Aprilia SL 1000 Falco suspension setup and specs

Aprilia SL 1000 Falco, 2000 to 2004: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 194 kg (428 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Aprilia.

2000–2004 Aprilia SL 1000 Falco
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Aprilia SL 1000 Falco

2000–2004 · sport-touring · 997.6 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight194 kg (428 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper

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