Aprilia RSV MILLE R (2000–2002) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Aprilia

Model: RSV MILLE R

Category: Sport

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2000 → 2002

Engine

Displacement (cc): 998

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 128

Power (kW): 94

Torque (Nm): 107

Dimensions

Overall length: 2080 mm

Overall width: 730 mm

Overall height: 1110 mm

Wheelbase: 1410 mm

Ground clearance: 130 mm

Weight (kg): 199

Seat height (mm): 820

Tank (L): 20

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire: 190/50 ZR17

Front pressure (bar): 2.3

Rear pressure (bar): 2.5

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 525 chain

Sprockets (front / rear): 17 / 42

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DCPR9E

Plug gap: 0.7 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE15W-50

Engine oil (with filter, L): 3.9

Oil filter: OEM oil filter

Air filter: OEM air filter

Coolant (L): 2.5

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~333 km on a full tank (20.0 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.12-0.17 mm, exhaust cold 0.23-0.28 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE15W-50, 3.9 L with filter change. Spark plug: NGK DCPR9E (gap 0.7 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 2.5 L. Chain: chain, sprockets 17/42 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.3 bar, rear 2.5 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 ZR17, rear 190/50 ZR17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE15W-50, 3.9 L (with filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 15W-50)
Premium Motul 7100
Premium Motul 5100

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DCPR9E, gap 0.7 mm

OEM NGK DCPR9E
Premium NGK DCPR9EIX
Standard NGK DCPR9E

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

Drive chain

Spec: chain | Sprockets 17/42 teeth

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 ZR17, 2.3 bar

OEM OEM front: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire

Spec: 190/50 ZR17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 190/50 ZR17

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX14-BS or YTZ12S (typical 750-1000cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 2.50 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.12-0.17 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.23-0.28 mm

Suspension

Spec: 43 mm / 520 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 43 mm
OEM Fork oil grade: 520 ml SAE 10W