Spark Exhaust GAP8502 titanium header for Aprilia RSV4 RR 1100 Factory 2021-2026⟲ 360° — drag me
2.5 k g
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
Part numberGAP8502
BrandSpark Exhaust
Component typeHeader (full front pipe section)
MaterialTitanium
Weight (this header)2.5 kg
Weight saving vs. OEM-0.8 kg (OEM: 3.3 kg)
FitmentAprilia RSV4 / RR / 1100 Factory (2021-2026)
Compatible slip-onsSpark GAP0402, Spark GAP0407
OriginMade in Italy
Road approvalNone — track use only
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Forged in Italy and shaped from aerospace-grade titanium, the Spark Exhaust GAP8502 header for the Aprilia RSV4, RR and 1100 Factory (2017-2026) is the foundation of a genuinely transformative exhaust system. The distinctive raw titanium finish signals its racing heritage the moment you lay eyes on it — and the 0.8 kg weight saving over the OEM header delivers that same message every time you tip into a corner.

Key Features

  • Genuine titanium construction — high-temperature resistant, corrosion-proof and dramatically lighter than the stock steel header.
  • Weight reduction of 0.8 kg (from 3.3 kg down to just 2.5 kg), improving chassis dynamics and throttle response throughout the rev range.
  • Retains full compatibility with the original OEM slip-on, so you can run this header as a standalone upgrade straight away.
  • Designed to pair directly with Spark slip-ons GAP0402 and GAP0407, forming a complete full-system exhaust with significant power gains.
  • Supplied with all exhaust springs and a complete fitting kit — everything needed for a clean, professional installation.
  • Made in Italy: handcrafted in Spark's specialist facility to exacting racing standards, with the build quality to match.

Craftsmanship and Finish

Spark's Italian manufacturing heritage is evident in every weld and bend of the GAP8502. The natural titanium finish — that characteristic iridescent blue-gold heat colouration developing with use — is a hallmark of race-derived components built for both form and function. This is not a mass-produced pressings job; each header is shaped and TIG-welded to Spark's competition specifications, ensuring consistent flow geometry and reliable fitment every time.

Performance on Road and Track

The primary benefit of switching to a titanium header is felt immediately through sharper throttle response and a more linear power delivery. The mass reduction low in the chassis lowers the centre of gravity marginally but meaningfully, aiding turn-in and mid-corner stability — qualities that matter whether you are threading through mountain passes or working through sector times at a circuit. For maximum gains, Spark and Inter-Pace both recommend a dedicated race map or a dyno session to unlock the full potential of the freer-flowing system.

The ECU Has to Be Remapped

Spark states this as a condition, not a suggestion: for the motorcycle to run correctly the ECU must be remapped and the last lambda sensor, the one before the silencer, must be deactivated. The collector is built with fittings for one lambda sensor per cylinder.

Budget for the mapping when you budget for the collector. Fitted without it the bike will run, and it will not run the way Spark measured it.

Fitment & Compatibility

The GAP8502 is engineered specifically for the following models:

  • Aprilia RSV4 (2017-2026)
  • Aprilia RSV4 RR (2017-2026)
  • Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory (2017-2026)

Compatible slip-ons: Spark GAP0402 and GAP0407 (sold separately) for a complete full-system exhaust configuration.

Specifications

Attribute Detail
Part number GAP8502
Brand Spark Exhaust
Component type Header (full front pipe section)
Material Titanium
Weight (this header) 2.5 kg
Weight saving vs. OEM -0.8 kg (OEM: 3.3 kg)
Fitment Aprilia RSV4 / RR / 1100 Factory (2017-2026)
Compatible slip-ons Spark GAP0402, Spark GAP0407
Origin Made in Italy
What's includedEverything in the box▼
  • 1x Spark Exhaust titanium header GAP8502
  • Exhaust springs (full set)
  • Complete fitting kit
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Aprilia RSV4
  • Aprilia RSV4 1100
  • Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
  • Aprilia RSV4 FACTORY
  • Aprilia RSV4 RF
  • Aprilia RSV4 RR
  • Aprilia TUONO V4 1100
  • Aprilia TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY
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