Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
Motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia was founded in Noale, Italy, in 1945. After winning many championships in the 125cc and 250cc classes, Aprilia used their racing knowledge to develop their first large capacity sports bike
Revealed in 1998, the RSV Mille featured a 998cc, 60° V-twin engine from Rotax, producing 128bhp and capable of 178mph
The bike on offer is a Gen 1. 5, which made its debut in 2001, featuring revised aerodynamics and bodywork along with an upgraded big-valve RP engine. This machine is also the high-spec 'R' version, which comes with Ohlins suspension, 'OZ' lightweight forged wheels, carbon fibre body parts and 4-pad, 4-pot Brembo brakes
The bike was subject to a light refresh five years ago, with side panels, the tail section and the belly pan re-painted and new decals applied. At the same time, a new clutch was fitted, along with a 16/ 43 chain and sprockets to make it more comfortable to ride in towns
Well maintained with new fork seals, wheel bearings, intake rubbers, brake pads and the suspension linkage serviced recently
Some upgrades, including a 150-amp starter relay, a K&N filter with an FR100 ECU chip, R&G paddock stand bobbins and bar ends
Supplied with the current V5C, owners handbook, workshop manual, sports exhaust, paddock stand and heavy duty cover
Running perfectly, it has an MOT until 28/ 06/ 2025 and has been in regular use having covered just 30, 866 miles
