Aprillia RSV1998 Hand Book

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© 2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) 3!&%49 7!2.).'3 The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the nor-
The following precautionary warnings are mal riding position.
used throughout this manual in order to The vehicle w has been designed and
convey the following messages: produced as a single seater (for the trans-
port of the rider only).
aSafety warning. When you find this
symbol on the vehicle or in the The vehicle w cannot be used to trans-
port any passenger, luggage and objects.
manual, be careful to the potential risk
of personal injury. Non-compliance In this manual, any reference to the trans-
with the indications given in the mes- port of passenger,luggage or objects re-
sages preceded by this symbol may re- gards only the W version of the vehicle.
sult in grave risks for your and other If the glove/tool kit compartment cover has
people’s safety and for the vehicle! been installed (as an alternative to the pas-
senger seat), the transport of passenger,
First edition: november 2000 aWARNING luggage or objects is forbidden even with
Indicates a potential hazard which may W.
Reprint: result in serious injury or even death.
aCAUTION 7!2.).'3 02%#!54)/.3

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Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in minor personal injury or dam- Before starting the engine, carefully read
age to the vehicle. this manual and in particular the section
“SAFE DRIVE”.
NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual Your and other people’s safety depends
precedes important information or instruc-
Produced and printed by: not only on your quickness of reflexes and
editing division tions.
Soave (VERONA) - Italy on your agility, but also on what you know
Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911 about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on
Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241 4%#(.)#!, ).&/2-!4)/. your knowledge of the basic information for
E-mail: customer@stp.it
www.stp.it “SAFE DRIVE”.
★ The operations preceded by this
Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the
On behalf of: symbol must be repeated also on
aprilia s.p.a.
the opposite side of the vehicle. vehicle, in such a way as to be able to drive
via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy
in the traffic safely.
Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54
www.aprilia.com reassembly of the units repeat the disas-
sembly operations in reverse order.
2 use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R
NOTE This manual must be considered The user of the vehicle in these countries In this manual the various versions are in-
as an integral part of the vehicle and must must: dicated by the following symbols:
always accompany it, even in case of re- – contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have
sale. W RSV mille
the non-homologated components re-
aprilia has carried out this manual with the placed with others homologated for use w RSV mille R
maximum attention, in order to supply the in the country in question; e automatic light switching version
user with correct and updated information. – carry out the required periodical inspec- (Automatic Switch-on Device)
However, since aprilia constantly im- tions. m optional
proves the design of its products, there NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi- o catalytic version
may be slight discrepancies between the cle, write down the identification data indi-
characteristics of your vehicle and those VERSION:
cated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA-
described in this manual. TION LABEL in the table here below. This I Italy S Singapore
For any clarification concerning the infor- label is positioned on the left side of the
frame; to read it, it is necessary to remove U United Kingdom s Slovenia
mation contained in this manual, do not
hesitate to contact your aprilia Official the rider saddle, see p. 76 (REMOVING a Austria i Israel
Dealer. THE RIDER SADDLE).
p Portugal ¬ South Korea
For control and repair operations not ex-
pressly described in this publication, for the F Finland M Malaysia
purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, B Belgium c Chile
accessories and other products, as well as
d Germany H Croatia
for specific advice, contact exclusively
aprilia Official Dealers and Service Cent- f France A Australia
ers, which guarantee prompt and accurate
E Spain u United States
assistance. of America
Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish G Greece Ä Brazil
you a nice ride.
These data indicate: O Holland R South Africa
All rights as to electronic storage, repro-
duction and total or partial adaptation, with – YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); Y Switzerland n New Zealand
any means, are reserved for all Countries. – I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); D Denmark C Canada
NOTE In some countries the antipollu- – COUNTRY CODES = homologation
country (I, UK, A, ...). J Japan
tion and noise regulations in force require
periodical inspections. and are to be supplied to the aprilia Offi-
cial Dealer as reference data for the pur-
chase of spare parts or specific accesso-
ries of the model you have acquired.
use and maintenance RSV mille - RSV mille R 3

4!",% /& #/.4%.43 ADJUSTING REMOVING THE SIDE STAND ......................... 80

THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER INSPECTING THE FRONT
SAFE DRIVE ...............................................................5 CLEARANCE ..................................................... 44 AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.............................. 82
BASIC SAFETY RULES ....................................... 6 ADJUSTING FRONT SUSPENSION ...................................... 82
CLOTHING ........................................................... 9 THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER STEERING DAMPER......................................... 85
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 10 AND THE GEAR LEVER ................................... 45 REAR SUSPENSION......................................... 86
LOAD .................................................................. 10
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS W . 12
AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR............... 88
VERSION e.....................................................
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS w . 14
45 ADJUSTING
EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL .. 45 THE COLD START CONTROL (0).................... 89
ARRANGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................................... 46 IDLING ADJUSTMENT ...................................... 89
OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................... 16 GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ........... 46 ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL 89
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS........................ 17 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ...... 48 SPARK PLUGS .................................................. 90
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE...... 18 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ...... 49 CHECKING THE SIDE STAND.......................... 92
MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER ......................... 20 STARTING ......................................................... 50 BATTERY........................................................... 93
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS......................... 26 DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ................................ 53 CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS 93
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART RUNNING-IN...................................................... 56 REMOVING THE BATTERY .............................. 94
OF THE HANDLEBAR........................................ 26 STOPPING......................................................... 57 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ......... 95
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART PARKING ........................................................... 57 RECHARGING THE BATTERY ......................... 95
OF THE HANDLEBAR........................................ 27 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND 58 INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................. 96
IGNITION SWITCH............................................. 28 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............ 58 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY............. 97
STEERING LOCK............................................... 28 MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 59 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ............................ 97
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ........................................ 29 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART....... 60 CHANGING THE FUSES................................... 98
UNLOCKING/LOCKING
THE PASSENGER SEAT W ............................ 29
IDENTIFICATION DATA .................................... 62 ADJUSTING
CHECKING THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT BEAM............... 100
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP .. 62 BULBS.............................................................. 101
THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT
COMPARTMENT COVER w ........................... 30
CHANGING CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ......... 101
THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER ......... 64 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ........... 102
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................. 31
LUGGAGE RACK FASTENINGS W ................ 31
AIR CLEANER ................................................... 66 CHANGING THE FRONT
SPECIAL TOOLS m ......................................... 32
ASSEMBLING THE PINS AND REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS 104
FOR THE REAR SUPPORT STAND m .......... 67 CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB............. 105
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 32
NUMBER PLATE-HOLDER EXTENSION m.... 32
POSITIONING THE VEHICLE TRANSPORT......................................................... 106
ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND m............. 67 CLEANING ............................................................ 106
MAIN COMPONENTS .............................................. 33 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ................... 108
FUEL................................................................... 33 ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND m .......... 67 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................... 109
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations..................... 34 FRONT WHEEL ................................................. 68 LUBRICANT CHART........................................ 113
DISC BRAKES.................................................... 35 FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS............................... 70 Importers ................................................... 116-117
FRONT BRAKE .................................................. 36 REAR WHEEL ................................................... 71 WIRING DIAGRAM -
REAR BRAKE..................................................... 37 DRIVE CHAIN .................................................... 74 RSV mille - RSV mille R ................................... 118
CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations .................. 38 REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE.................... 76 WIRING DIAGRAM -
CLUTCH ............................................................. 39 LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ................................ 76 RSV mille e - RSV mille R e ...................... 120
COOLANT........................................................... 40 REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS .................... 77
TYRES ................................................................ 42 REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING.................. 77
ENGINE OIL ....................................................... 43 REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS...................... 78
ADJUSTING REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ........ 78
THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER REMOVING THE FRONT PART
AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER ............. 44 OF THE FAIRING .............................................. 79

"!3)# 3!&%49 25,%3 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the
psychotropic substances notably increases driver’s lack of experience.
To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
possession of all the requirements pre-
Be sure that you are in good psychophysi- in any case, make sure that the driver has
scribed by law (driving licence, minimum
cal conditions and fit for driving and pay all the requirements for driving.
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number particular attention to physical weariness
plate, etc.). and drowsiness.
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv-
ing it first in areas with low traffic and/or pri-
vate areas.

Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han-
tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan- Avoid riding in the slipstream created by on the rider’s footboards), in the correct
gerous for yourself and other people (for preceding vehicles in order to increase driving posture.
example: rearing up on the back wheel, your speed. Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration while driving.
to the road surface, visibility and other driv-
ing conditions.

COOLER
OIL
The driver should pay attention and avoid Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu- If the vehicle has been involved in an acci-
distractions caused by people, things and bricants indicated in the "LUBRICANT dent, make sure that no damage has oc-
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read, CHART"; check all oil, fuel and coolant lev- curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
etc.) while driving. els regularly. braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer who should care-
fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen-
sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunc-
tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.

ONLY ORIGINALS
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Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle and/or the #,/4().'
colour of: number plate, direction indica- removal of original components can com-
Before starting, always wear a correctly
tors, lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
Any modification of the vehicle will result in safety or even make it illegal.
homologated, in good shape, of the right
the invalidity of the guarantee We recommend respecting all regulations size and that the visor is clean.
and national and local provisions regarding
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
the equipment of the vehicle.
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
In particular, avoid all modifications that in- will make yourself more visible to the other
crease the vehicle’s performance levels or drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
alter its original characteristics. being knocked down, and you will be more
Never race with other vehicles. protected in case of fall.
Avoid off-road driving. This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles;
strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mech-
anisms.

