The RSV Mille was Aprilia's first big-capacity superbike, built around a 60-degree V-twin and a stiff aluminium twin-spar chassis.
| MODEL | APRILIA RSV 1000 MILLE 1998 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 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 | 11.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 93.3 kW / 128 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 103 Nm / 76 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Induction | Fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate with patented PPC system, hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium alloy swingarm, progressive APS linkage, adjustable Sachs monoshock, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Gold 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2035 mm / 80.1 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal (reserve 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 mpg |
| Top Speed | 272 km/h / 169 mph |
The RSV Mille was Aprilia's first big-capacity superbike, built around a 60-degree V-twin and a stiff aluminium twin-spar chassis. The launch bike paired the 128 hp engine with a Showa fork, Brembo Gold brakes and the distinctive triple-headlight nose. It was aimed squarely at Ducati's 916 family, offering similar twin-cylinder character at a lower price.
