🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
Aprilia
Model:
V990
Year:
2003
Codes
Engine Code Family:
V990
👋 Introduction
Market Position
Target Audience:
Enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, professional technicians working on Aprilia V990 engines.
Competitive Analysis
Value Proposition:
Provides professional-grade repair information, enabling cost savings on maintenance and repairs.
Key Features
Accuracy And Detail:
Same manual used by OEM technicians, ensuring accuracy and comprehensive detail.
Instruction Style:
Step-by-step instructions and clear repair information.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Primary Coverage:
Engine Repair and Maintenance
Secondary Coverage:
Diagnosis, Servicing, Component Overhaul
Page Count
Total Pages:
186
Manual Type
Type:
Engine Repair Manual / Service Manual
Language
Primary Language:
English
Format
File Format:
PDF
Print Compatibility:
Printable
Digital Compatibility:
Win/Mac
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine Mechanical:
Complete disassembly, assembly, and servicing of V990 engine components.
Engine Electrical:
Basic diagnostic information related to engine operation (indirectly covered through engine function).
Procedures Included
Engine Removal Refitting:
Step-by-step instructions for engine removal and reinstallation.
Engine Disassembly:
Detailed procedures for breaking down the V990 engine.
Component Servicing:
Instructions for servicing individual engine parts (e.g., cylinder heads, pistons, crankshaft, valvetrain).
Engine Assembly:
Comprehensive guide for rebuilding the V990 engine with specific torque values and clearances.
Periodic Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals for the V990 engine.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Professional Technician Level - Detailed diagnostics, repair, and overhaul procedures.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
PDF Reader Requirement:
Adobe PDF Reader
Print Quality
Print Readability:
High-quality PDF suitable for printing.
Binding Type
Binding Type For Printed Version:
Not applicable for digital file, but implies suitability for binding if printed.
Paper Type
Paper Type For Printed Version:
Not applicable for digital file, but implies professional manual paper stock.
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Family:
Aprilia V990
Engine Configuration:
V-Twin (specific angle and displacement vary by Aprilia model utilizing V990)
Engine Architecture:
Liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-twin.
Performance
Typical Displacement Range:
990cc to 1000cc (varies by specific Aprilia model and variant)
Typical Horsepower Range:
120-140 HP (varies significantly by specific Aprilia model and ECU mapping)
Typical Torque Range:
90-100 Nm (varies significantly by specific Aprilia model)
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Injection (Electronic)
Ignition System:
Electronic Ignition
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
6-speed Sequential Manual
Optional
Optional Transmission:
Not typically offered for this engine family, base is 6-speed manual.
Features
Clutch Type:
Wet Multi-plate Clutch (Hydraulically Actuated)
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Vehicle Type:
Sportbike / Performance Motorcycle (e.g., RSV Mille, Tuono)
Weights
Dry Weight:
Typical range 185-200 kg (varies by specific Aprilia model)
🛡️ Safety Features
Active Features
Braking System:
High-performance hydraulic disc brakes (e.g., Brembo), often with radial calipers. ABS may be an option on later variants.
Passive Features
Chassis Construction:
Aluminum twin-spar frame, designed for stability and handling.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment Features:
Basic analogue or digital dashboards. No integrated infotainment systems as per modern standards.
Driver Assistance
Traction Control:
Not standard on base 2003 models, but may have been introduced on higher trim variants or later model years.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
None.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 4,000-6,000 km or annually, refer to manual for exact specifications.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Intervals vary, usually between 10,000-20,000 km, consult manual for specific plugs.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Fully Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-50, API SG/SH/SJ or higher, JASO MA/MA2 (Specific grade depends on climate and model variant, consult manual).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, 50% mixture with distilled water. Specific formulations may be recommended by Aprilia.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (Refer to specific model recommendations, often DOT 4 is standard).
Clutch Fluid Type:
Mineral oil or DOT fluid depending on system, likely DOT 4 for hydraulic actuation (Verify with manual).
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Valve stem seals, cam chain tensioners, potential ECU issues on early models.
Typical Maintenance Focus:
Regular valve clearance adjustments, timely oil and filter changes, fuel system cleaning.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer:
Aprilia is an Italian manufacturer renowned for its performance motorcycles and racing pedigree.
Model Evolution
V990 Engine Application:
The V990 engine powered key Aprilia sportbikes such as the RSV Mille, RSV-R, Mille SP, and the Tuono models.
Production
Engine Production Period:
The V990 engine was produced and refined throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Brand Racing Heritage:
Aprilia has a strong history in motorcycle racing (MotoGP, Superbike World Championship), influencing their performance-oriented engineering.
Typical range 185-200 kg (varies by specific Aprilia model)
🛡️ Safety Features
Active Features
Braking System:
High-performance hydraulic disc brakes (e.g., Brembo), often with radial calipers. ABS may be an option on later variants.
Passive Features
Chassis Construction:
Aluminum twin-spar frame, designed for stability and handling.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment Features:
Basic analogue or digital dashboards. No integrated infotainment systems as per modern standards.
Driver Assistance
Traction Control:
Not standard on base 2003 models, but may have been introduced on higher trim variants or later model years.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
None.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 4,000-6,000 km or annually, refer to manual for exact specifications.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Intervals vary, usually between 10,000-20,000 km, consult manual for specific plugs.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Fully Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-50, API SG/SH/SJ or higher, JASO MA/MA2 (Specific grade depends on climate and model variant, consult manual).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, 50% mixture with distilled water. Specific formulations may be recommended by Aprilia.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (Refer to specific model recommendations, often DOT 4 is standard).
Clutch Fluid Type:
Mineral oil or DOT fluid depending on system, likely DOT 4 for hydraulic actuation (Verify with manual).
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Valve stem seals, cam chain tensioners, potential ECU issues on early models.
Typical Maintenance Focus:
Regular valve clearance adjustments, timely oil and filter changes, fuel system cleaning.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer:
Aprilia is an Italian manufacturer renowned for its performance motorcycles and racing pedigree.
Model Evolution
V990 Engine Application:
The V990 engine powered key Aprilia sportbikes such as the RSV Mille, RSV-R, Mille SP, and the Tuono models.
Production
Engine Production Period:
The V990 engine was produced and refined throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Brand Racing Heritage:
Aprilia has a strong history in motorcycle racing (MotoGP, Superbike World Championship), influencing their performance-oriented engineering.
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