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  • Page 1 RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY 8104691...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 3 I n s o m e c o u n t r i e s t h e purchase of spare parts or spec ific antipollution and noise regulations in force acce ssories of th e mod el you have require periodical inspections. acquired. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COVERS ............83 RSV 1000 R FACTORY ........123 TYRES ..............45 REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ..83 WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RSV 1000 R - ENGINE OIL ............46 REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING ....84 RSV 1000 R FACTORY ........124 ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER REMOVING THE SIDE STAND......
  • Page 5 safe drive...

  • Page 6: Basic Safety Rules

    Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 7 Avoid standing up or stretching your consideration to the road surface, visibility limbs while driving. and other driving conditions. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 8 A l w a y s r e m e m b e r t o r e p o r t a n y malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work. Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage it has suffered endangers your safety. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 9: Clothing

    RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    , i n o r d e r t o r e d u c e especially when riding at high speed. unbalance to the minimum. Furthermore, make sure that the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially during long trips. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 11 RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 12 11) Main fuse carrier (30 A) 16) Rider left footrest 5) Left rear-view mirror 12) Passenger seat lock 17) Side stand 6) Clutch fluid reservoir glove/tool kit compartment 18) Gear shift lever use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 13 10) Coolant expansion tank cap 17) Right side fairing 5) Passenger seat (glove/tool 11) Fuel tank filler cap 18) Expansion tank kit compartment cover) 12) Air cleaner 19) Rear brake fluid reservoir use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 14 12) Passenger seat-Glove/tool 18) Gear shift lever 6) Clutch fluid reservoir kit compartment lock 19) Engine oil tank 7) Engine oil filter 13) Passenger left footrest 20) Engine oil level use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 15 11) Fuel tank filler cap 18) Coolant expansion tank kit compartment cover) 12) Air cleaner 19) Rear brake fluid reservoir 6) Passenger grab strap 13) Right rear-view mirror 20) Rear brake master cylinder use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 16: Arrangement Of The Instruments/Controls

    9) Horn button ( 4) Front brake lever 10) Starter button ( ) 5) Throttle twistgrip 11) Engine kill switch ( 6) High beam flasher ( )/LAP button (multifunction) use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 17: Instruments And Indicators

    10) Red general warning light ( 6) Amber low fuel light ( ) 11) Multifunction computer programming buttons (+, Trip V, -) 7) Red immobilizer light ( ) (where immobilizer system is fitted) use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 18: Instruments And Indicators Table

    ) has been detected, engine oil pressure is low ( ) or coolant temperature is too high ( ). When this is the case, stop the engine immediately and contact an aprilia Official dealer use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 19 Engine Control Unit has detected an anomaly. In most cases, thengine will keep running, although performance will be somewhat Official dealer reduced. Contact an aprilia immediately. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 20 CAN line between dashboard and Engine Control Unit. Contact a dealer. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 21 Press the "+" button to display maximum ↓ 30% brightness speed (V max), average speed (AVS) and ↓ battery voltage. Battery voltage 70% brightness ↓ ↓ 100% brightness ↓ use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 22 Trip meter indications reflect the TRIP 1 distance covered since last resetting. ↓ TRIP/V ◆ Trip 1 and Trip 2 indications are wiped TRIP 2 off when the battery is disconnected. ↓ TRIP/V use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 23 ≈ ∆. NOTE The clock may only be set when the key is set to " " and the motorcycle is at standstill. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 24 ◆ Hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds number. while holding down the "LAP" button. The display will return to the clock display. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 25 However, contact an down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3 Official Dealer without delay. aprilia seconds. The rev counter pointer (2) will point the corresponding rpm for three seconds. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 26 Press briefly to increase setting by 100 rpm. Hold down a little longer to increase by 1000 rpm. ◆ After reaching full scale value (12,000 rpm), the pointer will go back to zero automatically. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 27: Controls On The Right Side Of The Handlebar

    When pressed, the starter button " ", Ensure that the dimmer switch is set to turns the engine over. See page 53 " " before starting the engine. (STARTING) for starting procedure. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 28: Ignition Switch

    Do not keep the spare key on the vehicle. NOTE Setting the ignition key to " " automatically turns on the lights. The lights will turn off when the ignition switch is set to " ". use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 29 Push in the key and turn it to " ". The engine It is not ◆ Extract the key. and the possible to lights can be remove the operated. key. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 30: Unlocking/Locking The Passenger Seat

