🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Aprilia Model: RSV Mille Year: 2001 Generation Model Generation: First Generation (RP) Applicable Years: 2001 (with potential applicability to adjacent model years due to shared components and design. 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Segment: High-performance sportbike. Brand Reputation: Aprilia is known for its racing pedigree and Italian engineering, particularly in the superbike segment. Competitive Analysis Competitors 2001: Ducati 916/996, Yamaha YZF-R1, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Honda CBR900RR Fireblade. Key Features Engine Configuration: V-Twin engine (Rotax 990cc) known for its torque and distinctive sound. Chassis Design: Aluminium twin-spar frame, advanced suspension components. Manual Value Proposition Target User: Owner or mechanic responsible for the upkeep and basic operation of the 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: User and Maintenance operations for the Aprilia RSV Mille 2001. Secondary Coverage: Specific mention of RSV Mille R and RSV Mille e (likely an electric version or variant) in wiring diagrams. Page Count Page Count: 122 Manual Type Manual Type: User and Maintenance Book Language Language: English (based on the table of contents structure) Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Safety And Operation: Safe drive, basic safety rules, clothing, accessories, load arrangement, vehicle element identification (frame, instruments, controls). Controls And Instruments: Arrangement of main elements, instruments, indicators, multifunction computer, independent controls, handlebar controls (left/right), ignition switch, steering lock. Auxiliary Equipment And Storage: Passenger seat locking/unlocking, glove/tool kit compartment cover and access, luggage rack fastenings. Fluids And Lubricants: Fuel, brake fluid recommendations, clutch fluid recommendations, coolant, engine oil specifications. Chassis And Brakes: Disc brakes (front/rear), clutch operation, tyres, brake lever and clutch lever adjustment, rear brake lever clearance adjustment, gear lever adjustment. Exhaust And Electrical: Exhaust silencer/terminal, automatic light switching (version e), bulbs (dashboard, headlight, indicators, rear light). Engine Maintenance: Engine oil level check and topping up, engine oil and oil filter change, air cleaner servicing, spark plug checking. Suspension And Steering: Front and rear suspension inspection, steering damper. Wheels And Drivetrain: Front wheel removal/installation, rear wheel removal/installation, drive chain maintenance. Electrical System Components: Battery checking, terminal cleaning, removal, electrolyte level check, recharging, installation, long inactivity, switches, fuses. Bodywork And Fairings: Rider saddle removal, fuel tank lifting, side fairing removal, lower fairing removal, side cover removal, rear-view mirror removal, front fairing removal. Electrical Diagrams: Wiring diagrams for RSV Mille / RSV Mille R and RSV Mille e / RSV Mille R e. Procedures Included Basic Operation: Getting on/off the vehicle, preliminary checks, starting procedure, departure and drive, running-in procedure, stopping, parking, positioning on stands (main/rear). Maintenance Tasks: Regular service intervals chart, engine oil and filter change, air cleaner service, tyre pressure checks, brake pad wear inspection, spark plug replacement. Adjustments: Front brake control lever and clutch control lever adjustment, rear brake control lever clearance, rear brake control lever and gear lever adjustment, cold start control, idling adjustment, accelerator control adjustment, vertical headlight beam adjustment. Component Removal And Installation: Battery removal/installation, headlight bulb replacement, indicator bulb replacement, rear light bulb replacement, front wheel removal, rear wheel removal, rider saddle removal, fuel tank lifting, fairing panel removal. Troubleshooting And Inspection: Brake pad wear inspection, suspension inspection, checking side stand functionality, checking switches, checking battery terminals. Special Procedures: Assembling pins for rear support stand, positioning vehicle on stands, suggestions to prevent theft, transport instructions, cleaning guidelines, long inactivity procedures. Technical Depth Depth Level: Comprehensive, covering both user-level operations and detailed maintenance/service procedures. Diagnostic Capability: Includes checks for components like switches and battery, and provides guidance on adjustments, but may not offer advanced electronic diagnostics. Rebuild Information: While it covers component removal and servicing, it may not go into full engine or gearbox rebuild specifications, which might be found in a dedicated workshop manual. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Readability: High (implied by digital format, suitability for printing). Searchability: Likely searchable text within the PDF. Print Quality Print Quality: Printable (as per recommendation to download a PDF reader). Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital PDF format) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital PDF format) Additional Features Bookmarks: YES Supplementary Documents: Includes wiring diagrams for specific RSV Mille variants. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: V-Twin, four-stroke Displacement: 990 cc Engine Code: Rotax 990 (commonly referred to as such) Performance Horsepower: Approx. 130-135 hp (actual figures vary by market and specific tune). Torque: Approx. 95-100 Nm (actual figures vary by market and specific tune). Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection (EFI) Fuel Type Recommendation: Unleaded gasoline (specific octane rating to be confirmed in manual). Cooling System Cooling Method: Liquid-cooled Lubrication Oil Type: Specific motorcycle engine oil (viscosity and API/JASO rating to be detailed in manual). Oil Capacity: Detailed in manual, typically around 3.5-4.0 liters with filter change. Ignition Ignition System: Electronic Ignition 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 6-speed constant mesh gearbox Optional Optional Transmission: N/A for this model...