Do not keep objects that can be dangerous !##%33/2)%3 Make sure that the equipment is well fas-
in case of fall, for example pointed objects The owner of the vehicle is responsible for tened to the vehicle and not dangerous
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your the choice, installation and use of any ac- during driving.
pockets (the same recommendations also cessory. Do not install electrical devices and do not
apply to passengers). Avoid installing accessories that cover modify those already existing to avoid elec-
horns or lights or that could impair their trical overloads, because the vehicle could
functions, limit the suspension stroke and suddenly stop or there could be a danger-
the steering angle, hamper the operation of ous current shortage in the horn and in the
the controls and reduce the distance from lights.
the ground and the angle of inclination in aprilia recommends the use of genuine
turns. accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac-
cess to the controls, since this can prolong ,/!$
reaction times during an emergency. Be careful and moderate when loading
Big fairings and windshields installed on your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forc- close as possible to the center of gravity of
es that affect the stability of the vehicle, es- the vehicle and distribute the load uniform-
pecially when riding at high speed. ly on both sides, in order to reduce umbal-
ance to the minimum. Furthermore, make
sure that the load is firmly secured to the
vehicle, especially during long trips.
Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger-

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ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
and forks, because the vehicle might re- cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag.
spond more slowly in turns and its ma- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
noeuvrability could be unavoidably im- from the luggage-rack or which cover the and its manoeuvrability can be compro-
paired. lights, horn or indicators. mised.
Do not place bags that are too bulky on the Do not carry animals or children on the
vehicle sides and do not ride with the crash glove compartment or on the luggage rack.
helmet, because they could hit people or
obstacles, making you lose control of the
vehicle.

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1) Left fairing 6) Left rear-view mirror 13) Passenger left footrest 19) Engine oil tank
2) Non-adjustable steering 7) Engine oil filter (snapping, closed/open) 20) Engine oil level
damper (adjustable steering 8) Left side cover 14) Drive chain 21) Engine oil tank cap
damper W m) 9) Rider saddle 15) Rear fork
3) Headlight 10) Battery 16) Rider left footrest
4) Front part of the fairing 11) Main fuse carrier (30 A) 17) Side stand
5) Clutch fluid reservoir 12) Passenger seat lock 18) Shifting lever

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1) Rear shock absorber 6) Passenger grab strap 13) Right rear-view mirror 19) Lower fairing
2) Passenger right footrest 7) Electronic unit 14) Front brake fluid tank 20) Rear brake pump
(snapping, closed/open) 8) Right side cover 15) Secondary fuse carrier 21) Rear brake control lever
3) Rear light 9) Fuel tank (15 A) 22) Rider right footrest
4) Glove/tool kit compartment 10) Coolant expansion tank cap 16) Horn
5) Passenger seat (glove/tool kit 11) Fuel tank filler cap 17) Expansion tank
compartment cover W m) 12) Air cleaner 18) Rear brake fluid tank

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1) Left fairing 8) Left side cover 13) Drive chain 18) Engine oil filter
2) Engine oil tank cap 9) Rider saddle 14) Rear fork 19) Engine oil tank
3) Adjustable steering damper 10) Battery 15) Rider left footrest 20) Engine oil level
4) Headlight 11) Main fuse carrier (30A) 16) Side stand
5) Front part of the fairing 12) Glove/tool kit compartment 17) Shifting lever
6) Clutch fluid reservoir lock
7) Left rear-view mirror

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1) Rear shock absorber 7) Fuel tank 13) Secondary fuse carrier 19) Rear brake control lever
2) Rear light 8) Coolant expansion tank (15A) 20) Rider right footrest
3) Glove/tool kit compartment cap 14) Horn
4) Glove/tool kit compartment 9) Fuel tank filler cap 15) Expansion tank
cover 10) Air cleaner 16) Rear brake fluid tank
5) Electronic unit 11) Right rear-view mirror 17) Lower fairing
6) Right side cover 12) Front brake fluid tank 18) Rear brake pump

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1) Ignition switch/steering lock (2 - 1 - &) 8) Clutch lever
2) Cold start lever (0) 9) Instruments and indicators
3) Dimmer switch (8 - 7) 10) Front brake lever
4) Direction indicator switch (6) 11) Throttle grip
5) Horn push button (*) 12) Start push button (+)
6) Light switch (( - ' - •) (not provided for e) 13) Engine stop switch (#2 - !1)
7) High beam signaller push button (7)/LAP push button (multi-
function)

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1) Green direction indicator warning light (6) 7) Right multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock
2) Blue high beam warning light (7) - battery voltage - chronometer - diagnostic)
3) Revolution counter 8) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.)
4) Programmable red line warning light LED (max) 9) Green neutral indicator warning light (/)
5) Amber low fuel warning light (-) 10) Multifunction computer programming push buttons
6) Amber “side stand down” warning light (Æ) 11) Left multifunction digital display (speedometer - odometer)

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Description Function
Direction indicator warning light 6 Blinks when the direction indicators are on.
High beam warning light 7 Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.
Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.
Revolution counter rpm
aCAUTION Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 56 (RUNNING-
IN).
Blinks when the max. rpm set by the user is reached, see p. 22 [SETTING THE RED LINE
THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)].
Red line warning light LED max It comes on when the engine max. rpm threshold setting is confirmed, see p. 22 [SETTING THE
RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)] and whenever the ignition key is rotated
to position “2”, for about three seconds, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 4.5 ± 1 L.
Low fuel warning light -
In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 33 (FUEL).
Side stand down warning light Æ Comes on when the side stand is down.
Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position “2” and the engine is not running, thus
checking the functionality of the LED.
If the light LED does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
. If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “.” remains on after
LED aCAUTION the start or comes on during the normal operation of the engine,
this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.
In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Neutral indicator warning light / Comes on when the gear is in neutral.
Indicates the instantaneous, average or maximum driving speed (in kilome- To alternate the
Multifunction Speedometer (km/h - MPH) tres or miles) according to the presetting, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COM- data displayed,
digital display PUTER). see p. 20 (MUL-
(left side) TIFUNCTION
Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres or miles covered. COMPUTER).

Description Function
Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine, see p. 20 (MULTI-
FUNCTION COMPUTER).
Do not leave the ignition switch in position “1”,
aCAUTION since the cooling fans would stop independently
of the coolant temperature; in this case there would be a further temper-
ature increase.
If a temperature of 115 – 120 °C (239 – 248 °F) is displayed, stop the engine,
turn the ignition key to position “2” and wait for the disconnection of the cool-
ing fans.
) At this point turn the ignition key to position “1” and check the coolant level,
Coolant tempera-
ture (°C/°F) see p. 40 (COOLANT).
If the writing "///" is displayed, stop the vehicle and let the engine run at
3000 rpm for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate To alternate the
regularly in the system; then press the engine stop switch to position "! 1" data displayed,
and check the coolant level, see p. 40 (COOLANT). If the writing “///” is see p. 20 (MUL-
still displayed after the coolant level has been checked, contact an aprilia Of- TIFUNCTION
ficial Dealer. COMPUTER).
Multifunction
digital display
(right side) aCAUTION If the maximum allowed temperature (120°C -
248 °F) is exceeded, the engine may be serious-
ly damaged.
Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 20 (MULTI-
Clock FUNCTION COMPUTER).
Battery voltage V
Indicates the battery voltage, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
BATT
Indicates the various timings according to the presetting, see p. 20 (MULTI-

Chronometer FUNCTION COMPUTER).
Whenever the ignition switch is brought to position “2”, the writing "HIL" appears on the right
side of the multifunction display for approximately three seconds.
If the writing “(),” is displayed during the normal operation of
Diagnostics aCAUTION the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an
anomaly. In many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; im-
mediately contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

5
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8
9 5a
DIAG SERVICE V BATT
V max AVS MPH km/h
mi
km
10 13a 11 7 13
-5,4)&5.#4)/. #/-054%2 cessively every 7500 km (4687 mi), the – the revolution counter pointer (4) makes
writing “SERVICE” (5a) appears on the twelve clockwise clicks, thus checking the
When the ignition key (1) is rotated to posi-
right display. operation of the revolution counter itself;
tion “2”, the following warning lights come
In this case contact an APRILIA Official – the instantaneous, maximum and aver-
on on the dashboard: age speed function is set in “km/h”;
– red line warning light LED “max” (2); Dealer, who will carry out the opera-
– the coolant temperature is set in °C;
– red engine oil pressure warning light tions indicated in the regular service in- – the digital clock is set to zero;
LED “.” (3), which remains on until the tervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR – the red line is set at 6000 rpm, indicated
engine starts. SERVICE INTERVALS CHART). To by the coming on of the red line warning
make the writing “SERVICE” disappear, light LED “max ” (red) (2).
The pointer (4) of the revolution counter press the “LAP” push button (6) and
shifts to the maximum value (rpm) set by then the push button r and keep them
NOTE If necessary, carry out the appro-
the user. After about three seconds the priate adjustments.
pressed for about five seconds.
red line warning light LED "max" (2) goes SEGMENT OPERATION CHECK
With the ignition key (1) in position "2" the
off; the pointer (4) of the revolution counter ◆ Press the push buttons l and k at the
standard settings on the dashboard are the
returns to its initial position. same time.
following:
The writing "()," (5) appears on the right ◆ Rotate the ignition key (1) from position
side of the multifunction display for three Right display: Clock (7), coolant tempera- “1” to position “2”.
seconds. ture in °C (8).
All the segments (13) (13a) will remain on
Left display: Instantaneous speed in until the push buttons l and k are re-
In this way the component operation is km/h (9), trip 1 (trip odometer) (10), total
tested. leased.
kilometres/miles odometer (11).
SWITCHING FROM km TO mi (from
aCAUTION Upon installation of the battery or of the km/h to MPH) AND VICEVERSA (LEFT
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and suc- 30A main fuses: DISPLAY)

