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