Aprilia Blue Marlin (2001)

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.

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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