Summary
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R is a sport bike motorcycle made by Italian company Aprilia from 2004 through 2010. Along with the bike's redesign Aprilia renamed the RSV from RSV Mille to RSV 1000 R.[4] It is offered in three versions: RSV 1000 R (while the "R" designation on the RSV Mille signified the higher spec version) is the standard version, the higher spec version is the RSV 1000 R Factory,[1] and Aprilia made a limited edition version called RSV 1000 R Nera.
 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory on the left with a 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille on right | |
| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
|---|---|
| Also called | RSVR, RSV2 |
| Production | 2004-2010 |
| Predecessor | Aprilia RSV Mille |
| Successor | Aprilia RSV4 |
| Class | Sportsbike |
| Engine | 997.6 cc (60.88 cu in) V-Twin liquid cooled 60° V-twin, |
| Bore / stroke | 97.0 mm × 67.5 mm (3.82 in × 2.66 in) |
| Power | 139 hp (104 kW) (claimed)[1] 113.9 hp (84.9 kW) (rear wheel)[2] |
| Torque | 66.6 lb⋅ft (90.3 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[2] |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride (TiN) coated inverted forks; Adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel Rear: Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages; Sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 320 mm (13 in) floating disk, Brembo radial mount 4 piston calipers, Rear: single disc |
| Tyres | Radial tubeless; Front: 120/70 ZR 17; Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,035 mm (80.1 in) W: 730 mm (29 in) (at handlebars) H: 1,130 mm (44 in) (at windshield) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 185 kg (408 lb)[3] (dry) 472 lb (214 kg)[2] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal), 4 litre reserve |
RSV 1000 R Factory edit
The RSV 1000 R Factory comes with fully adjustable Öhlins Racing rear monoshock and adjustable Öhlins steering damper, blue anodized forged aluminium wheels, frame finished in black or gold, and carbon fibre parts.
For 2006 the RSV 1000 R Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.
RSV 1000 R Nera edit
The RSV 1000 R Nera comes with carbon fibre body panels, magnesium wheels, full titanium exhaust, titanium nuts, bolts and fasteners (reducing the motorcycle's weight to 175 kg).[verification needed][3] It is powered by an enhanced version of the 60° v-twin magnesium engine producing 104 kW (139 hp) @ 10,000 rpm.[3] Only 200 RSV 1000 R Nera motorcycles were made.
References edit
- ^ a b "2004 Aprilia RSV Mille First Ride", MotoUSA.com, September 2004
- ^ a b c "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-02-05
- ^ a b c Aprilia RSV-R Mille Factory Nera RSV Archived May 15, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2006 Aprilia RSV 1000 R - First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com
External links edit
- Aprilia RSV 1000 R and RSV 1000 R Factory official site
- RSV 1000 R Review Road test of the Aprilia RSV 1000 R & Factory