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2004 Aprilia Mille R and Mille R Factory
Specifications

2004 APRILIA RSV 1000 Mille R & Mille R Factory
Engine | Components | Chassis | Exhaust | Brakes R | Suspension R
Brakes R Factory | Exclusive R Factory Features | Suspension R Factory
Few road bikes can boast as many awards from magazines as the Aprilia RSV 1000. During its first five years of life, it has come to be regarded as an incredible bike. In fact, Aprilia claims 27,000 riders worldwide have chosen to dish-out there hard earned cash on this bike. For 2004, Aprilia has decided to move their performance bar even higher with a substantially changed bike. In short, Aprilia has decided to dramatically improve their best. 

The first notable change is in the bikes naming, at least for the US. The Mille now becomes the Mille R, The Mille R becomes the Mille R Factory. The long list of changes begins with no less than a new engine, frame and swing arm. The overall layout has also been changed making the bike lower (-25 mm) and shorter (-35 mm) as well as more compact overall. Aprilia claims to have remained focused on making the new bike as rideable as in the past, meaning they focused on making it as easy as possible to use the capabilities of the bike - without it intimidating or scaring you. 

Model Change Highlights (For R & R Factory Models)

• New "V 60 Magnesium" engine

• New aluminum alloy perimetric frame

• New double banana aluminum swing arm

• New rear suspension linkage

• Lighter and less loaded steering plate

• Closer gear ratios

• New electronic injection system with 57 mm throttle bodies

• New 16-bit electronic control unit

• New twin exhaust with dual canisters rather than the huge single can of the past,  with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda sensor

• Air Runner air scoop

• All new and extremely attractive bodywork. Everything now follows straighter and far more visually attractive lines. Simply stated - it's gorgeous.

"V60 Magnesium Engine"

• The 1000 “V 60 Magnesium” marks a turning point in the history of Aprilia twin-cylinder engines. It's based on the appreciated V990, but has been so completely revised that it has changed in name. These far-reaching changes mean it performs exceptionally well in every situation. The new engine has pushed performance limits even further, producing a claimed 138.72 hp (at 9,500 RPM ) at the crank and generating a claimed maximum speed of over 170 mph (280 km/h). Maximum torque is achieved at 7,500 RPM.

• Longitudinal 60° V-twin engine with 4 valves per cylinder and double overhead camshaft, controlled by a mixed chain and gear system.

• Electronic fuel injection: with 57 mm throttle bodies and "Air Runner" air scoop. One injector per cylinder.

• CDI ignition with 1 plug per cylinder. Ignition is controlled by an integrated engine management system which also controls injection.

• Dry sump lubrication with double trochoidal pump, separate oil tank and cooling radiator.

• Mixed gear/chain drive: the two gears (one for each drive chain) inserted in the base reduce the space occupied by the cylinder heads.

• The sophisticated twin-cylinder engine comes complete with exclusive patented Aprilia devices: AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft).

• Hydraulically controlled clutch with radial pump, assisted by a patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) system for separate rear wheel bounce control.

• The cylinder heads with magnesium covers have been completely redesigned. Aprilia's on-track experience has been turned to good use to improve their fluid dynamic efficiency and optimize combustion. In particular, the squish areas between the exhaust and intake valves have been made bigger. Thanks to this new design, best performance is obtained with a single spark plug, which at the same time increases combustion efficiency precisely due to the greater turbulence.

• With the new layout, it has even been possible to distribute the cooling liquid more evenly around the combustion chamber which leads to more constant efficiency and reliability. Optimization of the ignition-injection system mapping has also led to ideal combustion even at low loads and low speeds. 

• As well as new cylinder heads, there are also new camshafts and new valve springs. The lubrication circuit has also been completely redesigned in this delicate area, not only to improve lubrication itself, but also to minimize viscous drag and consequent power loss.

• The intake ducts have been redesigned to match the throttle bodies. The exhaust duct has also been redesigned: it now has an oval section to facilitate the passage of exhaust gases towards the silencer.

• To improve the air supply to the “V60 Magnesium” the intake section has been completely redesigned. An air scoop, known as the “Air Runner”, has been placed in the middle of the windscreen, right where the dynamic pressure is greatest and perfectly in line with the bike. A duct passes through the headstock to bring the pressurized air to the filter casing, which holds 10.3 liters. 

• The Air Runner also acts as a structural component. Thanks to two light aluminum arms it holds the windscreen and the front headlight, therefore doing away with unattractive supports.