    Before lowering and locking the THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT seat (2), make sure that you have not left COVER) for installation instructions. the key in the glove/tool kit compartment. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 31: Unlocking/Locking The Glove/Tool Kit Compartment Cover

    WARNING glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) and Before riding, make sure that the ease it off in a forward motion. glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) is correctly locked. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 32: Glove/Tool Kit Compartment

    Maximum load allowed: 1.5 kg. √ 8 - 10 mm double socket spanner (4); √ 17 mm open-end spanner (5); √ 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug (6) use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 33: Special Tools

    Front wheel stand (3), see page 71 (PLACING THE Front wheel VEHICLE ON THE FRONT disassembly. WHEEL STAND Click clamp (4) installation Click clamp pliers, see page 65 (CLICK installation. CLAMPS). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 34: Fuel

    ◆ Close the flap (1). lower edge of the filler neck (see figure). not inhale vapours. Do not swallow fuel. Do not transfer fuel between different ◆ Refuel. containers. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 35: Brake Fluid - Recommendations

    If in doubt about the braking efficiency finished parts or they will damage. of your bike or if you are not able to perform routine checks, contact an Official Dealer. aprilia use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 36: Disk Brakes

    , s e e p a g e 1 1 7 (LUBRICANT CHART). NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front and rear disk brakes. Each braking system is operated by an independent hydraulic circuit. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 37: Front Brake

    ◆ Unscrew the screws (1) of the brake fluid reservoir (2) by means of a short, cross- headed screwdriver. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 38 Raise and remove the cover (3) together ◆ Top up the reservoir (2) with brake fluid, with the screws (1) and the gasket (4). see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART) until exceeding "MIN" level mark. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 39: Rear Brake

    93 (CHECKING THE absorb moisture from the air. BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). Keep the brake fluid reservoir open JUST LONG ENOUGH to top up level. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 40: Clutch Fluid - Recommendations

    In the event of accidental contact with eyes, contact an eye specialist or seek medical advice. DO NOT RELEASE CLUTCH FLUID INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 41: Clutch

    CAUTION Danger: clutch fluid could leak out. Never operate the clutch lever when the reservoir cap is loose or has been removed. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 42: Coolant

    Do not add any additives or other products. If you use a funnel or other tool, ensure they are perfectly clean. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 43 It may ignite and produce depositing in the radiator, which helps invisible flames. preserve the efficiency of the cooling system. Wear latex gloves when servicing. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 44 Do not add any additives or other FULL = maximum level products. LOW = minimum level If you use a funnel or other tool, ensure they are perfectly clean. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 45: Tyres

    The tyre may even come off the rim puncture is larger than 5 mm. under hard braking. The wheel must be balanced after each Lastly, the vehicle may skid in a bend. tyre repair. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 46: Engine Oil

    CH A R T ) a n d p a ge 6 7 ( C H A N G I N G ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER) for oil change instructions. NOTE Use high-quality 15W - 50 oil, see page 117 (LUBRICANT CHART). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Front Brake Lever And The Clutch Lever

    CAUTION After the adjustment, make sure that the wheel rotates freely with the brake released. Check braking efficiency. If necessary, contact your aprilia Official dealer. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever And The Gear Shift Lever

    Partially unscrew the screw (1). ◆ Rotate the eccentric (2) until finding the optimal position for the pedal (3). ◆ Tighten the screw (1) and make sure that the eccentric retains its position. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 49: Getting On And Off The Vehicle

    Always mount and dismount from the left side with the vehicle on the side stand. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 50 Choose the parking area, see page 59 movements while getting on and off. CAUTION (PARKING). ◆ Stop the vehicle, see page 59 (STOPPING). Make sure that the vehicle is stable. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 51: Pre-Ride Checks

    , a l t h o u g h g i v i n g l e s s performance. At any rate, contact an Official dealer immediately. aprilia use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 52: Pre-Ride Checks Chart

    Check for proper operation Lights, warning lights, horn, rear brake light switches and Check horn and indicators for proper operation. Change bulbs or fix a failure, if necessary. - 109 electrical devices use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 53: Starting

    "Safe Riding", see in neutral. If you try to engage a gear with page 34 (FUEL). page 5 (SAFE RIDING). the stand down, the engine will stop. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 54 ◆ Keep at least one brake lever pulled and dealer immediately. neutral using the gear lever (8) [green do not accelerate before moving off. light " " (9) on]. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 55 4.5 ±1l have pulled it when starting the engine). of fuel in the tank. Refuel as soon as possible, see page 34 (FUEL). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 56 (3) and lift the gear kilometres. This will allow the engine to shift lever (4). Release the clutch lever warm up. (3) and accelerate. ◆ Repeat the last two operations and shift use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 57 To stop while riding uphill, close the to " " and check coolant level, see throttle and simply use the brakes to page 42 (COOLANT). keep the vehicle steady. Using the use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 58: Running-In

