RSV Mille

2002 Aprilia RSV Mille Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Aprilia RSV Mille sport motorcycle, Aprilia features a 997.6 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 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 130.3 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 0.7 HP/kg (1.44 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.

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.