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Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 (1999 - 2003)

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Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 (1999 - 2003)

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After nearly four years of waiting, what finally arrived in 1999 was so spot-bollock on, it was amazing. Here was a 60° V-twin (much more compact than a 90° V – or ‘L’– twin in the frame), with an aggressive and characterful (not lumpy) power delivery. It piled out 128 ...  Continue reading

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12 user reviews of Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 (1999 - 2003) See all

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garyninja609
i loved my mille, i had the '03 'r' version, oz lightweight wheels, carbon fibre everywhere, brembo brakes, ohlins suspension all round, it is most bikers dreams and its available so cheap. if you persevere thr Continue reading...

srad man sam
epic bike, have owned mine for 3 years and it is still as much fun and as much of a laugh as it were the first day i got it. it is perfect on the track and on the road. i have a 2000 'R' model with the ohlins a Continue reading...

Tripps
Absolutely love it; a great bike with real personality; I fall in love again every time I ride it.

Heavy clutch but no so bad I can't do the occasional commute into Central London; spacious too for me (5' 10 Continue reading...

rsvrrick
love it Continue reading...

steedi
my toy
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A barking engine coupled to a more than capable chassis. Large dimensions will suit larger riders.
 
Top heavy in the turns, the Mille isn't the most comfortable around town, rear brake and clutch are weak spots.
  • Price: £9639.00
  • Year: 1999 - 2003
  • Top speed: 166mph
  • Engine capacity: 998cc
  • Power: 130bhp
  • Torque: 76lb ft
  • Weight: 183kg
  • 0-60: 3.1 seconds
  • Full spec

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