2004 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory
Miles: 10,000
Clean Title
Buy It Now: $6,700
Listing Ends: September 10th, 2024
Between 1987 and 1997, the phrase “Italian v-twin superbike” could really only have meant one thing: Ducati. But in 1998, Aprilia made the jump from a builder of small-displacement motorcycles and scooters into the deep end of World Superbike competition with their v-twin powered RSV Mille. The first generation RSV was a bit… aesthetically challenged, although the aluminum beam frame was an absolute work of art and the “R” version was dripping with top-shelf components. The revised Aprilia RSV1000R that arrived in 2004 solved the styling issues for the most part, with angular, stealth-fighter looks and the usual raft of refinements to the overall package. From the start, the RSV had Italian charisma, with an unconventional 998cc 70° v-twin designed by longtime partner Rotax that was more compact than Ducati’s 90° engine to allow for a longer swingarm, and used a pair of balance shafts to make up for the inherent lack of smoothness, a dry-sump oiling system, and a pneumatically-actuated slipper clutch system. The result was a bike that offered straight-line performance on-par with a Ducati, but more nimble handling, compared to Ducati’s famous rock-solid stability in corners. This example is the RSV1000R Factory, the tricked-out, top-spec version of the bike, sporting Öhlins suspension at the front and rear, a steering damper, and lightweight OZ wheels.
I am selling my 2004 Aprilia RSV1000R. This is the FACTORY version which came with some additional carbon fiber parts not found on the standard R version. It also has complete Ohlins suspension and steering damper as an upgrade from the standard version. Cosmetically the bike looks great with only a few marks and scuffs as seen in the pictures. I just got it back from the dealership after having a bunch of expensive work done. The common charging issue has been corrected with a factory new flywheel and stator. The voltage regulator was changed as well and now the bike charges flawlessly. Another commonly neglected area of maintenance was addressed with the cleaning and lubricating the rear suspension linkage. As the bike was nearing the normal maintenance mileage the valve clearance was checked and found to be within spec and new spark plugs were installed. To round out the service work the rear brake was cleaned, adjusted and new fluid was introduced. New rear brake pads were installed. The chain was cleaned and adjusted, and the clutch fluid was replaced, and the clutch was adjusted. Pirelli Rosso4 Corsa tires are almost brand new, from previous owner and have less than 500 miles. The mileage was slightly over 10,000 but during the service work the very common odometer reset occurred so as of the writing of this description the bike shows 7 miles. I will more than likely be putting more miles on it before it gets sold. In total I have just spent close to $4000.00 on new parts and labor for the bike. I have some extra parts that will go with the bike also.
Today’s example of the Aprilia RSV1000R is a bit rough around the edges, with the kind of scuffs and minor scrapes you’re likely to find on a twenty year old motorcycle that’s obviously been ridden regularly. Mechanically, the bike has seen significant recent maintenance and the Rotax is generally considered to be very reliable, with far lower servicing costs than an equivalent Ducati 998. It’s honestly not as sexy as a Ducati, but performance is certainly on par and the $6,700 asking price is far lower than a 998, making it an enticing bargain.
-tad
Sleeper alert! Always been a big fan of these.