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NTRODUCTION

is manual is divided into sections, chaptersd paragraphs, by subject. The proceduresscribed are laid out by single operation, andch operation is indicated by a ♦.

e numbered parts shown in the figures areentified in the text by the number inrentheses or the symbol representing them.

ample (the following text is generic andes not refer to this specific vehicle):

ction MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

apterSTEERING LOCK

fety rning Never attempt to place the ignition

switch in the locked “ ” (LOCK)position while the vehicle is moving.

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eration To lock the steering:♦ Turn the handlebar completely to the

left or to the right.sition (2)

♦ Turn the key (2) to position “ ”.mbol “ ”

♦ Press the key and turn it to position “ ”.♦ Remove the key.

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© 2006 Piaggio & C. S.p.A. - Noale (VE)

First edition: January 2006

Reprint: September 2066/A

Produced and printed by:VALLEY FORGE DECARavenna , Modena, Torino

DECA S.r.l.Registered & Admin. OfficesVia Vincenzo Giardini, 1148022 Lugo (RA) - Italy -Tel. 0545-216611Fax [email protected]

on behalf of:Piaggio & C. S.p.A.via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - ItalyTel. +39 - 041 58 29 111Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54www.aprilia.com

FOREWORD

NOTE This manual is an important andintegral part of your vehicle. Keep it withyour vehicle at all times, even if yourvehicle is resold.

aprilia has prepared this manual tosupply you, the user, with correct andcurrent information. However, sinceaprilia constantly improves the design ofi t s veh ic les , the re may be s l igh tdiscrepancies between your vehicle andthe material given in this manual. If youhave any questions about your vehicle,contact your Local aprilia Dealer, as hewi l l have the very la tes t techn ica linformation available from the factory.

For tests and repairs not expresslydescribed in this manual, to purchaseaprilia genuine spare parts, accessories,and other products, and for help withspecific problems, please contact yourLocal aprilia Dealer or service center.These professionals will be able to assistyou promptly and accurately.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have agreat ride!This manual is copyrighted in all countries,and reproduction of any part thereof or thecomplete manual by any print or electronicmeans is strictly prohibited.

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accidentally get gasoline in your eyes, flushwith large quantities of cool, clear water andimmediately seek professional medicalassistance.

WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable andbecomes explosive under certainconditions.

KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

HOT COMPONENTS

WARNINGThe engine and all parts of the exhaustsystem, as well as the braking system,become very hot and remain hot for sometime after the vehicle and the engine arestopped. Before handling any componentof your vehicle after riding, make sure thatit has cooled sufficiently to be safe tohandle.

USED ENGINE OIL

WARNINGUse latex gloves for maintenanceoperations that require contact with usedoil. Used engine oil may cause skin cancerif repeatedly left in contact with the skin forprolonged periods. Although this isunlikely unless you handle used oil on adaily basis, it is advisable to thoroughlywash your hands with soap and waterafter handling used oil.

KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

The following precautionary warnings areused throughout this manual in order toconvey the following messages:

Safety Warning: When you see thissymbol on the vehicle or in themanual, pay particular attention to

the potential risk of personal injury ordeath.Failure to comply with the instructionsgiven in the warning messages precededby this symbol may result in grave risk foryour and other people’s safety and for thevehicle.

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in serious injury or even death.

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in personal injury or damage to thevehicle or other property.

NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manualprecedes important information orinstructions.

GENERAL SAFETY RULE

CARBON MONOXIDEIf it is necessary to run the engine in order tocarry out maintenance operation, make surethat the area in which you are operating isproperly ventilated. Never run the engine inenclosed spaces.If it is necessary to work indoors, use anexhaust evacuation system.

WARNINGThe exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, a poisonous gas that cancause loss of consciousness and evendeath.

WARNINGCarbon monoxide is both colorless andodorless, and cannot be detected bysmell, vision, or any other sense. Avoidbreathing exhaust fumes under anycircumstances.

GASOLINEKeep gasoline away from children. Gasolineis also poisonous. Never attempt to siphongasoline using your mouth. Never allowgasoline to contact your skin. If you shouldaccidentally spill gasoline on yourself, changeyour clothes immediately and wash the areaupon which the gasoline was splashedthoroughly with hot water and soap. Shouldyou accidentally swallow gasoline, do notinduce vomiting. Drink large quantities of clearwater or milk and immediately seekprofessional medical assistance. Should you

TTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ECTROLYTE

WARNINGe battery gives off noxious and

plosive gases; keep cigarettes, flamesd sparks away from the battery.ovide adequate ventilation whenerating or recharging the battery.

ring recharging and use, make sureat the room is properly ventilated andoid inhaling the gases released duringe recharging.

e battery contains sulfuric acidlectrolyte). Contact with the skin ores may cause serious burns. Alwaysar protective clothing, rubber gloves,d tight fitting goggles or a face shield

hen working around the battery,pecially when filling the battery withher water or electrolyte.

case of contact with the skin, flushmediately with plenty of water. In case contact with the eyes, flush withenty of water for at least 15 minutes.mediate ly consult a heal th

ofessional.

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the e lectrolyte is accidental lyallowed, drink large quantities ofter or milk and then milk of magnesia

vegetable oil. Immediately consult aalth professional.

EP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTEAY FROM CHILDREN.


BRAKE FLUID

WARNINGBrake fluid is extremely poisonous. Neveringest or swallow brake fluid. Shouldbrake fluid accidentally be swallowed,drink large quantities of milk or clear waterand immediately seek professionalmedical assistance. Brake fluid is highlydestructive of skin and eye tissue. Shouldyou accidentally spill brake fluid onyourself, remove the contaminatedclothing, wash your body with soap andwarm water immediately and immediatelyseek professional medical assistance.Should you accidentally splash brake fluidinto your eyes, flush with a large quantityof cool, clear water and immediately seekprofessional medical assistance.

KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

CLUTCH FLUID

CAUTIONClutch fluid is extremely poisonous. Neveringest or swallow clutch fluid. Shouldclutch fluid accidentally be swallowed,drink large quantities of milk or clear waterand immediately seek professionalmedical as-sistance. clutch fluid is highlydestructive of skin and eye tissue. Shouldyou accidentally spill clutch fluid onyourself, remove the contaminatedclothing, wash your body with soap andwarm water immediately and immediatelyseek professional medical assistance.Should you accidentally splash clutch

fluid into your eyes, flush with a largequantity of cool, clear water andimmediately seek professional medicalassistance.

KEEP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

COOLANTIn certain conditions, the ethylene glycolcontained in the engine coolant is flammable:its flame is invisible, but you can be burnedanyway.

WARNINGAvoid spilling the engine coolant on theexhaust system or on the enginecomponents. They may be hot enough tocause the coolant to ignite and burnwithout a visible flame.The coolant (ethylene glycol) can causeskin irritation and is poisonous ifswallowed.Coolant and coolant/water mixtures aresweet to the taste and brightly colored,therefore are highly attractive to pets andchildren. Take extra precautions to keepnew and used coolant out of reach ofchildren and animals.

KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

Risk of burns.Do not remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Wait until the engine hascompletely cooled down. The coolant isunder pressure and may splash out andcause burns.

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INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS

The combustion process producescarbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Thecontrol of hydrocarbons is very important,because under certain conditions theyreact to exposure to sunlight and producephotochemical smog.Carbon monoxide does not react in thesame way, but it is toxic and poisonous.aprilia utilizes “lean” carburetor settingsand other systems to reduce theproduction of carbon monoxide andhydrocarbons.

TAMPERING WARNINGTampering with the noise control system isprohibited. Federal law prohibits the followingacts or causing thereof:

a) The removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance, repair, or replacement, ofany device or element of designincorporated into any new vehicle for thepurpose of noise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaser or whileit is in use, or

b) The use of the vehicle after such device orelement of design has been removed orrendered inoperative by any person.

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WARNING - PRECAUTIONS -GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, read this manualcarefully, and in particular the chapters“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERALADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see page 19.

Your safety and that of those around youdepends not only on your skill as a rider, butalso your knowledge about your vehicle andabout riding safely. Therefore it is essentialthat you not operate your vehicle on publicstreets or highways until you have receivedinstruct ions from a qual i f ied safetyorganization such as the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation, and are properly trained andlicensed.

REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETYIf you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open an investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in a groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problems between you,your dealer, or aprilia. To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto Safety Hotlinetoll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in theWashington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA,U.S. Department of Transportat ion,Washington, D.C. 20590.

You can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLERules of the road vary from country to country.It is essential that you understand in advancethe rules of the road of the country in whichyour vehicle will be used.

WARNINGThis vehicle has been designed andproduced for use only on paved roads. It isnot designed to be used on even smoothgraded dirt roads, or trails. It is notdesigned for off-road competition, or forcross country riding. Do not use thisvehicle on rough or unimproved surfaces,or in other off-road areas. Failure to heedthis warning could lead to an upset withsubsequent injury and even death.

NOISE EMISSION WARRANTYaprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaustsystem, at the time of sale, meets allapplicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.This warranty extends to the first person whobuys this exhaust system for purposes otherthan resale, and to all subsequent buyers.

Warranty claims should be directed to:

aprilia USA Inc.140 E 45th Street, 17C New York, NY 10012 Tel: 877. 277.4552 (877.Aprilia) Fax: 001.212.380.4459

FORMATION CONTAINED IN THE HICLE IDENTIFICATION MBER

scription of the vehicle identificationmber (V.I.N.), stamped on the steeringad o f the f rame (A) and on thentification plate (B).

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Among those acts presumed to constitutetampering are the acts listed below:

a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,baffles, header pipes or any othercomponent which conducts exhaustgases.

b) Removal or puncturing of any part of theintake system.

c) Lack of proper maintenance.d) Replacing any moving part of the

vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intakesystem, with parts other than thosespecified by the manufacturer.

CAUTIONThis product should be checked forrepair or replacement if the vehiclenoise has increased significantlythrough use. Otherwise, the owner maybecome subject to penalties under stateand local ordinances.

PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT THE VEHICLE EMISSIONSIf any of the following symptoms areobserved, immediately have your vehicleinspected and repaired by your Localaprilia Dealer.Symptoms:– Difficult starting or stalling after starting.– Irregular idle.– Misfiring or backfiring during

acceleration.– After-burning (backfiring).– Poor engine performance, degraded

handling, or poor fuel economy.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)Every vehicle produced by aprilia receivesa vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)stamped:– on the steering head of the frame (A), as

shown above;

and also:– on the identification plate (B) which is

located on the front portion near thesteering head of the frame.

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DIGIT MEANING1) Manufacturer’s identification

alphanumeric code.2) Vehicle type.3) Model.4) Country for which the vehicle is

intended.5) #= Check digit number.6) Model year.7) Assembling factory designation

(N = NOALE-VE- , S = SCORZÉ -VE- ,0 = NOT SPECIFIED).

8) Sequential serial number.

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GVWR: 401 KG (883 LB)GAWR: F. 152 KG (335 LB) WITH 120/65 ZR 17 (56W) OR120/70 ZR 17 (58 W) TIRE 17 x 3.50 - DOT-D RIM, AT 250 KPA (36 PSI) COLDGAWR: R. 249 KG (548 LB) WITH 180/55 ZR 17 (73 W) OR 190/50 ZR 17 (73 W) OR190/55 ZR 17 (75 W) TIRE 17 x 6.00 - DOT-D RIM, AT 280 KPA (41 PSI) COLDTHIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTORVEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OFMANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

MANUFACTURED BY APRILIA

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This battery is completely sealed.Do not attempt to remove the cap.Replace with sealed battery only.Always keep the battery charghed(see Owner's Manual).Never disconnect the batteryor regulator with the engine running.This will completely destroy the entireelectrical system

Never install accessories or replacement parts notapproved by Aprilia as original equipment.

This can degrade the handling and safety of your motorcycle,and can cause an upset with subsequent accident andserious injury or even death.

The stability and safety of any motorcycle is adverselyaffected by the addition of any load carrying accessory.See owner's manual.

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GVWR: 401 KG (883 LB)

GAWR: F. 152 KG (335 LB) WITH 120/65 ZR 17 (56W) OR

120/70 ZR 17 (58 W) TIRE 17 x 3.50 - DOT-D RIM, AT 250 KPA (36 PSI) COLD

GAWR: R. 249 KG (548 LB) WITH 180/55 ZR 17 (73 W) OR 190/50 ZR 17 (73 W) OR

190/55 ZR 17 (75 W) TIRE 17 x 6.00 - DOT-D RIM, AT 280 KPA (41 PSI) COLD

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR

VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF

MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

MANUFACTURED BY APRILIA

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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 998 ccENGINE FAMILY: 7ASPC0.99RRT

ORMS TO U.S. EPA AND CALIFORNIA APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAROTORCYCLES AND IS CERTIFIED TOOx G/KM ENGINE FAMILY EXHAUSTISSION STANDARD IN CALIFORNIA.

ENGINE EXHAUST CONTROLSYSTEM: HO2S-2TWC-

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ENGINE TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONSIGNITION TIMING: 23.2˚ ± 2˚ AT 2800 RPMIDLE SPEED: 1250 ± 100 RPM IN NEUTRALVALVE CLEARANCE:INLET 0.0047÷0.0067 inch (0.12÷0.17 mm)OUTLET 0.0091÷0.0110 inch (0.23÷0.28 mm)SPARK PLUG: NGK R DCPR9EFUEL: MINIMUM OCTANE RATING (M+R)/2 METHOD 90OIL: ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY SAE 15W-50

World Service USA, Inc.t, 17C, New York, NY 10012

orting Safety Defects

a defect which could cause a crash or could cause iately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety to notifying aprilia World Service USA, Inc.

nts, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a ehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. involved in any individual problems between you,

call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236

ANSPORTATION223) Washington, DC 20590

ion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.


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-Wear a helmet, eye protection, and bright protective clothing.-Don't ride after consuming alcohol or other drugs.-Slow down on slippery surface, unfamiliar terrain or when visibility is reduced.- Read owner's manual carefully.-Failure to follow these warnings can lead to an accident and serious injuries or death.-USE UNLEADED FUEL MINIMUM OCTANE RATING (R + M) / 2 METHOD 90.- See owner's manual for the correct running in and maintenance of the vehicle.

Do not allow key chain and any otheritem to fall between the steering head and the body of motorcycle.This can cause loss of control.

- Replace windshield if becomes scratched or discoloured so as to interfere with view.

- Do not allow any alcaline or strong acid cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid or any other solvent to contact the windshield.

- When replacing windshield, use only Aprilia original replacement windshield.

- Keep windshield clean at all time.- Clean only with a soft cloth and warm water with a mild detergent.

Do not use any tire other than those reccomended and approved by Aprilia. Maintain proper tire inflation. Do not use any tire with less than 1/8" (3mm) tread remaining. Do not repair any tire, nor use repaired tire. Do not ride your motorcycle overloaded or with an unbalanced load. Failure to follow these warnings can lead to an accident and serious injures or death. Always ensure that the chain is correctly adjusted. See owner's manual.

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MOTORCTCLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONTHIS 2007 ASPRRT0998 MOTORCYCLE. ZD41016 MEETS EPA NOISE EMISSIONREQUIREMENTS OF 80 dBA AT 5500 closing r.p.m. BY FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURE.MODIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSE THIS MOTORCYCLE TO EXEED FEDERAL NOISESTANDARDS ARE PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW.SEE OWNUER'S MANUAL.

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If NHTSA receives similar complaisafety defect exists in a group of vHowever, NHTSA cannot become your dealer, or aprilia World Service USA, Inc.

To contact NHTSA you may either or write to:

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CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM

FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ONLY.

The system consists of:

1) Carbon canister2) Choke hold3) 2-way fan valve 4) Canister support plate 5) M6x20 flanged TE screw6) Hose 4x87) Gas hose 5.5x108) Tie wrap D.11.39) Tie wrap D.10.110)Tie wrap D.811)Tie wrap D.9.112)Plastic cable runner 13)T-connector

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NER’S WARRANTY SPONSIBILITIES

As the motorcycle owner, you areresponsible for the performance of therequired maintenance listed in yourowner’s manual. aprilia recommendsthat you retain all receipts coveringmaintenance on your motorcycle, butaprilia cannot deny warranty solely forthe lack of receipts or for your failure toensure the performance of all scheduledmaintenance.You are responsible for presenting yourmotorcycle to an aprilia dealer as soonas a problem exists. The warrantyrepairs should be completed in areasonable amount of t ime, not toexceed 30 days.As the motorcycle owner, you should beaware that aprilia may deny yourwarranty coverage if your motorcycle ora part has failed due to abuse, neglect,improper maintenance or unapprovedmodifications.

you have any questions regarding yourrranty rights and responsibilities, youould contact aprilia USA, Inc., 10933abapple Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA07, or the California Air Resourcesard at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 Telstarenue, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.


aprilia s.p.a. - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board andaprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter “aprilia”) arepleased to explain the emission controlsystem warranty on your 1999 and latermotorcycle. In Cali fornia new motorvehicles must be designed, built andequipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. aprilia must warrant theemiss ion con t ro l sys tem on yourmotorcycle for the periods of time listedbelow provided there has been no abuse,neglect or improper maintenance of yourmotorcycle.Your emission control system may includeparts such as the carburetor or fuelinjection system, the ignition system,catalytic converter and engine computer.Also included may be hoses, belts,connectors and other emission-relatedassemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists,aprilia will repair your motorcycle at no costto you, including diagnosis, parts andlabor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGEClass I motorcycles (50 – 169 cm3): for aperiod of use of five (5) years or 12,000kilometers (7,456 miles), whichever firstoccurs.

Class II motorcycles (170 – 279 cm3): for aperiod of use of five (5) years or 18,000kilometers (11,185 miles), whichever firstoccurs.

Class III motorcycles (280 cm3 and larger):for a period of use of five (5) years or30 ,000 k i lometers (18,641 mi les ) ,whichever first occurs.I f an emission-re lated part on yourmotorcycle is defective, the part will berepaired or replaced by aprilia. This isyour emission control system DEFECTSWARRANTY.

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In the State of California only, EmissionControl System emergency repairs, asprov ided for in the Ca l i forn iaAdministrative Code, may be performedby other than an authorized apriliadealer. An emergency situation occurswhen an authorized aprilia dealer is notreasonably available, a part is notavailable within 30 days, or a repair isnot complete within 30 days. Anyreplacement part can be used in anemergency repai r . april ia w i l lreimburse the owner for the expenses,including diagnosis, not to exceedaprilia’s suggested retail price for allwarranted parts replaced and laborcharges based on april ia ’ srecommended time allowance for thewarranty repair and the geographicallyappropriate hourly labor rate. The ownermay be required to keep receipts andfa i led par ts in order to rece ivecompensation.

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aprilia s.p.a. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMaprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter “aprilia”)warrants that each new 1999 and afteraprilia motorcycle, that includes asstandard equipment a headlight, taillightand stoplight, and is street legal:A. is designed, built and equipped so as to

conform at the time of initial retailpurchase with all applicable regulationsof the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency, and the California AirResources Board; and

B. is free from defects in material andworkmansh ip which cause suchmotorcycle to fail to conform withapplicable regulations of the UnitedStates Environmental Protection Agencyor the California Air Resources Board fora period of use, depending on the enginedisplacement, of 12,000 kilometers(7,456 miles), if the motorcycle’s enginedisplacement is less than 170 cubiccentimeters; of 18,000 kilometers(11,185 miles), if the motorcycle’s enginedisplacement is equal to or greater than170 cubic centimeters but less than 280cubic cent imeters ; o r o f 30 ,000ki lometers (18,641 mi les) , i f themotorcycle’s engine displacement is 280cubic centimeters or greater; or 5 (five)years from the date of initial retaildelivery, whichever first occurs.

I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall beremedied during customary businesshours at any author ized apriliamotorcycle dealer located within theUnited States of America in compliancewith the Clean Air Act and applicableregulat ions of the Uni ted StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency andthe California Air Resources Board. Anypart or parts replaced under thiswarranty shall become the property ofaprilia.

In the State of California only, emissionrelated warranted parts are specificallydefined by the state’s Emission WarrantyParts List. These warranted parts are:carburetor and internal parts; intakemanifold; fuel tank; fuel injection system;spark advance mechanism; crankcasebreather; air cutoff valves; fuel tank capfor evaporative emission controlledvehicles; oil filler cap; pressure controlvalve; fuel/vapor separator; canister;igniters; breaker governors; ignitioncoils; ignition wires; ignition points;condensers, and spark plugs if failureoccurs prior to the first scheduledreplacement; and hoses, clamps, fittingsand tubing used directly in these parts.Since emission related parts may varyfrom model to model, certain modelsmay not contain all of these parts andcertain models may contain functionallyequivalent parts.

NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BYaprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLYSET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYIMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANYWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THEEXPRESS EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM WARRANTY TERMSSTATED IN THIS WARRANTY. THEFOREGOING STATEMENTS OFWARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND INLIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWLIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG ANIMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.


II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission ControlSystem warranty shall not cover any ofthe following:

A. Repair or replacement required as aresult of(1) accident,(2) misuse,(3) repairs improperly performed orreplacements improperly installed,(4) use of replacement parts oraccessories not conforming to apriliaspecifications which adversely affectperformance and/or(5) use in competitive racing or relatedevents.

B. Inspections, replacement of parts andother serv ices and ad jus tmentsrequired for required maintenance.

C. Any motorcycle on which the odometermileage has been changed so thatactual mi leage cannot be readi lydetermined.

III. LIMITED LIABILITYA. The liability of aprilia under this

Emission Control System Warranty islimited solely to the remedying ofdefects in material or workmanship byan authorized aprilia motorcycle dealera t i t s p lace o f bus iness dur ingcustomary bus iness hours . Th iswarranty does not cover inconvenienceor loss of use of the motorcycle ortransportation of the motorcycle to orfrom the aprilia dealer.aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS ORDAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT,INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OREXEMPLARY ARISING INCONNECTION WITH THE SALE ORUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THEaprilia MOTORCYCLE FOR ANYPURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF ANY INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.

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C. No dealer is authorized to modify thisaprilia Limited Emission ControlSystem Warranty.

IV.LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIF IC LEGALRIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROMSTATE TO STATE.

V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TOTHE aprilia LIMITED MOTORCYCLEWARRANTY.

VI.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Anyreplacement part that is equivalent inperformance and durability may beused in the per formance o f anymaintenance or repairs. However,aprilia is not liable for these parts. Theowner i s respons ib le fo r theper fo rmance o f a l l requ i redmaintenance. Such maintenance maybe per fo rmed a t a serv iceestablishment or by any individual. Thewarranty period begins on the date themotorcycle is delivered to an ultimatepurchaser.

aprilia s.p.a.Via G. Galilei, 130033 Noale (VE) Italy

aprilia USA, Inc.140 E 45th Street, 17C New York, NY 10012

d are to be supplied to the Local apriliaaler as reference data for the purchasespare parts or specific accessories of thedel you have acquired.

this manual the various versions areicated by the following symbols:

RSV 1000 R model

RSV 1000 R FACTORY model

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Italy Singapore

United Kingdom

Slovenia

Austria Israel

Portugal South Korea

Finland Malaysia

Belgium Chile

Germany Croatia

France Australia

Spain United Statesof America

Greece Brazil

Holland South Africa

Switzerland New Zealand

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The operations preceded by thissymbol must be repeated also onthe opposite side of the vehicle.

If not expressly indicated otherwise, for thereassembly of the uni ts repeat thedisassembly operations in reverse order.The terms “right” and “left” are referred tothe rider seated on the vehicle in thenormal riding position.

WARNINGThe competition adjustment must be usedin organized racing or circular coursecompetitive event, under the auspices of arecognized sanctioning body or by permitissued by the local governmental authorityhaving jurisdiction. It is strictly forbiddento use the competition adjustment whileriding the vehicle on public streets, roads,or highways.The text and/or the symbol (e.g. )preceded by the symbol of the model (e.i.

) refer exclusively to the modelindicated.Example: in a text and/or shownis to be intended as optional only to the

model.

NOTE Immediately after purchasing thevehicle, write down the identification dataprov ided in the SPARE PARTSIDENTIFICATION LABEL in the tablebelow. This label is positioned on the leftside of the frame; to be able to read it,remove the rider saddle, see page 111(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, …);– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, …);– COUNTRY CODE = country of

homologation (I, UK, A, …).

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FRONT BRAKE...................................................... 53REAR BRAKE......................................................... 54CLUTCH.................................................................. 56ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND THE CLUTCH LEVER ........................................... 58ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER.................................... 59ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER.................................. 59COOLANT............................................................... 60TIRES...................................................................... 62AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON..................................... 64MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER........................ 64

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE......................65GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE.............. 65PRE-RIDE CHECKS.............................................. 67PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS CHART.................................................................... 68STARTING.............................................................. 69RIDING.................................................................... 71RUNNING-IN .......................................................... 75STOPPING.............................................................. 76PARKING................................................................ 76PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND......... 77SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT.............. 78

MAINTENANCE ......................................80REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART........ 82MAINTENANCE RECORD.................................... 84IDENTIFICATION DATA........................................ 87JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS....................................... 87AIR CLEANER........................................................ 88CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP.......................................................... 90CHECKING THE SIDE STAND ............................ 92CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY SWITCH ON THE SIDE STAND..92CHECKING THE SWITCHES............................... 93

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CONTENTSFOREWORD.............................................. 2INTRODUCTION....................................... 2SAFETY WARNINGS ................................ 3GENERAL SAFETY RULE......................... 3

CARBON MONOXIDE.............................................3HOT COMPONENTS...............................................3USED ENGINE OIL..................................................3BRAKE FLUID...........................................................4CLUTCH FLUID........................................................4COOLANT.................................................................4BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE........................................................4

WARNING - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE .................................................... 5

REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETY.....................................................................5ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLE...........................................................5NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY.............................5INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM...................5TAMPERING WARNING.........................................5PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS ..............................................................6VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)..................................................6INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER....................................6DIGIT MEANING.......................................................7POSITION OF THE ADHESIVE WARNING LABELS.....................................................................8ADHESIVE WARNING LABELS CHART...............9CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM ............................................11APRILIA S.P.A. - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT...................12

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE....................12OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ....12APRILIA S.P.A. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM..........................13

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................16CONTENTS ............................................................17BASIC SAFETY RULES........................................20CLOTHING..............................................................25ACCESSORIES......................................................26LOAD.......................................................................26

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS.............................................28ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS...................30INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ........31

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS CHART......32MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER...........................34

CONTROLS ............................................41CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP.............41CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP..........42IGNITION SWITCH ................................................43STEERING LOCK ..................................................43

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT .......................44UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SADDLE..................................................................44UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER.....................................45GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT...................46LUGGAGE RACK FASTENINGS.........................46SPECIAL TOOLS ..................................................47ACCESSORIES......................................................47

MAIN COMPONENTS .............................48FUEL........................................................................48LUBRICANTS.........................................................49BRAKES..................................................................51DISC BRAKES........................................................52



INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.................................94FRONT SUSPENSION ..........................................94STEERING DAMPER.............................................96REAR SUSPENSION.............................................97CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR.................99CHECKING THE STEERING..............................100CHECKING THE SWINGING ARM PIVOT........100ASSEMBLING THE PINS FOR THE REAR SUPPORT STAND ..............................................101PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND ..............................................101PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND ..............................................102FRONT WHEEL....................................................102REAR WHEEL ......................................................105DRIVE CHAIN.......................................................109REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE.....................111LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ..................................111REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING ...................112REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS.....................113REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRINGS................114REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS........................114REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER FRONT COVERS................................................................115REMOVING THE REARVIEW MIRRORS .........115REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS..116REMOVING THE SIDE STAND..........................117ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL........120SPARK PLUGS.....................................................121CHANGING FUSES.............................................123BATTERY..............................................................126BATTERY STORAGE..........................................126CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS.................................................127REMOVING THE BATTERY ...............................127CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.........127RECHARGING THE BATTERY..........................128

INSTALLING THE BATTERY..............................128ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY........................................................129HEADLIGHT SCREENING..................................130ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM HORIZONTALLY..................................................130HEADLIGHT SCREENING..................................131BULBS...................................................................131CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS...........132CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS..............132REPLACING THE FRONT AND REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS.......................134REPLACING THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB .........................................................134

TRANSPORT........................................ 136DRAINING THE FUEL TANK..............................136

CLEANING ........................................... 137LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY......................138

TECHNICAL DATA............................... 140LUBRICANT CHART............................................144WIRING DIAGRAM KEY RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY.......................................146WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY.......................................147OFFICIAL DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS ...........................................148


ake sure you are in good physicalndition and not ill before riding yourhicle. Do not ride your vehicle when youe particularly tired or fatigued. Alcohol,ugs and fatigue are leading causes ofhicle accidents.

any accidents are caused by the rider’sxperience and lack of training. Do note your vehicle until you have receivedin ing f rom a recognized t ra in ing

ganization such as the Motorcycle Safetyundation. Remember that riding a two-eeled vehicle, though easy and fun, isite different from driving a car. Do notsume that you can operate your vehiclefely just because you are a competenttomobile driver.

ver lend your vehicle to others unlessu are sure that they are competent andoperly licensed vehicle operators.



BASIC SAFETY RULESThe instructions given below cover normaloperation of your vehicle and must becarefully observed. By following theserules you will enhance your own safety andthe safety of those around you. You willalso maximize the life and utility of yourvehicle.

Two-wheeled vehicles obviously do notprovide some of the protection provided byautomobiles, therefore it is essential thatyou wear appropriate protective clothing. Inparticular, never operate your vehiclewithout wearing your helmet, gloves, eyeprotection, a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear,and sturdy full length pants. However, do not assume that even thebest clothing and helmet will protect you inthe event of an upset or a crash withanother vehicle. At best, this gear providessome protect ion f rom scrapes andscratches, but very little, if any, impactprotection.

Be sure that you meet all the requirementsprescribed by local law, including driver’slicense, minimum age, training, insurance,taxes, vehicle registration, license plate,etc.

When you first receive your vehicle,practice by riding in areas where there islittle traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavytraffic until you are thoroughly experiencedand riding your vehicle has becomesecond nature to you.

Although this vehicle is legal for operationon freeways and expressways, i t isadvisable to not ride on these high speedhighways until you are thoroughly familiarwith your vehicle, and have attained a highdegree of skill in its operation.

A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,see page 75 (RUNNING-IN).

Before starting the engine, make sure thatthe brakes, clutch, transmission andthrottle controls function properly and thatthe fuel and oil supply is adequate.

The exhaust system, brakes, and someother parts of the vehicle become very hotduring operation. Do not touch any of theseparts.Some medicines or drugs, i l legal orprescription, and alcohol significantlyincrease the risk of accidents. Do not ridewhile you are under the influence ofa lcoho l o r d rugs , be they i l l i c i t o rprescription.

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Always r ide with both hands on thehandlebars and feet on the footrests.

Never shift gear without using the clutch, ifthe vehicle is so equipped. Do not operatethe shif t lever or the other controlssuddenly or abruptly. Such misuse candamage the internal components of thevehicle and consequently cause seizure,loss of control, accidents and seriousinjuries or even death.Remain in the saddle when you are riding.Do not stand up or attempt to stretch whileyou are riding your vehicle. If you need torest, pull over to the side of the road whenit can be safely done.


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Observe all rules of the road. Particularlypay attention to all warning, regulatory andinformational signs.

Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).Especially observe speed limits, rememberthat road conditions change with theweather and wet and icy pavements arepart icularly dangerous for vehicles,especial ly i f you are riding too fast.Remember that automobile drivers have ahard time seeing two-wheeled vehicles, soalways give the automobile the right ofway, even if it is legally yours.Before changing lanes, look over yourshoulder to make sure that the way isclear. Do not rely exclusively on therearview mirror: you may miscalculate thedistance and speed of a vehicle, or youmay even not see it at all.

Avoid obstacles that could damage thevehicle or make you lose control.

Do not tailgate, do not attempt to increaseyour gas mileage by following in the slipstream of cars or trucks in front of you.

In case of accident motorcycles, scootersand mopeds do not provide the samedegree o f p ro tec t ion ensured byautomobiles. The legs, in particular, areexposed to the risk of being injured.However, the additional installation of legguards may actually increase the risk ofinjuries and their seriousness in case ofaccident.

Do not install leg guards available on thespare parts and accessories market. Non-compliance with these instructions mayresult in serious injuries or even death.

ou and your vehicle are involved in anident, insure that there has been noage to the control levers, tubes, wires,

king system and other vital parts. If youricle is involved in an accident, take itediately to your Local aprilia Dealer

o has the equipment and knowledge tock for accidental damage which maypromise your safety.

r aprilia dealer is ready and able top you with any safety problems that youht have, but of course it is necessaryyou to report any malfunctions to yourchanic in order for him to help you.

not use your vehicle if it is damaged. Aaged vehicle may become unstable or

sent other problems which can increase risk of accident, and therefore ofious injury or even death.



It is very important to your safety that yougive full attention to the riding task. Watchwhat you are doing, do not allow yourself tobe distracted by other cars, people orthings on the roadside, etc. Never smoke,eat, drink, read, etc. while riding yourvehicle. If you must consult a map, pullover when it can be done safely.

Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels andlubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANTCHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolantlevels regularly.

If the throttle sticks open, it may cause acollision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with theengine stop switch located on the righthandlebar.

Do not attempt to restart the engine untilthe throttle has been repaired and worksperfectly. Failure to obey this warning canlead to a runaway with seriously injuries oreven death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a doublecable throttle. One cable opens the throttlewhen you rotate the throttle grip towardyou; the other closes the throttle when yourotate the gr ip away from you. I t isessential, when you release the throttlegrip, that it automatically return to the idleposition.This double cable arrangement enhancessafety by providing for positive closing ofthe throttle.

In the event of a throttle stickingemergency, always kill the engine usingthe engine stop switch located near thethrottle grip on the right handlebar. Neveruse your vehicle if the throttle does notautomatically fully return to the idleposition when the throttle grip isreleased. Contact your Local apriliaDealer for repairs. Failure to heed thiswarning can lead to a serious accidentand subsequent injury or even death.

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This vehicle was not designed to beequipped with a sidecar or to be used totow trailers or other vehicles.

aprilia does not manufacture sidecars ortrailers and therefore cannot predict theef fects of such accessor ies on themanoeuvrability or stability of the vehicle: itcan only warn that such effects may benegative and that any damage to thevehicle components caused by the use ofsuch accessories will not be covered bythe warranty.


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Do not attempt to modify the position,angle or color of your license plate. Do notcover it with even a clear plastic covering.Do not modify any of the safety equipmentof your vehicle, especially such safetyrelated items as directional indicators,rearview mirrors, lights or horns.Any modification to your vehicle willinvalidate the warranty.

Do not modify your engine in an attempt toincrease the horsepower. This can result inirreparable damage to the engine, as wellas degradation of the performance andhandling of the vehicle which could lead toan upset, and serious injury or even death.

Have your vehicle repaired only withoriginal parts, and use only original apriliaor aprilia approved accessories. The useof aftermarket accessories and parts canseriously compromise the safety of yourvehicle as well as its performance andserviceability. Any modification whichaffects performance or safety voids yourwarranty completely.

Tampering with the emissions or noisecontrol systems on your vehicle is againstthe law, and can be punished by largefines.In some jurisdictions, it can even lead tothe confiscation of your vehicle.

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adually open and close the throttle, tooid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.

rough road surfaces, slow down ande with particular care.y to avo id w ide open th ro t t lecelerations, unless they are necessaryr such things as passing.n’t allow your engine to “lug,” that is, run

too low an rpm. Shift down to a lowerar. Also, don’t over-rev the engine.serve the redline on the tachometer.

member that excessively aggressivernering can cause your vehicle’s tires toe sideways traction, which can result in upset and serious injury or even death.



Never race other vehicles with yourvehicle.

Brake with both the front and rear brakes.The use of one brake only for suddenbraking may cause the vehicle to skid ormake the rider lose control of the vehicleitself.When riding down a steep hill, use theengine as a brake by selecting the samegear, or a lower gear, than you would useto climb the hill. Use front and rear brakessparingly.

Always ride at the appropriate speed andavoid unnecessary hard acceleration. Thisnot only is safer, but also reduces fuelconsumption and increases the life of thevehicle.

If you must ride your vehicle in rainyweather, or on loose surfaces, rememberthat traction is greatly reduced. Underthese conditions, all handling of the vehiclemust be done gradually and smoothly.Sudden acceleration, braking or turningmay make you lose control of your vehicle.When traction is reduced, accelerate andslow using your vehicle’s engine brakinginsofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harshapplication of the brakes.

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Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,and yet swear that they did not see youbefore they turned directly into your path.Ride alert!Wear protective clothing, preferably in lightand/or reflecting colours. In this way youwill make yourself more visible to the otherdrivers, thus notably reducing the risk ofbeing knocked down, and you will be moreprotected in case of fall.Always wear your crash helmet. Manyaccidents are fatal because of injuries tothe head.This clothing should be very tight-fittingand fastened at the wrists and ankles.Strings, belts and ties should not behanging loose; prevent these and otherobjects from interfering with driving bygetting entangled with moving parts ordriving mechanisms.


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Always observe posted and statutoryspeed limits, but do not assume that youcan ride as fast as the speed limit under allroad conditions. Slowing down a little cangreatly increase your safety under all roadconditions.

Do not ride your vehicle off road.Do not tamper with the muffler system orthe emissions control system of yourvehicle. This is not only bad for theenvironment, it can subject you to seriouspenalties.

CLOTHINGBefore riding your vehicle, ensure that yourriding gear is in good condition. To beeffective, your helmet must fit properly, andthe visor or other eye protection must beclean.

Both research and experience have shownthat drivers of other vehicles often do notsee vehicles or riders. In order to makeyourself more conspicuous to thesedrivers, wear bright reflective clothing,such as a reflective vest, or clothing withreflective sections sewn into the jacket,pants and gloves. Be particularly aware ofapproaching automobiles and trucks thatmight be trying to turn left in front of you.Many vehicle accidents are caused by anopposing automobile driver making a leftturn without warning in front of the vehicle.

ake sure that anything you carry on yourhicle is securely attached, and cannotme lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc. not install any electrical accessories,d do not modify the electrical system ofur vehicle. Anything that could cause anectrical overload or other fault coulduse the vehicle to suddenly stop, thehts to dim or quit, or the horn and otherfety accessories not to work. Use onlynuine aprilia accessories.

AD not overload your vehicle. Attachgage or packages as close as possible

the center of your vehicle and distributee load from side to side as evenly asssible, to keep imbalance to a minimum.member that loads tend to loosen withing, so frequently check the security ofur load.



Do not carry sharp objects in your pocketsthat could be dangerous in case of anupset, for example, pens or mechanicalpencils, etc. Also, make sure that yourpassengers follow this recommendation.

ACCESSORIESThe owner of the vehicle is responsible forthe choice, installation and use of anyaccessory.

The ins ta l la t ion o f inappropr ia teaccessories or the overloading of thevehicle may result in the instability of thevehicle itself and cause accidents withconsequent risk of serious injuries or evendeath. Windshields could be particularlydangerous, as they can break and injure orcut the rider in case of accident. In case ofdoubts with regard to any accessory youwould like to install or any load you wouldlike to carry, previously consult your Localaprilia Dealer.

Avoid installing accessories that coverhorns or lights or that could impair theirfunctions, limit the suspension stroke andthe steering angle, hamper the operation ofthe controls and reduce the distance fromthe ground and the angle of inclination inturns.Avoid using accessories that hamperaccess to the controls, since this canpro long reac t ion t imes dur ing anemergency.

Fairings and windshields installed on thevehicle may produce aerodynamic forcesthat will affect the stability of the vehicleduring use, especially at high speeds.

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Never carry loosely packaged items, makesure that everything that you carry on yourvehicle is carefully secured.

Do not carry packages which protrude fromthe luggage rack or which cover any of thesignal lights, the headlight, or the horn.

Never carry animals or children on theglove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Never exceed the labeled maximum loadfor each saddlebag.Overloading your vehicle seriously reducesits stability and maneuverability and canlead to an upset with subsequent seriousinjury or death.

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Do not hang anything from your vehiclehandlebars, fenders, or forks, because thiswill upset the handling of your vehicle, andcould prevent you from avoiding anaccident. Failure to heed this warning canlead to an upset with subsequent seriousinjury or even death.Do not ride with your crash helmet hungfrom the strap because it could easily foulthe wheels, fenders, or forks, causing anupset and subsequent serious injury oreven death.

Carry a passenger only if your vehicle isequipped with passenger footrests,handgrips for the passenger to hold on to,and a passenger saddle.When carrying a passenger, rememberthat your vehicle’s handling is degraded,that the brakes are less efficient, and thecenter of gravity is higher and further to therear.

This makes it more likely that the frontwheel wi l l come up of f the ground,especially on acceleration. Therefore, youshould avoid hard acceleration and hardbraking. Many accidents are caused byinexperienced riders carrying passengers.Remember that allowance must be madefor the extra weight of the passenger for alldriving maneuvers.

Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.Always slow down in time and calculatelonger s topp ing and manoeuvr ingdistances. Non-compliance with theseinstructions may lead to the overturning ofthe vehicle or to other accidents withconsequent serious injuries or even death.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

KEY1) Left side fairing2) Adjustable steering damper

3) Left headlight 4) Front fairing5) Left rearview mirror 6) Clutch fluid reservoir

7) Engine oil filter8) Left side panel9) Rider saddle10)Battery11)Main fuse carrier (30 A)12)Passenger saddle lock

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KEY1) Rear shock absorber2) Passenger right footrest

(snaps closed/open)3) Taillight4) Glove/tool kit compartment5) Passenger saddle

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6) Passenger grab strap7) Engine Control Unit 8) Right side panel9) Fuel tank10)Coolant expansion tank

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

KEY1) Rev counter 2) Red line light 3) Green direction indicator light ( )4) Blue highbeam light ( )5) Amber "stand down" light ( )6) Amber low fuel light ( )7) Red immobilizer light ( ) (where immobilizer system is fitted)

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS CHARTWhen the ignition key is in the " " position with the engine stopped, all warning lights come onseconds. If one or more warning lights do not come on at this stage, contact an Official aprilia

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Rev counter (rpm) Gives engine revolutions per minute.Never exceed the engine m

Red line light

Blinks when its operating threshold (max rpm, user-seleTHE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONmaximum rpm threshold is confirmed during the setting LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)). It alignition key is in the "" position, see page 34 (MULTIF

Direction indicator light Blinks when the direction indicators are on.

Highbeam light Comes on when the highbeam is on or when you flash

Side stand light Comes on when the side stand is down

Low fuel light Comes on when there are about 4 liters of fuel left in theRefuel as soon as possible, see page 48 (FUEL).

Anti-theft device (immobilizer) light (where immobilizer system is fitted)

Blinks when the engine is off as a deterrent to prevenoperating.

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IMMOBILIZER system remains in operation.

Neutral light Comes on when the gearbox is in neutral.

Error light Comes on each time the ignition key is in the "" poperation check. If the light fails to come on at this stag

If the light stays on,symbols "efi", "" and

a fuel injection system failure (efi) has been detecthe coolant temperature is too high (). When thisand contact an Official aprilia dealer.

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34 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER). switch in the "" position, as this will stop thes of coolant temperature. Consequently, the

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Multifunctiondigital display

Speedometer (km/h - MPH) Can be set to display current, average or maximum(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).To cycle through dCOMPUTER)

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Coolant temperature(°C/°F)

Indicates the engine coolant temperature, see page Do not leave the ignitioncooling fans regardles

temperature will rise further.When temperature rises up to the danger zone, stopuntil the cooling fans switch off. Now turn the ignition key to "" and check the coolaContact an Official aprilia dealer.

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Clock Displays the hours and minutes in accordanc(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

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Lap timer Indicates the various time measurements in accor(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

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If the wording "efi" ameans that the Engine

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GGLING BETWEEN MEASUREMENT ITS (km-mi, kph-MPH, °C-°F)old down the "TRIP/V" and "-" buttonsimul taneous ly for more than 15econds to toggle between km and mind between kph and MPH.ikewise, hold down the "TRIP/V" and+" buttons simultaneously for more than5 seconds to toggle between °C and °F.



MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTERWhen the ignition key is in the "" position,the following dashboard lights come on forthree seconds:- all segments of the multifunction display;- all warning lights;- backlighting.The rev counter pointer (1) moves to themaximum rpm value set by the user. Afterabout three seconds, the red line light (2)goes out and the rev counter pointer (1)returns to its initial position.During the initial check, all instruments willbriefly show the current values of thecorresponding parameters.

CAUTIONWhen an "ERR" message flashes on thedashboard instead of the watertemperature and the stand and red linelights stay on, it means that there is acommunication problem on the CAN linebetween the dashboard and the EngineControl Unit. Contact a dealer.

CAUTIONAfter covering the first 1,000 km, the"SERVICE" icon appears on themultifunction display. The icon isdisplayed again upon reaching 6,250 mi(10,000 km) and every 6,250 mi (10,000km) afterwards. Contact an aprilia Offi-cial dealer to have the vehicle servicedas speci f ied in the per iod icmaintenance chart , see page 68(PRELIMINARY CHECKINGOPERATIONS CHART). To turn off the"SERVICE" warning, hold down the "+"and "-" buttons for at least 15 secondsupon turning the key to on.

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NOTE Maximum and average speedsare calculated on the distance coveredsince last resetting.

The battery voltage indication (expressedin Volts) cannot be changed and providesa measure of battery operating conditions.

The charging system is operating correctlywhen the battery voltage at 4000 rpm withthe low beam on is between 13 and 15Volts.

u Setting instrument backlighting:instrument backlighting brightness canbe set at one of three preset levels (30%,70%, 100%). To set backlighting, pressthe "-" button within 5 seconds of turningthe key to the "" position.

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VIEWING CURRENT, MAXIMUM AND AVERAGE SPEEDS AND BATTERY VOLTAGE

NOTE Average and maximum speedand battery voltage are only displayedwhen the vehicle is stopped. Only currentspeed may be displayed while riding.

When the ignition key is in the "" position,the current speed appears on the display.Press the "+" but ton to display themaximum speed (V max), average speed(AVS) and battery voltage.

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reset TRIP 1, select Trip 1 display andld down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3conds.

reset TRIP 2, select Trip 2 display andld down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3conds.

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Trip 1 and Trip 2 indications are wipedoff when the battery is disconnected.



ODOMETER AND TRIP METER DISPLAY (TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2)Turn the ignition key to "", to display theodometer. To switch to the trip meter(km/mi) (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2), press theTrip/V button.

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HOUR SETTING u Hold down the "+" and "-" buttons for at

least 3 seconds, until the hour digitsbegin to flash.

u Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set thehours as desired.

u Hold down either of the buttons and thecurrent setting will increase/decrease byone unit per second.

u Hold down the "TRIP/V" button for atleast three seconds to confirm the hoursetting. The clock will automaticallyswitch to the minutes setting mode.

MINUTES SETTINGu Pressing the "+" and "-" buttons

increases/decreases the current settingby one minute.Hold down either of the buttons toincrease/decrease the current setting byone unit per second.

u Hold down the "TRIP/V" button for atleast 3 seconds, until the minute digitsstop flashing, to confirm your newsetting.

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY– The coolant temperature display reads

" - - - " when the senso r de tec ts atemperature below 34°C (93°F).

– When the sensor detects a temperaturebetween 35°C (95°F) and 114°C(237°F), the display provides actualtemperature indication.

– Temperatures between 115° C (239° F)and 135°C (275°F) are displayed with aflashing indication. In addition, thewarning light will come on to indicatea dangerous condition.

– The display will flash for temperaturesabove 135°C (275°F) (again, thewarning light comes on).

CAUTIONThe dashboard error light ( ) comingon indicates a damaged ordisconnected coolant temperaturesensor , resul t ing in miss ingtemperature reading. When this is thecase, contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Display temperature range: 35-135°C (95-275 °F).

SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK:The digital clock is displayed in the toparea of the screen.

The clock is only displayed when the key isin the "" position.

NOTE The clock may only be set whenthe key is in the "" position and themotorcycle is at standstill.

cess the lap timer function and holdwn the "-" button for at least 3 secondsile holding down the LAP button (6).

hen the memory is clear, the lap timeres back to the initial display "01 LAP'00"00".

y lap times stored will be lost when thettery is disconnected.

w to view stored lap times:

Access the lap timer function and holddown "TRIP/V" for more than 3 seconds.Scroll through the lap times using the "+"(scroll forward) and "-" (scroll back)buttons.To go back to the lap timer function, holddown "TRIP/V" for more than 3 seconds.



LAP TIMER (RIGHT DISPLAY)The lap timer measures and stores laptimes while riding on the track for laterreview.

When the "LAP TIMER" funct ion isselected, the "clock" cannot be displayed:

To turn on the lap timer:

u Hold down "TRIP/V" for more than 3seconds while holding down the "LAP"button. The clock display area will read"01 LAP 00'00"00".

To turn off the lap timer:

u Hold down "TRIP/V" for more than 3seconds while holding down the "LAP"button. The display will return to theclock display.

To start the lap timeru Press the "LAP" button (6) and release it

immediately. At the first press, timecount starts.

Pressing the "LAP" button again within10 seconds of starting the time count willreset and restart the time count.At the next press of the "LAP" button, anew lap time count begins. The previouslap time is stored and displayed for 10seconds along with lap number (in thetop left corner).After these 10 seconds, the lap timerdisplay changes to the second lap timingand lap number.

NOTE The lap timer can store up to 40lap t imes. When the memory is ful l ,pressing the "LAP" button (6) will have noeffect and the 40 lap times stored aredisplayed automatically.

The lap timer is reset by deleting the 40 laptimes stored as follows.

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SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)

When the maximum rpm set isexceeded, the red line warning light(red) (1) on the dashboard startsblinking.

NOTE The red line threshold, whichoperates the red line light, can only be setwith the engine off and the odometerdisplayed. The setting range is 2,000 -12,000 rpm.

The factory setting is 6,000 rpm.

To view the red line threshold setting, holddown the "Trip/V" button for at least 3seconds. The rev counter pointer (2) willpoint to the corresponding rpm for threeseconds.

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DIAGNOSTICS1) Each time the ignition key is in the ""

position, the wording "efi" is displayedfor about three seconds.

CAUTIONWhen the "efi" wording turns on andthe warning light ( ) comes on duringnormal engine operation, it means thatthe Engine Control Unit has detected ananomaly. In most cases the engine will keeprunning, but with less than idealperformance. However, contact anaprilia Official dealer without delay.

ENGINE OIL PRESSUREEach time the ignition key is in the ""position, the engine oil pressure logocomes on for about three seconds.

CAUTIONIf the engine oil pressure logo stays onand the warning light ( ) comes on aswell, after engine firing or during normalengine operation, it means that theengine oil pressure is low.Stop the engine immediately andcontact an aprilia Official dealer.

If the engine is started during the settingprocedure, the last setting is retained. Ifthe battery is disconnected during thesett ing procedure, again the newthreshold setting is lost and the lastsetting is retained.



To set the red line threshold:

u Turn the ignition key to "".u Allow some time for the dashboard

check cycle.u Hold down the "Trip/V" button for at least

three seconds: the rev counter pointer(2) will point to the current red linesetting.

u You have three seconds to change thesetting as desired (the time the revcounter pointer (2) is pointing to thecurrent red line setting).

u Use the "+" button to change setting.Press briefly to increase setting by 100rpm. Hold down a little longer to increaseby 1,000 rpm.

u After reaching the full scale value(12,000 rpm), the pointer will go back tozero automatically.

u Three seconds after last pressing the "+"button, the new red line threshold isstored. This is confirmed by the red linelight (1) coming on for three seconds,while the pointer (2) will go back to zero.

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in the UP position “ ” and released,uminated, the dashboard and parking lights

the button DOWN to return to the low beam

IGNALING PUSH BUTTON ( )/LAP

riefly to flash the high beam for signalingc. or in the event you need someone’srgency. addition to being the LAP push button, has

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CONTROLS

NOTE The electrical components function only when theignition switch (A) is in the “ ” (ON) position. The parking lights are illuminated as well when the ignition switch(A) is in the “ ” (PARKING) position.

CONTROLS AT THE LEFT HAND GRIP1) HORN PUSH BUTTON ( )

The horn sounds when the button is pressed.

2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( )To activate the left turn indicator, move the switch to the left. Toactivate the right turn indicator, move the switch to the right. Tocancel the turn indicator flashing, press the switch.

3) DIMMER SWITCHThe dimmer switch– push DOWN, low– push UP, high b

When the button “ ”, the parkiilluminated.When the button isthe high beam is illremain on.Push and release “ ”.

4) HIGH BEAM S(multifunction)Press the button bwhen passing, etattention in an emeThis push button, inthe following functi

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CAUTIONlusively use the ignition switch (A).switch (1) in position “ ” (ON) andergency.ition on if you have stopped forby moving the engine stop switch totion as this will discharge the battery. the vehicle has come to rest afterith the engine stop switch, turn thee “ ” (OFF) position.

)tch is pressed, the starter engages andor starting, see page 69 (STARTING).

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CONTROLS AT THE RIGHT HAND GRIP1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( - )

Use the engine stop switch to stop the engine only in case ofemergency. It is essential that you be very familiar with thiscontrol so that you will automatically stop the engine in theevent of a stuck throttle or other engine runaway.

WARNINGIf the throttle sticks open, it may cause a collision withanother vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with the engine stopswitch located on the right handlebar.Do not attempt to restart the engine until the throttle has beenrepaired and works perfectly. Failure to obey this warning canlead to a runaway with serious injuries or even death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a double cable throttle. One cableopens the throttle when you rotate the throttle grip toward you; theother closes the throttle when you rotate the grip away from you. Itis essential, when you release the throttle grip, that it automaticallyreturn to the idle position. This double cable arrangementenhances safety by providing for positive closing of the throttle.

WARNINGIn the event of a throttle sticking emergency, always kill theengine using the engine stop switch located near the throttle gripon the right handlebar. Never use your vehicle if the throttle doesnot automatically fully return to the idle position when the throttlegrip is released. Contact your Local aprilia Dealer for repairs.Failure to heed this warning can lead to a serious accident andsubsequent injury or even death.

WARNINGDo not use the engine stop switch to stop the engine while thevehicle is moving.

With the switch (1) in thestart the engine. The eng(1) to the “ ” (OFF)

To stop the vehicle, excLeave the engine stop use it only in case of emDo not leave the ignemergency the engine the “ ” (OFF) posiWhen, for emergency,stopping the engine wignition switch (A) to th

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TEERING LOCK

WARNINGever attempt to place the ignition switch the locked “ ” (LOCK) position whilee vehicle is moving. This will cause lossf control of the vehicle with possiblebsequent accident, serious injury oren death.

PERATIONo lock the steering:Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).Turn the handlebar completelycounterclockwise.Turn the key (2) to the “ ” (OFF) position.Release the key (2)OTE Turn the key (2) and steer thendlebar at the same time.Press the key (2) and turn itcounterclockwise, steer the handlebarslowly until the key (2) reaches the “ ”(LOCK) position.Remove the key (2).


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IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch (1) is located on theupper plate of the steering head.

NOTE The key (2) operates:

– the ignition switch/steering lock (1);– the fuel tank lock (3);– the glove/tool kit compartment lock (4).Two keys are supplied with the vehicle(one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on thevehicle.

NOTE Setting the ignition key in the" " position automatically turns on thelights.The lights will turn off when the ignitionswitch is in the " " position.

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The steering is locked.It is neither possible to start the engine, nor to switch on the lights.

It is possible to remove the key.The immobilizer system is activated after the key is removed.(where the immobilizer system is fitted)

(OFF)

Neither the engine, nor the lights can be switched on.

It is possible to remove the key. The immobilizer system is activated after the key is removed.(where the immobilizer system is fitted)

(ON)

The engine and the lights can be switched on.

It is not possible to remove the key.

(PARKING)

The steering is locked. It is not possible to start the engine.The headlight and taillight parking lights are turned on.

It is possible to remove the key. The immobilizer system is activated after the key is removed.(where the immobilizer system is fitted)

OTE Glove/tool kit compartment covern be used as an alternative to thessenger saddle (2).

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SADDLEu Place the vehicle on the stand, see

page 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONTHE STAND).

u Insert the key (1) into the saddle lock.u Release the passenger saddle (2) from

the grab strap (3).u Turn the key (1) counter-clockwise.u Raise the front end of the passenger

saddle (2).

NOTE Withdraw the passenger saddle(2).Before lowering and locking the saddle (2),make sure that you have not left the key inthe glove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the saddle (2), proceed asfollows:

u Slide the hooks (4) located at the rearend of the passenger saddle underneaththe frame tube (5) of the rear subframe.

u Push the passenger grab strap (3)forward and lower the front end of thesaddle. Make sure to place the grabstrap in the correct position.

u Press down on the front end of thesaddle to engage the lock.

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u Introduce the lower front projections inthe relevant recesses on the rear part ofthe fairing.

u Position the glove/tool kit compartmentcover in its saddle and press it, so thatthe lock snaps.

WARNINGBefore leaving, make sure that theglove/tool kit compartment cover (2) iscorrectly locked.

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVERu Position the vehicle on the stand, see


u Introduce the key (1) in the lock.u Turn the key (1) counterclockwise, raise

and w i thdraw the g love / too l k i tcompartment cover (2) from behind.

The ta i l o f the veh ic le fea tu res aconvenient glove / tool kit compartment,which is accessed by removing thecompartment cover (2).

NOTE Before lowering and locking theglove/tool kit compartment cover (2), makesure that you have not left the key in theglove/tool kit compartment.

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ssenger saddle, using elastic bands.e elastic bands are hooked to the two

stening studs (9).

aximum allowable weight: 20 lb (9 kg).

CAUTIONe package carried on the passengerddle must be small, and carefully andcurely held in place.

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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT

To reach the g love / too l k i tcompartment, proceed as follows:

u Remove the passenger saddle -seepage 44 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEPASSENGER SADDLE) - o r theglove/tool kit compartment cover -seepage 45 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEGLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTCOVER).

The tool kit (1) includes:

– 3, 4, 5, 6 mm Allen wrenches (2);– 11 - 13 mm double open-end wrench (3);– 8 - 10 mm double socket wrench (4);– 17 mm open-end wrench (5);– 16 mm socket wrench for spark plugs (6)– double-ended (cross-headed/hexagon)

screwdriver (7);– tool pouch (8);– fuse puller (9).

NOTE The maximum allowable weightfor the glove/tool kit compartment is: 3.31lb (1.5 kg).

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SPECIAL TOOLS Special tools are needed to perform somespecific operations on your vehicle. Thesetools are available from your Officialaprilia dealer

ACCESSORIESThe following accessories:

– “R FACTORY” rear shock absorber;– steering damper adjustable;which are supplied as standard equipmenton the model , can be installed,optional , also on model (askyour Local aprilia Dealer).

Tool Operation

Pins (1) for the rear wheels tand , see page 101(FITTING THE PINS FORTHE REAR WHEELSTAND ).

To position thevehicle on therear whee lstand.

Rear wheel stand (2), seepage 101 (PLACING THEVEHICLE ON THE REARWHEEL STAND ).

Engine oil andengine oil filterchange. Rearwhee ldisassembly.Dr i ve cha inadjustment.Removal of thelower fairing.

Front wheel stand (3), seepage 102 (PLACING THEVEHICLE ON THE FRONTWHEEL STAND ).

F ron t whee ldisassembly.

Click clamp (4) installationp l ie rs , see page 87(JOINTS WITH CL ICKCLAMPS AND WITHSCREW-TYPE CLAMPS).

C l i ck c lampinstallation.

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EL TANK CAPACITYserve included): 4.75 US gal (18 b ).NK RESERVE: 1.05 US gal (4 b ).FUEL refuel, proceed as follows:

lace the vehicle on the stand, seeage 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONHE STAND).

CAUTIONirt has accumulated on or around thel filler cap, wipe the cap and the areaund the cap with a clean cloth.

event any foreign material fromtting into the fuel tank, as this couldd to serious engine damage.



MAIN COMPONENTS

FUEL

WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and insome condi t ions can becomeexplosive. Therefore, it is necessary torefuel and carry out maintenanceoperations involving the fuel system ina well-ventilated area with the engineoff. Do not refuel or do any maintenance onthe fuel system with the engine running. Do not smoke while refueling or nearfuel vapors. Never allow any portion of the fuelsystem to come in contact with openflames, sparks or other heat sources.Be careful to avoid spilling fuel whenyou are refueling. Spilled fuel couldignite when it contacts hot engine orexhaust system surfaces. I f youaccidentally spill some fuel, make surethat i t is wiped up or completelyevaporated before starting the vehicle. Since gasoline expands in the fuel tankwhen the vehicle is sitting in the opensun, never fill the tank completely to thebr im. Leave at least one inch ofexpansion space. Avoid any contact of the fuel with yourskin, and avoid inhalation of fuelvapors. Never attempt to siphon fuelfrom one container to another usingyour mouth as suction for a siphonhose.

WARNINGGasol ine is poisonous andcarcinogenic and contains chemicalsubstances that cause birth defects andother reproduct ive prob lems. I fgasoline should be accidentally spilledon the skin or clothes, immediatelywash it off with soap and water andchange clothes.

Should gasoline accidentally come incontact with your eyes, flush with alarge quantity of water and immediatelycontact a health professional. Shouldyou accidentally get gasoline into yourmouth, do not induce vomiting. Drink alarge quantity of milk or clear water andimmediate ly contact a hea l thprofessional.

Never try to siphon gasoline by usingyour mouth. Use a manual pump or asimilar system.

If your vehicle overturns, it will leakgasoline which is extremely flammable.Flames or sparks may ignite this whichwill not only destroy the vehicle butcould also do serious damage tosurrounding property and causeserious injuries or even death.

ALWAYS KEEP GASOLINE AWAYFROM CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED GASOLINEPROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTOSTORM SEWERS OR INTO SINKS ORTOILETS.

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u Extract the key (2).u Close the little cover (1).

LUBRICANTS

WARNINGProper vehicle lubrication is critical to safeoperation. Failure to maintain properlubricant levels or to use the proper type ofclean, new lubricant, can lead to an engineor transmission seizure with subsequentaccident, serious injury or death.

WARNINGUse latex gloves for the maintenanceoperations that require contact with usedoil. Used engine oil may cause skin cancerif repeatedly left in contact with the skin forprolonged periods. Although this is


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u Lift the little cover (1).u Insert the key (2) in the cap lock (3).u Turn the key (2) clockwise, pull it and

open the fuel filler cap (4).

CAUTIONIf you use a container or funnel forrefueling, make sure that it is perfectlyclean.Any foreign matter getting into the fueltank may lead to severe damage.

WARNINGDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the gasoline.

WARNINGDo not fill the tank completely. The fuelshould never be higher than the bottomof the rim of the filler neck.

u Refuel.

When you finish the refueling operation:

WARNINGAfter refueling, replace the fuel filler cap(4) in the correct position.

NOTE It is impossible to close the fuelfiller cap without the key.

u With the key (2) inserted in the lock (3)close the fuel filler cap (4) rotate the keycounterclockwise and push it.

u Release the key (2). At this point the fuelfiller cap (4) is closed.

CAUTIONlve service intervals when the vehicle

used in rainy or dusty conditions, onugh roads or for racing.

eck the engine oil level every 300 mi00 km), see page 90 (CHECKING THEGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP) .

CAUTIONve your Local aprilia Dealer changee engine oil after the first 600 mi,000 km), and thereafter every 4,650i (7,500 km) or every 2,300 mi (3,750

) i f you use your vehic le formpetition.

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unlikely unless you handle used oil on adaily basis, it is advisable to thoroughlywash your hands with soap and waterafter handling used oil.

KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY.

CAUTIONBe very careful not to spill oil when puttingoil in your vehicle. Clean up any spilled oilmmediately because oil can damage thefinish of your vehicle. Also, oil on the tirescreates an extremely slippery andtherefore dangerous situation.

CAUTIONIn case of oil leakage do not ride yourvehicle. Before using the vehicle, have itrepaired by your Contact your Localaprilia Dealer.

ENGINE OIL

WARNINGIf the engine oil pressure logo “ ” (1)remains on after the engine has started,or if it comes on while you are ridingyour vehicle, this means that the oilsystem is not developing sufficientpressure. In this case, immediately stopthe engine and Contact your Local april-ia Dealer. Failure to heed this warningcan lead to engine seizure, upset, andserious injury or even death.

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If you have any doubt regarding theperfect functioning of your brakesystem, or if the normal pre-ride checksindicate any discrepancy, contact yourLocal aprilia Dealer before riding.

WARNINGPay special attention to the brake discand friction material, making sure thatthey are neither dirty nor oily, especiallyaf ter maintenance operat ions orinspections.

Check the brake line, make sure that itis not twisted or kinked, nor leaking.

KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

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BRAKES

WARNINGDo not ride your vehicle with worn ormalfunctioning brakes! The brakes arethe most important safety system ofyour vehicle, and using the bike withbrakes that are anything less thanperfect is very l ikely to lead to acollision or upset, with consequent riskof serious injury or death.

Check the brake pad wear, as shown onpage 99 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADWEAR). Have your brakes serviced byyour Local aprilia Dealer.

WARNINGWet conditions seriously degrade theperformance of your brakes. When theroad is wet from rain, you should planto use double the normal stoppingdistances s ince both the brakesthemselves and the traction of the tireson the road are reduced by thepresence of water. Water on the brakes from washing yourvehicle, or splashed up from wet roads,or crossing puddles or ditches, can wetthe brakes enough to greatly reducetheir effectiveness. Failure to heedthese warnings may lead to a seriousaccident with consequent r isk ofserious injury or even death.

NOTE Your vehicle is equipped withdisc brakes and two separate brakesystems. The front brake system is equipped withtwo discs, one on the right and one on theleft side of the front wheel. The rear brake system is equipped with asingle disc on the right side of the rearwheel.The following information may refer to asingle braking system, but is applicable toboth braking systems.

WARNINGThe brakes are extremely important foryour safety. Do not use the vehicle if thebrakes do not work perfectly. Alwayscheck brake efficiency before riding.

WARNINGIf the “feel” or position of the brakelever changes, this may be due to someproblem in the hydraulic brake system.

e rear brake fluid reservoir is positionedder the right lower fairing; to reach it,move the r ight lower fa i r ing, seege 113 (REMOVING THE SIDEIRINGS).

OTE Halve service intervals when thehicle is used in rainy or dusty conditions, rough roads or for racing.

ve the brake disks checked by anficial aprilia dealer after the first 1,000 (625 mi) and every 10,000 km (6,250

) afterwards.fore each ride, check the brake fluid

vel in both reservoirs - see page 53RONT BRAKE) and page 54 (REARAKE), and check the brake pads forar - see page 99 (CHECKING THEAKE PAD WEAR).ve brake fluid changed every two years an Official aprilia dealer.

WARNINGver use your vehicle if any portion of

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DISC BRAKES

WARNINGAs mentioned above, the brakes are themost important safety system on yourvehicle. For your safety, they must be inperfect condition, so they should bechecked every time you ride yourvehicle.

Oi l or o ther f lu id on a d isc wi l lcontaminate the brake pads. Dirty padsmust be discarded and replaced, a dirtyor oily disc must be cleaned with a highquality degreaser.

Halve service intervals when the vehicleis used in rainy or dusty conditions, onrough roads or for racing.

Have your Local aprilia Dealer checkthe levels of the brake fluid in thereservoirs after the first 600 mi (1,000km).

Arrange with your Local aprilia Dealerto flush the systems and completelychange the brake fluid once every twoyears.

NOTE This vehicle is fitted with front andrear disk brakes. Each braking system isoperated by an independent hydrauliccircuit.

The front brake is a twin-disk brake (onedisk on either side of the wheel).The rear brake uses a single disk (fitted tothe right side of the wheel).

The information provided below applies toboth braking systems.

The brake fluid level decreases graduallyas the brake pads wear down. The front brake fluid reservoir is mountednear the front brake lever coupling.

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CAUTIONhile topping up, never pour too much

luid. Fill up to the max. level only withew brake pads.

CAUTIONf topped up to the max. level with wornads, the brake fluid will overflow whenou change the pads at a later time.

CAUTIONse only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from alean, sealed container. Never reusesed brake fluid.

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FRONT BRAKE

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on afirm, flat surface such as a concrete garagefloor.

u Place the vehicle in vertical position,keep the handlebar in the direction oftravel.

u Ensure that the fluid contained in thereservoir exceeds the “MIN” markstamped on the brake reservoir (1).

MIN = minimum level.If the fluid does not reach the “MIN” mark:

CAUTIONWhen the disc pads wear out, the levelof the fluid decreases progressively tocompensate for their wear.

u Check the front brake pad wear, page 99(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR)and the front disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not needreplacing:

u Top up the reservoir, see below(TOPPING UP).

TOPPING UP

Carefully read page 51 (BRAKES) andpage 52 (DISC BRAKES).

CAUTIONDanger of brake fluid overflow. Do notuse the brake lever when the screws (3)are loose or, especially, when the brakefluid tank cap has been removed.


u Using a short Phillips screwdriver (5),unscrew the three screws (3) .

u Raise and remove the cover (4) togetherwith the screws (3) and the gasket (6).

WARNINGAvoid any prolonged exposure of thebrake fluid to air.The brake fluid is hygroscopic andwhen in contact with air it absorbs itshumidity.Leave the brake fluid reservoir openONLY for the t ime necessary fortopping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the brake fluidwhile topping up, keep the fluid in thereservoir parallel to the reservoir rim, anddo not shake the vehicle.

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op up the reservoir, see belowTOPPING UP) .

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WARNINGDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the brake fluid.u Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid,

see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART)until it exceeds the "MIN" level mark.

u Replace the cover (4) together with thescrews (3) and the gasket (6).

u Screw and tighten the three screws (3).

CAUTIONAfter servicing the brakes, always checkthat they are working properly. If thestroke of the lever is excessive, or if youdetect that the effectiveness of the brakesis reduced in any way, have your vehicleserviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. Itmay be necessary to have your dealerbleed the system, or there may be someother problem with the brake system.Never ride your vehicle in trafficimmediately after servicing the brakes.Always apply the brake lever several timesbefore riding your vehicle. Then, try yourvehicle in a parking lot or other safe areawith little traffic to ensure that the brakesare working properly. Failure to observethis warning can lead to a serious accidentwith subsequent serious injury or death.

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CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on afirm, flat surface such as a concrete garagefloor.u Place the vehicle on the stand, see


NOTE If the reservoir is dirty, wipe it witha clean cloth so that you can see the “MIN”and “MAX” marks.

u Keep the vehicle vertical, so that the fluidcontained in the reservoir (1) is parallelto the filler cup (2).

MIN = minimum level.MAX = maximum level.u By checking through the appropriate slot

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correctly.

CAUTIONDo not tilt the reservoir (1) even if thecap (2) is tightened. This might let air inthe circuit and the brake system wouldbe impaired.

u Replace and tighten the reservoir fillercap (2).

u Replace the reservoir (1) in its seatcorrectly.

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CAUTIONDo not operate the rear brake pedal withthe reservoir filler cap (2) removed. Thiswill cause brake fluid to squirt out andspill.

u Unscrew and remove the reservoir fillercap (2).

WARNINGAvoid any prolonged exposure of thebrake fluid to air. The brake fluid ishygroscopic and when in contact withair it absorbs its humidity. Leave thebrake fluid reservoir open ONLY for thetime necessary for topping up. In ordernot to spill the brake fluid while toppingup, keep the fluid in the reservoir parallelto the reservoir rim.u Remove the gasket (5).

CAUTIONWhen topping up, never exceed the“MAX” level. Top up to “MAX” onlywhen new pads are installed. Do not fillthe reservoir to “MAX” with worn pads;this will cause fluid to overflow whenyou change the pads at a later time.NOTE In order to fill the reservoir to the“MAX” level, top up until the “MAX” mark isparallel with the brake fluid reservoir topparallel to the ground.

WARNINGUse only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from aclean, sealed container. Never reuseused brake fluid.

CAUTIONIf you use a container or funnel for toppingup, make sure that it is perfectly clean. Anyforeign matter getting into the brakereservoir may lead to severe damage.

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WARNINGeck the clutch line, make sure that it

not twisted or kinked, nor leaking.

EP CLUTCH FLUID AWAY FROMILDREN.

SPOSE OF USED CLUTCH FLUIDOPERLY. SEE THE GENERAL

ARNINGS AT page 4 (CLUTCHUID).

WARNING mentioned above, the clutch is anportant safety system on yourhicle. For your safety, it must be inrfect condition, so it should beecked every time you ride yourhicle.

lve service intervals when the vehicle used in rainy or dusty conditions, onugh roads or for racing.

ve your Local aprilia Dealer checke levels of the clutch fluid in theservoirs after the first 600 mi (1,000).

range with your Local aprilia Dealer flush the systems and completelyange the clutch fluid once every twoars.



CAUTIONAfter servicing the brakes, alwayscheck that they are working properly. Ifthe stroke of the pedal is excessive, or ifyou detect that the effectiveness of thebrakes is reduced in any way, have yourvehicle serviced by your Local apriliaDealer. It may be necessary to have your dealerbleed the system, or there may be someother problem with the brake system.

Never r ide your vehicle in traff icimmediately after servicing the brakes.Always apply the brake pedal severaltimes before riding your vehicle. Then,try your vehicle in a parking lot or othersafe area with little traffic to ensure thatthe brakes are working properly. Failureto observe this warning can lead to aserious accident with subsequentserious injury or death.

CLUTCH

WARNINGDo not ride your vehicle with a worn ormalfunctioning clutch! The clutch is animportant safety system of your vehicle,and using the bike with a clutch that isanything less than perfect is very likelyto lead to a collision or upset, withconsequent risk of serious injury ordeath.

NOTE This vehicle is equipped withhydraulic clutch control.

WARNINGThe clutch is extremely important for yoursafety. Do not use the vehicle if the clutchdoes not work perfectly. Always checkclutch efficiency before riding.

WARNINGIf the “feel” or position of the clutchlever changes, this may be due to someproblem in the hydraulic clutch system.

If you have any doubt regarding theperfect functioning of your clutchsystem, or if the normal pre-ride checksindicate any discrepancy, contact yourLocal aprilia Dealer before riding.

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keep the handlebar in the direction oftravel.

CAUTIONDo not operate the clutch lever and donot rotate the handlebar with thereservoir filler cap (2) removed. This willcause clutch fluid to squirt out and spill.

u Raise and remove the cover (2) togetherwith the gasket (3).

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The clutch fluid reservoir (1) is located nearthe clutch lever.

Before riding and every 3,750 mi (6,000km), check the levels of the clutch fluid inthe reservoir, see below (CHECKING THESYSTEM).

WARNINGNever use your vehicle if the clutchhydraulic system is leaking.

WARNINGHave your Local aprilia Dealer check theclutch conditions every 4,650 mi (7,500km).For competition use:

WARNINGHave your Local aprilia Dealer check theclutch conditions every 2,300 mi (3,750km).

NOTE The engine is provided with ahydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC(Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusivepatented system, which avoids thebouncing of the rear wheel.

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

NOTE Carry out these checks only on afirm, flat surface such as a concrete garagefloor.


MIN = minimum level.MAX = maximum level.u Ensure that the fluid contained in the

reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark stampedon the clutch reservoir (1).

If the fluid does not reach the “MIN” mark:

u Top up the reservoir, see below(TOPPING UP) .

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JUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE VER AND THE CLUTCH LEVERis possible to adjust the distancetween the lever (1) end and the throttleip (2), by rotating the adjuster (3).e positions “MAX” and “MIN” correspond

an approximate distance of 126 and 83m, respectively, between the lever endd the grip.

Push the lever (1) forward and rotate theadjuster (3) until the lever (1) is set at thedesired distance.

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WARNINGAvoid any prolonged exposure of theclutch fluid to air.The clutch fluid is hygroscopic andwhen in contact with air it absorbs itshumidity.Leave the clutch fluid reservoir openONLY for the t ime necessary fortopping up.

NOTE In order not to spill the clutch fluidwhile topping up, keep the fluid in thereservoir parallel to the reservoir rim and donot shake the vehicle.

CAUTIONWhen topping up, never exceed the“MAX” level.

NOTE In order to fill the reservoir to the“MAX” level, top up until the “MAX” mark isparallel with the clutch fluid reservoir topparallel to the ground.

WARNINGUse only DOT 5 or 4 fluid taken from aclean, sealed container. Never reuse usedclutch fluid.

CAUTIONIf you use a container or funnel for toppingup, make sure that it is perfectly clean. Anyforeign matter getting into the clutchreservoir may lead to severe damage.

WARNINGDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the clutch fluid.

u Top up the reservoir (1) with clutch fluid,until the fluid reaches the “MAX” mark.

u Replace the gasket (3) in its seat correctly.u Replace and tighten the reservoir filler cap

(2).

CAUTIONAfter servicing the clutch, always checkthat it operates correctly. If the stroke ofthe lever is excessive, or if you detect thatthe effectiveness of the clutch is reducedin any way, have your vehicle serviced byyour Local aprilia Dealer. It may be necessary to have your dealerbleed the system, or there may be someother problem with the clutch system.

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CAUTIONBe sure there is the specified clearancebetween the master cylinder push rod andthe master cylinder piston.

CAUTIONIf this caution is not observed, the brakewill remain slightly applied, withsubsequent brake overheating and wearof pads and discs. Clearance between thepush rod and the piston 0.02 – 0.04 in (0.5– 1 mm).


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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERThe control levers is adjusted to fit mostriders during manufacture. If you wish to adjust the levers:

u Place the vehicle on the stand, seepage 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONTHE STAND).

u Loosen the screw (1).u Rotate the eccentric (2) to adjust the

pos i t ion of the peda l (3) to yoursatisfaction.

u Tighten the screw (1) snugly, insuringthat the eccentric is firmly clamped in thelever.

NOTE If it is necessary to further adjustthe shift lever, contact your Official apriliadealer.

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVERThe clearance of the rear brake lever (4) isad jus ted to f i t mos t r ide rs dur ingmanufacture. If you wish to adjust the clearance of therear brake lever (4):u Loosen the lock nut (5) on the master

cylinder push rod (6) and run it as fartowards the master cylinder as it will goon the threads of the push rod.

u Screw the master cylinder push rod (6)out of the clevis until it just contacts themaster cylinder piston.

u Then, screw the push rod into the clevisto obtain a minimum clearance of 0.02 –0.04 in (0.5 – 1 mm) between the mastercyl inder push rod and the mastercylinder piston.

u Lock the push rod in position with thelock nut (5).

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SURE TO KEEP THE DRAINEDOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREND PETS. IT IS SWEET TASTING, ASLL AS EXTREMELY POISONOUS,D IS VERY ATTRACTIVE TOILDREN AND PETS.

e extra caution not to spill thelant on any hot parts of the engine. flammable, and can emit invisible,ious fumes.

ays wear rubber or latex glovesen servicing the cooling system.

e the coolant changed by your Localilia Dealer.

coolant is made up of 50% water and antifreeze.

s mixture is ideal for most runningperatures and ensures good protectioninst corrosion.

advisable to keep the same mixture alsoe hot season, since in this way losses duevaporation are reduced and it is not

essary to top up very frequently. mineral salt deposits left in the radiatorvaporated water are thus reduced and eff iciency of the cooling systemains unchanged.e outdoor temperature is below 0°C,ck the cooling circuit frequently and ifessary increase the ant i f reeze

centration (up to maximum 60%).



To check the spec i f ied c learancementioned above:

u Measure the distance traveled by therear brake lever (4) before braking actionstarts. The idle stroke at the end of therear brake lever (4) must be about 0.16in (4 mm).

WARNINGAfter making any brake adjustmentapply the brakes repeatedly. Try thebrakes in a parking lot or other areawhere there is little traffic. After youhave completed the adjustment, lift thewheel free of the ground and ensurethat it rotates freely when the brake isreleased.

COOLANT

CAUTIONDo not use the vehicle if the coolant isbelow the minimum prescribed level.

Halve service intervals when the vehicleis used in rainy or dusty conditions, onrough roads or for racing.

Check the coolant level every 600 mi (1,000km), before riding and after long trips.

CAUTIONHave the coolant changed by your Officialaprilia dealer every 2 years.

WARNINGCoolant is poisonous! Do not ingestcoolant under any circumstance.Should you get coolant in your mouth,rinse with cool water and immediatelyseek medical attention. Coolant is alsovery dangerous to your skin and eyes.Should you accidentally get coolant onyour clothing or skin, change clothesimmediately. Wash coolant from yourskin with hot water and soap. Shouldyou get coolant in your eyes, flush withplenty of cool water and seekprofessional medical help at once.Should someone swallow coolantaccidentally, induce vomiting, rinsemouth with water, and immediately seekprofessional medical attention.DISPOSE OF THE COOLANTPROPERLY.

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CAUTIONIf dirt has accumulated on or around thefiller cap, wipe the cap and the areaaround the cap with a clean cloth.

CAUTIONPrevent any foreign material fromgetting into the expansion tank, thiscould lead to serious engine damage.

u Loosen the filler cap (1) (by giving it halfcoun te rc lockw ise tu rn ) , w i thou tremoving it.

u Wait a few seconds in order to releaseany residual pressure that may bepresent in the circuit.

u Unscrew and remove the filler cap (1).

WARNINGCoolant is poisonous! Do not ingestcoolant under any circumstance.Should you get coolant in your mouth,rinse with cool water and immediatelyseek medical attention. Coolant is alsovery dangerous to your skin and eyes.Should you accidentally get coolant onyour clothing or skin, change clothesimmediately. Wash coolant from yourskin with hot water and soap. Shouldyou get coolant in your eyes, flush withplenty of cool water and seekprofessional medical help at once.


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CAUTIONUse only distilled water when toppingoff the cooling system. This will reducedamage to the engine.

WARNINGDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the coolant.

The coolant is very hot.

Do not remove the filler cap (1) whenthe engine is hot since the coolant isunder pressure and it will splash outviolently.

If it comes in contact with the skin orwith your clothing, it may cause severeburns.

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNINGWait for the engine to cool down beforechecking or topping up coolant level.

u Stop the engine and wait until it hascooled down.

u Hold the vehicle upright, with bothwheels on the ground.

u Look through the slot (2) in the rightfairing and check that coolant level in theexpansion tank is between the "FULL"and "LOW" marks.

FULL = maximum levelLOW = minimum level

If not so:

u Remove the side fairing, see page 113(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

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WARNINGlve service intervals when the vehicle


eck tire inflation at room temperature least once a week.

eck the conditions of the tires ande in f la t ion pressure a t room

mperature after the first 600 mi (1,000) and thereafter every 4,650 mi (7,500), see page 140 (TECHNICAL DATA).

essure measurement must always berried out when the tires are cold, asen the tires are warmed up, pressure

ll increase, and if they are checked atis time erroneous readings will been.

the tire is overinflated (pressure is toogh) , the resu l t wi l l be ancomfortably harsh ride, and ridingmfort will be compromised. Also,ad holding, especially during turnsd in wet conditions, will likewise bempromised.

the tire is underinflated (pressure iso low), the tire may slip on the rimth consequent loss of control. Again,ad hold ing and handl ingaracteristics will be degraded, andake performance will be reduced.



Should someone swallow coolantaccidentally, induce vomiting, rinsemouth with water, and immediately seekprofessional medical attention. Neveruse your fingers or any other object tocheck the coolant level.

CAUTIONIf you use a container or funnel fortopping up, make sure that i t isperfectly clean. Any foreign mattergetting into the expansion tank (3) maylead to severe damage.

u Top up with coolant, see page 144(LUBRICANT CHART) until the coolantlevel is almost up to the “FULL” notch.Do not exceed this level, otherwise thecoolant will overflow while the engine isrunning.

u Replace the filler cap (1).

WARNINGHave any damage or discrepancyrepaired by your Local aprilia Dealer.Do not attempt to repair the coolingsystem yourself.

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When the tire is worn to a point whereany tread is less than 0.12 in (3 mm)deep, the tire is worn out, and must bereplaced. Also, i f a t ire suffers apuncture that is larger than 0.20 in (5mm) in its longest dimension, the tiremust not be repaired, but should bereplaced.

After a tire is repaired, balance thewheels. Use only tires that are listed inthe technica l data , page 140(TECHNICAL DATA).

Install only tires that are listed in thetechnical data, page 140 (TECHNICALDATA), or that have been specificallyapproved by aprilia for this vehicle.

WARNINGThe use of tires other than thoseapproved by aprilia may adverselyeffect the handling of the vehicle,leading to an upset and accident, withsubsequent serious injury or evendeath.

Ensure that valve caps are installed onall tires. This is important to preventsudden flats.

WARNINGDo not ride the vehicle if the tire wearindicators show that the tire is wornout. Failure to heed this warning canlead to an accident with subsequentserious injury or even death.

Some of the original equipment tires forthis vehicle are provided with wearindicators. There are several kinds of wearindicators.For more information on how to check thewear, contact your Dealer.Visually check to see if the tires are wornout. If they are, have them replaced.If a tire should go flat while you areriding the vehicle, do not attempt tocontinue riding. Avoid abrupt brakingand steering inputs, and avoid shuttingthe throttle quickly. Slowly decrease thethrottle setting, moving to the side ofthe road, using the engine compressionto slow you to a stop. Non-compliancewith these instructions may causeaccidents with consequent risk ofinjuries or even death.If the tires are very old, even if they arenot completely worn out, they may havebecome so hard that road holding iscompromised. In this case, replace thetires. Do not install tires with inner tube onrims for tubeless tires and viceversa.Repairing, maintenance, changing andbalancing of tires are very important toyour safety , and should only beperformed by qualified mechanicsusing the appropriate tools. For this reason, we suggest that youhave your tires serviced by your Localaprilia Dealer.

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WARNINGmpering with the exhaust system isohibited. It is against the law for you alter the exhaust system in a mannerat increases the noise. Carefully readge 5 (WARNING - PRECAUTIONS -NERAL ADVICE).

WARNINGriodically inspect the entire exhauststem, including the exhaust pipe andlencer, to make sure that no holesve rusted through. Using a wire orall pick, make sure that the drainle in the bottom of the muffler isen. If the noise of your vehicle hascreased significantly, replace thefective exhaust system components.e your Local apri l ia Dealer.

mpering with the exhaust system notly makes your vehicle loud, it will

duce its performance and shorten itse.

WARNINGth exhaust silencers are equippedth catalytic converter and becomery hot to the touch. Be careful!nger of burns!



AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ONYour vehicle is equipped with lights thatcome on automatically as soon as theignition switch (2) is turned to “ ” (ON)(low beam lights “ ” or high beaml igh ts “ ” ) o r pos i t i on “ ”(PARKING) (only parking lights “ ”).

For this reason, there is no light switch onyour vehicle. The lights can be switched offonly by turning the ignition switch (2) to“ ” (OFF). Before starting the vehicle,make sure that the dimmer switch (3) is inthe (push DOWN) low beam lights “ ”position.

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GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLEThe instructions below must be followedwith the maximum care in order to avoidinjury to persons and damage to propertyand to the vehicle, caused by the rider orpassenger falling from the vehicle and/orthe vehicle falling or overturning.

WARNINGRisk of falling and overturning.Proceed with care.When getting on and off the vehicle, makesure nothing can impair your movements.Also, your hands should be free (replaceany objects, such as your helmet, gloves ordangling glasses before mounting ordismounting). Always mount and dismountfrom the left side with the vehicle on theside stand.However, do not apply your full weight orthat of the passenger to the side stand.

CAUTIONThe stand has been designed tosupport the weight of the vehicle and aminimum load, without the rider and thepassenger.The purpose of placing the vehicle on theside stand before mounting is to keep thevehicle from falling or overturning. Thisdoes not mean that the side stand shouldbe used to support the weight of rider andpassenger.While getting on and off, the weight of thevehicle may make you lose balance, andthe vehicle may fall or overturn.

NOTE The rider must always mountbefore the passenger and dismount afterthe passenger. It is the rider's responsibilityto keep the vehicle balanced while thepassenger gets on and off.

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OTE If you cannot touch both feet one ground, set your right foot firmly on theound (if you should lose your balance,e side stand on the left side of the vehiclell keep you from falling over on that side)d keep ready to place your left foot on

e ground.

Place both feet on the ground and keepthe vehicle upright and balanced.Explain to the passenger how to safelyget off the vehicle.

CAUTIONsk of falling and overturning.ake sure that the passenger hassmounted. not place your weight on the side

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Lean the vehicle until the stand touchesthe ground.Grasp the handlebar correctly and getoff the vehicle.Rotate the handlebar fully to the left.Fold the passenger footrests.

CAUTIONake sure that the vehicle is stable.



The vehicle is equipped with specialpassenger footrests to make it easier to geton and off the vehicle. The passenger mustalways use the left footrest to get on andoff the vehicle.

Never get off or try to get off the vehicle byjumping or stretching your leg and puttingyour foot on the ground. This wouldcompromise the stability and balance ofthe vehicle.

NOTE Any bags or objects strapped tothe rear of the vehicle can impair yourmovements while getting on and off.

When mounting or dismounting, swingyour r ight leg over the vehicle in acontrolled movement. Do not hit the rearend (tail or luggage) or you will upsetvehicle balance.

GETTING ON THE VEHICLEu Grasp the handlebar correctly and get

on the vehicle without loading yourweight onto the side stand.

NOTE If you cannot touch both feet onthe ground, set the right foot firmly on theground (if you should lose your balance,the side stand on the left side of the vehiclewill keep you from falling over on that side)and keep ready to place your left foot onthe ground.

u Push the vehicle upright and place bothfeet on the ground. Keep the vehiclebalanced.

NOTE Do not fold out the passengerfootrest or attempt to do so while sittingastride the vehicle, or you might lose yourbalance.

u Instruct the passenger to fold out bothpassenger footrests.

u Explain to the passenger how to safelyget on the vehicle.

u Pull up the side stand using your leftfoot. Make sure it is fully up.

GETTING OFF THE VEHICLEu Choose the parking area, see page 76

(PARKING).u Stop the vehicle, see page 76

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CAUTIONAfter covering the first 625 mi (1,000km) and every 6,250 mi (10,000 km)afterwards, the "SERVICE" warning (2)appears on the right display.When you see this warning, contact anOfficial aprilia dealer to have thevehic le serv iced and inspectedaccording to the periodic maintenancechart, see page 68 (PRELIMINARYCHECKING OPERATIONS CHART). Tocancel the "SERVICE" warning, turn thekey to ON while holding down the "+"and "-" buttons simultaneously for atleast 15 seconds.

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PRE-RIDE CHECKS

WARNINGCheck the vehicle before each ride toensure safe riding. (See the PRE-RIDECHECKS CHART). Failure to do so maylead to severe injury or vehicle damage.

If you have any doubts on the operation ofthe vehicle controls or believe that anyvehicle components might be faulty, do nothesitate to contact an Official apriliadealer. A quick check is done in no time, but doeswonders for your safety.

NOTE This vehicle provides real-timediagnostics of failures stored into theEngine Control Unit.

Each time the ignition key is in the ""position, the wording "Efi" (1) appears onthe right side of the multifunction displayfor approximately three seconds.If the wording "Efi" (1) is displayed duringnormal engine operation, it means that theEngine Control Unit has detected ananomaly.

In most cases, the engine wil l keeprunning, but with reduced performancelevels. At any rate, contact an Officialaprilia dealer immediately.

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all steering page 120 (ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL), .

page 49 (LUBRICANTS), page 3 (USED ENGINE OIL), page 90 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

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page 62 (TIRES).

page 59 (ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE OF THE REAR BRAKE LEVER).

page 96 (STEERING DAMPER).

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page 92 (CHECKING THE SIDE STAND), page 92 (CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY SWITCH ON THE SIDE STAND).

page 80 (MAINTENANCE).

page 109 (DRIVE CHAIN), page 111 (CLEANING AND LUBRICATION).

page 48 (FUEL), page 111 (LIFTING THE FUEL TANK).

page 4 (COOLANT), page 60 (COOLANT).

43 ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( - ).

page 4 (BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE), page 126 (BATTERY) – page 132 (CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS).



PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS CHARTComponent Check

Fron t and rear d i scbrakes

Check brake operation, lever and pedal play, fluid levels. Check the pads for excessive wthe discs for condition. If the discs are unduly scored or show signs of heat discoloration,the vehicle. Check both brake systems for evidence of leaks. If there are leaks, do nvehicle.

Throttle Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, inpositions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

Engine oil Check and/or top up if necessary.

Wheel/tires Check the tire tread inflation pressure, and look for any wear and tear or damage.Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.Inspect the rims, spokes and hubs for cracks, looseness or damage. Do not ride the vehis even the slightest defect in either of the wheels.

Brake lever and pedal Make sure they work smoothly and are properly lubricated.

Steering Make sure that the fork head rotates through its entire range without fouling of any kind. Make sure that the fork stops touch the frame at full left and full right fork lock.

Clutch Check the operation of the clutch lever, the fluid level and any leaks. If necessary, top up the fluid. Ensure that the clutch operates without jerking or slipping.

Side stand Make sure that it works smoothly and that the spring tension brings it back to its normanecessary, lubricate joints and hinges. Make sure that the safety switch on the side stancorrectly.

Component nuts, boltsand other fasteners

Check that all fasteners are tight and properly torqued.

Drive chain Check the slack and the conditions of the chain at both sprockets.

Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up if necessary. Make sure that there are no fuel leaks. Make sure that the filler cap is properly closed.

Coolant With the engine cold, check the coolant level. Make sure that it is at the prescribed level.

Engine stop switch ( - )

Make sure that it functions correctly.

Lights, warning lights and electrical devices

Check the proper functioning of all the lights and the horn. Do not ride if any of these are not functioning properly.


WARNINGBe careful not to drop the vehicle whenyou first sit on it.

u Sit astride the vehicle, see page 65(GETTING ON AND OFF THEVEHICLE).

WARNINGEnsure that the side stand is correctlystowed.u Sit astride the vehicle, see page 65

(GETTING ON AND OFF THEVEHICLE).

u Make sure the stand is fully up.u Make sure the dimmer switch (1) is in the

"" position.u Set the engine kill switch (2) to "".u Turn the key (3) to set the ignition switch

to "".When you turn the key:– All digits of the multifunction display

come on for 3 seconds.– All dashboard warning lights (4) and the

backlighting come on for 3 seconds.– The odometer pointer (5) points to the

last red line threshold setting for 3seconds and then returns to idle rpm.

CAUTIONDuring normal operation, all instrumentswill give the current reading.If the fuel low warning light " " (6)positioned on the dashboard comes on,refuel as soon as possible, see page 48(FUEL).


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powerful, and must be used with thegreatest care. Do not ride this vehicle ifyou are not an experienced, trainedmotorcycle r ider. This vehicle iscapable of extremely high speeds andextremely high performance and mustbe used with due respect for thesecapabilities.

Do not place anything inside the frontpar t o f the fa i r ing between thehandlebar and the dashboard. Anyobject placed in this area could jam theforks, and also could restrict visibility ofthe dashboard.

NOTE Before start ing the engine,carefully read the “safe drive” chapter, seepage 19 (SAFE DRIVE).

poisonous if inhaled.Avoid starting the engine in closed orbadly-ventilated rooms.Failure to observe this warning maycause loss of consciousness or evenlead to death by asphyxia.

NOTE When the side stand is extendedthe engine wi l l not start unless thetransmission is in neutral. Note also that ifyou attempt to shift into gear with extendedside stand, the engine will stop.

With the side stand retracted, the enginemay be started with the gear selector inneutral without pulling in the clutch lever.The engine may be started while thetransmission is in gear only if the clutchlever is pulled in.

STARTING

WARNINGThis vehicle is extremely fast and

WARNINGExhaust gases conta in carbonmonoxide , which is ext remely

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– the fuel pump will pressurize the fuelsupply circuit, sending out a hum forabout three seconds.

CAUTIONIf the low fuel warning light “ ” (6)comes on, refuel as soon possible, seepage 48 (FUEL).NOTE It is possible to set the unit ofmeasurement of the speedometer (mi orkm) and of the coolant temperature [°C(Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit)], the red linethreshold, the clock functions and ifnecessary the chronometer, see page 34(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

CAUTIONThe vehicle is sold with the red line set at6,000 rpm. Increase the thresholdgradually as you get acquainted with thevehicle. During running-in, never exceedthe recommended rpm, see page 75(RUNNING-IN).

u Hold the vehicle in place by applying atleast one brake.

u Pull in the clutch lever (7) completely andput the shift lever (8) in neutral so that thegreen warning light “ ” (9) is on.

u The vehicle is equipped with a cold startfeature controlled by the ECU whichoperates automatically when starting theengine from cold.

NOTE To avoid discharging the battery,and possibly damaging the starter, do notkeep the starter button “ ” (10) pressedfor more than fifteen seconds. If the enginedoes not start in this time, wait for tenseconds and try again.

CAUTIONDo not press the starter button “ ”(10) when the engine is running. Thiswill damage the starter and otherimportant engine components.u Press the starter button " " (10) - do

not open the throttle yet - and releasethe button as soon as the engine starts.

WARNINGIf the throttle sticks open, it may cause acollision with another vehicle, or an upset.If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with theengine stop switch located on the righthandlebar. Do not attempt to restart theengine until the throttle has been repairedand works perfectly. Failure to obey thiswarning can lead to a runaway withseriously injuries or even death.

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Before riding away, carefully read the“safe drive” chapter, see page 19 (SAFEDRIVE).

CAUTIONIf the low fuel warning light “” (1)positioned on the dashboard comes onwhile the vehicle is running, this meansthat there are still 1.05 US gal (4 b ) offuel avai lable, refuel as soon aspossible, see page 48 (FUEL).

WARNINGIf you are r id ing solo, wi thout apassenger, make sure the passengerfootrests are folded up.Never take your hands off the handgrips nor your feet off the footrestswhile you are riding.

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WARNINGIn the event of a throttle stickingemergency, always kill the engine usingthe engine stop switch located near thethrottle grip on the right handlebar.Never use your vehicle if the throttledoes not automatically fully return tothe idle position when the throttle gripis released. Contact your Local apriliaDealer for repairs. Failure to heed thiswarning can lead to a serious accidentand subsequent injury or even death.

WARNINGAfter the engine has started, the engine oilpressure logo " " (11) must go out. Ifthe oil light stays on or comes on duringnormal operation, it means that oilpressure in the circuit is too low. When this is the case, stop the engineimmediately and contact an Officialaprilia dealer.

CAUTIONNever ride off briskly with a cold engine.Allow the engine to warm up by ridingslowly for the first few miles.

WARNINGIf the symbol “EFI” appears, on thedisplay (multifunction) during thenormal running of the engine, thismeans that the electronic unit hasdetected an anomaly. In many cases,the engine keeps running with reducedperformance levels; immediatelycontact your Local aprilia Dealer.

WARNING not release the clutch too abruptly,

the vehicle will rear in the air (do aheely ) or je rk forwards. Nevercelerate abruptly or excessively whenleasing the clutch lever in order toevent the clutch from slipping anderheating (slow release) or the front

heel from lifting (wheely) (quicklease).ilure to observe these instructionsn lead to a serious accident withbsequent injury or even death.

Slowly but steadily release the clutchlever (3) and, at the same time, open thethrottle by rotating the throttle grip (2)slightly counterclockwise (Pos. B). Thiswill start the vehicle moving.Ride at reduced speed for the first fewmiles in order to warm the engine up.Increase the speed by gradually rotatingthe throttle grip (2). Do not exceed therecommended rpm, see page 75(RUNNING-IN).

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WARNINGIf you carry a passenger, instructhim/her not to move around unduly, andto keep his/her body aligned with yoursduring turns. Failure to do this couldupset the stability of the vehicle. Before riding away, ensure that the sidestand is correctly stowed.If the throttle sticks open, it may causea collision with another vehicle, or anupset.

NOTE Before riding away, be sure thatthe rearview mirrors are correctly adjusted.

Moving off:

u Start the engine. See page 69(STARTING).

u Adjust the rearview mirrors.

CAUTIONWhen the vehicle is new to you, practicelooking in the rearview mirrors. Ref lect ing sur faces are convex,therefore objects seem to be fartheraway than they actually are. The mirrorsprovide a wide angle view, and onlyexperience will allow you to correctlydetermine how far behind you followingvehicles are.

To ride away:

NOTE Ride at reduced speed for thefirst few miles in order to warm the engineup.

u With the throttle grip (2) in the idleposition (Pos. A), and the engine idling,pull in the clutch lever (3) completely.

u Engage first gear by pressingdownwards on the shift lever (4).

u Release the brakes.

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Before and during downshift, rotate thethrottle clockwise to decelerate in orderto avoid overspeeding the engine.Downshifting should be carried out inthe following situations:

u When riding downhill or when braking, inorder to increase the braking action byusing the compression of the engine.

u When riding uphill if the engine lugsdown (rpm decreases).

