2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Aprilia's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R pairs a 997.6 cc (60.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 141.1 HP (103 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107 Nm (78.9 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RSV 1000 R measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.76 HP/kg (1.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,418 mm (55.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 278 km/h (173 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2005 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
141.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.76 HP/kg (1.32 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement997.6 ccm (60.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power141.1 HP (103.0 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
IgnitionDigital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system.
LubricationDry sump with separate oil tank.
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate clutch in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.
Performance
Top Speed278.0 km/h (172.7 mph)
0-100 km/h3.30 seconds
60-140 km/h9.10 seconds
ExhaustDouble silencer with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
Chassis
Frame TypeBox section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride (TiN) coated upside-down fork. Adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 120 mm wheel travel. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings.
Rear SuspensionAluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages.
Wheelbase1418 mm (55.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17.
Rear Tyre190/50-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7587 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Suspension
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Transmission
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