APRILIA RST 1000 Futura (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia RST 1000 Futura was a sport-touring machine made by Aprilia between 2001 and 2004. The bike was set in motion by a V-twin four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system broadly like the one used on the Aprilia SL1000 Falco.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, a sport-touring motorcycle, in its third consecutive year of production. The bike was designed for riders who wanted to spend as much time as possible behind bars. In addition, the bike was available with a wide range of accessories that increased its long-haul capabilities.

The 2003 model came with the same shape and form as the previous model, featuring the same performance, technical, and visual specifications without any changes whatsoever.

In the performance department, the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its full angular fairing, delivering an output power of 113 hp at 9,250 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 43 mm upside-down adjustable Showa fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm brake discs mounted on the front and a 255 mm brake disc mounted on the rear. The front discs were squeezed by two-piston calipers as the one from the rear, delivering optimum braking performance.