Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille (1999)

The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille motorcycle was launched in 1999 and featured a four-stroke longitudinal 60 degrees V twin engine with DOHC, fuel injection, and 997.6 cc capacity that could produce a maximum power of 128 hp at 9500 rpm. The bike had Upside-down Ahlins fork front suspension and a swing arm in an aluminum alloy rear suspension with progressive linkage and Ahlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber. The front and rear brakes were 2x320mm discs, 4 piston calipers, and a single 220mm disc, 2 piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle weighed 189 kg dry and 220 kg wet with a fuel capacity of 20 L and 5.2 US gallons. The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille was able to hit a top speed of 272 km/h and complete the standing 1/4 mile in 10.9 seconds. The motorcycle was reviewed positively by Motorcycle News.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille

Year: 1999

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 67.5mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.4:1

Induction: Fuel injection

Ignition: Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 93.3 kW / 128 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Power Rear Wheel: 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 9250 rpm

Max Torque: 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76.0 ft.lbs @ 7250 rpm

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

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Upside-down ~Ahlins fork, ~A43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves.

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. ~Ahlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber

Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in

Front Brakes: 2 x ~A320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17

Dimensions: Length: 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in

Wheelbase: 1418 mm / 55.8 in

Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.5 in

Dry Weight: 189 kg / 416.7 lbs

Wet Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.2 US gal

Reserve: 4 L / 1.1 US gal

Consumption Average: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 198 km/h / 123 mph

Top Speed: 272 km/h / 167 mph

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Review: Motorcycle News