Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille SP

Make Model	Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille SP
Year	2000
Production	150 units
Engine	Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	996 cc / 60.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	100 x 63.4 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder
Starting	Electric
Max Power	108 kW / 145 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
Clutch	System: Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control.
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Ø43 mm Upside-down Öhlins fork, 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
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 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	185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 liters / 4.7 US gal
Fuel Reserve	14 liters / 1.1 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile	10.4 sec
Top Speed	279 km/h / 173.36 mph

The 'SP' stands for Sports Production, and the Mille SP is little more than a race bike for the road. Despite looking almost identical to the RSV Mille, nearly every part is different. The engine has a different bore and stroke, giving a smaller 996cc capacity, to allow higher revs, and there is only one spark plug per cylinder to allow bigger valves. The frame is unique to the SP, with adjustable engine position, Steering Head Angle and swingarm pivot, and 20 per cent stiffer.

The fairing is made of lightweight carbon-fibre, and the Öhlins suspension is fully adjustable. The SP was built as a 'homologation' machine, to allow the firm to race in the World Superbike championship. It was a limited-edition bike, with only 150 produced.

The “SP” stands for Sports Production, and the Mille SP little more than a race bike for road. Despite looking almost indentical to the RSV Mille, nearly every part is different. The engine has a different bore and stroke, giving a smaller 996cc capacity, to allow hihger revs, and there is only one spark plug per cylinder to allow bigger valves. The frame is unique to the SP, with adjustable engine position., Steering Head Angle and swingarm pivot, and 20 per cent stiffer. The fairing is made of lightweight carbon-fibre, and the Öhlins suspension is fully adjustable. The SP was built as a “homologation” machine, to allow the firm to race in the World Superbike championship.