9 14
16
15
V max AVS MPH km/h V max AVS MPH km/h V max AVS MPH km/h
mi mi mi
km km km
10 10 17 18
◆ Press the push button l until, after the push button r for about two seconds. The writing “AVS” (18), the average speed
about five seconds, all the writings (12) ◆ To display the maximum speed (14) and (16) and the distance “trip 2” (17) are dis-
on the left display start blinking. the distance “trip 1” (10), press the push played.
◆ Release the push button l. button k for about one second. The Resetting the average speed (16) and the
◆ Press the push button k to change the writing “V max” (15), the maximum distance “trip 2” (17): with the odometer set
unit of measurement from “km” to “mi” speed (14) and the distance “trip 1” (10) on the “AVS” function, press the push but-
(from “km/h” to “MPH”) or viceversa. are displayed. ton r for about 1 second.
◆ To confirm the setting, press the push
button l for about five seconds. Resetting the maximum speed (14): with NOTE The measurement of the average
the odometer set on the “V max” function, speed is relevant to the distance “trip 2”
SETTING THE INSTANTANEOUS, press the push button r for about 2 sec- (odometer).
MAXIMUM AND AVERAGE SPEED onds.
(LEFT DISPLAY) The distance “trip 2” (17) shown on the dis-
NOTE The measurement of the maxi- play indicates the number of kilome-
NOTE Two seconds after the vehicle mum speed is relevant to the distance cov- tres/miles covered from the last setting to
has started moving, the instantaneous ered from the last setting to zero of the max- zero.
speed is automatically shown on the dis- imum speed itself. The distance “trip 1” (10)
play, even if a different function is set. shown on the display indicates the number If more than 1000 km (625 mi) are covered
of kilometres/miles covered from the last without setting “trip 2” to zero, the value of
When the ignition key is rotated to position
setting to zero, to the distance “trip 1”. the average speed will be wrong.
“2”, the instantaneous speed (9) and the
partial number of kilometres/miles covered ◆ To display the average speed (16) and
◆ To display the instantaneous speed (13)
“trip 1” (10) appear on the left display. and the distance “trip 1” (10), press the
the distance “trip 2” (17), press the push
Resetting “trip 1” (10): with the odometer set button k again for about 1 second. push button k again.
on the instantaneous speed function, press
SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD For the adjustment, proceed as follows: NOTE It is not possible to set the red
(WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY) line at values lower than 2000 rpm or high-
◆ Press the push button j, release it and
er than 12000 rpm.
When the maximum rpm set is exceed- press it j again within 3 seconds. The
ed, the red line warning light LED “max”
(2) positioned on the dashboard starts
pointer (4) moves increasing the value
by 1000 rpm at each click, as long as j
aCAUTION
blinking. is kept pressed; when it has reached the Never exceed the recommended rpm,
maximum value, it starts again from the see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).
If the push button j is pressed for less beginning. ◆ To confirm, release the push button j.
than one second, the pointer of the revolu-
◆ Press the push button j until the de- After three seconds, the red line thresh-
tion counter (4) shifts to the red line value sired rpm value has been set. old setting is stored.
set for three seconds, after which it returns
◆ If the push button j is released and then NOTE The setting is confirmed by the
to its initial position.
pressed again within 3 seconds, intermit- coming on of the red line warning light LED
tently, the pointer (4) moves increasing “max” (2).
the value by 100 rpm at each click; when
it has reached the maximum value, it
starts again from the beginning.

MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY)

The right display (multifunction) includes
the coolant temperature in °C (°F) (8) and 8
the digital clock (7) as standard settings.
20
NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ- DIAG SERVICE V BATT DIAG SERVICE V BATT
ing "9" blinks.
By pressing the push button g, the follow-
ing functions can be obtained in sequence:
Standard setting: Temperature in °C 7 19

and digital clock
g
STANDARD SETTING: COOLANT TEM- Thermometer range on the display: 35–
PERATURE AND DIGITAL CLOCK 130°C (95–266 °F).
Battery voltage (V BATT) The coolant temperature value (8) is The digital clock (7) appears in the lower
shown in the upper part of the right display. part of the right display. To set or modify
g It is possible to switch from °C to °F and hour and minutes, see p. 24 (SETTING
viceversa, see p. 24 (SETTING °C OR °F). THE HOUR) and (SETTING THE MIN-
– When the temperature is below 35°C UTES).
Setting the hour (95°F), the writing “9” (8) blinks on
the right display. BATTERY VOLTAGE - VBATT
g – When the temperature is over 115°C ◆ If the push button g is pressed once, the
(239°F), the value (8) blinks on the right battery voltage expressed in volt (19) ap-
display, even if a function different from pears in the lower part of the right dis-
Setting the minutes the standard setting has been set. play, while the coolant temperature (8) is
– When the temperature is over 130°C displayed in the upper part. The writing
g (266°F), the writing “///” (8) appears “V BATT” (20) is displayed. The re-
on the right display. charge circuit functions correctly if at
4000 rpm the battery voltage with low
Setting °C or °F aCAUTION beam on is included between 13 and 15
If the writing “///” is displayed with a V.
temperature below 130°C (266°F), there
may be a failure of the electric circuit. In
this case, contact an APRILIA Official
Dealer.
8
DIAG SERVICE V BATT DIAG SERVICE V BATT
21 22
SETTING THE HOUR SETTING THE MINUTES SETTING °C OR °F

◆ When the push button g is pressed for ◆ When the push button g is pressed for ◆ When the push button g is pressed for
the second time, the hour segments (21) the third time, the minute segments (22) the fourth time, the segments of the cool-
start blinking in the lower part of the right start blinking in the lower part of the right ant temperature in °C or °F (8) start
display (digital clock). display (digital clock). blinking in the upper part of the display.
◆ To modify the hour setting, press the ◆ To modify the minute setting, press the ◆ To modify from °C to °F setting, or vice
“LAP” push button (6) on the left part of “LAP” push button (6) on the left part of versa, press the “LAP” push button (6)
the handlebar. the handlebar. on the left part of the handlebar.
◆ To confirm the hour setting, press the ◆ To confirm the minute setting, press the ◆ To confirm the setting, press the push
push button g. push button g. button g.

26 8
DIAG SERVICE V BATT DIAG SERVICE V BATT
23 24 25 7
CHRONOMETER (RIGHT DISPLAY) The “LAP” push button (6) is not enabled the “LAP” push button (6) and the push
for 10 seconds and the last time stored button g.
The chronometer makes it possible to (23) is shown on the display. The coolant temperature (8) and the digital
measure the time per lap with the vehicle After which, the chronometer with the cur- clock (7) appear on the right display (multi-
on a racetrack and to store the data, in rent timing (24) is displayed, starting from function).
such a way as to be able to consult them ten seconds.
successively. NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ-
◆ To display the first time stored (25), ing "9" blinks.
When the “CHRONOMETER” function has press the push button k.
been selected, it is not possible to recall ◆ To be able to see the stored times in se- DIAGNOSTICS
the following functions: quence, press the “LAP” push button (6). Whenever the ignition switch is turned to
– maximum speed “V max”; The writings / , / , / , / , etc. position “2”, the writing “(),” is displayed
– average speed “AVS”; (26) are displayed. for about three seconds.
– distance “trip 2”.
◆ To start timing again, press the push but-
ton k. aCAUTION
◆ To operate the chronometer, press the If the writing “HIL” is displayed during
“LAP” push button (6) and, within seven NOTE It is possible to store max. 40 the normal operation of the engine, this
seconds, the push button g. times, after which the “LAP” push button means that the electronic unit has de-
◆ To start timing, press the “LAP” push (6) is not effective any longer. tected an anomaly.
button (6) and release it immediately. ◆ To set the memory to zero, press the In many cases, the engine keeps run-
◆ To store the time acquired, press the push button l and the “LAP” push but- ning with reduced performance levels;
“LAP” push button (6). ton (6) at the same time for two seconds. immediately contact an APRILIA Official
◆ To leave the chronometer function, press Dealer.

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3) DIMMER SWITCH (% - $)
6
When the light switch is in position "(": if the dimmer switch
is in position "$", the high beam comes on; while if it is in
/LAP
position "%", the low beam comes on.
3) DIMMER SWITCH (% - $) e
5 When it is in position “%” the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “$”, the high beam comes on.
4 4) LIGHT SWITCH (( - ' - •) (not provided for e)

When the light switch is in position "•", the lights are off; when
3 the switch is in position "'", the parking lights and the dash-
board light are on; when the switch is in position "(", the
1 parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
SH
PU
2 The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer

switch.
5) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLER PUSH BUTTON (7)/LAP PUSH

BUTTON (multifunction)
#/.42/,3 /. 4(% ,%&4 0!24 /& 4(%
(!.$,%"!2 NOTE For the setting of the functions, see p. 20 (MULTI-
FUNCTION COMPUTER).
NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “2”. This push button makes it possible to use the high beam sig-
naller in case of danger or emergency, or displays the various
1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*) preset functions on the right multifunction display:
The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
– hour and minutes;
2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6) – coolant temperature (°C or °F);
To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to – chronometer.
indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right.
To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.

The high beam blinking is operated by pressing the push but-

ton, independently of the position of the light switch (( - '
- •).
NOTE To disconnect the high beam blinking, release the push
button.
SH
PU
6) COLD START LEVER (0) 7
The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by ro-
tating the lever “0” downwards.
To disconnect the starter, move the lever “0” to its initial posi-
tion.
8
SH
PU
#/.42/,3 /. 4(% 2)'(4 0!24 /& 4(%
(!.$,%"!2
NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “2”.
7) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (# 2 - ! 1)
aWARNING
Do not operate the engine stop switch "#2 - !1" in run- 8) START PUSH BUTTON (+)
ning conditions. When the start push button “+” is pressed, the starter makes
This is a safety or emergency switch. the engine run. For the starting, see p. 50 (STARTING).
When the switch is in position "# 2", it is possible to start
the engine; the engine can be stopped by moving the switch
to position "! 1".
aCAUTION
With stopped engine and ignition switch in position "# 2",
the battery may discharge.
When the vehicle has come to rest, after stopping the en-
gine, move the ignition switch to position “! 1”.

Position Function Key removal

The steer- It is possible
ing is to remove the
locked. It is key.
neither pos-
sible to start
Steering the engine,
lock nor to switch
on the
lights.
Neither the It is possible
engine, nor to remove the
)'.)4)/. 37)4#( 34%%2).' ,/#+ the lights key.
can be
The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
upper plate of the steering column.
aWARNING switched on.
Never turn the key to position “&” in The engine It is not possi-
NOTE The key operates the ignition running conditions, in order to avoid and the ble to remove
switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and losing control of the vehicle. lights can be the key.
the glove/tool kit compartment lock. switched on.
Two keys are supplied together with the OPERATION
vehicle (one spare key). To lock the steering:
NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the ◆ Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
vehicle. ◆ Turn the key to position “1”.
◆ Press the key and rotate it to position “&”.
◆ Extract the key.

