Please note: As pointed out in the comments, this RSV Mille lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title.
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.
Manufactured September 1999, this example is VIN: ZD4MEE003YS000062. It came to Iconic from the original owner; he purchased the bike new from an Aprilia dealer in Sanford, Florida.
The odometer shows 4,080 kilometers (2,535 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, change the oil and oil filter, flush the coolant, replace the throttle cables and fuel pump, print a battery plate, and install new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 0624 and 0724.
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok, light rust
Tire Years – Front: 0624; Rear: 0624
Tire % – Front: NEW; Rear: NEW
Tire Pressure – Front: 36 PSI; Rear: 39 PSI
Brake % – Front: 90%; Rear: 90%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: Fail, NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: Fail, NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: Fail, NEW
Engine Oil – Level: OK; Quality: NEW
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: NEW
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive: Dry
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.2
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.1
Test Ride: YES
Tires Installed
Front: 120/70R17 ROSSO IV
Rear: 180/55R17 ROSSO IV
Modifications:
Aprilia racing exhaust.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Aprilia is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any RSV Mille stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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