• A choke inside the duct, controlled by the electronic control unit, regulates air flow, thus providing the engine with the right amount of air at the right pressure at all revs. In this way, the engine performs better and provides a spurt unknown to the Aprilia V2 up to now. In fact the rev limiter has been upped to 11,000 rpm from 10,500 revolutions.

• The airbox also houses a new air by-pass stepper motor which acts on an electronically controlled valve and sends air downstream of the butterfly valve thus making it easier to cold-start the bike and stabilizing the engine idling speed.

• The new panel filter ensures less air resistance, therefore improving engine efficiency. It also costs less as a spare part than the previous RSV filter, leading to lower running costs.

• The air intake section has been completely revised: the engine can now count on an injection system with 57 mm throttle bodies and a single injector per cylinder. Thanks to the Air Runner the pressure in the airbox increases as the bike runs faster leading to a 3% gain in power at maximum speed.

• A new electronic control unit, made together with Siemens VDO, manages the whole engine. It receives all the vital parameters from 15 sensors in real time (temperature: air and liquid; pressure: atmospheric, airbox and oil; Lambda sensor; rotation sensors: drive shaft, camshaft, throttle and rear wheel; position sensors: kickstand, clutch and idle; battery voltage) and redistributes them instantly to the actuators. 
  A 36-minus-2-tooth wheel is coupled to the drive shaft, which is therefore able to manage the engine with greater precision (every 10°, rather than every 60°). 

• All the data passes through a CAN line (Controlled Area Network) to the instrument panel, which acts as an auto diagnosis terminal. In the event of a malfunction, a qualified mechanic will be able to identify the problem immediately. The CAN line uses two wires only to transmit all this data, which enormously simplifies the electrical system and keeps the overall weight of the bike down. 

• The RSV 1000 R is fitted with an even closer ratio gearbox, which more than ever before, allows the rider to get the full performance from the V60 Magnesium. The result is aggressive acceleration exiting corners, which may be experienced both on the road and on the track.

Exhaust

• The mighty thunder of the V60 Magnesium is muffled by two Helmotz resonators with different volumes which lower the intake noise at the most critical revs. 

• The new exhaust system was designed on the basis of experience acquired in the Superbike championships. 
  It follows the 2-in-1-in-2 layout and is completely made of stainless steel, with 10/10 mm thick manifolds and oval section head mounting flanges made of precision cast stainless steel. 

• The silencers are lined with 8/10 mm thick stainless steel, with surface electroplating, and assembled with clamps and rivets according to typical racing construction technique. They are positioned on the bike to minimize aerodynamic resistance and improve weight distribution.

Chassis

• The primary aim when designing the new RSV 1000 R frame was perfect mass centralization. In accordance with the Aprilia tradition, the structure uses cast aluminum-silicon and die cast Peraluman 450 parts. The frame was optimized through long finite-element studies, and its torsional rigidity is 5% better than the previous model. Despite this the new frame is a good 600 grams lighter, bringing its total weight down to only 9650 grams: a weight usually only found on race machines.

• The headstock is positioned differently in order to lower the whole bike and consequently its center of gravity. The swing arm pivot has been moved 0.5 mm forward, whereas both the swing arm mounting and the saddle frame have been lowered to make the bike more compact and concentrate its mass around the center of gravity as much as possible.

• The engine has been moved 4 mm to the right, together with the new exhaust system manifold, for perfect bike balancing.

• Each component has been made more compact and optimized to adapt it to the new bike layout. The rear suspension linkage has been redesigned, the saddle frame is fixed vertically to the bike frame in order to decrease its thickness in the under-saddle area by 3 cm. extruded, so that they are better shaped around the rear suspension and contribute further towards perfect mass centralization. 

• Times change, riding styles change and bikes must change too. For this reason, the frame and swing arm assembly has been designed specifically not only to ensure maximum performance, but also to allow riders to manage skids perfectly (when entering and leaving bends). 

• The new RSV 1000 R swing arm has been designed using the knowledge acquired in motorbike GPs. It is also made with extruded Peraluman and cast Al Si 7. Its double banana shape leaves space for the new double-silencer exhaust system to pass through. 

• The RSV 1000 R swing arm weight has been decreased by a good 400 grams, to 4860 grams, well under the 5 kg threshold taken as reference for this particular component. 

Suspension (Mille R)

• The Showa 43mm upside-down fork is a good compromise between sportiness and road comfort. It has been taken from the racing units and has continuously adjustable preload and hydraulically adjustable rebound (2.5 turns) and compression (2.25 turns).