    0 √ 1000 (0 √ 625) 6000 the brake disks. ◆ During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never 1000 √ 1500 (625 √ 937) 7500 exceed 6000 rpm. over 1500 (937) 11000 use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 59: Stopping

    When stopping for a short time, keep at WARNING switch on unexpectedly and your clothing least one brake on. or hair might be caught in the fans. Make sure that the vehicle is stable use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 60: Placing The Vehicle On The Stand

    Turn the handlebar fully to the left..............WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. TELEPHONE NO.: ........NOTE In most cases, stolen vehicles are identified through the data written on the Owner's Manual. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 61 Some to have a new key enabled, will have to components are harmful or toxic. bring all the keys he intends to be using to the Dealer. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 62 , s e e p a g e 6 3 ( P E R I O D I C MAINTENANCE CHART). To cancel the "SERVICE" warning, turn the key to ON while holding down the "+" and "-" buttons for at least 15 seconds. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 63: Periodic Maintenance Chart

    Drive chain slack and every 1000 km (625 mi): lubrication every 1000 km before each ride and every Brake pad wear (625 mi): 2000 km (1250 mi): use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 64 Brake pads if worn: Wheels/Tyres (*) Nut, bolt, screw tightening Cylinder synchronization Suspension and trim Final drive (chain, rear and front sprocket) Fuel pipes every 4 years: Clutch wear Pistons use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 65: Identification Data

    Official dealer. Click clamps become sprocket. unserviceable during removal. Do not Engine no. ________________________ attempt to refit them. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 66 "MIN" mark. This is not a problem, as long as the engine oil pressure warning light " " (A) does not come on, see page18 (INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 67: Changing Engine Oil And The Engine Oil Filter

    (6250 mi) or anyway each time you plug (4). change the engine oil. ◆ Drain the oil and let it drip into the container (1) for a few minutes. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 68 65 (CHECKING AND TOPPING Do not replace a click clamp you have UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL). removed with a screw clamp (10) or with other types of clamps. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 69: Air Cleaner

    These products may cause the fuel to ignite in the fuel system, leading to personal injury and vehicle damage. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 70: Fitting The Pins For The Rear Wheel Stand

    Ask someone to help you keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the ◆ Replace the air cleaner (6) with a new air ground. cleaner of the same type. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 71: Placing The Vehicle On The Front Wheel Stand

    Riding with damaged disks will put your safety, that of other persons and the vehicle at risk. Check the wheel rim for damage and have it replaced if damaged. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 72 Next, you will have to temporarily fit the two wheel spindle clamp bolts (5) on the left side. It is not necessary to tighten them to the final torque. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 73 T o r q u e w r e n c h s e t t i n g f o r w h e e l spindle clamp bolts: 22 Nm (2.2 kgm) ; 12 Nm (1.2 kgm) use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 74: Front Brake Callipers

    To remove the front br ake (3). callipers, it is necessary to use the suitable Remove the other brake calliper as front and rear wheel stands. follows: Repeat the operations marked with ★. ◆ use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 75: Front Brake Callipers

    Remove the other brake calliper as callipers, it is necessary to use the suitable operation of the brake. follows: front and rear wheel stands. Repeat the operations marked with ★. ◆ use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 76: Rear Wheel

    Proceed lines, brake disks and brake pads. carefully until the brake disk is well away from the callipers. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 77 ( 9 ) a n d required when the left (10) and/or right (11) withdraw the final drive assembly. Keep spacers have slipped out of place. it parallel to wheel axis during removal. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 78 (17) - until matching the Do not place your fingers between holes. chain and sprocket. ◆ Push the wheel spindle (5) fully home from the right side. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 79: Drive Chain

    S e e p a g e ( C H A I N S L A C K reference mark settings (2-3) on both ADJUSTMENT). sides of the vehicle. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 80 √ damaged chain rollers; √ loose chain link pins; √ dry, rusty, warped or seized links; √ exceeding wear; √ missing O-rings; √ exceedingly worn or damaged sprocket teeth. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 81: Removing The Rider Saddle

    Do not smoke and do not use naked flames. CAUTION Before riding, make sure that the saddle DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE (3) is properly positioned and secured ENVIRONMENT. firmly. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 82: Removing The Side Fairings

