Aprilia’s ultra-exotic, high-performance RSV1000R offered for sale in the seldom-seen shade of Planet Blue. This is a low mileage, well cared for example with all panels presenting free from any dents or major blemishes.

 

Upon startup, the bike starts without hesitation and settles to a steady idle. Rides without fault through the gears, with the super torquey v-twin’s unique soundtrack roaring through power-band. Evidently exceptionally well cared for throughout its life, the history file is accompanied by two keys, stacks of previous invoices and paperwork.

 

Serviced regularly at the following intervals: 621, 3617, 7793, 14442, and 16645 miles. Most recently, the commonly perishing intake flange was replaced and a health check carried out in 2022 at 16,913 miles. Tyres are matching Pirelli Diablo Rosso’s, both of which show ample tread depth remaining.

 

Somewhat unfairly referred to as ‘the other Italian V-twin’ the Aprilia RSV range deserve an awful lot of credit and if you are after an attainable bit of exotica, they represent tremendous value for money.

 

Built at a time when Ducati dominated the headlines, the RSV not only raced with reasonable success in the World Superbike Championship, it introduced the masses to the likes of Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and lightweight OZ Racing wheels. The RSV has a huge fanbase all over the world, far from ‘the other Italian V-twin’ the RSV is a fun-filled Italian thoroughbred in its own right.

 

With just 3 previous owners - the current having owned for more than 12 years - this RSV1000R wants for nothing and is ready to be enjoyed and admired for many more years to come.