MaxMoto News: 06/09/03
(Update: 16/09/04 - 2005 Model)
(Update: 15/11/05 - 2006 Model)

It's here!

Our first Aprilia RSV Mille 2004 is here and it's......well, just stunning.

The first thing to hit you is just how compact this new model is. It looks more like a 600 than the big, tall old Aprilia RSV we've all come to love.

The second is the "Air Runner" air scoop transforming the frontal aspect.

Third is the quality of the finish.

Ironically, the first bike to arrive is the red and grey base Aprilia RSV Mille R (just to confuse us, the old base Mille becomes the Mille R, and the old Mille R is now the Mille R Factory) and it's the only model/colour combination for which we didn't have a pre-order, so come straight in to have a look as it's for sale (at £8,499) at the time of writing. This red and grey colour scheme is reminiscent of one of the most beautiful bikes on the market today, the MV Agusta.

Early indications are that Aprilia have really done the business with this bike. Taking sales from the Ducati 999 with a far better price/performance ratio (allegedly 5 times the 999 sales figures) and now with it's new compact form taking sales from the big Jap four (better sales than the 1000 Faser), making it the most "useable" superbike on the road, whilst losing none of it's legendary track prowess.

Changes include (but certainly not limited to):

- New stiffer, lighter frame
- 25mm lower, 35mm shorter
- Improved aerodynamics
- New "banana" double swing arm
- New Air Runner air scoop
- New Siemens electronic fuel injection with 57mm throttle bodies
- Heavily reworked cylinder heads with single spark and magnesium covers
- Max power up to 138bhp, torque up to 108Nm

Additionally with the Aprilia RSV Mille R Factory (£10,699):

- Öhlins suspension front and rear
- Öhlins steering damper
- Carbon bits and pieces
- Radial caliper brakes
- Lighter Oz wheels
- Non slip racing seat
- Distinctive black frame

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Aprilia RSV Mille 2004 Video (3.7MB)

Aprilia RSV Mille in Midnight Club 3 Video Game

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Update 14/09/04: New 2005 model RSVR and RSVR Factory announced at the Munich Intermot Motorcycle Show.

Both models get a new fuel map, new rear seat cover, new seat upholstery. The RSVR gets new radial front brakes and associated components.

They also get white lens indicator and brake lights, which doesn't sound particularly radical, but when seen in the flesh look very tasty indeed.

Both get new lions head colour schemes as shown on the right.

We now have these 2005 models in stock.

 

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