First released in 1999, the RSV Mille marked Aprilia’s first foray into the big-bore superbike market. The model was well-received, touted for being exotic yet still more affordable than Ducati’s 996, while offering reliability more on par with V-Twins like Honda’s RC51 or Suzuki’s TL1000R.
Drawing from experience born out of the Italian firm’s race program — specifically its 250 GP machines — Aprilia bestowed the V-Twin literbike with an array of trick competition-derived features like its box-section aluminum-alloy twin-spar frame and double banana swingarm.
Powering the Mille was a liquid-cooled, 997cc, four-stroke, 60-degree, longitudinal, V-Twin with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, and electronic fuel injection. Produced by Austrian engine outfit, Rotax, the Mille’s mill made a claimed 130 hp at 9,500 rpm and 74 ft-lbs of torque at 5,500 rpm. The motor was also markedly more reliable than that of Aprilia’s Italian competitors. To lessen the 60-degree twin’s proclivity for immense vibration — especially when nearing its 170+ mph top speed — the RSV’s engine utilized an Anti-Vibration Double Countershaft system.
Produced from 1999 through 2003, the RSV Mille was offered in three variants; the base model, the homologation special SP version (or Sport Production); and the R-spec.
Manufactured in May of 2001, this example is VIN: ZD4RPD0091S000311. The seller purchased the bike through Iconic Motorbikes in January 2022.
During his ownership, the seller has ridden the bike for approximately 5-10 miles. The odometer shows 7,593 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports that he has changed the fluids.
Modifications:
Aprilia tank protector.
Frame sliders.
TechSpec tank grips.
Akrapovic/Aprilia race exhaust.
GMD Computrack triple trees with ignition delete. Power is now controlled by a switch on the top of the dash.
Ohlins shock.
Woodcraft CFM rear sets.
Swingarm spools.
SSR Motorsports gas cap.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Power GP tires with date codes of 0821 and 1821.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with Green OHV registration through June 2024.
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Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
2001
Make
Aprilia
Model
RSV Mille R
Mileage
7,593
VIN
ZD4RPD0091S000311
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 27
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January 12, 2023 11:01 am PST
$3,901
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January 12, 2023 11:01 am PST
$3,801
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January 12, 2023 10:59 am PST
$3,701
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l*******e
January 12, 2023 10:59 am PST
$3,601
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January 12, 2023 10:57 am PST
$3,501
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l*******e
January 12, 2023 10:57 am PST
$3,500
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January 12, 2023 9:33 am PST
$3,400
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January 12, 2023 9:33 am PST
$3,300
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January 12, 2023 9:09 am PST
$3,200
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January 12, 2023 9:09 am PST
$3,100
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January 12, 2023 9:06 am PST
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l*******e
January 12, 2023 9:06 am PST
$2,700
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January 11, 2023 10:14 pm PST
$2,600
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January 11, 2023 10:14 pm PST
$2,500
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January 11, 2023 10:21 am PST
$2,300
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January 11, 2023 10:21 am PST
$2,200
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January 7, 2023 11:29 am PST
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January 6, 2023 1:55 pm PST
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$1,200
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$800
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$500
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January 5, 2023 10:34 am PST
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