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APRILIA RSV 1000 MILLE 2002

For 2002 the standard Mille carried on with the 2001 bodywork and engine, the main change being new Brembo Monobloc front calipers with one pad per…

APRILIA RSV 1000 MILLE 2002
APRILIA RSV 1000 MILLE 2002 · Photo: Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELAPRILIA RSV 1000 MILLE 2002
Year2002
Engine TypeFour-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke97 x 67.5 mm / 3.82 x 2.66 in
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power93.3 kW / 128 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 76.0 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm
IgnitionDigital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder
InductionFuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
ClutchWet multi-plate, patented PPC assisted, hydraulic control
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium alloy frame
Front Suspension43 mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionAluminium alloy swingarm, APS progressive linkage, adjustable hydraulic monoshock, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Monobloc 4-piston, 4-pad calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2035 mm / 80.1 in
Overall Width730 mm / 28.7 in
Overall Height1145 mm / 45.1 in
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1418 mm / 55.8 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight215 kg / 474 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption6.5 L/100 km / 36 mpg
Top Speed272 km/h / 167 mph
Aprilia file

For 2002 the standard Mille carried on with the 2001 bodywork and engine, the main change being new Brembo Monobloc front calipers with one pad per piston for stronger, more consistent braking. It remained the two-seat road version of the range, sitting below the Öhlins-equipped Mille R.