APRILIA RSV 1000 R

Now this is a machine I like for various reasons.

First it is beautiful (to my taste anyway), made by a small (yet successful) company which gave itself the strength to kick the HRC's ass around the tracks  in 125 and 250 GP racing.
This is a V-twin, set at 60 degree, with a very typical noise (different from the Ducati's).
Aprilia delayed the release of that bike for months, and many people went on about the fact that Aprilia couldn't make a 4 stroke bike to save their lives. Now the bike is out a couple of years, NO KNOWN ISSUES have arised and the bike has been very reliable since day one (except for few models which were recalled for a faulty rear wheel shaft)
Nice performance considering that even R1's were recalled for a faulty rear sprocket !!!

Here it is...

Displacement: 998cc
Engine Type: V Twin
Stroke: 4-Stroke
Bore & Stroke: 97 x 67.5mm
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Valve Train: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection 
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gallons (1 gallon reserve)
Lubrication System: Dry sump with double trocoidal pump and oil cooling radiator
Cooling: Liquid 
Ignition: Electronic digital
Transmission: 6 Speed 
Starter: Electric 
Clutch: Wet multiplate hydraulic
Primary Drive: Chain 
Dry Weight: 408 lbs
Frame: Aluminum alloy box-type inclined double beam w/removable aluminum
saddle frame
Overall Length: 81.5 in.
Overall Width: 28.5 in.
Overall Height: 46.5 in.
Rake: 24.5°
Trail: 3.7 in.
Wheelbase: 55.7 in.
Seat Height: 32.5 in.
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted Ohlins fork
Rear Suspension: Ohlins hydraulic shock
Front Wheel: Five-spoke aluminum, 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel: Five-spoke aluminum, 6.00 x 17
Front Tire: 120/65-17
Rear Tire: 180/55-17
Front Brake: 320mm Brembo dual floating stainless steel discs with 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake: 220mm stainless steel disc with twin-piston caliper
Horsepower: 128 hp