Aprilia RSV1000R

2002 Aprilia RSV100R in white

The Aprilia RSV1000R was a v2, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1998 and 2009. It could reach a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). Max torque was 74.5 ft/lbs (101.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 138.13 HP (103.0 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 97.0mm bore x 67.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 983.3 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the multi-plate clutch in oil bath with patented ppc power-assisted hydraulic control. metal braided clutch line. radial master cylinders with 15 mm piston..

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-17. front tire and a 190/50-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm ohlins titanium nitride (tin) coated upside-down fork. adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel. shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings. while the rear was equiped with a aluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. aprilia progressive system (aps) linkages. sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.. The RSV1000R was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 416.67 pounds (189.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.83 inches (1418 mm) long.