RSV Mille

2001 Aprilia RSV Mille Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Aprilia's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 128 HP (93.4 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 101 Nm (74.5 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 128.3 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the RSV Mille measures 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 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 270 km/h (168 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1998 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.