Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2000 Aprilia RSV Mille.
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.
This example is VIN: ZD4MEE004YS000197. This bike was purchased approximately 6 months ago by its current owner from “A friend in Temecula.”
The seller has covered approximately 50 miles on the bike in 6 months of ownership. The odometer shows 7,593 miles.
Maintenance: In preparation for this auction the seller states the bike has had an “Oil change, new battery, fuel tank hoses and fuel injectors.” Our shop performed an inspection and notes the following:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: LIGHT RUST
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: AGE UNKNOWN
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: DRY
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 50%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 43/02 – Tire Date Code Rear: 15/02
Tire % Remaining Front: 90% – Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI – Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.9V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: NONE TAKEN, TIRES AGED-OUT
Test Ride Distance: NA
Tires Installed:
Front: 120/70-17 Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa
Rear: 180/55-17 Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa
Notes:
Dymag wheels
Penske shock
Aftermarket alarm/immobilizer
Fluid leak around rear valve cover
Coolant aged
Tires aged out
Rear brake pads are worn
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
Coolant
Fluid leak diagnostic/repair (rear valve cover)
Tires
Chain service
Modifications:
Acculign rear sets
Penske rear shock
Dymag wheels
Competition exhaust
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa tires with date codes of 4302 front, and 1502 rear.
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 RSV Mille is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December of 2025. Have any RSV Mille stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
