The Futura arrived for 2001 as Aprilia's sport-tourer, built around the RSV Mille's 60-degree V-twin in a milder state of tune and an aluminium…
| MODEL | APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA 2001 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm / 3.82 x 2.66 in |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 83 kW / 113 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm / 70.8 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Induction | Electronic multipoint fuel injection, 51 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, external oil tank with oil cooler, 3.5 Litres oil |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, adjustable preload and rebound, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium single-sided swingarm with progressive linkage, Sachs shock adjustable for preload and rebound, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 255 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2170 mm / 85.4 in |
| Overall Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 463 lb |
| Wet Weight | 235 kg / 518 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km / 42.3 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 239 km/h / 149 mph |
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The Futura arrived for 2001 as Aprilia's sport-tourer, built around the RSV Mille's 60-degree V-twin in a milder state of tune and an aluminium twin-spar chassis. A single-sided swingarm and an exhaust tucked under the tail leave room for hard luggage, and the large screen, roomy seat and 21-litre tank were aimed at long days on the road. It was meant as a quicker, sharper alternative to bikes such as Honda's VFR800.
