Aprilia RSV 1000 (2004)

The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R Nera was produced in a limited edition of 200 units in 2004. It has a four-stroke, longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 997.6 cc and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. The engine has an integrated electronic management system and indirect multipoint electronic injection, and produces a max power of 102 kW/139hp at 9500 rpm and a max torque of 107 Nm at 7500 rpm. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is a box section sloping twin-spar aluminium alloy frame, and the suspension includes Showa 43 mm diameter upside-down fork and an aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, with a Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber at the rear. The motorcycle comes with 2 x 320 mm front discs and a 220mm rear disc for brakes. The wheelbase sits at 1415mm and the seat height at 810 mm with a fuel capacity of 18 Litres. The motorcycle has a claimed horsepower and hydraulic clutch capability. Other key features include a top speed of 278 km/h and an acceleration of 60-140 km/h in 10.2 seconds.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R Nera

Year: 2004

Production: 200 units

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

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.8:1

Lubrication: Dry sump with separate oil tank

Induction: Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter 57mm.

Ignition: Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder

Spark Plug: NGK, DCPR9E

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Clutch: Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control.

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, 40/16 (2.5)

Primary Drive Ratio: 60/31 (1.935)

Gear Ratio: 1st 34/15 (2.27), 2nd 31/19 (1.63), 3th 26/20 (1.3), 4th 24/22 (1.091), 5th 24/25 (0.96), 6th 23/26 (0.88)

Frame: Type: Box section sloping twin-spar aluminium alloy frame Two-chamber adjustable Ohlins Racing steering damper with one-piece mounting.

Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm diameter upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound and preload

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length

Rear Wheel Travel: 133 mm / 5.2 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17

Rake: 24.8 degrees

Trail: 101.7 mm / 4.0 in

Dimensions: Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in

Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in

Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in

Dry Weight: 185 Kg / 408 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal

Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec

Acceleration 60-140 km/h: 10.2 sec

Top Speed: 278.0 km/h / 172.74 mph