Aprilia RST 1000 Futura (2003-04)

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