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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.
The model got its first updates in 2001 – they came in the form of a facelift and new wind deflectors to bolster aerodynamics and air flow, a new plastic tank, and a reworked rear shock (on both the base and R-spec models).
In 2002, Aprilia offered a special livery with two decals on the tank celebrating Troy Corser’s efforts in the 2001 World Superbike Championship on a RSV Mille – he placed 4th overall that year.
This example is VIN: ZD4RP00002S103706. The seller acquired it three months ago from an auction in England.
The odometer shows 49,672 kilometers (30,864 miles).
Maintenance:
Five years ago in the UK this bike received a “light refresh” which included a repaint of the side panels, tail section, and belly pan. New aftermarket decals were applied at this time.
Also at that time the bike got a new clutch, new chain, and re-gearing to 16/43.
Modifications:
R&G swingarm spools/sliders.
Aftermarket gas cap.
ProGrip grips, aftermarket adjustable levers.
Aftermarket seat.
Aftermarket turn signals front and rear.
Fabbri Accessori windscreen.
Not pictured is a 150-amp starter relay, K&N filter, and a FR100 EPROM chip.
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It is riding on Pirelli Diablo tires with date codes of 2822 and 2922.
The sale includes three keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Orlando, Florida, this Aprilia is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any RSV Mille R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