• The Sachs mono-tube shock-absorber is fitted with a separate piggy back nitrogen cylinder built into the body. It has adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length in order to lift and lower the rear axle according to the required settings and rider's preferences.

Brakes (Mille R)

• Mighty impressive Brembo Tripe Bridge Gold Series units are used up front. 

• The RSV-R is fitted with two four-piston (34 mm diameter) calipers with four separate sintered pads (one per piston). The four pads double the pad-disc adhesion, thus increasing the braking force applied for the same amount of effort on the lever. Their more compact size also leads to more uniform pad wear.

• The Brembo “Tripe Bridge” caliper structure (with central strengthening bridge) is the most rigid conventional system. 

• The double 320 mm diameter floating steel disc has a very short braking distance, in order to minimize inertia and weight, and uses an exclusive Aprilia design six-spoke flange.

• The rear braking system is a Brembo Gold Series with 220 mm diameter stainless steel disc and two-piston (32 mm diameter) caliper.

• Both the front and rear systems use braided metal lines taken from the aeronautics industry. This eliminates the irritating pressure smoothing effect of conventional lines and ensure maximum braking precision.

Components

• Great care was particularly taken to redesign the RSV 1000 R. Less pieces, less screws, less weight. The RSV 1000 R fairing consists of only 14 pieces compared to the 25 pieces on the previous version. The couplings have also been studied in a wind tunnel to optimize air flow over the bike, and improve CX and cooling.

• The quest for the cleanest possible line and maximum aerodynamic penetration has led to elimination of the traditional indicator lights. The front lights are now incorporated in the mirrors, and the rear lights are built into the tail section. This means no protrusions for a clean line able to cut through the air. Thanks to these stratagems and long studies in a wind tunnel, the RSV 1000 R further improves the already exceptional CX of the 2003 RSV Mille, which drops from 0.306 to 0.3.

• Dashboard: (Thanks for the change Aprilia!) It receives all its data from a CAN line and is an integral part of the auto diagnosis system due to its memory. It has all the indicators of the previous model (including self lap-timing with a 40 lap memory), an extremely modern compact design and a drastically decreased weight (down from 560 to only 220 g). Its functional characteristics have been improved: all the functions are controlled by three convenient keys. The LED lighting may be set to three levels: white in the analogue area and red in the digital area.

• The slender tail quickly converts from a one-seater to a two-seater (a slip-on passenger seat comes standard). The compact rear LED light provides excellent brightness despite its extremely moderate (small) dimensions. Seen from behind, the RSV 1000 R is immediately recognizable.

• The Mille key has internal coding and an ignition block, like in the automotive industry, to make it hard for someone to ride off with your bike without the key.

Colors (Mille R)

• Three color combinations highlight the RSV 1000 R's modern lines. The RSV 1000 R is available in Lead Grey/Magnet Grey, Aprilia Black/Diablo Black and Fluo Red/Lead Grey. All R color combinations come with a polished frame and swing arm.

Accessories
        Akrapovic Exhausts – Aprilia Racing
        Titanium Exhausts – Aprilia Racing
        Reversed gearbox
        Tire pressure indicator
        Rear kickstand
        Tank bag 

2004 Mille R Factory
Factory is a magic word which immediately conjures up the world of racing and special bikes for special riders who fully appreciate the thrill of sport riding. The RSV Mille 1000 R Factory is the top bike in Mille land. It's a newly refined supersport bike incredibly capable, in stock form, on the track.

APRILIA RSV 1000 (Mille) R FACTORY
The RSV 1000 R Factory (previously named the Mille R) is an enhanced version of the RSV 1000 R, featuring all of the new model changes listed above for the standard Mille R.

The components which make the difference between the RSV 1000 R Factory and the RSV 1000 R include:

• Radial brake calipers
• Fully adjustable Öhlins fork
• Fully adjustable Öhlins shock absorber
• Adjustable Öhlins steering damper 
• Lighter and stronger forged aluminum wheels
• Non-slip racing seat
• Matt black painted frame
• Lighter carbon fiber pieces

Suspension (Mille R Factory)

• The 43 mm upside-down Öhlins Racing fork is titanium nitride coated to optimize smoothness. Its special structure with elongated sleeves and shortened legs reduces the load on two critical points of the forks themselves (the sliding bush and stanchion-leg coupling). The wheel travel is 120 mm.
• Like the racing models, the fork rebound, compression and preload may be adjusted.
• The forged aluminum brake caliper mounting bracket allows new radial calipers to be fitted, along the same line as the latest GP and world SBK trends.  
• The rear Öhlins Racing shock originates directly from the track. It is fitted with a separate piggy back nitrogen cylinder built into the body. It has adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length in order to lift and lower the rear axle and adjust the suspension for different riding styles and different race tracks.

