Aprilia SL 1000 Falco (2002-03)

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The Aprilia SL 1000 Falco is a motorcycle produced from 2002-03 with a four-stroke 997.6cc V twin engine, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and is liquid-cooled with fuel injection and digital electronic ignition. The bike features a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is a Showa upside-down fork with 120mm/4.7in of travel, while the rear suspension is a swing arm in aluminium alloy with a Sachs hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in rebound and preload and 130mm/5.1in of travel. The front brakes consist of two 320 mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 220 mm disc with 2 piston caliper. The bike has a front tire of 120/70 ZR17 and a rear tire of 180/55 ZR17. The seat height of the bike is 736mm/29.0in. It produces a maximum power of 86.7 kW / 118 hp at 9250 rpm and maximum torque of 95.6 Nm / 9.75 kgf-m / 70.5 lb-ft at 7000 rpm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia SL 1000 Falco

Year: 2002 – 03


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

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