2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R

Description

Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

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. The R-spec got upgraded forged aluminum rims, a shorter subframe, carbon fiber fenders, and the standard 43mm Showa fork and Sachs mono-shock were replaced by top-shelf Ohlins units. Braking duties went to dual 320mm discs pinched by four-pot calipers.

Manufactured in November of 2002, this example is VIN: ZD4RPU0363S000005. The seller purchased the bike in 2009 from a private party out of Massachusetts.

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 5,000 miles. The odometer shows 10,722 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Replaced rear brake master cylinder, changed the oil, and installed a new rear tire. Bike needs a new front tire.”

Modifications:
OZ Racing light-weight wheels.

Akrapovič exhaust.

Sato rear sets.

Sargent seat.

Frame sliders.

Zero Gravity windscreen.

Tank protector.

Decals.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax and Pirelli Diablo tires with date codes of 3903 and 3912.

The sale includes two keys, a battery tender, and the factory tool kit. The pictured stands will not be included in the sale.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Benecia, California, this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with current Planned Non-Op (PNO) registration. Have any RSV Mille R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!