The Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille is a futuristic sportsbike that stole the spotlight in 1998 with its radical styling and design. At its heart lies a narrow-angle 60-degree V-twin engine, boasting four valves per cylinder and twin spark plugs for fast and efficient combustion.
This potent powerplant produces a peak of 97kW (130bhp) thanks to an advanced fuel-injection system and large 51mm throttle bodies.
The aluminium twin-spar frame is compact and stiff, allowing for dynamic handling and a sporty short wheelbase. High-set footpegs and a slim profile provide excellent ground clearance, enabling extreme cornering angles that are essential for racing success.
On the road, the track-spec suspension delivers smooth wheel response, while quick steering combines with good straight-line stability thanks to carefully calibrated geometry. The Brembo four-piston brake calipers offer class-leading performance, making the RSV Mille a true high-performance machine.
With its modern and powerful engine, the Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille is a force to be reckoned with on the road or track, and it’s little wonder that it has become an iconic motorcycle in its own right.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, longitudinal 60V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
60.9 cubic inches / 997.6 cc
Max Power
93.3 kw / 128 hp
Max Torque
103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76.0 ft.lbs @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.7 US gallons / 18.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
474 lbs / 215 kg
Seat Height
32.5 inches / 825 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille
Year
2003
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, longitudinal 60V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement
60.9 cubic inches / 997.6 cc
Bore x Stroke
97 x 67.5mm
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
Max Horsepower
93.3 kw / 128 hp
Max Torque
103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76.0 ft.lbs @ 7250 rpm
Engine Management System
Fuel injection
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Performance
Top Speed
272 km/h / 167 mph
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control.
Gearbox
6 Speed
Final Drive
Chain
Electrical & Electronics System
Starter
Electric
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension
Upside-down hlins fork, 43 mm titanium nitride treated sleeves.
Front Suspension Travel
4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear Suspension
Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. hlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension Travel
5.3 inches / 135 mm
Rake
25
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size
190/50 ZR17
Front Brakes
2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
2035 mm / 80.1 in
Overall Width
730 mm / 28.7 in
Overall Height
1145 mm / 45.1 in
Seat Height
32.5 inches / 825 mm
Wheelbase
55.8 inches / 1418 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.7 US gallons / 18.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
474 lbs / 215 kg
Dry Weight
187 kg / 412 lbs
Features
97kW (130bhp) peak power
Narrow-angle 60 V-twin engine
Four valves per cylinder
Balance shafts to reduce vibration
Double overhead camshafts in each cylinder head
Twin spark plugs for fast combustion
Advanced fuel-injection system with large 51mm throttle bodies
Compact and stiff aluminium twin-spar frame
Short wheelbase for sporty handling
High-set footpegs for excellent ground clearance
Fully adjustable track-spec suspension at both ends
Class-leading brake performance from four-piston Brembo calipers
Gold-finished brake calipers (later models)
Twin-spar frame allows for dynamic handling and quick steering
Steering geometry provides good straight-line stability
Short engine design allows for sporty, short wheelbase
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