Difference between revisions of "Aprilia RST1000"
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The Aprilia Futura was first unveiled late last year, prior to its worldwide launch in early 2001. It's the result of Aprilia's desire to become a major player in the world's motorcycle marketplace, and therefore compete in a number of market sectors. | The Aprilia Futura was first unveiled late last year, prior to its worldwide launch in early 2001. It's the result of Aprilia's desire to become a major player in the world's motorcycle marketplace, and therefore compete in a number of market sectors. | ||
While the $19,990 Futura - or RST1000 - has a modified version of Aprilia's established 60-degree, liquid-cooled V-twin, it's wrapped in its own twin-spar | While the $19,990 Futura - or RST1000 - has a modified version of Aprilia's established 60-degree, liquid-cooled V-twin, it's wrapped in its own twin-spar aluminum chassis. | ||
The chassis is one reason the fully-loaded Futura was impressive through Melbourne's tin-top maze as I made my escape from Horror HQ. | The chassis is one reason the fully-loaded Futura was impressive through Melbourne's tin-top maze as I made my escape from Horror HQ. | ||
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The USD front forks are well-controlled, with just preload and rebound adjustment available, even though the compression adjustment furniture is still there in blanked off form. | The USD front forks are well-controlled, with just preload and rebound adjustment available, even though the compression adjustment furniture is still there in blanked off form. | ||
Compression adjustment isn't missed on this bike however, with the standard suspension settings doing a great job of keeping the front | Compression adjustment isn't missed on this bike however, with the standard suspension settings doing a great job of keeping the front tire in contact with the road in most usage. | ||
In fact the suspension is excellent in the real world it was designed for, the odd pothole I did manage to nail prompting nothing but a thump from the Michelin Pilot Sports, all the while the bike ploughing on as though nothing had happened. | In fact the suspension is excellent in the real world it was designed for, the odd pothole I did manage to nail prompting nothing but a thump from the Michelin Pilot Sports, all the while the bike ploughing on as though nothing had happened. | ||
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| Ignition / Starting||Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder / electric | | Ignition / Starting||Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder / electric | ||
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| Max Power ||113 hp 83 KW @ 9250 rpm (rear | | Max Power ||113 hp 83 KW @ 9250 rpm (rear tire 101.8 hp @ 9250rpm) | ||
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| Max Torque||7.78 kg-m 96 Nm @ 7250 rpm | | Max Torque||7.78 kg-m 96 Nm @ 7250 rpm | ||