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 two 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 | ?43 mm Upside-down ?hlins 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. ?hlins 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 ? 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 ?hlins 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 ?hlins suspension is fully adjustable. The SP was built as a “homologation” machine, to allow the firm to race in the World Superbike championship. |