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<ref>{{cite web|title=APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA – BEST USED BIKES|url=http://www.cycleworld.com/2010/08/13/aprilia-rst-1000-futura-best-used-bikes/|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref> The Futura's dry weight is 210 kg (463 lb). | <ref>{{cite web|title=APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA – BEST USED BIKES|url=http://www.cycleworld.com/2010/08/13/aprilia-rst-1000-futura-best-used-bikes/|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref> The Futura's dry weight is 210 kg (463 lb). | ||
The chief designer in charge of the project was [[Pierluigi Marconi]]. He would design the Futura around the same motor used in the [[Aprilia RSV Mille|Mille]], a 998cc DOHC 60 degree V-twin. Among major changes from the Mille were the single side swing arm and undertail exhaust used to retain space for the hard sided luggage.<ref>{{cite web|title=Futura development - The inside story|url=http://www.apriliafutura.co.uk/v2/owners-guide/about-the-aprilia-futura/56-futura-development-the-inside-story.html|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite | The chief designer in charge of the project was [[Pierluigi Marconi]]. He would design the Futura around the same motor used in the [[Aprilia RSV Mille|Mille]], a 998cc DOHC 60 degree V-twin. Among major changes from the Mille were the single side swing arm and undertail exhaust used to retain space for the hard sided luggage.<ref>{{cite web|title=Futura development - The inside story|url=http://www.apriliafutura.co.uk/v2/owners-guide/about-the-aprilia-futura/56-futura-development-the-inside-story.html|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cathcart |first1=Alan |title=Benelli Blues |journal=Australian Motorcycle News |date=23 June 2010 |volume=59 |issue=25 |page=10 |url=http://www.apriliafutura.co.uk/downloads/documents/Marconi012.jpg}}</ref> | ||
Marconi also specified an increase in the electrical generator in order to cope with accessories that touring riders were sure to add. Electrical capacity was increased by 30% over that of the Mille. Marconi directed his design team to spend an extensive amount of time on the exhaust system. The result was that it did not heat up the seat as other undertail exhausts did. It also passed Euro 1 standard emissions without the catalytic converter. The design team moved to supplier Sagem to provide the fuel injection and intake systems. | Marconi also specified an increase in the electrical generator in order to cope with accessories that touring riders were sure to add. Electrical capacity was increased by 30% over that of the Mille. Marconi directed his design team to spend an extensive amount of time on the exhaust system. The result was that it did not heat up the seat as other undertail exhausts did. It also passed Euro 1 standard emissions without the catalytic converter. The design team moved to supplier Sagem to provide the fuel injection and intake systems. | ||