Aprilia RSV Mille

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Aprilia RSV Mille


aka =
manufacturer = Aprilia
production = 1998-2003
predecessor =
successor = Aprilia RSV1000R
class = super bike
engine = 997.62 cc V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled
top_speed = auto km/h|270|0
power = Convert|105.24|kW|PS hp|abbr=on @ 10000 rpm
torque = convert|10.3|kgm|Nm ftlbf|abbr=on @ 8000 rpm
transmission = 6-speed, chain drive
suspension =
brakes = Front: Dual disc, Rear: single disc
tires =
rake_trail =
wheelbase = auto mm|1415|1
length=
width=
height=
seat_height = auto mm|825|1
dry_weight = auto kg|189|0
wet_weight =
fuel_capacity = auto litres|21|1
related =
similar = Ducati 996
Ducati 998
Honda RC51
Honda VTR1000F
Suzuki GSX-R1000
Yamaha YZF-R1The Aprilia RSV Mille is a super bike motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 1998 to 2003. It was offered in three versions, RSV Mille, RSV Mille R, and RSV Mille SP.

With 998 cc 60 degree V-twin engines built by the Austrian company Rotax, the RSV Mille was the first large displacement motorcycle made by Aprilia that up to then had made up to 250cc engines. [ [http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=1631 2004 Aprilia RSV Mille - First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com ] ]

RSV Mille R

The RSV Mille R is the higher spec version of the motorcycle with Öhlins suspension, forged aluminum wheels, and many carbon fiber body parts

RSV Mille SP

The SP stands for Sport Production and this version was made as a homologation special for the Superbike World Championship. only 150 motorcycles, the minimum requirement to homologate the model for Superbike World Championship, were manufactured in 1999. It uses a special short-stroke version of the 60-degree V-twin engine, developed in collaboration with Cosworth.

Replicas

In 2002 Aprilia produced 300 limited edition RSV Mille R Haga Replica. The motorcycle has the same livery as the bike used by Noriyuki Haga at the Superbike World Championship and came with a circuit kit, which included Akrapovic exhausts and an Eprom injection unit. [http://www.motorstv.com/test/bike/aprilia/aprilia-rsv-mille-r-haga-replica]

In 2003 an RSV Mille R Edwards Replica with a livery inspired by the Aprilia RS3 Cube MotoGP motorcycle riden by Colin Edwards. as with the Haga replica, the motorcycle came with a circuit kit, which included Akrapovic exhausts and an Eprom injection unit.

2001-2003 RSV specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed.

External links

* [http://www.aprilia.com/modelli/road/modello.asp?id=64 Aprilia RSV 1000 R] official site
* [http://www.aprilia.com/modelli/road/modello.asp?id=63 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory] official site
* [http://www.rsvzone.com RSVzone] Aprilia RSV Message Forum

References