Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R
The basic RSV Mille is a very competent bike, both for track and road use. But in 1999, Aprilia released the RSV Mille type 'R', featuring a host of modifications aimed at making it more effective on track. Outwardly, the differences are hard to spot. The 'R' has only a single seat (although a twin seat is an option). The front forks are fully adjustable Ohlins items and the rear shock is a race-spec Ohlins unit, also fully adjustable. The 'R' also wears lighter, forged aluminium Oz wheels. The engine is unchanged, but the 'R' model's chassis modifications make it much more accomplished on the race track. The 'R' is 4kg (8.81b) lighter, and this, together with the more refined suspension, allows higher cornering speeds and quicker steering.
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Make Model |
Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R |
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Year |
1999 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Capacity |
997.6 |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
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Induction |
Fuel injection |
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Ignition / Starting |
Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder / electric |
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Max Power |
133.2 hp 97.2 kW @ 9500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
106 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
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Transmission / Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
43mm Öhlins upside-down fork, titanium nitride treated sleeves. 120mm wheel travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system, Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber. 135mm wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 320mm disc 4 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
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Rear Tyre |
190/50 ZR17 |
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Dry-Weight |
183 kg |
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Fuel Capacity (res) |
18 Litres (4L) |
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Standing ¼ Mile |
10.6 sec |
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Top Speed |
274 mp/h |
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