Brakes (Mille R Factory)

• The best sportbike Aprilia can build deserves the best braking system, and the RSV 1000 R Factory has the latest radial clamp front braking system developed by Aprilia together with Brembo. Aprilia is certainly not new to this kind of technology. It was in fact the first to use this sophisticated braking system, fitted to a 250 GP bike.

The benefits are:

• More precise response to the driver's actions. Any free lever movement due to caliper ”elasticity” is almost completely eliminated since radial mounting prevents any movement of the caliper itself.
• Longer pad life. With radial mounting, the pads work more in line with the disc, precisely because the caliper is kept more strictly aligned with its theoretical working position even when under extreme stress. This lengthens pad life basically because better alignment leads to more even surface wear.
• The 320 mm front floating steel discs use lowered mounts to minimize weight and inertia, leading to more effective handling.
• The radial system on the RSV 1000 R Factory is combined with a radial pump to form the most sophisticated braking system currently fitted to a production bike
• The rear braking system is a Brembo Gold Series with 220 mm diameter stainless steel disc and a two-piston (32 mm diameter) caliper.
• Both the front and rear systems use braided metal lines taken from the aeronautics industry, which eliminate expanding lines found with conventional lines.

Components Mille R Factory

• An exclusive two-chamber steering damper from Öhlins is fitted as standard equipment. It can be adjusted to various riding conditions.

• Extensive use of carbon components make the bike even lighter. The mudguards and several parts of the fairing are made of extremely light “woven carbon composite”.

• The RSV 1000 R Factory headstock shaft is made of aluminum and not steel, which also contributes to reducing the overall weight of the bike.

• Forged Anticorodal 6061 aluminum wheels made using an 8,000 ton hydraulic press. This technique produces wheels without defects or the porosity which may always result from the casting process, and gives them exceptional mechanical characteristics. Finite-element analysis was used to find the best design, which came out to be a front wheel with six spokes and back wheel with five which split in two towards the rim. The weight saving is impressive, about 25% less for each wheel compared with the lightest wheels on the market made using the traditional aluminum casting technique. The wheels are anodized and not painted. This leads to a further weight saving on this essential component and ensures they keep their characteristic color for the whole life of the bike. Furthermore the technical wheel data is not embossed, but carved into the wheel itself, consequently removing more material and further weight. Aprilia has also homologated a 5.5 inch rear wheel (6 inches are standard). The smaller section central rim channel gives additional support on bends, better handling, and better bike response, especially on the track.

Exclusive components fitted to the RSV 1000 R Factory:

• Front Öhlins Racing” suspension, coated with titanium nitride for increased smoothness

• Front brakes with radial calipers

• One-piece forged aluminum brake caliper mounting for greater rigidity and braking stability

• Öhlins Racing” rear suspension optimized for single-seat use. Its length may be adjusted (as well as preload, compression and rebound)

• Two-chamber Öhlins Racing” steering damper

• Front carbon fiber mudguard

• Rear carbon fiber mudguard

• Carbon fiber fairing extractors

• Carbon fiber windscreen deflectors

• Carbon fiber upper fairing cover

• carbon fiber side fairing

• Forged aluminum front and rear wheels

Colors - Mille R Factory
Like the R, the R Factory is also available in three color combinations: Lead Grey/Magnet Grey, Aprilia Black/Diablo Black and Fluo Red/Lead Grey - all three come with a black frame.

 

APRILIA 2004 RSV 1000 R Specifications Model differences highlighted with ***
	2004 Mille R	2004 Mille R Factory
Engine type	V60 Magnesium: four-stroke longitudinal 60° V-twin; liquid cooling with three-way pressurized circuit; double overhead camshaft operated by a mixed gear/chain system; four valves per cylinder; patent AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft).	V60 Magnesium: four-stroke longitudinal 60° V-twin; liquid cooling with three-way pressurized circuit; double overhead camshaft operated by a mixed gear/chain system; four valves per cylinder; patent AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft
Fuel	95 RON unleaded petrol	95 RON unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke	97 x 67.5 mm	97 x 67.5 mm
Displacement	997.62 cc	997.62 cc
Compression ratio	11.8 : 1	11.8 : 1
Maximum power at crank	138.72 hp (102 kW) at 9,500 rpm	138.72 hp (102 kW) at 9500 rpm
Maximum torque at crank	10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 7,500 rpm	10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 7,500 rpm
Fuel system	Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter: 57 mm. 10.3 liter airbox, with Air Runner air scoop.	Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter: 57 mm. 10,3 liter airbox, with Air Runner air scoop.
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder and integrated injection	Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder and integrated injection
Starter	Electric	Electric
Exhaust	Double silencer with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda sensor (Euro 2)	Double silencer with three-way catalytic converter and lambda sensor (Euro 2)
Alternator	12V – 500 W	12V – 500 W
Lubrication	Dry sump with separate oil tank. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooling radiator. Steel oil tank	Dry sump with separate oil tank. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooling radiator. Steel oil tank
Gearbox	six speed with ratios: 1st 34/15 (2.27) 2nd 31/19 (1.63) 3rd 26/20 (1.3) 4th 24/22 (1.091) 5th 24/25 (0.96) 6th 23/26 (0.88)	six speed 1st 34/15 (2.27) 2nd 31/19 (1.63) 3rd 26/20 (1.3) 4th 24/22 (1.091) 5th 24/25 (0.96) 6th 23/26 (0.88)
Clutch	Multiple disc wet clutch with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control  Braided metal clutch line  Radial pump with 15 mm piston	Multiple disc wet clutch with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control Braided metal clutch line Radial pump with 15 mm piston
Primary drive	Straight cut gears with ratio: 60/31 (1.935)	Straight cut gears with ratio:  60/31 (1.935)
Final drive	Chain - Ratio: 40/16 (2.5)	Chain - Ratio: 40/16 (2.5)
Frame	Box section sloping twin-spar aluminum alloy frame.	Box section sloping twin-spar aluminum alloy frame *** Two-chamber adjustable Öhlins Racing steering damper with one-piece mounting.
Front suspension	***Showa 43 mm diameter upside-down fork, with adjustable compression, rebound and preload. Wheel travel: 120 mm.	***Öhlins titanium nitride coated 43 mm diameter upside-down fork; 120 mm wheel travel. External hydraulic adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Lowered legs for radial caliper mounting.
Rear suspension	Aluminum alloy double banana swing arm; APS progressive system linkage. ***Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length. Wheel travel: 133 mm.	Aluminum alloy double banana swing arm; APS progressive system linkage. ***Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber with piggy-back cylinder and adjustable rebound, compression and preload. 133 mm wheel travel.
Brakes Front	Front: Brembo double 320 mm floating stainless steel disc. *** Brembo “Triple bridge” calipers with four 34 mm diameter pistons and 4 sintered pads. Braided metal brake line.	Front: Brembo double 320 mm floating stainless steel disc. *** Radial caliper with four 34 mm diameter pistons and 4 sintered pads. Braided metal brake line.
Brakes Rear	Rear: Brembo 220 mm diameter stainless steel disc. Two-piston (32 mm diameter) caliper and sintered pads. Braided metal brake line.	Rear: Brembo 220 mm diameter stainless steel disc. Two-piston (32 mm diameter) caliper and sintered pads. Braided metal brake line.
Wheels	***Aluminum alloy Front:   3.50 X 17" Rear:  6.00 X 17"	***Forged aluminum alloy Front:   3.50 X 17" Rear:  6.00 X 17"
Tires	Tubeless radial; *** front: 120/70  ZR 17  *** rear: 190/50  ZR 17  (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17)	Tubeless radial; *** front: 120/70  ZR 17  ***rear: 180/55  ZR 17  (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17)
Dimensions	Overall length: 2035 mm Overall width: 730 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1145 mm (at windscreen) Saddle height: 810 mm Handlebar height 830 mm (at bar ends) Wheelbase 1,415 mm Trail 101.7 mm Steering angle 24.80°	Overall length: 2035 mm Overall width: 730 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1145 mm (at windscreen) Saddle height: 810 mm Handlebar height 830 mm (at bar ends) Wheelbase 1418 mm  Trail 101.7 mm   Steering angle 24.80°
Dry weight	***189 Kg	***185 Kg
Fuel Tank	18 liter capacity (including 4 liter reserve)	18 liter capacity (including 4 liter reserve)
Colors available	1. Lead Grey / Magnet Grey, 2. Aprilia Black / Diablo Black 3. Fluo Red / Lead Grey All color combinations come with a polished frame.	1. Lead Grey / Magnet Grey, 2. Aprilia Black / Diablo Black 3. Fluo Red / Lead Grey All color combinations come with a black frame.
Available: End of September 2003 in limited quantities at first
MSRP USA: Mille R $13,999 / Mille R Factory $17,899

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