The Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 is a prototype motorcycle produced in 2001. It features a four stroke longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin engine with anti-vibration double countershaft and 4 valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 997 cc. The bike has a maximum power of 97 kW or 130 hp at 9500 rpm and max torque of 100 Nm at 7250 rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch, 6-speed transmission, and chain final drive. The double perimeter frame is made from chrome/molybdenum tubes. The front suspension is an Ohlins upside-down fork, and the rear suspension is hydraulic with adjustments for rebound, compression, and preload. The front brakes are double 320 mm stainless steel floating discs with Brembo 4-piston calipers, while the rear brakes are a single 220 mm stainless steel disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17, respectively, and the seat height is 800 mm or 31.5 in.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000
| Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Production | Prototype |
| Engine | Four stroke longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin with anti vibration double countershaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Twin, stainless steel |
| Induction | Indirect multipoint electronic injection |
| Ignition | Digital electronic |
| Spark Plug | 2 Spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 97 kW / 130 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 100 Nm / 10.2 kgf-m / 74 lb-ft @7250 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double perimeter frame from chrome/molybdenum tubes |
| Front Suspension | ~Ahlins upside down fork, ~A43 mm sleeves |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic, externally adjustable in rebound, compression and preload. Tubular aluminium truss swingarm. Single gas shock absorber without spring or levers |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes | Double ~A320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo, 4 piston calipers, ~A34 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, ~A32 mm |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 (Alternative: 120/65 ZR17) |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 (Alternative: 190/50 ZR17) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
