Öhlins TTX GP Shock Absorber for Aprilia RSV4 / Factory / R / RR (2009–2016) – AP 466

Born from circuit engineering and finished to Öhlins' exacting standards, the TTX GP shock absorber AP 466 is the definitive suspension upgrade for the Aprilia RSV4, RSV4 Factory, RSV4 R and RSV4 RR (2009–2016). Where the standard unit compromises between road comfort and track precision, the TTX GP commits fully to control — delivering the kind of composed, confidence-inspiring ride that defines Öhlins' motorsport heritage.

Key Features

• Twin-tube gas pressure damper with a fixed external piggyback reservoir for consistent, fade-free damping across extended sessions on road or track.
• 36 mm piston diameter engineered for maximum durability and precise, linear damping response through every suspension stroke.
• Fully adjustable compression and rebound damping allows the shock to be dialled into any rider weight, riding style or circuit characteristic.
• Integrated hydraulic spring preload adjuster makes setup changes fast and accurate without the need for a C-spanner or specialist tools.
• 67 mm of stroke and a 95 N/mm spring rate matched specifically to the RSV4 chassis geometry — not a generic fitment.
• Length adjustable from 310 mm to 316 mm (+6 / -0 mm), enabling fine-tuning of ride height and geometry.

Design, Finish and Heritage

Öhlins has supplied factory race teams and World Superbike champions for decades, and the TTX GP carries that lineage into a road-legal product. The shock's architecture — twin-tube construction, remote reservoir and clean Scandinavian detailing — is immediately recognisable as the same hardware seen on championship-winning machinery. Every component is assembled in Sweden to tolerances that make the TTX GP as much a statement of intent as a functional upgrade. Mounted beneath the tail of an RSV4, it is a visible reminder that the suspension beneath you is no compromise.

Performance and Adjustability

The twin-tube TTX design separates compression and rebound circuits, eliminating the thermal cross-talk that degrades performance in conventional monotube units during sustained hard riding. The external piggyback reservoir increases oil volume and surface area, keeping operating temperatures stable whether you are pushing through a long sweeper on a track day or navigating a demanding mountain pass. The hydraulic preload adjuster — a feature rarely found outside full race specification — means spring preload can be set precisely without disturbing damper settings, giving you a genuinely independent setup process. Once set, the AP 466 rewards with a planted rear end, accurate steering under braking and the confidence to carry more corner speed.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Öhlins TTX GP AP 466 has been developed and validated specifically for the following models:

• Aprilia RSV4 (2009–2012) — with ABE type approval (Germany)
• Aprilia RSV4 (2013–2016) — ABE in preparation (Germany)
• Aprilia RSV4 Factory (2009–2016) — with ABE type approval (Germany)
• Aprilia RSV4 R (2013–2016) — with ABE type approval (Germany)

An installation guide is included. For optimum results Öhlins recommends fitting by an authorised Öhlins Service Centre.

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