APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY User Manual

use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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u Hold the adjuster (6) with the appropriate
Allen wrench and tighten the lock nut (5), by
means of the appropriate Allen wrench, to
its appropriate tightening torque.
Lock nut (5) tightening torque: 28.93 ftlb
(40 Nm).
CAUTION
Adjust the spring preload and the
extension damping according to your
preference, and how the vehicle is used.
When the spring preload is increased, it is
necessary to also increase the extension
damping to avoid unsteady shock action.
If necessary, contact your Local aprilia
Dealer.
CAUTION
Never loosen, or remove the screw
(7). This may cause nitrogen to escape
which will destroy the function of the
shock absorber and could upset the
handling of your vehicle, leading to an
accident with subsequent injury or even
death.
( ) Never loosen the screw
(8) or attempt to adjust the membrane
covered by it. This may cause nitrogen
to escape which will destroy the
function of the shock absorber and
could upset the handling of your
vehicle, leading to an accident with
subsequent injury or even death.
WARNING
The competition adjustment must be used
in organized racing or circular course
competitive event, under the auspices of a
recognized sanctioning body or by permit
issued by the local governmental authority
having jurisdiction.
It is strictly forbidden to use the
competition adjustment while riding the
vehicle on public streets, roads, or
highways.
(*) = clockwise (**)= counterclockwise
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Rear suspension Standard setting Racing setting
Shock absorber distance
between centers (A)
313 ±1.5 mm 310 to 316 mm
Spring length (preloaded) (B)
146 mm
145 mm
148 mm
147 mm
Rebound damping, ring nut (1)
Tighten fully (*) and then
slacken (**)
by 20 click positions
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken (**):
by 12 - 16 click positions
by 13 - 16 click positions
Compression damping, screw (2)
for
or knob (2) for
Tighten fully (*) and then
slacken (**)
by 1.5 turns giri
by 12 click positions
Tighten fully (*) and then slacken (**)
by 1-2 turns
by 8-14 click positions
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APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Specifications

General

Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Displacement	998 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Max Power	143 hp (107 kW) @ 10, 000 rpm
Max Torque	107 Nm at 7500 rpm
Front Suspension	Öhlins upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Öhlins monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc
Dry Weight	185 kg
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Frame	Aluminum twin spar