Aprilia RSV 1000
Year: 1999
Engine: 2-cylinder V 90°, 998cc, 4 vent
Effect: 128bhp / 9250rpm
Torque: 103Nm / 7000 rpm
Drive: 6 speed, chain
Weight: 189 Kg
Brakes: double 320mm disc front, single 220mm disc rear
Wheels: 120/70 x 17 front, 190/50 x 17 rear
Tank capacity: 20L (4L reserve)
In july 2003 I sold my XJ600 and instead acquired this little beauty.
This full-blown Italian racebike is fantastic - the powerfull V2 delivers plenty of power to the rear wheel. Overtaking isn't a problem and you can't really feel the passenger (if any :-))
The steering is very precise and not the least unstable - even at high speeds.
The gently shaking (or rough when accellerating hard) isn't annoying .. but addictive.
2003-09-24: Installed a SP airbox-kit, increased airbox-volume with approx. 2L
