World Superbikes : Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R 10th Anniversary

Surrey paint shop Altamura has put the finishing touches to this one-off Aprilia RSV-R to celebrate the tenth 10th anniversary of Aprilia’s sports v-twin.

The standard 2008 model RSV-R has been carefully sprayed in the same purple/orange silver colour combination as the first RSV1000, but with the modern Aprilia ‘lions head’ style graphics.

The look is achieved with paint only – all of the details and the logos on the bike are sprayed on over the base colours. The wheels are also matched to the panels – the front in purple, and the rear in red.

Make Model	Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R 10th Anniversary
Year	2008
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	997.6
Bore x Stroke	97 x 67.5mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Induction	Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 57 mm throttle bodies. 10.3 litre airbox with Air Runner air scoop.
Ignition / Starting	Digital electronic ignition / electric
Exhaust	Double silencer with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
Max Power	143 hp 105.2 kW @ 1000 rpm
Max Torque	10.3 kg-m 101 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Gear Ratio	1st 34/15 (2.27) / 2nd 31/19 (1.63) / 3rd 26/20 (1.3) 4th 24/22 (1.091) / 5th 24/25 (0.96) / 6th 23/26 (0.88)
Clutch	Multi-plate clutch in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control. Metal braided clutch line. Radial master cylinders with 15 mm piston.
Frame	Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Front Suspension	43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride (TiN) coated upside-down fork. Adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.
Rear Suspension	Aluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages. Sachs monoshock with adjustable compression, rebound, preload and length. 133 mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston callipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17
Seat Height	810 mm
Dry-Weight	189 Kg
Fuel Capacity (res)	18 Litres (4 L)