The performance provided by the power train can be taken advantage of thanks to the SRV 850 ABS/ATC chassis characteristics. The frame follows a double cradle layout and is made from steel tubing with reinforcing plates. Simulations and road tests have demonstrated that the SRV 850 has a coefficient of stability at full power similar to a motorcycle (1 rad/sec), almost twice as high as a conventional scooter. The high level of rigidity translates into an extraordinary feeling of sport riding control, where the SRV 850 ABS/ATC can reach lean angles in turns of up to 45°. The suspension is made up of a hydraulic shock absorber mounted laterally in a horizontal position, adjustable in spring preload to an astonishing seven positions and an aluminium fork with 41 mm stanchions.
The motorcycle style wheel rims (16" at the front and 15” on the rear) with five hollow spokes, are manufactured in aluminium in order to minimise unsuspended mass and to guarantee great riding precision. Overall performance is also helped by standard equipment radial tyres, 120/70 at the front and 160/60 on the driving wheel.
The braking system at the front uses Brembo Gold Series double piston floating callipers and two 300mm semi-floating steel discs. On the rear the floating calliper with two opposing pistons grips a 280 mm steel disc. The standard equipment is completed by hydraulic piping covered in metallic braid and levers which can be adjusted to 4 positions. Aprilia SRV 850 ABS/ATC has a parking brake which is engaged by a convenient lever located in the leg shield back plate.
