At the heart of the 2002 Aprilia SL 1000 Falco allround motorcycle, Aprilia pairs a 997.6 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95.6 Nm (70.5 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.3 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,250 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 SL 1000 Falco measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.62 HP/kg (1.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2001 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.62 HP/kg (1.61 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement997.6 ccm (60.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque95.6 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.5 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 67.5 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6211 HP/kg
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
