2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R

Aprilia RSV 1000 R 2008


2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Aprilia's profilation of this bike
Competition may come and go, but the Aprilia RSV 1000 R remains the unquestioned top dog among supersport motorcycles for its amazing handling on road and racetrack.

General information
Model name Aprilia RSV 1000 R
Year 2008
Category Sport
Rating 3.8  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 997.6 ccm (60.87 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power 141.1 HP (103.0 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Top speed 278.0 km/h (172.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.30 seconds
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear 9.10 seconds
Compression 11.8:1
Bore x stroke 97.0 x 67.5 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 57 mm throttle bodies.
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system.
Lubrication system Dry sump with separate oil tank.
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate clutch in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control.
Exhaust system Double silencer with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension 43 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 suspension Aluminium alloy double arched member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages.
Front tire 120/70-17.
Rear tire 190/50-17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.7587 HP/kg
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length 2035 mm (80.1 inches)
Overall width 730 mm (28.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1418 mm (55.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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