Stormy weather and slick track conditions greeted members of the international moto-press gathered at the Misano World Circuit for a splish-splash, slip-n-slide ride aboard the Aprilia RSV4 Factory. Credit Aprilia for the wise fitment of Pirelli Diablo Rain racing radials and the uncanny tractability of the Aprilia V-Four engine (with its tri-map, fly-by-wire engine management toggled to a state of reduced power and response) for keeping my boxers dry. Despite the boost in confidence offered by rain rubber and electronics, a steady throttle hand remained a must, as nine testers took a surf-n-turf rumble!
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