    (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE). panel. (4). ◆ Release and remove the screw (1). ◆ Release the plastic rivet (3) using a flat- blade screwdriver. ◆ Release and remove the two screws (2). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 83: Removing The Fairing Upper Front Covers

    ◆ Remove the rear-view mirror (5). NOTE Repeat process for the other mirror. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 84: Removing The Front Fairing

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  • Page 85: Removing The Side Stand

    (7) are available for installation to the rider disconnected or removed, engine footrests to avoid removal of the side starting is no longer inhibited with the stand. stand down. This means the vehicle is use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 86 Remove the stand (1) complete with: √ springs (2); √ bracket (3); √ stand switch (4). ◆ Refit the screw (13), the washer (14) and the nut (15) and tighten to the specified torque. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 87: Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspension

    A vehicle whose fork legs are (6250 mi) afterwards: necessary, have them replaced at an set to different settings will be unstable. Official dealer. aprilia When spring preload is increased, use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 88 4 notches in view 5 notches in view yoke (not including top cap) (*) = clockwise (***) = Have this adjustment carried out Official exclusively by an aprilia (**) = anticlockwise dealer use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 89 4 notches in view 5 notches in view (not including top cap) (*) = clockwise (**) = anticlockwise Official dealer (***) = Have this adjustment carried out exclusively by an aprilia use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 90: Steering Damper

    The standard model is equipped with Setting by 15 click positions (*) by 2 - 17 click an adjustable steering damper (1). positions (*) = anticlockwise (**) = clockwise use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 91: Rear Suspension

    Vehicle response can be further modified by varying rear ride height. ◆ After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut (5). Torque wrench setting for lock nut (5): 40 Nm (4 kgm). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 92 (**) screw (2) for , or knob (2) for by 1.5 turns by 1-2 turns by 12 click by 8-14 click positions positions (*) = clockwise (**) = anticlockwise use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 93: Checking The Brake Pads For Wear

    √ rear brake calliper (2): check the pads surface condition. looking from the bottom up at the rear WARNING end. Have the pads replaced at an aprilia Official dealer. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 94: Throttle Twistgrip Adjustment

    Open the throttle and ensure that the twistgrip springs back to the closed position smoothly and gradually when released. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 95: Spark Plugs

    If the vehicle is used for racing, change the spark plugs every 5000 km (3125 mi). At regular intervals, remove the spark plugs and clean off any carbon deposits or replace as required. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 96 ◆ Check the electrode gap with a wire the tip of the central electrode (3) is worn feeler gauge (7). away and has achieved a radiused contour (6). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 97: Checking The Side Stand

    70 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND REAR WHEEL STAND ◆ The springs (2) must not be damaged, ◆ Sit astride the vehicle. worn, oxidised or weakened. ◆ Fold up the side stand (1). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 98: Battery

    Check that battery lead connections (2) and battery terminals (3) are: Disconnect in the reverse order. √ in good condition (free from corrosion or any deposits); √ coated with neutral grease or Vaseline. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 99: Battery Removal

    (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE). ◆ cool, dry place. Release and remove the negative (-) terminal screw (1). ◆ Slide the negative lead (2) aside. ◆ Lift the red protective cap (3). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 100: Checking Battery Fluid Level

    ◆ Switch on the battery charger. Charge Voltage Amperes Time rate (hrs) Regular 8 √ 10 Fast use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 101: Installing The Battery

    When the battery is removed, the digital clock and red line setting will be reset to zero. See page 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER) for instructions on how to set clock and red line. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 102: Long Inactivity Of The Battery

    Charge the battery fully at normal charge rate, see page 100 (CHARGING THE BATTERY). If you are leaving the battery fitted in the vehicle, disconnect the leads from the terminals. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Fuses

    Check the 15-A auxiliary fuses first and then the 30-A main fuses. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 104 There is one spare fuse (L). speed sensor, fuel pump, relay, starter, lambda sensor. E) From battery to: cooling fan relay, coils, fuel injectors, air intake flaps, camshaft position sensor. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 105: Vertical Adjustment Of The Headlight Beam

    √ SLACKEN (anticlockwise) to lower the performed at the factory and we advise beam. against disturbing standard setting, ◆ Repeat process for the right beam. unless such adjustment is mandatory in your country. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 106: Bulbs

    Check the fuses, see page 103 ( R E P L A C I N G T H E F U S E S ) b e f o r e changing a bulb. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 107: Replacing The Headlight Bulbs