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5.,/#+).',/#+).' 4(% To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows:

0!33%.'%2 3%!4 W
NOTE Upon request it is possible to
◆ Introduce its front part under the passen- supply the glove/tool kit compartment cov-
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. ger grab strap (3). er m (4) to be used instead of the passen-
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON ◆ Position the seat and press it, making ger seat.
THE STAND). the lock snap. If the glove/tool kit compartment cover is
◆ Introduce the key (1) in the seat lock.
◆ Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise, lift and
aWARNING used, the passenger grab strap must be
folded and put inside the glove/tool kit
withdraw the seat (2) from behind. Before leaving, make sure that the seat compartment: for the installation and re-
(2) is properly locked. moval, see p. 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING
NOTE Before lowering and locking the THE PASSENGER SEAT W).
seat (2), make sure that you have not left
the key in the glove/tool kit compartment. A useful compartment is available under
the glove/tool kit compartment cover; to
reach it, it is sufficient to release and re-
move the flap (5).

-!).4%.!.#% Routine maintenance operations can usu-

ally be carried out by the user, but some-
times specific tools and specific technical
aWARNING skills may be required.
Risk of fire. In case periodic maintenance operations,
Keep fuel and other flammable sub- assistance or technical advice are needed,
stances away from the electrical com- contact an aprilia Official Dealer, who will
ponents. ensure you prompt and accurate servicing.
Before beginning any service opera- Ask your aprilia Official Dealer to test the
tions or inspection of the vehicle, vehicle on the road after a repair or period-
switch off the engine and remove the ic maintenance operation.
key, wait until the engine and the ex- In any case, personally carry out the “Pre-
haust system have cooled down and, if liminary checking operations” after any
possible, lift the vehicles with the prop- maintenance operation, see p. 49 (PRE-
er equipment onto firm and flat ground. LIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS). aCAUTION
Before proceeding, make sure that the After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and suc-
NOTE This vehicle is set so that any cessively every 7500 km (4687 mi), the
room in which you are working is prop- anomaly can be detected in real time and
erly ventilated. word "SERVICE" (2) appears on the
stored by the electronic unit.
right display.
Keep away from the red-hot parts of the Whenever the ignition switch is brought to In this case contact an APRILIA Official
engine and of the exhaust system, in or- position “2”, the writing "HIL" (1) appears Dealer, who will carry out the operations
der to avoid burns. on the right side of the multifunction display indicated in the regular service intervals
Do not hold any mechanical piece or for approximately three seconds. chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE IN-
other parts of the vehicle with your TERVALS CHART). To make the writing
mouth: the components are not edible aCAUTION “SERVICE” disappear, press the “LAP”
and some of them are noxious or even If the writing “ HIL ” (1) is displayed push button (3) and then the push but-
toxic. during the normal operation of the en- ton r (4) and keep them pressed for
gine, this means that the electronic unit about five seconds.
aCAUTION has detected an anomaly.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for In many cases, the engine keeps run-
the reassembly of the units repeat the ning with reduced performance levels;
disassembly operations in reverse or- immediately contact an APRILIA Official
der. Dealer.
In case any maintenance operation
should be required, it is advisable to
use latex gloves.

2%'5,!2 3%26)#% ).4%26!,3

After run- Every 7500 Every 15000
#(!24
Component ning-in [1000 km (4687 mi) km (9375 mi)
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY km (625 mi)] or 12 months or 24 months
THE APRILIA Official Dealer (WHICH Spark plugs (*)
CAN BE CARRIED OUT EVEN BY THE
USER). Air cleaner
Engine oil filter (*)
Key
= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or Engine oil filter (on oil tank)
change, if necessary; Fork
= clean; Light operation/direction
= change;
= adjust.
Light system
Safety switches

NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle Clutch fluid
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven Brake fluid
surfaces or on racetracks.
Coolant
(*) = In case of use on racetracks, change
every 3750 km (2343 mi). Engine oil (*)
(**) = Check every two weeks or accord- Tyres
ing to the intervals indicated.
Tyre pressure (**)
Engine idling rpm
Engine oil pressure warning light LED at every start:
Drive chain tension and lubrication every 1000 km (625 mi):
Brake pad wear before every trip and every

2000 km (1250 mi):

OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY After running- Every 7500 km Every 15000

THE APRILIA Official Dealer. Component in [1000 km (4687 mi) or 12 km (9375 mi)
(625 mi)] months or 24 months
Key

Rear shock absorber
= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or Transmission cables and controls

change, if necessary;
Rear suspension linkage bearings

= clean;
Steering bearings and steering clearance
= change;

Wheel bearings
= adjust. Brake discs
General running of the vehicle

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle Adjusting the valve clearance
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven Braking systems
surfaces or on racetracks. Cooling system
(*) = In case of use on race tracks, check Throttle body pin greasing
every 3750 km (2343 mi). Clutch fluid
(**) = With “R” fork w (W m), change
every 10000 km (6250 mi). Brake fluid every 2 years:
(***) = Only in case of: Coolant
– intense use on racetracks;

after the first 7500 km (4687 mi) and successively
Fork oil (**)
– participation in competitions. every 22500 km (14000 mi):

after the first 30000 km (18750 mi) and
Fork oil seals successively every 22500 km (14000 mi):
Brake pads if worn:
Wheel/Tyres
Nut, bolt, screw tightening

Cylinder synchronization
Suspensions and attitude
Final transmission (chain, crown and pinion)
Fuel pipes
every 4 years:
Clutch wear (*)

Pistons (***) every 5000 km (3125 mi):
)$%.4)&)#!4)/. $!4! FRAME NUMBER #(%#+).' 4(% %.').% /),

The frame number is stamped on the right ,%6%, !.$ 4/00).' 50
It is a good rule to write down the frame
and engine numbers in the space provided side of the steering column. Carefully read p. 43 (ENGINE OIL) and p.
in this manual. Frame no. 59 (MAINTENANCE).
The frame number can be used for the pur- NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-
chase of spare parts. tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
NOTE Do not alter the identification surfaces or on racetracks.
numbers if you do not want to incur severe
penal and administrative sanctions. In par- Periodically check the engine oil level,
ticular, the alteration of the frame number change the oil after the first 1000 km (625
results in the immediate invalidity of the mi) and successively every 7500 km (4687
guarantee. mi), see p. 64 (CHANGING THE ENGINE
OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).
aCAUTION
In case of use on racetracks, change
the engine oil every 3750 km (2343 mi).
ENGINE NUMBER If the vehicle is used in dusty areas,
The engine number is stamped on the rear change the oil more frequently.
part of the engine, near the pinion.
Engine no.

4
9 10 11 12
MAX
2
8 A
max
7
A 3
6
M
DIAG A
5
X
rpm
km/h X1000 MIN 3
4
3 2
1 M
IN
MAX
VEGLIA N
BORLETTI
1 MIN
For the check, proceed as follows: ◆ Stop the engine, see p. 57 (STOPPING). ◆ Remove the left fairing, see p. 77 (RE-
◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
aCAUTION the two wheels resting on the ground. ◆ Unscrew and remove the filling cap (4).
The engine oil level must be checked ◆ Check the oil level on the transparent
with warm engine. pipe (3) through the apposite slots (1) (2) aCAUTION
If the check is carried out with cold en- on the left part of the fairing. Do not put additives or other substanc-
gine, the oil level may temporarily lower MAX = maximum level es into the oil.
below the “MIN” mark. If you use a funnel or other similar
MIN = minimum level.
This is not a problem, provided that the items, make sure that they are perfectly
engine oil pressure warning light LED The difference between “MAX” and “MIN” clean.
“.” (A) does not come on, see p. 18 amounts to approximately 500 cm#.
(INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TA- ◆ The level is correct when the oil almost
NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
BLE). see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
reaches the “MAX” mark.
◆ Top up the tank and restore the correct
NOTE To warm the engine and have the
engine oil reach the operating temperature, aCAUTION level, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
do not let the engine idle with the vehicle at Never exceed the “MAX” mark, nor
rest. According to the correct procedure, it leave the oil below the “MIN” mark, in
is advisable to carry out the check after a order to avoid serious damage to the
trip of after covering approximately 15 km engine.
(10 mi) on a road outside town (this is suffi- If necessary, top up the engine oil by
cient for the engine oil to reach the opera- proceeding as follows:
ting temperature).

#(!.').' 4(% %.').% /), !.$

4(% /), &),4%2
aCAUTION
The engine oil and the oil filter change
operations may be difficult for unskilled
operators.
If necessary, contact your APRILIA Offi-
cial Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following instruc-
tions.
Carefully read p. 43 (ENGINE OIL) and p.
59 (MAINTENANCE).
aCAUTION Drain plug (2) driving torque: 15 Nm
(1.5 kgm).
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil; therefore, while carrying out the ◆ Move the container (1) and position it un-
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven der the engine base, in correspondence
surfaces or on racetracks. operations described here below be
particularly careful, in order to avoid with the drain plug positioned on the en-
Periodically check the engine oil level, see burns. gine (4).
p. 62 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEV- ◆ Unscrew and remove the drain plug posi-
◆ Remove the lower fairing, see p. 77 (RE- tioned on the engine (4).
EL AND TOPPING UP) change the oil after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively MOVING THE LOWER FAIRING). ◆ Drain the oil and let it drip into the con-
◆ Position a container (1) with more than tainer (1) for a few minutes.
every 7500 km (4687 mi).
4000 cm# capacity in correspondence
aCAUTION with the drain plug (2) positioned on the
tank.
aCAUTION
In case of use on racetracks, change ◆ Unscrew and remove the drain plug (2) Do not dispose of oil in the environ-
the engine oil every 3750 km (2343 mi). positioned on the tank. ment. Put it in a sealed container and
◆ Unscrew and remove the filling cap (3). take it to the filling station where you
If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, usually buy it or to an oil salvage cent-
◆ Drain the oil and let it drip into the con-
change the oil more frequently. er.
tainer (1) for a few minutes.
To change, proceed as follows: ◆ Check and if necessary replace the seal- ◆ Remove the metal residues from the
ing washer of the drain plug (2) posi-
NOTE The oil flows out completely and tioned on the tank.
drain plug (4) magnet.
without problems when it is warm and ◆ Screw and tighten the drain plug (2) on
therefore more fluid: to achieve this condi- the tank.
tion, the engine should run for approxi-
mately twenty minutes.
NOTE Prepare a screwdriver-type pipe

