APRILIA RSV Mille (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia RSV Mille was a race-derived sports motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 1998 until 2003, when it was replaced by the Aprilia RSV1000R. It was made in RSV Mille, RSV Mille R, and RSV Miller SP versions.

The bike was fitted with a 998cc 60-degree V-twin engine made by the Rotax Company and was the first large-displacement machine made by Aprilia until then. The same engine was used in an unmodified form in the Tuono model and in a slightly modified version on the SL1000 Falco.

In 2001, the motorcycle received its first revision with restyled fairing packing wind deflectors that improved airflow, a plastic fuel tank reduced in capacity, and a revised rear shock absorber also received by the R version.

The second revision was in 2002, when the bike received Brembo Monobloc four-pad front brake calipers, with each piston having its own pad, increasing the braking performance and feel.

The third modification was received in 2003 when the gear ratios changed for a slightly closer ratio gearbox, a different exhaust system, and a redesigned rear end and front fender.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RSV Mille, the base model of the range powered by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin powerhouse, boasting 130 hp at 9,500 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.