1999 Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille

Make Model	Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille
Year	1999
Engine	Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	97 x 67.5mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting	Electric
Max Power	93.3 kW / 128 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Wheel	83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76.0 ft.lbs @ 7250 rpm
Clutch	Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control.
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Upside-down Öhlins fork, Ø43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves.
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes	2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17
Dimensions	Length: 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Wheelbase	1418 mm / 55.8 in
Seat Height	825 mm / 32.5 in
Dry Weight	189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Wet Weight	220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 L / 5.2 US gal
Reserve	4 L / 1.1 US gal
Consumption Average	6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	10.9 sec / 198 km/h / 123 mph
Top Speed	272 km/h / 167 mph
Review	Motorcycle News

Why buy a Ducati when you could have an Aprilia RSV1000 Mille? OK, the name may not be as famous but the Mille is a superb superbike with a surprisingly reasonable price tag. Looks are distinctive, reliability is pretty good it’s just unfortunate that dealer back up can be patchy.

Ride Quality & Brakes
When you sit on the Aprilia RSV1000 Mille the suspension barely compresses and you realize it’s 100% sports motorcycle. It’s a delight on fast, smooth roads, tipping easily into corners and firing out with a pleasant balance of stability and maneuverability. A bit awkward in town, on bumpy surfaces or wet B-roads. Excellent brakes.

Engine
The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille has a compact 60 degree V-twin with a dry sump for extra rigidity and constant lubrication, even when wheelying. At low revs the power’s beefy if slightly lumpy and awkward in town. Dip into the midrange and it’s muscular and really gets the motorcycle shifting fast. Top end power’s immense but not insane like the latest 1000cc Japanese fours.

Build Quality & Reliability
The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille's reliability’s better than Ducatis of the same age – but not as good as the Japanese. The engine can clock up high miles without any problems but electrical niggles aren’t unheard of. Aprilia dealers are few and far between – and some are better than others. Parts supply can be excruciatingly slow.

Running costs & value
Very competitive new prices and now on the used market the Aprilia RSV1000 Mille can be a bargain. Combine that with the fact they’re surprisingly durable for an Italian sports motorcycle, insurance is a group lower than many competitors and servicing’s not too extortionate and a clean, used Aprilia RSV1000 Mille looks like great value. Find an Aprilia RSV1000 Mille for sale.

Equipment
The Aprilia RSV1000 Mille's extremely comprehensive clocks and an effective headlight are nice touches on a motorcycle that could be pared to the bone. Comfort clearly wasn’t a primary concern for the designers but it’s ok for one person over moderate distances.