    (3). assembly. ◆ Remove the upper side cover, see page 83 (REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER FRONT COVERS). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 108: Replacing The Front And Rear Direction Indicator Bulbs

    CAUTION The protective shield is retained by a locating peg. Remove carefully or the locating peg might break off. ◆ Remove the lens (2). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 109 Install a new bulb of equal rating. ( U N L O C K I N G / L O C K I N G T H E GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER). use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 110: Cleaning

    RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 111 Do not use liquids at a temperature WARNING higher than 40° C to clean the plastic Do not apply protective wax on the components of the vehicle. saddle or it may become slippery. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 112 Minor repairs should not be postponed, lest you forget them. A general check-up of the bike is also recommended. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 113 (50% water + 50% anti-freeze with ethylene glycol) Saddle..............2 ( USA version: single-seater only) Max. load ............. 180 kg (driver + passenger + luggage) - USA 105 kg use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 114 Rear ............... Disk brake - Æ 220 mm, twin-piston calliper - Æ 32 mm WHEEL RIMS Type ............... Light alloy, spindle can be removed Front............... 3.50 x 17" Rear ............... 6.00 x 17" use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 115 250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) – Front 210 (2,1) DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 208 RR 120/70√ZR 17" √ √ Rear 190 (1,9) DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 208 RR 180/55√ZR 17" √ √ use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 116 Left multifunction display........LED WARNING LIGHTS Neutral ..............LED Direction indicators ..........LED Fuel reserve ............LED High beam.............. LED Stand down ............LED General warning............. LED Red line..............LED Immobilizer............. LED use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 117: Lubricant Chart

    BRAKE 5.1 DOT 4 (the braking system is also compatible with DOT 5). CAUTION Use only nitrite-free anti-freeze and corrosion inhibitors with a freezing point of -35°C as a minimum. (Recommended) engine coolant: ECOBLU -40 °C - COOL. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 118: Official Dealers And Service Centres

    When you demand aprilia Original Parts, you are purchasing products that have been developed and tested as early as the vehicle design stage. aprilia Original Parts systematically undergo strict quality control procedures to ensure total reliability and long service life.

  • Page 119: Distributors

    Distributors APRILIA via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) Italy Tel. +39(0)41 5829111 - Fax +39(0)41 441054 - Servizio Clienti aprilia +39(0)41 5079821 APRILIA WORLD SERVICE UK branch 15 Gregory Way - SK5 7ST Stockport - Cheshire Tel. 0044-161 475 1800 - Fax 0044-161 475 1825 - Email: massimo_granata@aprilia.com...

  • Page 120: Distributors

    YOKOHAMA-SHI KANAGAWA -Tel. 0081-454772632 - Fax 0081-454772605 - Email: m-okuyama@apriliajapan.co.jp JOHN SAMPLE GROUP PTY LTD. 8 Sheridan Close - NSW 2214 - Milperra - Sydney Tel. 0061-2-97722666 - Fax. 0061-2-97742321 - Email: doreilly@jsg.com.au use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 121: Distributors

    Tel. 0062 21 63333929 - Fax. 0062 21 6337889 - Email: purity@cbn.net.id BARRETT MARKETING GROUP ltd. 9060 300 Lockhart Mill Road - E7M 5C3 - Woodstock Tel. 001-5063281315 - Fax. 001-5063281582 - Email: joseeb@barrettcorp.com use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 122: Distributors

    - Fax 0048-124253366 - Email: lukasz.wicher@ktm.info TOTAL TITANIUM SDN BHD Lot 7B Jalan Bersatu 13/4 - Section 13 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel. 0060326983500 - Fax 0060326981195 - Email: ajackso@attglobal.net use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...

  • Page 123: Wiring Diagram- Rsv 1000 R Rsv 1000 R Factory

    1 2 3 1 2 3 - + S + - S INJ. INJ. CIL. CIL. INTAKE POST. ANT. AMB. PICK BOBINE FARFALLA FLAP CAMME PRESS. 42 41 4746 REGOLATORE 3635 use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 124 30) Fan relay 64) Immobilizer antenna (where 31) Lambda sensor immobilizer system is fitted) 32) - 65) Pick-up cables shielding 33) Side stand switch 34) Intake flap 35) Fuel sensor use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 125 NOTE ALWAYS DEMAND ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 126 NOTE ALWAYS DEMAND ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 127 NOTE ALWAYS DEMAND ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY...
  • Page 128 - Do not release oil, fuel, polluting substances and components into the environment. - Do not keep the engine running if it isn't necessary. - Avoid annoying noise.

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