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Aprilia RSV1000R & Factory (2004-current)

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New price	£9,299
Parker's used price range	£2,315-6,860
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Engine size	998cc
Power	143bhp
Top speed	172mph
Insurance group	17

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MCN overall verdict

Ultra-exotic, extremely high performance V-twin motorcycle that rocks on the race track but is a handful on the road. The Aprilia RSV1000R is not for the inexperienced. This updated bike appeared in November 2004 and is the base of the RSV1000R range – in previous years the ‘R’ was a tricked up model and the ‘Mille’ was the entry level machine. Now the Aprilia RSV1000R is the standard motorcycle, and the Aprilia RSV1000R Factory is the tricked-up motorcycle.

Watch the Aprilia RSV1000R take on the Ducati 1098 and Honda's SP-2 in our V-twin sports bike group test

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The Aprilia RSV1000R has a v-twin engine with a compact 70 degree angle between the cylinders and a dry sump to ensure constant lubrication. Low down torque is plentiful, midrange is muscular and the motorcycle's top end rush’s exhilarating – if not quite a match for the four cylinder Japanese rival motorcycles. Intoxicating traction and noise from the Aprilia RSV1000R.

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The Aprilia RSV1000R motorcycle is tall, slender and quite a handful. Works best with a rider who can show it who’s boss. Hard suspension’s a pain on bumpy roads but divine on the track or good road surfaces. The Aprilia RSV1000R is more comfy above the speed limit than below it. Slightly heavier than Japanese rival motorcycles but carries it well.

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The Aprilia RSV1000R's comfort is not great. The narrow, tall riding position suits some bikers better than others but wrists hurt at slow speed and numb bumb can set in after a hundred miles on the Aprilia RSV1000R motorcycle. Pillion accommodation is poor. Clocks quite comprehensive. Official extras for the motorcycle include an alarm and a range of Aprilia approved exhausts made by Akrapovic. Compare and buy parts for the Aprilia RSV R in the MCN Shop.

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The motorcycles are generally well designed and built but there are niggles. The UK dealer network is neither as comprehensive nor as experienced as you’d find for most other motorcycle brands. If there’s an established Aprilia agent near you, you should be fine, if not, you may have to travel. Spares slow to arrive for the Aprilia RSV1000R motorcycle.

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The cheapest 1000cc V-twin super sport motorcycle undercuts the Ducati 999. Japanese rival motorcycles are cheaper than the Aprilia RSV1000R though and all can be bought at a discount. Be wary of unregistered older motorcycles being flogged on as the latest model. Find Aprilia RSV1000R motorcycles for sale.

Insurance group: 17

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2004: new-look Aprilia RSV1000R motorcycle range launched.

2004: Aprilia RSV1000R Factory launched. More expensive version of the base Aprilia RSV1000R with Ohlins shock and steering damper, light forged wheels, gold frame, carbon and more.

Specifications

Top speed	172mph
1/4-mile acceleration	11 secs
Power	143bhp
Torque	76ftlb
Weight	180kg
Seat height	810mm
Fuel capacity	18 litres
Average fuel consumption	36mpg
Tank range	140 miles
Insurance group	17

Engine size	998cc
Engine specification	8v V-twin, 6 gears
Frame	Aluminium twin spar
Front suspension adjustment	Preload, rebound, compression
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload, rebound, compression
Front brakes	Twin 320mm discs
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	190/50 x 17

Examples for sale nowSee all current ads for this bike

Aprilia
RSV1000

0 miles

£7,999

Aprilia
RSV1000

12125 miles

£3,499

Aprilia
RSV1000

0 miles

£8,199

Aprilia
RSV1000

2187 miles

£5,995

Aprilia
RSV1000

3610 miles

£6,495

Owners' Overall Rating (11 reviews)

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2004 model - Just bought

jontymo

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Awesome bike, just traded in my 2003 gsxr600 and was a little worried about not having a full blown sports bike, forget it this is one awesome bike, just had 600 mile service and writing this as i got back from using them extra revs, takes a little getting used to, locked up the rear a few times flying into corners and shifting down, but just me not used to the engine braking. Strengths: Midrange, Front brakes, not many about. Weaknesses: Lack of room under rear seat!!!!

11 September 2004

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sutty780 says

rsv

hi rsvmatt, thanks for advice going to try out rsv factory on saturday, but going to keep blackbird for touring best of both worlds!!

27 October 2009 18:03

RSVMattsays

rsv1000 Factory

Hi sutty780,

I had a Blackbird for a couple of years before swapping for a 2005 RSV Factory last winter having tried a few other bikes (Duke 999, MV 750 and R1). Would definitely recommend, MV was beautiful but unless you can get a 1000 I would say the 750 is going to feel slow and tiny after the bird. RSV is comfortable, fast, handles amazingly, feels plush and well put together, is a v twin, looks stunning and is involving to own and ride, practical (even has luggage tie points) . Downsides (for me) are a crap rear brake, indicator switch in the wrong place, pillion seat is rubbish (my wife has toured Europe on the back of a ZX6R and hates the RSV!), eats tires (I commute on it) and decent dealers are few and far between. But if you want a bike that does everything from track days to (short!) touring and which compared to a bird is a bike you can love then go for it.

21 October 2009 14:13

sutty780 says

rsv1000 factory

thinking of swaping my blackbird for something sporty can't decide between rsv factory or mv agusta f4 750 definately want exotic, definately italian please help

10 October 2009 20:40

hartpsays

2006Factory Model - had for 3 years

This is just a bike on its own, always starts, I just feel the bike gives me confidence, all my mates have got R1s and GsXr100 but when I went to BSB at croft last year everyone was looking at my bike, and boy didn"t I let them know it.

I live in scotland where the roads are bendy, there bikes may be quicker on the straight but the Rsv1000 loves the bends, One of my mates told me he just couldn"t get by me. I didn"t even know he was trying.

I was going to invest in the RSV4 until I saw the price tag £14,495, Think Aprilia are stupid making RSV1000 obsolite,

08 March 2009 11:01

mike ems says

swaped 999 for RSV

I swaped my 03 999 for my 54 plate rsv glad i did the power delivery is unbelivable with a full arrows system on it, it sounds fantastic the bike is so planted you can drag loads of break into the corners without it tyining to stand its self back up. all though the 999 was lighter and better in the corners it was gut less pulling out compared to the aprilia. i thought ducati was the be all end all of bikes now i realise you are just paying for a name. if my machine is anything to go by aprilia might just kick a**e in wsb.

26 July 2007 16:34