clamp (10) to replace the original one (spe-
cial type).
◆ Loosen the clamp (11) and disconnect
the pipe (12).
◆ Unscrew and remove the engine oil filter
(9) positioned on the tank and clean it
with a jet of compressed air.
◆ Check the seal of the engine oil filter (9)
positioned on the tank; screw and tighten
it.
Engine oil filter (9) driving torque: 30
Nm (3 kgm).
◆ Connect the pipe (12) and tighten the
◆ Screw and tighten the drain plug (4). aCAUTION new clamp (10).
Driving torque of the drain plug (4) posi- Do not use filters that have already
tioned on the engine: 12 Nm (1.2 kgm). been used. aCAUTION
◆ Spread an oil film on the sealing ring (8)
Do not put additives or other substanc-
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER of the new engine oil filter. es into the oil.
◆ Fit the new engine oil filter.
If you use a funnel or other similar
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera- items, make sure that they are perfectly
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle ◆ Put back the cover (6), screw and tighten
the two screws (5). clean.
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven
surfaces or on racetracks. CLEANING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER ON NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
THE TANK see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Change the engine oil filter after the
◆ Pour about 3500 cm# of engine oil
first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-
through the filling opening (13), see p.
every 7500 km (4687 mi) (or every time tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle
you change the oil). is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆ Tighten the filling cap (3).
◆ Unscrew the two screws (5) and remove surfaces or on racetracks.
◆ Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING)
the cover (6). Clean the engine oil filter (9) on the tank and let it idle for about one minute, in or-
◆ Remove the engine oil filter (7). after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and suc- der to ensure the filling up of the engine oil
cessively every 15000 km (9375 mi) (or circuit.
every two engine oil changes). ◆ Check the oil level and top up if neces-
sary, see p. 62 (CHECKING THE EN-
GINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

Upon reassembly, before positioning

the filter case cover (3), make sure that
you have not left the cloth or other ob-
jects inside the filter case (6).
Make sure that the filtering element is
positioned correctly, in such a way as
to prevent non-filtered air from entering.
Remember that the untimely wear of the
piston segments and the cylinder may
be caused by a faulty or uncorrectly po-
sitioned filtering element.
PARTIAL CLEANING
!)2 #,%!.%2 DO NOT DISPOSE OF POLLUTING SUB-
STANCES OR COMPONENTS IN THE aCAUTION
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle ENVIRONMENT. Do not press or strike the metal net of
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven the air cleaner (4).
◆ Every 7500 km (4687 mi), remove the
surfaces or on racetracks. Do not use screwdrivers or alike.
plug (1), empty its content into a contain-
Check the air cleaner every 7500 km (4687 er and deliver it to a salvage centre. ◆ Seize the air cleaner (4) vertically and
mi) or 12 months, change it every 15000 km strike it more than once on a clean sur-
(9375 mi) or more frequently if the vehicle is REMOVAL face.
used on dusty or wet roads. ◆ Lift the fuel tank, see p. 76 (LIFTING ◆ If necessary, clean the air cleaner (4)
It is possible to clean the air cleaner partially THE FUEL TANK) with a compressed air jet (directing it
after using the vehicle on this kind of roads. ◆ Unscrew and remove the seven screws from the inside towards the outside of
the filter).
aCAUTION (2) that fasten the filter case cover (3).
The partial cleaning of the filter does not

◆ Remove the filter case cover (3).
◆ Extract the air cleaner (4).
aCAUTION
exclude or postpone the replacement of ◆ Check the conditions of the gasket (5) When cleaning the filtering element,
the filter itself. Do not start the engine if and change it if it is damaged. make sure that there are no tears.
the air cleaner has been removed. Do Otherwise, change the filtering element.
not clean the filtering element with petrol
or solvents, since they may cause a fire aCAUTION ◆ Clean the outer part of the air cleaner (4)
in the fuel supply system, with serious Plug the opening with a clean cloth, in with a clean cloth.
danger for the persons in the vicinity and order to prevent any foreign matter to
for the vehicle. get ito the suction ducts.

CHANGING 0/3)4)/.).' 4(% 6%()#,% /. aCAUTION

4(% 2%!2 3500/24 34!.$ m
aCAUTION ◆ Assemble the two pins (7), see p. 67
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Do not use filters that have already (ASSEMBLING THE PINS FOR THE
been used. REAR SUPPORT STAND m). 0/3)4)/.).' 4(% 6%()#,% /.
4(% &2/.4 3500/24 34!.$ m
◆ Replace the air cleaner (4) with a new NOTE Have someone help you keep the
one of the same type. vehicle in vertical position with the two ◆ Position the vehicle on the appropriate
wheels on the ground. rear support stand, see p. 67 (ASSEM-
BLING THE PINS FOR THE REAR
!33%-",).' 4(% 0).3 &/2 4(% ~Loosen the knob (9). SUPPORT STAND m).
~Move the fork support (10), positioning
2%!2 3500/24 34!.$ m it so that the width corresponds to the
◆ Insert the two ends of the stand (12) in
the two holes (13) positioned on the low-
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. distance between the two pins (7) on the er ends of the front fork.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON rear fork. ◆ Rest one foot on the front part of the
THE STAND). ~Tighten the knob (9). stand (14).
~Position the pin (7) on the appropriate ◆ At the same time introduce the two fork-
◆ Push the stand (14) downwards until it
seat on the rear fork. shaped seats (10) of the stand (11) un-
der the two pins (7) provided on the vehi- reaches the end of its stroke.
~Screw and tighten the screw (8) in the
appropriate threaded hole in the rear
cle.
◆ Rest one foot on the rear part of the aCAUTION
fork. stand (11). Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
◆ Push the stand (11) downwards until it
reaches the end of its stroke.

◆ Partially unscrew the two wheel pin

clamp screws (5) (left side).
NOTE Check the position of the spacer
ring (6) (right side), in order to be able to
reinstall it correctly.
NOTE To facilitate the extraction of the
wheel pin, slightly raise the wheel.
◆ Push the wheel pin (7), by carefully acting
on the threaded end and using a rubber
hammer if necessary.
◆ Support the front wheel and manually
withdraw the wheel pin (7).
◆ Remove the wheel by withdrawing it from
&2/.4 7(%%, DISASSEMBLY
the front.
◆ Remove the front brake calipers, see p.
aCAUTION 70 (FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS). aCAUTION
The disassembly and reassembly of the ◆ Put a support (1) under the tyre, in such
The spacer ring (6) remains in its seat
front wheel may be difficult for unskilled a way as to keep the wheel in its position on the wheel; if it comes off, reposition
operators. after loosening it. it correctly (see REASSEMBLY).
cial Dealer. aCAUTION REASSEMBLY
If you want to perform these operations Make sure that the vehicle is stable. ◆ Spread a film of lubricating grease on the
personally, keep to the following in- whole length of the wheel pin (7), see p.
◆ Have someone keep the handlebar
structions. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
steady in running position, so that the
Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE). steering is locked.
While disassembling and reassembling aCAUTION
the wheel, be careful not to damage the Wheel nut (2) driving torque: 80 Nm (8 While reassembling the wheel, be care-
brake pipes, the discs and the pads. kgm). ful not to damage the brake pipes, discs
◆ Loosen and remove the wheel nut (2), and pads.
aWARNING taking the washer (3).
Riding with damaged rims may be dan-
Wheel pin clamp screw driving torque:
gerous for the rider, other persons and
22 Nm (2.2 kgm).
the vehicle.
Check the conditions of the wheel rim ◆ Partially unscrew the two wheel pin
and change it if it is damaged. clamp screws (4) (right side).

the holes on the fork are aligned. ◆ Position the vehicle on the side stand,
◆ Introduce the wheel pin (7) completely see p. 58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE
from the left side. ON THE STAND).
◆ Tighten the two screws (5) of the wheel
NOTE Make sure that the wheel pin (7) pin clamp (left side).
is completely inserted.
Wheel pin clamp screw driving torque
◆ Position the washer (3) and tighten the
(5): 22 Nm (2.2 kgm)
wheel nut (2) manually.
◆ Make sure that the following components
NOTE In this phase, for the temporary
are not dirty:
tightening of the two wheel pin clamp
– tyre;
screws (5) (left side), the driving torque val-
– wheel;
ue need not be respected.
– brake discs.
◆ Screw the two wheel pin clamp screws
NOTE Eseguire l’operazione che segue, (5) (left side) and tighten them as much aWARNING
solo se il distanziale (6) è fuoriuscito dalla as necessary to lock the rotation of the After reassembly, pull the front brake le-
sede. wheel pin (7). ver repeatedly and check the correct
◆ Tighten the wheel nut (2) completely. functioning of the braking system.
◆ Insert the spacer ring (6) with its longer
diameter towards the outside of the vehi- Wheel nut (2) driving torque: 80 Nm (8 Check the wheel centering.
cle. kgm). Have the driving torques, centering and
balancing of the wheel checked by your
aCAUTION ◆ Tighten the two wheel pin clamp screws
(4) (right side).
APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
accidents that may be harmful for you
The arrow on the wheel side indicates
Wheel pin clamp screw driving torque: and/or other people.
the rotation direction.
Upon reassembly, make sure that the 22 Nm (2.2 kgm).
wheel is positioned correctly: the arrow ◆ Loosen the two wheel pin clamp screws
must be visible on the left side of the ve- (5) (left side).
hicle. ◆ Put back the front brake calipers, see p.
◆ Position the wheel between the fork rods 70 (FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).
on the support (1). ◆ With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork
aWARNING downwards. In this way the fork rods will
Danger of injury. Do not introduce your settle properly.
fingers to align the holes.
◆ Move the wheel until its central hole and

DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY
◆ Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand, see p. 67 (POSI- aCAUTION
T I O N I N G T H E V EH I C L E O N T H E Proceed with care, in order not to dam-
FRONT SUPPORT STAND m). age the brake pads.
aCAUTION ◆ ✖ Insert the brake caliper (2) on the disc

and position it so that its fastening holes
Make sure that the vehicle is stable. and the holes on the support are aligned.
◆ Manually rotate the wheel, so that the
space between two spokes of the rim is aWARNING
in correspondence with the brake cali- Upon reassembly of the brake caliper,
per. replace the caliper fastening screws (1)
◆ Have someone keep the handlebar with two new screws of the same type.
&2/.4 "2!+% #!,)0%23 steady in running position, so that the ◆ ✖ Screw and tighten the two screws (1)
steering is locked. that fasten the brake caliper.
Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE).
Brake caliper screw driving torque (1): Brake caliper screw driving torque:
aWARNING 50 Nm (5 kgm). 50 Nm (5 kgm).
A dirty disc soils the pads, with conse- ◆ ✱ Unscrew and remove the two brake Work on the second brake caliper:
quent reduction of the braking efficien- caliper screws (1).
cy. Dirty pads must be replaced, while ◆ Repeat the operations marked with ✖.
◆ Remove the front support stand m, see
dirty discs must be cleaned with a high- aCAUTION p. 67 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
quality degreaser. Never pull the brake lever after remov- THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND m).
ing the caliper, otherwise the pistons
aCAUTION may go out of their seats, thus causing aCAUTION
While disassembling and reassembling the outflow of the brake fluid.
the wheel, be careful not to damage the In this case consult your APRILIA Official After reassembly, pull the brake lever
brake pipes, the discs and the pads. Dealer, who will carry out the proper repeatedly and check the correct func-
maintenance operation. tioning of the braking system.
NOTE To remove the front brake cali-
pers, it is necessary to use the appropriate ◆ ✱ Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from
front m and rear support stands m. the disc, leaving it attached to the pipe
(3).
Work on the second brake caliper:
◆ Repeat the operations marked with ✱.

2%!2 7(%%, aWARNING Wheel nut (3) driving torque: 120 Nm

(12 kgm).
aCAUTION Riding with damaged rims may be dan-
gerous for the rider, other persons and ◆ Loosen and remove the wheel nut (3),
The disassembly and reassembly of the the vehicle. taking the washer (4).
rear wheel may be difficult for unskilled Check the conditions of the wheel rim
operators. NOTE To facilitate the extraction of the
and change it if it is damaged. wheel, slightly raise the wheel.
cial Dealer.
NOTE To remove the rear wheel it is ◆ Withdraw the wheel pin (5) from the left
necessary to use the appropriate rear sup- side.
If you want to perform these operations port stand m.
personally, keep to the following instruc- NOTE Check the arrangement of the
tions. DISASSEMBLY right (6) and left (7) chain tighteners, in or-
der to be able to reassemble them correct-
rear support stand (1), see p. 67 (POSI- ly.
Before carrying out the following opera-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR ◆ Take the right (6) and left (7) chain tight-
tions, let the engine and the silencer
SUPPORT STAND m). eners.
cool down until they reach room tem-
◆ Put a support (2) under the tyre, in such
perature, in order to avoid burns.
a way as to keep the wheel in its position NOTE Lower the drive chain (8) outside
While disassembling and reassembling after loosening it. the crown gear (9).
the wheel, be careful not to damage the ◆ Make the wheel advance and release the
brake pipe, the disc and the pads. drive chain (8) from the crown gear (9).
◆ Withdraw the wheel from the rear fork

from behind, carefully withdrawing the holder (15), do not overturn or rotate the REASSEMBLY
disc from the brake caliper. rear wheel in horizontal position on the rear
If the final drive unit (14) has been re-
sprocket side (A), since the final drive unit
aCAUTION would come off and fall down, with the risk
moved:
Do not operate the rear brake lever after of damaging the rear sprocket (9). NOTE Introduce the final drive unit, par-
removing the wheel, since the pins may allely to the wheel axis, inserting the flexi-
NOTE The removal of the final drive unit ble coupling rubber elements in the corre-
go out of their seats and cause brake isn’t necessary if the wheel is in the normal
fluid leakages. In this case consult your sponding seats on the flexible coupling
running position (vertical) or in horizontal
APRILIA Official Dealer, who will carry holder (15).
position with the rear sprocket facing up-
out the proper maintenance operation. wards and in both cases secured against ◆ Working (C) with both hands on the outer
overturning. diameter of the sprocket (9), insert the fi-
aCAUTION nal drive unit in the flexible coupling
The left (10) and right spacer rings (11) NOTE Do not unscrew the five nuts (16). holder (15).
remain positioned in the respective The whole final drive unit must be with-
seats on the wheel; if they should come drawn from the flexible coupling holder. NOTE Perform the operation described
off, reposition them correctly (see RE- below only if the left (10) and/or the right
◆ Working (B) with both hands on the outer
ASSEMBLY). spacer ring (11) have come off their seats.
diameter of the sprocket (9), withdraw
the final drive unit parallely to the wheel ◆ Insert the left (10) and/or the right spacer
NOTE The support plate (12) of the
axis. ring (11) in the respective seats, with the
brake caliper (13) remains positioned on
the right side of the rear fork. longer diameter towards the outside of
the vehicle.
Proceed with care. If the final drive unit
(14) is installed on the flexible coupling
◆ Check the chain tension, see p. 74

OK ! OK ! NO! (DRIVE CHAIN).
◆ Tighten the wheel nut (3).
Wheel nut (3) driving torque: 120 Nm
(12 kgm).
C ◆ Make sure that the following components
A are not dirty:
OK ! – tyre;
B – wheel;
– brake discs.
NO! 9
9
aCAUTION
aCAUTION grease on the wheel pin (5), see p. 113 After reassembly, pull the rear brake le-
ver repeatedly and check the correct
Before proceeding with the reassembly, (LUBRICANT CHART).
functioning of the braking system.
make sure that support plate (12) of the
brake caliper (13) is positioned correct- aWARNING Check the wheel centering.
ly; the plate slot must be inserted in the Danger of injury.
Do not introduce your fingers to align Have the driving torques, centering and
appropriate stop pin (17) in the inner balancing of the wheel checked by your
part of the rear fork right rod. the holes.
APRILIA Official Dealer, in order to avoid
Insert the disc in the brake caliper care- ◆ Move the wheel backwards, until its cen- accidents that may be harmful for you
fully. tral hole and the holes on the rear fork and/or other people.
◆ Position the wheel between the rear fork are aligned.
rods on the support (2). ◆ Rotate the support plate (12), complete
with brake caliper (13) and with fulcrum
aWARNING on the stop pin (17), until it is aligned with
Do not introduce your fingers between the holes.
the chain and the crown gear. ◆ Introduce the wheel pin (5) completely
◆ Make the wheel advance and position from the left side.
the drive chain (8) on the crown gear (9). NOTE Make sure that the wheel pin (5)
◆ Correctly insert the right (6) and left (7) is completely inserted, with the head in the
chain tighteners in their seats on the relevant seat on the left chain tightener (7).
fork.
◆ Uniformly apply a moderate quantity of ◆ Position the washer and tighten the
wheel nut (3) manually.
CHECKING THE SLACK

To check the slack, proceed as follows:
◆ Stop the engine.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
◆ Position the shifting lever in neutral.
◆ Make sure that the vertical oscillation, in
an intermediate point between pinion
and crown in the lower part of the chain,
is about 25 mm.
◆ Move the vehicle forwards, or turn the
$2)6% #(!). wheel, in order to be able to check the ADJUSTMENT
vertical oscillation of the chain even when
Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE). the wheel turns; the slack must be con- NOTE To adjust the chain it is necessary
The vehicle is equipped with an endless stant in all the rotation phases of the to use the appropriate rear support stand
chain, in which a ring link joint is not used. wheel. m.
aCAUTION aCAUTION If after the check it is necessary to adjust

the chain tension, proceed as follows:
An excessive slackening of the chain If in some positions the slack is higher
may cause noise or make the chain rat- than in others, this means that there are
rear support stand, see p. 67 (POSI-
tle, with consequent wear of the shoe crushed or seized links; in this case,
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
and of the chain guide plate. contact an APRILIA Official Dealer. To
Periodically check the slack and adjust it SUPPORT STAND m).
prevent the risk of seizures, lubricate
if necessary, see p. 74 (ADJUSTMENT). the chain frequently, see p. 75 (CLEAN- ◆ Loosen the nut (1) completely.
To change the chain, contact an APRILIA ING AND LUBRICATION). NOTE For the wheel centering fixed ref-
Official Dealer, who will ensure you
If the slack is uniform, but higher or lower erence marks (2-3) are provided, which
prompt and accurate servicing.
than 25 mm, adjust it, see p. 74 (ADJUST- can be seen inside the chain tightener
Incorrect maintenance may cause the seats on the rear fork arms, before the
untimely wear of the chain and/or dam- MENT).
wheel pin.
ages to the pinion and/or the crown.
◆ Loosen the two lock nuts (4).
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera- ◆ Act on the adjusters (5) and adjust the
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle chain slack, making sure that the refer-
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven ence marks (2-3) are correctly positioned
surfaces or on racetracks. on both sides of the vehicle.
aCAUTION Lubricate the chain every 1000 km (625

mi) or whenever necessary.
If the chain rollers are damaged, the
◆ After washing the chain and letting it
pins are loose and/or the O rings are
damaged or lacking, it is necessary to dry, lubricate it with spray grease for
change the whole chain unit (both chains provided with sealing rings, see
sprockets and chain). p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Lubricate the chain frequently, espe-
cially if there are dry or rusty parts. aCAUTION
The crushed or seized links must be lu- The lubricants for chains available on
bricated and made work again. the market may contain substances that
If this is not possible, contact an APRIL are dangerous for the rubber sealing
IA Official Dealer, who will provide for rings of the chain.
changing the chain. NOTE Do not use the vehicle soon after
◆ Tighten the two lock nuts (4). ◆ Check the wear of the chain plastic guide lubricating the chain, since due to the cen-
◆ Tighten the nut (1). (6). trifugal force the lubricant would be
◆ Finally, check the wear of the rear fork sprayed outwards and dirty the surround-
Wheel nut (1) driving torque: 120 Nm
protection shoe (7). ing areas.
(12 kgm).
◆ Check the chain slack, see p. 74 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
(CHECKING THE SLACK).
aCAUTION
CHECK ING THE DRIVING CHAIN, PIN- The drive chain is provided with O rings
ION AND SPROCKET WEAR among the links, in order to keep the
Further, check the following parts every grease inside them.
7500 km (4687 mi) and make sure that Carry out the adjustment, lubrication,
chain, pinion and crown do not present: cleaning and change of the chain with
– damaged rollers; great care.
– loose pins; Never wash the chain with water jets,
– dry, rusty, crushed or seized links; steam jets, high-pressure water jets and
– excessive wear; highly inflammable solvents.
– lacking O rings;
– sprocket or teeth excessively worn or ◆ Wash the chain with naphtha or kero-
damaged. sene. If it tends to rust quickly, intensify
the maintenance intervals.

2%-/6).' 4(% 2)$%2 3!$$,% ,)&4).' 4(% &5%, 4!.+ ú Remove the passenger seat (or the
glove/tool kit compartment cover m),
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. Carefully read p. 33 (FUEL) and p. 59
see p. 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON (MAINTENANCE).
PASSENGER SEAT W).
THE STAND).
÷ Remove the glove/tool kit compart-
~Partially raise the rear side edge of the aWARNING ment cover , see p . 30 ( U NLOC K-
saddle. Risk of fire. ING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT
~Unscrew and remove the screw (1) Wait until the engine and the exhaust si- COMPARTMENT COVER w).
and take the bushing (2). lencer have completely cooled down. ◆ Remove the rider saddle, see p. 76 (RE-
Screw (1) driving torque: 12 Nm (1.2 MOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
Fuel vapours are noxious for your
kgm). ◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (4)
health. that fasten the front part of the fuel tank
◆ Raise and remove the saddle (3). Before proceeding, make sure that the (5).
room in which you are working is prop- ◆ Remove the fuel tank support rod (8)
NOTE Upon reassembly, insert the front erly ventilated. from the relevant anchorage seats (6-7).
tang of the saddle in the appropriate seat. Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use naked NOTE The rubber-covered end of the
aCAUTION flames. rod (8) must be introduced in the central
Before leaving, make sure that the sad- hole of the steering pin.
dle (3) is properly positioned and DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE EN- ◆ Lift the front part of the fuel tank (5) and
locked. VIRONMENT. introduce the rod (8) as indicated in the
figure.

2%-/6).' 4(% 3)$% &!)2).'3 2%-/6).' 4(% ,/7%2 &!)2).' aCAUTION

Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE). Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE). Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care to avoid scraping or
aWARNING NOTE To remove the lower fairing, it is damaging them.
necessary to use the appropriate rear sup-
Wait until the engine and the exhaust si- port stand m. ◆ Let the side stand down.
lencer have completely cooled down. ◆ Withdraw the two pipes (7-8) from the
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. hole provided on the fairing.
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON rear support stand, see p. 67 (POSI- ◆ Remove the entire lower fairing (9) by
THE STAND). TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR lowering it and with small movements try
◆ Rotate the six rapid fastening screws (1) SUPPORT STAND m). to find the best position to withdraw it
by giving them 1/4 turn anticlockwise. ◆ Remove the two side fairings, see p. 77
from the side stand.
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
aCAUTION ◆ Unscrew and remove the two front NOTE Upon reassembly, introduce the
screws (3). two pipes (7-8) in the hole provided on the
Handle the plastic and painted compo-
nents with care to avoid scraping or ~Unscrew and remove the rear screw fairing.
damaging them. (4). ◆ Take the rear right profile (6).
◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (5)
◆ Remove the side fairing (2). of the rear right profile (6) (inside the ex- NOTE Upon reassembly, the upper part
NOTE Repeat these operations to re- haust silencer). of the profile (6) must be fitted between the
move the other side fairing. lower fairing (9) and the support plate.

2%-/6).' 4(% 3)$% #/6%23 2%-/6).' 4(% 2%!2 6)%7

-)22/23
◆ Remove the rider saddle, see p. 76 (RE-
MOVING THE RIDER SADDLE). ◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (1). 58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
aCAUTION ◆ Unscrew and remove the nut (3), take
Handle the plastic and painted compo- the washer (4), the spring (5) and the
nents with care to avoid scraping or half sphere (6).
damaging them.
◆ Remove the side cover (2).
aCAUTION
NOTE Upon reassembly, make sure that nents with care to avoid scraping or
the rear coupling is positioned correctly. damaging them.
Repeat these operations to remove the ◆ Remove the rear-view mirror (7). aCAUTION
other side cover. ◆ If it has gone out of its seat, take the cup After reassembly, correctly adjust the
(8). rear-view mirrors and tighten the nuts in
NOTE Repeat these operations to re- such a way as to ensure their stability.
move the other rear-view mirror. After reassembly:
◆ Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
mirrors correctly.

2%-/6).' 4(% &2/.4 0!24 /& The whole unit must be correctly posi-
4(% &!)2).' tioned on the support.
◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. ◆ Move the front part of the fairing (4)
58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON slightly forward.
THE STAND). ◆ Raise the protection element (5).
◆ Turn the ignition switch to position “1”. ◆ Disconnect the electric connector (6) of
◆ Unscrew and remove the two lower the headlight.
screws (1).
~Unscrew and remove the side screw aCAUTION
(2). Upon reassembly, make sure that the
electric connector (6) is correctly cou-
aCAUTION pled.
Upon reassembly, tighten the screw (2)
moderately, since it is fixed on plastic. aCAUTION After reassembly:
~Unscrew and remove the two upper ◆ Adjust the inclination of the rear-view
nents with care to avoid scraping or
screws (3). mirrors correctly.
damaging them.
NOTE Upon reassembly, rotate the rear- ◆ Remove the front part of the fairing (4)
view mirror support so that the fastening
completely, together with the headlight
holes coincide with those provided on the
and the rear-view mirrors.
front part of the fairing.

3 1
4 2
2%-/6).' 4(% 3)$% 34!.$ aCAUTION For the removal, proceed as follows:
◆ Remove the left side cover, see p. 78
Carefully read p. 59 (MAINTENANCE). Neither lean the vehicle against walls,
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS).
nor lay it on the ground.
Only when the vehicle must be used on ◆ Remove the lower fairing, see p. 77 (RE-
To park the vehicle without stand (the
racetracks, it is advisable to remove the MOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).
removal of the stand is allowed only for
stand (1) complete with: ◆ Lift the fuel tank, see p. 76 (LIFTING
the use of the vehicle on racetracks), al- THE FUEL TANK)
– springs (2); ways and exclusively use the rear sup-
– support (3); port stand m. NOTE Prepare a clamp (7) to be used
– safety switch (4). for the reassembly.
NOTE The removal of the safety switch aWARNING
(4) disconnects the electric circuit; to re- It is forbidden to disconnect or remove aCAUTION
store it, connect the wiring (6) (aprilia part the safety switch (4) separately from the Do not force cables, pipes, connectors
# 8124943), which is available at any april- stand. and wires.
ia Official Dealer, to the connector (5). The disconnection or removal of the ◆ Cut the clamp (8) and release the cable
safety switch (4) alone makes it possi- (9).
ble to start the vehicle and leave with ◆ Disconnect the electric connector (10)
the stand down, which may result in a from the connector (5).
fall and in serious injuries to the rider ◆ Connect the wiring (6) (aprilia part #
and other people and damage to the ve- 8124943) [replacing the electric connec-
hicle itself. tor (10)].

12
9
11
4 2 1
12 11 12 11
◆ Withdraw the cable (9) completely. NOTE Store the following components
◆ Put back the fuel tank, see p. 76 (LIFT- together: complete stand, screws (11) and
ING THE FUEL TANK). washers (12), in order to be able to install
◆ Put back the left side cover, see p. 78 them correctly when the vehicle must be
(REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS). used on roads.
NOTE Support the stand, in order to pre- ◆ Put back the lower fairing (and the two
vent it from accidentally falling down. side fairings), see p.77 (REMOVING
THE LOWER FAIRING).
◆ Unscrew and remove the screws (11)
and take the washers (12).
◆ Remove the stand (1) complete with:
– springs (2);
– support (3);
– safety switch (4).

).30%#4).' 4(% &2/.4 !.$ Carry out the following checks after the first &2/.4 3530%.3)/.
2%!2 3530%.3)/.3 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every Have the fork oil seals changed by a aprilia
15000 km (9375 mi): Official Dealer after the first 30000 km
◆ With pulled front brake lever, press the (1875 mi) and successively every 22500
NOTE Have the front fork oil changed by handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork km (14000 mi).
an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure downwards. The stroke must be gentle The front suspension consists of an hy-
you prompt and accurate servicing. and there must be no trace of oil on the draulic fork connected to the steering col-
NOTE Perform the maintenance opera- rods. umn by means of two plates.
tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle ◆ Check the fastening of all the compo- For the setting of the vehicle attitude, each
is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven nents and the functionality of the front rod of the fork is provided with an upper
surfaces or on racetracks. and rear suspension joints. screw (1) for the adjustment of the hydrau-
lic braking with extended shock absorber, a
Have the front fork oil changed after the first
7500 km (4687 mi) and successively every
aCAUTION lower screw (2) for the adjustment of the
If you notice irregularities in the opera- hydraulic braking with compressed shock
22500 km (14000 mi). absorber and an upper nut (3) for the ad-
tion or if the help of a qualified techni-
With “R” front fork w (W m), have the cian is necessary, contact your APRILIA justment of the spring preload.
oil changed every 10000 km (6250 mi). Official Dealer.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
aCAUTION
Do not force the rotation of the adjust-
ers (1-2) beyond the end of stroke in
both directions, in order to avoid any
damage. Set the same spring preload

and hydraulic braking for both rods: a
different setting of the rods decreases
the stability of the vehicle while riding.
When the spring preload is increased, it
is necessary to increase also the hy-
draulic braking, in order to avoid sud-
den jerks while riding.
For the adjustment of the fork:
– W see p. 83 (FORK W);
– w (W m) see p. 84 [“R” FORK w (W
m)].
FORK W
The standard setting of the front fork is Front suspension Standard adjust- Adjustment for Possible
such as to satisfy most driving conditions ment racetrack use adjustments
at low and high speed, either with reduced Hydraulic adjustment with from completely from completely from completely
load and full load. extended shock absorb- closed (*) open (**) closed (*) open (**) closed (*) open (**)
However, it is also possible to adjust the
er, screw (1) 1.25 turns 0.5 – 1 turn 0.5 – 1.5 turns
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle. from completely from completely
Hydraulic adjustment with from completely
closed (*) (H) open closed (*) (H) open
aCAUTION compressed shock ab-
sorber, screw (2)
(**) (S) (**) (S)
closed (*) open (**)
0.5 – 2 turns
For the adjustment, always start from 1 turns 0.5 – 1 turn
the most rigid setting [complete clock- from completely
wise rotation of the adjusters (1-2)]. Use from completely closed (*) open (**) closed (*) open (**)
the notches (1-2) provided on the ad- Spring preload, nut (3)
4 – 5 reference notches 3 – 5 reference
justers as reference marks for the ad-
justment of the hydraulic braking with notches
compressed and extended shock ab- Protrusion of the rods (A)
sorber. 2 – 4 reference
(***) from the upper plate 3 reference notches
Gradually rotate the adjusters (1-2) giv- notches
(plug excluded)
ing 1/8 turn per time.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road, (*) = clockwise
until obtaining the optimal adjustment.
(**) = anticlockwise
(***) = Have this type of adjustment carried out exclusively by an aprilia Official Dealer
4%#(.)#!, $!4!
DIMENSIONS Max. length ............................................................ 2070 mm
Max. length
(with number plate-holder extension) m ............... 2140 mm
Max. width.............................................................. 725 mm
Max. height (front part of the fairing included) ....... 1170 mm
Seat height............................................................. 820 mm
Distance between centres...................................... 1415 mm
Min. ground clearance ........................................... 130 mm
Weight ready for starting........................................ W 221 kg – w 211 kg
ENGINE Model ..................................................................... V990
Type ....................................................................... 60° longitudinal V-type, two-cylinder, 4-stroke, with 4 valves per cylinder,
DOHC.
Number of cylinders ............................................... 2
Total displacement................................................. 998 cm#
Bore/stroke............................................................. 97 mm/67.5 mm
Compression ratio.................................................. 11.4 ± 0.5: 1
Starting................................................................... electric
Engine idling rpm ................................................... 1250 ± 100 rpm
Clutch..................................................................... multidisc in oil bath, with hydraulic control on the left side of the handlebar
and PPC device
Lubrication system ................................................. dry pan with separate oil tank and cooling radiator
Air cleaner.............................................................. with dry filter cartridge
Cooling................................................................... liquid-cooled
TRANSMISSION Type ....................................................................... mechanical, 6 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine
CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) .......................................... 18 L

Fuel reserve ........................................................... 4.5 ± 1 L
Engine oil ............................................................... oil change 3700 cm# – oil and oil filter change 3900 cm#
Fork oil W ........................................................... 520 ± 2.5 cm# (per rod)
“R” w (W m) fork oil..................................... 500 ± 2.5 cm# (per rod)
Coolant................................................................... 2.5 L (50% water + 50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol)
Seats...................................................................... W2–w1
Vehicle max. load ................................................. W 182 kg (driver + passenger + luggage) – w 107 kg
GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary Final ratio Total ratio

1ª 31/60 = 1: 1.935 14/35 = 1: 2.50 17/42 = 1: 2.470 11.948
2ª 16/28 = 1: 1.750 8.368
3ª 19/26 = 1: 1.368 6.543
4ª 22/24 = 1: 1.090 5.216
5ª 23/22 = 1: 0.956 4.573
6ª 27/23 = 1: 0.851 4.073
Type ....................................................................... endless (with no connection link) with sealed links

DRIVE CHAIN
Model ..................................................................... 525
FUEL SUPPLY Type ....................................................................... electronic injection (Multipoint)
SYSTEM Choke .................................................................... Ø 51 mm
premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O .R.M.) and 85
FUEL SUPPLY Fuel........................................................................
(N.O.M.M.).
FRAME Type ....................................................................... two-beam frame with light alloy cast elements and extruded elements
Steering inclination angle....................................... 25°
Fore stroke............................................................. 99 mm (with front tyre 120/70)
SUSPENSIONS Front ...................................................................... upside-down telescopic adjustable fork with hydraulic operation, rod Ø 43
mm
Stroke .................................................................... W 127 mm – w (W m) 120 mm
Rear ....................................................................... oscillating rear fork in light alloy with differentiated profile arms and hydrop-
neumatic adjustable mono-shock absorber
Wheel stroke .......................................................... 135 mm
BRAKES Front ...................................................................... with double floating disc – Ø 320 mm, calipers with four pins – Ø 34 mm
Rear ....................................................................... disc brake – Ø 220 mm, caliper with double pin – Ø 32 mm
WHEEL RIMS Type ....................................................................... in light alloy with withdrawable pin
Front ...................................................................... 3.50 x 17"
Rear ....................................................................... 6.00 x 17"

TYRES ✱ = series w; ✱✱ = series W ▲ = Normal use; 4 = Use on recetracks

Pressure kPa (bar)
Recom-
▲ 4
Wheel Make Model Type Size Alternative
mended Rider and
Solo rider passenger Solo rider
(only W)
Front PIRELLI DRAGON EVO MTR 21 CORSA 120/65–ZR 17" ▲ ▲ 220–230
– 220 (2.2) 240 (2.4)
(2.2–2.3)
Rear PIRELLI DRAGON EVO MTR 22 CORSA 180/55–ZR 17" ▲ – ▲ 250 (2.5) 270 (2.7) –
Rear PIRELLI DRAGON EVO MTR 22 CORSA 190/50–ZR 17" ▲ – ▲ 250 (2.5) 270 (2.7) –
Front PIRELLI DRAGON CORSA MTR 21 120/70–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 210 (2.1)
Rear PIRELLI DRAGON CORSA MTR 22 “B” 180/55–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 190 (1.9)
✱ Front PIRELLI DRAGON S. C.

CORSA
– 120/70–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 210 (2.1)
✱ Rear PIRELLI
DRAGON S. C.
CORSA – 180/55–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 190 (1.9)
Front METZELER STELL RADIAL MEZ3–RACING 120/70 – 17" ▲ – ▲ – – –

Rear METZELER STELL RADIAL MEZ3–RACING 190/50 – 17" ▲ – ▲ – – –
Front METZELER STELL RADIAL MEZ3–RACING 120/65 – 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 220 (2.2)
Rear METZELER STELL RADIAL MEZ3–RACING 180/55 – 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 200 (2.0)
Front MICHELIN PILOT SPORT – 120/65–ZR17" TL ▲ – ▲ 220 (2.2) 240 (2.4) –
✱✱ Front MICHELIN PILOT SPORT – 120/70–ZR17" TL ▲ – ▲ – – –
✱✱ Rear MICHELIN PILOT SPORT – 190/50–ZR17" TL ▲ – ▲ 250 (2.5) 270 (2.7) –
Front MICHELIN PILOT RACE – 120/70 – 17" – 4 ▲ 220 (2.2) 240 (2.4) 200 (2.0)
Rear MICHELIN PILOT RACE – 180/55 – 17" – 4 ▲ 250 (2.5) 270 (2.7) 190 (1.9)
Front DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 207F RR 120/65–ZR 17" ▲ – ▲ – – –
Rear DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 207 RR 180/55–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ – – 190 (1.9)
✱✱ Front DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 207F RR 120/70–ZR 17" ▲ 4 ▲ 220 (2.2) 240 (2.4) 210 (2.1)
✱✱ Rear DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 207 RR 190/50–ZR 17" ▲ – ▲ 250 (2.5) 270 (2.7) –

SPARK PLUGS Standard ................................................................ NGK R DCPR9E

- Alternative ........................................................... NGK R DCPR8E
Spark plug gap....................................................... 0.6 – 0.7 mm
Resistance ............................................................. 5 kΩ
Battery W............................................................ 12 V – 12 Ah
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Battery w............................................................ 12 V – 10 Ah
Main fuses.............................................................. 30 A
Secondary fuses ................................................... 15 A
Generator (with permanent magnet) ..................... 12 V – 400 W
BULBS Low beam (halogen) .............................................. 12 V – 55 W H7U

High beam (halogen) ............................................. 12 V – 55 W H7U
Front parking light .................................................. 12 V – 5 W
Direction indicators ................................................ 12 V – 10 W
Rear parking lights/Number plate light/ Stoplight .. 12 V – 5/21 W
Revolution counter ................................................. 12 V – 2 W
Left multifunction display........................................ 12 V – 2 W
Right multifunction display ..................................... 12 V – 2 W
WARNING LIGHTS Neutral ................................................................... 12 V – 3 W

Direction indicators ................................................ 12 V – 3 W
Fuel reserve ........................................................... 12 V – 3 W
High beam.............................................................. 12 V – 3 W
Stand down ............................................................ 12 V – 3 W
Engine oil pressure ................................................ LED
Red line.................................................................. LED

,5"2)#!.4 #(!24
Engine oil (recommended): 0
EXTRA RAID 4, SAE 15W - 50 or TEC 4T, SAE 15 W - 50.
As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the
CCMC G-4, A.P.I. SG. specifications.
0 0
W Fork oil (recommended): F.A. 5W or F.A. 20W; as an alternative FORK 5W or FORK 20W.
If you need an oil with intermediate characteristics in comparison with the 0F.A. 5W and 0 F.A. 20W or FORK 5W and
FORK 20W, these can be mixed as indicated below:
SAE 10W = 0 F.A. 5W 67% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 33% of the volume or
FORK 5W 67% of the volume + FORK 20W 33% of the volume.
SAE 15W = 0 F.A. 5W 33% of the volume, + 0 F.A. 20W 67% of the volume or
FORK 5W 33% of the volume + FORK 20W 67% of the volume.
“R” w ( W & ) fork oil: OHLINS 10W.
Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): 0
AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30.
As an alternative to the recommended product, use high-quality grease for rolling bearings, working temperature range -30°C.... +140°C,
dripping point 150°C... 230°C, high protection against corrosion, good resistance to water and oxidation.
Protection of the battery poles: neutral grease or vaseline.
Spray grease for chains (recommended): 0 CHAIN SPRAY or CHAIN LUBE.
aWARNING@
Use new brake fluid only.

Brake fluid (recommended): 0 F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
a WARNING
Use new clutch fluid only.
Clutch fluid (recommended): 0 F.F., DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible) or BRAKE 5.1, DOT 5 (DOT 4 compatible).
a WARNING
Use only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35°C at least.
Engine coolant (recommended): 0 ECOBLU –40°C or COOL.
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MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY)

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SETTING THE HOUR SETTING THE MINUTES SETTING °C OR °F

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Position Function Key removal

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