Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 R vs Aprilia RSV Mille (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 Rstacks up against the Aprilia RSV Mille. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV Mille 1000 RAprilia RSV Mille
Model year20042002
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower139 hp130 hp
Torque107 Nm101 Nm
Weight185 kg187 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 R vs Aprilia RSV Mille — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 R and the Aprilia RSV Mille usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV Mille 1000 R brings 139 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV Mille counters with 130 hp at 187 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: