| General |
| Year | 2000 | 1998 |
| Model | RSV 1000 Mille SP | - |
| Make Model | Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille SP | Yamaha YZF1000 R1 |
| Total Produced | 150 units | - |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 55.8 | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1418 | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.5 | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 825 | - |
| Height (in.) | 45.1 | - |
| Height (mm) | 1145 | - |
| Width (in.) | 28.7 | - |
| Width (mm) | 730 | - |
| Length (in.) | 80.1 | - |
| Length (mm) | 2035 | - |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 813 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1418 mm / 55.8 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in | 1095 mm / 43.1 in |
| Length | 2035 mm / 80.1 in | 2035 mm / 80.1 in |
| Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in | 695 mm / 27.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 185 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 18 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.7 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 408 | - |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 177 kg / 390.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 litres / 4.7 US gal | 18 Litres / US 4.7 gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 173.36 | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 279 | - |
| Top Speed | 279 km/h / 173.36 mph | 277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph |
| Braking (60 km/h - 0) | - | 12.7 m / 36.7 m |
| Max Power | 108 kW / 145 hp @ 11000 rpm | 148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm | 11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.4 sec | 10.3 sec / 222.7 km/h |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100 x 63.4 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.1 | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 996 | - |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke V-twin | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.94 x 2.50 in | - |
| Stroke | 63.4 mm | - |
| Displacement | 996 cc / 60.1 cu in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 63.4 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Mineral, 20W/40 |
| Engine Weight / Gudgeon Pin Diameter | - | Engine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons |
| Exhaust | - | Alloy muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 17.2 km/lit |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection | 4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder | Digital TCI |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK, CR9E |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve Train | DOHC | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath with patented PPC-assisted hydraulic control. | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 39/15 (2.600) 2nd 35/19 (1.842) 3rd 30/20 (1.500) 4th 28/21 (1.333) 5th 30/25 (1.200) 6th 29/26 (1.115) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.69 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 | - |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 43 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 | - |
| Frame Type | Unique aluminium frame with adjustable engine position, steering head angle and swingarm pivot; 20% stiffer than the standard RSV Mille frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Suspension - Front | Ø43 mm upside-down Öhlins fork with titanium nitride treated sleeves | 41mm inverted telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminium-alloy swingarm with progressive APS linkage and Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber | Truss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross system |
| Rake | - | 24° |
| Trail | - | 91 mm / 3.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.66 | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.60 | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50 ZR17 | 138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.50-17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 6.00-17 |