| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Piaggio |
| Production | 2001–2004 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine |
997.62 cc, liquid cooled 60° V-twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, twin spark Compression ratio: 11.8:1 |
| Power | 113 hp (84 kW) @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 96 N·m (71 lb·ft) |
| Transmission | multi-disc wet clutch, 6 speed gearbox |
| Frame type | two-beam frame with light alloy cast elements and extruded elements) |
| Suspension | front: 43 mm Showa upside down fork with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel, rear: single sided swingarm with oscillating rear fork in light alloy with differentiated profile arms, single adjustable Sachs shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Brakes | BremboGold Series. Front: Two Ø 300 mm double floating discs and calipers with four differentiated diameter pistons (Ø 30 mm & Ø 34 mm). Rear: single Ø 255 mm disc and a brake caliper with two Ø 28 mm pistons |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2,170 mm (85 in) W 740 mm (29 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (33 in) |
| Weight | 235 kg (518 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.5 l (4.5 imp gal; 5.4 US gal) (reserve included), ~4 l (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) reserve |
| Related | Aprilia RSV Mille Aprilia Tuono Aprilia Falco |
The Aprilia RST1000 Futura is a sport touring motorcycle that was produced by Aprilia from 2001 to 2004. It is equipped with a 113 horsepower (85 kW) four-stroke 60° V-twin engine with electric-start, liquid cooling and electronic fuel-injection. The engine is broadly similar to that fitted to the Aprilia SL1000 Falco. The Futura's dry weight is 210 kg (463 lb).
The Futura incorporated an aluminium-alloy, double-parallel-beam frame together with a new single-sided swinging arm. Transmission is via a six-speed gearbox and chain-final drive. Other features included CDI dual ignition system using two spark plugs per cylinder, dry sump lubrication, mixed gear/chain timing, (AVDC) double-balance countershaft, and power-assisted hydraulic-controlled clutch, with a patented Pneumatic Power Clutch" (PPC) to simulate a slipper clutch to control rear-wheel bounce during sudden deceleration.[1]
The bike's large, angular shape divided critics: some thought it was innovative and made it "look like an F-117"[2] while others said it was just too bulky. With its hard-shelled panniers, the Futura was intended to compete with the similarly styled Honda VFR800 [3], but poor sales and Aprilia's worsening financial position led to the Futura's demise. Production ended in 2003, although the bike remained in the range until 2005.