APRILIA RSV Mille (2000-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2000, the Italian bike maker released the Aprilia RSV Mille, a race-oriented sports machine in its third year of production that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The first model was made from 1998 to 2000, followed by an updated version from 2001 to 2002, and then the last updated model, created in 2003. With a 998cc V-twin engine made by Rotax, the RSV Mille was the company's first large-displacement motorcycle.

The 2000 model had standard fittings, such as a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a two-into-one exhaust system with an up-swept silencer mounted on the right side, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike rolled on 17-inch five-spoke wheels fitted with two 320 mm brake discs on the front engaged by four-piston calipers. The rear wheel was controlled by a 220 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

The 2000 Aprilia RSV Mille took its muscles from a 998cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 130 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

The power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 272 kph (167 mph).