The Aprilia RST 1000 Futura is a motorcycle from 2003-04 with a four stroke, longitudinal 60 degreesV twin engine, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in. It has a compression ratio of 11.8:1 and is liquid cooled with fuel injection and a wet sump lubrication system. The ignition is digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder, and it has an electric starter. The engine oil is synthetic 15W/50. The maximum power of the rear tire is 75.9 kW / 101.8 hp @ 9250rpm, while the max torque is 96 Nm / 9.78 kgf-m 70.8 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm. It has a wet, multiple disc, cable operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission. The final drive is a chain. The frame is aluminum and twin spar, and the front suspension is a Showa upside-down ~A43 mm fork that is adjustable for rebound and preload with 120mm wheel travel. The rear suspension is a swing arm in aluminum alloy, progressive linkage with Sachs hydraulic shock absorber that is adjustable for rebound and preload. The front brakes have 2 x ~A320 mm discs and 2-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single ~A255 mm disc and 2-piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 239 km/h / 149 mph and can do the standing 1/4 mile in 11.6 seconds at 198 km/h / 123 mph. The dry weight is 210 kg / 463 lb, and the fuel capacity is 21 L / 5.5 US gal, with a fuel reserve of 5 L / 1.3 US gal. The consumption average is 5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RST 1000 Futura
| Year | 2003 – 04 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 60 degreesV twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Fuel injection |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition / Starting | Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DCPR9E |
| Engine Oil | Synthetic, 15W/50 |
| Max Power | 83 kW / 113 hp @ 9250 rpm (rear tyre 101.8 hp @ 9250rpm) |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 75.9 kW / 101.8 hp @ 9250rpm |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm / 9.78 kgf-m 70.8 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Auminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | Showa upside-down ~A43 mm fork, adjustable for rebound and preload. 120mm wheel travel |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm in aluminium alloy, progressive linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A320 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 26 degrees |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 463 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 L / 5.5 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 5 L / 1.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.6 sec / 198 km/h / 123 mph |
| Top Speed | 239 km/h / 149 mph |
