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Posted by MikeE
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Monday, 20 September 2004 |
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| I think I pretty much called it a day after that particular rodeo ride. However, I came away thoroughly impressed with the new Aprilia's. These two new models arrive in U.S. dealer showrooms in late September. An early Christmas present - methinks. Well, this top-of-the-line RSV 1000 R Factory bike does still retain the goodies of old, offering those extra lovely Öhlin suspenders, forged OZ wheels (25% lighter than cast, natch) and those currently-ever-so-popular, Brembo radial brakes. |
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Oh, and there's still plenty of Aprilia's high quality carbon fiber on board to help you quantify its entry price too, and that price is easy to live with especially as everything worked so well together. |
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The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $13,999 for the 2004 RSV 1000 R and $17,899 for the RSV 1000 R Factory.
Mike Emery
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APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS
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| Engine type: |
V60 Magnesium: four-stroke longitudinal 60° V-twin; liquid cooling with three-way pressurized circuit; double overhead camshaft operated by a mixed gear/chain system; four valves per cylinder; patent AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft - a grand total of 997.62 cc |
| Bore and stroke: |
97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression ratio: |
11.8 : 1 |
| Fuel system: |
Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter: 57 mm. |
| Ignition: |
Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder and integrated injection |
| Exhaust: |
Double silencer with three-way catalytic converter and lambda sensor (Euro 2) |
| Gearbox: |
Six speed with ratios: 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) |
| Primary drive: |
Straight cut gears with ratio: 60/31 (1.935) Final drive Chain Ratio: 40/16 (2.5) |
| Lubrication: |
Dry sump with separate oil tank. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooling radiator. Steel oil tank |
| Clutch: |
Multiple disc wet clutch with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control Braided metal clutch line. Radial pump with 15 mm piston. |
| Frame: |
Box section sloping twin-spar aluminum alloy frame. Two-chamber adjustable Öhlins Racing steering damper with one-piece mounting. |
| Front suspension: |
Öhlins titanium nitride coated 43 mm diameter upside-down fork; 120 mm wheel travel. External hydraulic adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Lowered legs for radial caliper mounting. |
| Rear suspension: |
Double banana aluminum alloy swing arm and APS progressive system linkage. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber with piggy-back cylinder and adjustable rebound, compression and preload. 133 mm wheel travel. |
| Brakes Front: |
Brembo double 320 mm floating stainless steel disc. Radial caliper with four 34 mm diameter pistons and 4 sintered pads. Braided metal brake line. |
| Rear: |
Brembo 220 mm diameter stainless steel disc. Two-piston (32 mm diameter) caliper and sintered pads. Braided metal brake line. |
| Wheels and Tires: |
Forged aluminum alloy Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 X 17"
Tires Tubeless radial; front: 120/70 ZR 17 rear: 180/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17) |
| Size: |
Overall length: 2035 mm Overall width: 730 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1145 mm (at windscreen) Saddle height: 810 mm Handlebar height 830 mm (at bar ends) Wheelbase 1418 mm |
| Trail and Rake: |
Trail 101.7 mm Steering angle 24.80° |
| Dry weight: |
185 Kg |
| Tank: |
18 liter capacity (including 4 liter reserve) |
| Colors available: |
Lead Gray/Magnet Gray, Aprilia Black/Diablo Black and Fluo Red/Lead Gray |
| Price: |
$13,999 for the 2004 RSV 1000 R and $17,899 for the RSV 1000 R |
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