The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille motorcycle was released in 2003 and is powered by a four-stroke, longitudinal 60 degrees V twin engine with a capacity of 997.6cc. The engine features DOHC and four valves per cylinder, producing a maximum power output of 93.3 kW/128 horsepower at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 103 Nm/10.5 kgf-m/76.0 ft.lbs at 7250 rpm. The bike also features a fuel injection system and digital electronic ignition with two spark plugs per cylinder, as well as an electric starter.
The motorcycle has a compression ratio of 11.4:1, and a clutch with multiple disks in oil bath and patented PPC-assisted hydraulic control. It has a 6-speed transmission and uses a chain for its final drive. The rake angle is set at 25 degrees, with an upside-down ~Ahlins fork in front and a swing arm in aluminum alloy at the rear. The front fork has 43mm titanium nitride treated sleeves and provides 120mm/4.7in of travel, while the rear utilizes a ~Ahlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber and offers 135mm/5.3in of travel.
The front brake system consists of two ~A320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear features a single ~A220mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille is a powerful and versatile sport bike with excellent handling and suspension, making it a popular choice for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rake | 25 degrees |
| 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 |
