Aprilia RSV1000 Mille
Aprilia RSV1000 Mille | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1999 |
Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
Top Speed | 272 km/h / 167 mph |
Air Filter | K&N AL-1001 `01-03[1] |
Ignition | Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Suspension | Front: Upside-down Öhlins fork, Ø43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves. Rear: Swing arm in Aluminum alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber |
Brakes | Front: 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers Rear: Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1418 mm / 55.8 in |
Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs (dry), 220 kg / 485 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 272 km/h / 167 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.4:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control..
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down Öhlins fork, Ø43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves. while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm in Aluminum alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber. The RSV1000 Mille was fitted with a 20 L / 5.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 189 kg / 416.7 lbs. The wheelbase was 1418 mm / 55.8 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille
Why buy a Ducati when you could have an Aprilia RSV1000
Mille? OK, the name may not be as famous but the Mille is a superb superbike
with a surprisingly reasonable price tag. Looks are distinctive, reliability is
pretty good its just unfortunate that dealer back up can be patchy.
Ride Quality & Brakes When you sit on the Aprilia RSV1000 Mille the suspension barely compresses and you realize its 100% sports motorcycle. Its a delight on fast, smooth roads, tipping easily into corners and firing out with a pleasant balance of stability and maneuverability. A bit awkward in town, on bumpy surfaces or wet B-roads. Excellent brakes.
Engine The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille has a compact 60 degree V-twin with a dry sump for extra rigidity and constant lubrication, even when wheelying. At low revs the powers beefy if slightly lumpy and awkward in town. Dip into the midrange and its muscular and really gets the motorcycle shifting fast. Top end powers immense but not insane like the latest 1000cc Japanese fours.
Build Quality & Reliability
The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille's reliabilitys better than Ducatis of the same age
but not as good as the Japanese. The engine can clock up high miles without any
problems but electrical niggles arent unheard of. Aprilia dealers are few and
far between and some are better than others. Parts supply can be
excruciatingly slow.
Running costs & value Very competitive new prices and now on the used market the Aprilia RSV1000 Mille can be a bargain. Combine that with the fact theyre surprisingly durable for an Italian sports motorcycle, insurance is a group lower than many competitors and servicings not too extortionate and a clean, used Aprilia RSV1000 Mille looks like great value. Find an Aprilia RSV1000 Mille for sale.
Equipment The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille's extremely comprehensive clocks and an effective headlight are nice touches on a motorcycle that could be pared to the bone. Comfort clearly wasnt a primary concern for the designers but its ok for one person over moderate distances.
Make Model | Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille |
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Year | 1999 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 97 x 67.5mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 11.4:1 |
Induction | Fuel injection |
Ignition | Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 93.3 kW / 128 hp @ 9500 rpm |
Max Power Rear Wheel | 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 9250 rpm |
Max Torque | 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76.0 ft.lbs @ 7250 rpm |
Clutch | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control. |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Upside-down Öhlins fork, Ø43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves. |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Swing arm in Aluminum alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber |
Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Front Brakes | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
Dimensions | Length: 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1418 mm / 55.8 in |
Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs |
Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |
Reserve | 4 L / 1.1 US gal |
Consumption Average | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 mpg |
Standing ¼ Mile | 10.9 sec / 198 km/h / 123 mph |
Top Speed | 272 km/h / 167 mph |
Review | Motorcycle News |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.