APRILIA RST Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Aprilia RST 1000 Futura was a sport-touring motorcycle produced by Aprilia from 2001 to 2004. The bike was powered by a V-twin four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system, broadly similar to the one used on the Aprilia SL1000 Falco.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, a sport-touring motorcycle in its fourth and final year of production. The bike remained unchanged over its production period, delivering the same specifications.

The bike had standard features, such as a full angular-shaped fairing, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a single-sided swingarm, and five double-spoke aluminum wheels.

It was built around a twin-spar aluminum frame with a 43 mm upside-down adjustable Showa fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock on the rear, which acted as a suspension system.

Braking-wise, the bike packed two 320 mm brake discs mounted on the front wheel and assisted by dual-piston calipers. The rear wheel was fitted with a 255 mm brake disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its clothes, delivering an output power of 113 hp at 9,250 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

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.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, a sport-touring motorcycle with the same package as the previous model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any modifications.

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

The bike was intended to compete with the similarly styled Honda VFR800 model. Unfortunately, the bike's poor sales and Aprilia's bad financial status led to the bike's demise in 2003, remaining in the range until 2005.

The bike's angular appearance was complemented by standard fittings, such as a full fairing, a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a single-sided swingarm, and five double-spoke aluminum wheels.

The motorcycle was manufactured around a twin-spar aluminum with a 43 mm upside-down adjustable Showa fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel. It was assisted by an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, which acted as a suspension system.

In the performance department, the 2002 Aprilia RST Futura had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its armor, delivering an output power of 113 hp at 9,250 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

The Aprilia RST 1000 Futura was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia between 2001 and 2004. The bike was powered by a V-twin four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system, broadly similar to the one used on the Aprilia SL1000 Falco.

The bike featured hard-shelled panniers and was intended to compete with the similarly styled Honda VFR800. Unfortunately, the bike's poor sales and Aprilia's bad financial status led to the bike's demise in 2003, remaining in the range until 2005.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, a sport-touring motorcycle 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 bike was built around a twin-spar aluminum frame that housed the suspension system, which comprised a 43 mm upside-down adjustable Showa fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

The bike's wheels were equipped with two 320 mm brake discs on the front and a 255 mm brake disc on the rear. The front discs were coupled to two-piston calipers as the one from the rear, delivering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2001 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura had its soul brought to life by a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 113 hp at 9,250 rpm and 96 Nm (71 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.