Aprilia RSV Mille
The Aprilia RSV Mille is a sport motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 1998 to 2003. It was offered in three versions, RSV Mille, RSV Mille R, and RSV Mille SP.
2004 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory on the left with a 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R on right | |
| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998-2003 |
| Successor | Aprilia RSV1000R |
| Class | super bike |
| Engine | 998 cc, 60 degree transverse V-twin, two-cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore / stroke | 97.0 mm × 67.5 mm (3.82 in × 2.66 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 98-00 11.8:1 01-03 |
| Top speed | 178 mph (286 km/h) |
| Power | 128 hp (95 kW) |
| Torque | 76 lb⋅ft (103 N⋅m) |
| Ignition type | Computer Controlled Digital Electronic |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slipper clutch on some models |
| Suspension | Front: upside down telescopic adjustable forks with spring preload, rebound and compression damping (Showa standard, Öhlins R&T forks on R model) Rear:oscillating rear fork in light alloy with differentiated profile arms and hydropneumatic adjustable mono-shock absorber (Sachs standard, Öhlins shock on R model) |
| Brakes | Front: double floating 320 mm discs with 4-piston Brembo gold caliper Rear: Single 220 mm disc with dual pin Brembo gold caliper |
| Tires | 120/70ZR17, 190/55ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,070 mm (81 in) W: 725 mm (28.5 in) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 in) |
| Weight | 463 lb (210 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) |
The first RSV Mille (ME) was made from 1998 to 2000, the updated RSV Mille (RP) from 2001 to 2002 and the last update was made in 2003.
With a 998 cc 60-degree V-twin engine 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. This same engine was used unmodified in the Tuono and in slightly modified form in the SL1000 Falco.
The Mille featured a type of slipper clutch, which worked by using a vacuum on a closed throttle from the inlet manifold to give the effect of slipper clutch, but only on a closed throttle.