The Aprilia SL 1000 Falco is a motorcycle that was manufactured between 1999 and 2001. It boasts a four-stroke, longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, producing a max power of 86.7 kW and a max torque of 95.6 Nm. It has a capacity of 997.6 cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1, with a liquid cooling system and fuel injection. The ignition is digital electronic, and the bike is started electronically. The transmission consists of six speeds, and the final drive is via chain. The front suspension uses a 43mm Showa upside-down fork, with a front wheel travel of 120 mm. The rear suspension has a swing arm made of aluminum alloy, with progressive linkage and an APS system. The Sachs hydraulic shock absorber is adjustable in rebound and preload, with a rear wheel travel of 130 mm. The front brakes use two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes use a single 220mm disc and two-piston caliper. The front tire measures 120/70 ZR17, while the rear tire measures 180/55 ZR17. The seat height is 736 mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia SL 1000 Falco
| Year | 1999 – 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 60 degreesV twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 in |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Fuel injection. |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 86.7 kW / 118 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95.6 Nm / 9.75 kgf-m / 70.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | ~A43mm Showa upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm in aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, adjustable in rebound and preload. |
| Rear Wheel travel | 130 mm / 5.1 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 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 736 mm / 29.0 in |
