Brembo with a diameter of 320 mm, rear two-piston Brembo caliper, Brembo steel disc
Discs: 16,5“ magnesium OZ
Tyres: Bridgestone
Fuel tank: 24 litres
Fuel: Eni
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