Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory suspension setup and specs

Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory, 2004 to 2009: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 185 kg (408 lb).

Model years covered: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Aprilia.

2004–2009 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory
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Aprilia RSV 1000 R

2004–2009 · sport · 997.6 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel133 mm (5.2 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)
Front suspensionOhlins Racing
Rear suspensionOhlins Racing piggyback

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/50 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Rake24.8°
Trail101.7 mm (4.0 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight185 kg (408 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm floating discs, Brembo radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper

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