To shift down, proceed as follows:u Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A).u If necessary, apply both brakes lightly to

slow down the vehicle.u Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the

gear shift lever (4) to shift down.u Release the brake levers if you have

pulled them.u Release the clutch lever and accelerate

moderately.

NOTE The cooling fans function onlywhen the ignition key is in the “ ” (ON)position.

CAUTIONDo not leave the ignition key in the “ ”(OFF) position since the cooling fanswill not run regardless of the coolanttemperature. This will cause the coolanttemperature to continue to rise.


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To engage second gear:

CAUTIONShift gears fairly quickly but withoutgreat force. Develop a “feel” for shiftingwith your left toe. Never lug the engine,that is, running it at too low an rpmwhich can damage the vehicle’s engine,and causes rough and judderingacceleration.

u Rotate the throttle grip (2) clockwise (Pos.A), pull in the clutch lever (3) and lift the shiftlever (4) straight up. Release the clutchlever (3) gently, and rotate the throttlecounterclockwise to accelerate.

u Repeat the last two operations to shift fromsecond, to third, to fourth, to fifth, to sixth.

WARNINGIf the engine oil pressure logo “ ” (5)comes on during the normal running ofthe engine, this means

that the oil system is not developingsuff icient pressure. In this case,immediately stop the engine andcontact your Local aprilia Dealer.Failure to heed this warning can lead toengine seizure, upset, and seriousinjury or even death.

Shifting from higher to lower gears, thatis, downshifting, is accomplished asfollows:

u Rotate the throttle grip (2) clockwise(Pos. A), slow the vehicle with thebrakes, pull in the clutch lever (3),depress the shift lever (4) with your toe,release the clutch.

WARNINGShift gears one by one. Simultaneouslydownshifting more than one gear maycause the engine to exceed i tsmaximum rated rpm (red line). This canseriously damage the engine.

fore entering a turn, slow down,ing the brakes and the engine, to anstant speed and then accelerate

ightly through the turn. Avoid braking the last minute. This can cause you tose control of your vehicle.

the brakes are operated continuously downhill grades, the discs and pads

i l l overheat , reducing brak ingficiency. Use engine compression andwnshift to retard your vehicle whileing downhill. Use the brakes as little possible to maintain a safe speed.

ver coast downhill with the engine offd/or the clutch disengaged or thensmission in neutral.

roads that are wet or covered withow, ice or mud, ride very slowly,oiding braking or accelerating or

aneuvering quickly. Hold the handlebarsmly.

ilure to heed these warnings canuse an upset with subsequentrious injury or death.



If, before shutting off the engine, you hearthe cooling fans functioning, stop theengine but leave the ignition key in the“ ” (ON) position. This will allow thecooling fans to draw air through theradiators, and lower the temperature. Turnthe ignition key to “ ” (OFF) only whenthe cooling fans have stopped.

CAUTIONIf the coolant temperature readout ofthe multifunction display is between115°C (239°F) and 135°C (275°F) - seepage 34 (MULTIFUNCTIONCOMPUTER), stop the vehicle and letthe engine run a t 3 ,000 rpm forapproximately two minutes to keepcoolant circulating in the system. Aftertwo minutes, set the engine kill switchto " " and check the coolant level,see page 60 (COOLANT).

WARNINGDo not operate the vehicle if the maximumtemperature [120 °C (248 °F)] is exceeded.Serious engine damage or even seizuremay result which can cause an upset andserious injury or even death.Whenever the ignition key is turned to “ ”(ON), the right side of the multifunctiondisplay will show “ef i ” for about threeseconds.

CAUTIONIf the symbol “efi” is displayed duringthe normal running of the engine, thismeans that the electronic unit hasdetected an anomaly. In many cases,the engine keeps running with reducedperformance levels; immediatelycontact your Official aprilia dealer.

WARNINGAvoid opening and closing the throttlerepeatedly and continuously. Failure tohead this warning can cause you toaccidental ly lose control of yourvehicle.When you have to brake, close thethrot t le and apply both brakessimultaneously in order to obtain thebest brake performance.

WARNINGBy applying only the front brake or onlythe rear brake, you reduce brakingperformance considerably and run therisk of locking up one wheel which cancause an upset and subsequent seriousinjury or even death.

If you stop uphill, use brakes only toslow the vehicle and to keep it in place.Slipping the clutch to keep the vehiclein one place on an uphill grade will veryquickly ruin the clutch and overheat theengine.

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WARNINGAfter the vehicle has been operated for600 mi (1 ,000 km) per form the“checking operat ions” shown incolumn “After running-in” of theREGULAR SERVICE INTERVALSCHART, see page 82. Rectify any faultsfound. Failure to heed this warningcould lead to damage to your vehicle orengine seizure or other malfunctionwhich could cause an upset and lead toserious injury or even death.

u Between the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and900 mi (1,500 km) drive more briskly,changing speed and using maximumacceleration for only a few seconds.Never exceed 7,500 rpm.

u After the first 900 mi (1,500 km) if youhave fol lowed the above break- inschedule, the engine should be fullybroken in, and will deliver maximumperformance. However, never exceedthe maximum allowed rpm (11,000 rpm).

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WARNINGPay very c lose a t tent ion to anyobstacles or variations of the roadsurface. Uneven roads, rails, manholecovers, painted traffic stripes, trafficdots all become slippery when wet.Avoid particularly steel plates which aresomet imes used dur ing roadmaintenance. They become moreslippery than ice once they are wet byrain or other water source. If you mustride on such surfaces, decrease yourspeed and operate the throttle, brakesand steering very gently.

Always use the turn signals any timeyou intend to change lanes or changedirection, and avoid sudden or abruptturning.Switch off the direction indicators assoon as you have changed direction.

Overtake and pass only with care,especially in rainy weather when awater cloud created by larger vehiclesreduces visibility and the slip streamcould cause you to lose control of yourvehicle.

RUNNING-INThe internal parts of the engine andtransmission must be properly run-in toensure their long life and dependableoperation.

If possible, while breaking in your vehicle,ride on hilly roads and/or roads with manycurves so that the engine and transmissionundergo lots of speed changes. It is alsoimportant that, during the run-in period, thesuspension and brakes be treated gently toallow the mating parts to bed.

Therefore, avoid hard braking, high speedsor very bumpy roads during the break-inperiod.

NOTE Only after the first 900 mi (1,500km) of running-in you can expect the bestperformance from the vehicle.

During break-in, obey the followingrules:

u Do not open the throttle abruptly or fullyat low engine speed. This rule applieseven after break-in has been completed.

u During the first 60 mi (100 km), apply thebrakes with caution, avoid sudden andprolonged braking. This ensures correctbedding-in of the pads on the discs.

u During the first 600 mi (1,000 km), neverexceed 6,000 rpm.

RKINGis very important to choose a suitablerking area, respecting the road signsd the indications given below.

WARNINGrk the vehicle only on firm flat

ound, otherwise it could fall over. not lean the vehicle against walls, dot lay it on the ground.rk your vehicle away from childrend pedestrians, so that they will notme in contact with hot parts. not leave your vehicle unattended

th the engine running or with the key the ignition switch. not sit on the vehicle when the side

and is extended. not get too close to the cooling fans.en though they are not moving, theyuld start automatically and suck

othing, hair, etc. into the fan.

the vehicle falls over, it will leaksoline which is extremely flammable.ames or sparks could cause a fireich could destroy not only your vehiclet also buildings around it and cause

jury or even death to people as well.

CAUTIONver allow the weight of the rider orssenger to be supported directly bye side stand.



STOPPING

WARNINGIf possible, avoid stopping abruptly,slowing down suddenly and braking atthe last minute.

Fa i lure to comply wi th theseinstructions may cause an accidentwith consequent risk of serious injuriesor even death.

u Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A),gradually put on the brakes and at thesame t ime shi f t down in order todecrease the speed, see page 71(RIDING).

Once the speed has decreased, beforestopping the vehicle:

u Pull in the clutch lever (2) in order toprevent the engine dying.

When the vehicle has come to rest:

u Position the shift lever in neutral (greenwarning light “ ” on).

u Release the clutch lever (2).u If you are stopping just briefly and not

shutting down the engine, keep onebrake applied.

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IDE STANDo place the vehicle on the side standhile seated astride the vehicle, seeage 65 (GETTING ON AND OFF THEEHICLE).

any maneuver (for example, moving theehicle) requires the stowing of the stand, place the vehicle on the stand again,

roceed as follows:

WARNINGake sure that the parking surface isee from obstacles, firm and flat.

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Before parking the vehicle:

u Choose a suitable parking area.u Stop the vehicle, see page 76

(STOPPING).

NOTE To stop the vehicle, exclusivelyuse the ignition switch (5).

Leave the engine stop switch (3) in the“ ” (ON) position; use it only in case ofemergency.

CAUTIONDo not leave the ignition on if you havestopped (for emergency) the engine bymoving the engine stop switch to the“ ” (OFF) posi t ion as th is wi l ldischarge the battery. When, foremergency, the vehicle has come torest after stopping the engine with theengine stop switch, turn the ignitionswitch (5) to the “ ” (OFF) position.

u Set the engine kill switch (3) on "".

u Rotate the key (4) and move the ignitionswitch (5) to the “ ” (OFF) position.

WARNINGObserve the instructions describinghow to get off and on the vehicle, seepage 65 (GETTING ON AND OFF THEVEHICLE).

u Following the instructions, wait until thepassenger has got off the vehicle before,dismounting.

NOTE Never leave the key in the ignitionswitch.

u Lock the steering, see page 43(STEERING LOCK) and extract the key.

When you have to park your vehicle in adark or badly lit area (parking lot or street),it is sometimes useful to leave the parkinglights on so that your vehicle will be easilyvisible.

To leave the parking l ights on: seepage 133 (PARKING LIGHT BULB).

WARNINGMake sure the vehicle is stable whenparked. If it falls down, it will certainlybe damaged and could injure others aswell.

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u Grab the left handle grip (1) and restyour right hand:– on the passenger saddle (or on the

glove/tool kit compartment cover) (2);

u Put the side stand (3) down with yourright foot. Make sure it is extendedcompletely and all the way forward.

u Lean the vehicle to the left until the standrests firmly on the ground.

u Turn the handlebars completely againstthe left stop.

WARNINGMake sure the vehicle is stable whenparked. If it falls down, it will certainlybe damaged and could injure others aswell.

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT

CAUTIONDo not use any "brake lock" devices.Fai lure to heed this warning canseriously damage the braking systemand lead to an accident thus provokingserious injuries or death.

NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignitionswitch (2), always use the steering lock “”(LOCK).Try to park your vehicle in a safe place, if atall possible, in a garage or other protectedarea.Lock your vehicle up using a chain andpadlock around the rear wheel. Chain therear wheel to the swinging arm.Make sure that all legal requirements:registration, license plates, insurance, etc.are in order.

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IMMOBILIZER (if fitted)The vehicle is fitted with an immobilizeranti-theft system by thatis automatically activated each time theignition key is removed from the switch.

Store the spare key in a safe place.Immobil izer system keys cannot beduplicated. If both keys are lost, you willhave to have a number o f veh ic lecomponents replaced (rather than just thekey-operated locks).

Embedded in the key grip is a transponder,an electronic device that modulates theradiofrequency signal emitted by a specialantenna built into the switch when the keyis turned to on. The modulated signal actsas a "password" that tells the control unitwhether an authorized key is being used tostart the engine.

NOTE The Immobilizer system supportsup to four enabled keys. New keys canonly be enabled at your Official Dealer,who has the master key available.The programming procedure wipes off allexisting key codes. An owner who wishesto have a new key enabled, will have tobring all the keys he intends to be using tothe Dealer.

Immobil izer status is indicated by adashboard light (1):

– Immobilizer off - light off– Immobilizer on - light flashes every three

seconds as a theft deterrent– Unknown key - light flashes every

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WARNING general, reassembly is performed ine reverse order of the disassemblystructions given here.r some maintenance operations,pecially those in which your handse likely to come in contact witholant, or engine oil, or gasoline, orake fluid, it is advisable to use thinsposable gloves, such as those made latex, rubber or nitrile.e routine maintenance operationsscribed in this manual can usually berformed by the user. However, in someses, speci f ic tools and technicalpertise may be required. not hesitate to contact your Local april-

Dealer who has all the latest factoryormation and tools to properly serviceur vehicle.member that many service operations, ifne improperly, can be very hazardous. Ifu have any questions about your ability carry out the operations described here,ntact your Local aprilia. all cases, personally carry out thereliminary checking operations” after anya in tenance , see page 68RELIMINARY CHECKINGERATIONS CHART).



MAINTENANCE

Carefully read page 2 (FOREWORD) and(INTRODUCTION), page 3 [SAFETYWARNINGS] and (GENERAL SAFETYRULE) , page 5 [WARNING -PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE].

WARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fuel and other flammablesubstances away from the electricalcomponents.Before beginning anymaintenance operation or any inspectionof the vehicle, stop the engine, remove thekey (1) from the ignition switch (2), waituntil the engine and the exhaust systemhave cooled down and if possible lift thevehicle by means of the proper equipment,on firm and flat ground. Beforeproceeding, make sure that the room inwhich you are working is properlyventilated. Be careful to avoid hot parts of theengine and exhaust system. They arehot enough to cause serious burns.Avoid the temptation to hold any part ofthe vehicle in your mouth. The coatings,the platings and the components usedare not edible and, in some cases, arenoxious or even toxic.

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WARNINGRemember that tightening torque of allfasteners on the wheels, brakes, axles,suspension are extremely important toensure safety, and must be maintainedat the prescribed values.Check the tightening torques of thefasteners regularly, and always use atorque wrench when installing them.Failure to adhere to this warning couldcause the loosening and subsequentloss of critical fasteners, which couldcause a wheel to lock or cause otherhandling problems with consequentoverturning, and the risk of seriousinjury or even death.

WARNINGFasteners must be ne i therovertightened or undertightened. If theyare overtightened, the threads may bedamaged and the fasteners will bedestroyed, whereas i f they areundertightened, they can vibrate andcome off. This could cause a seriousaccident and result in serious injury ordeath.

CAUTIONIf the wording “efi ” (1) is displayedduring normal engine operation, itmeans that the Engine Control Unit hasdetected an anomaly.In most cases, the engine will keeprunning, but with reduced performancelevels. At any rate, contact an apriliaOfficial dealer immediately.

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THESE OPERATIONS MAY BECARRIED OUT BY YOUR Local apriliaDealer, OR BY THE OWNER OF THEVEHICLE.

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= check and clean, adjust, lubricate orchange, if necessary;

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= adjust.

CAUTIONHalve service intervals when the vehicleis used in rainy or dusty conditions, onrough roads or for racing.

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THESE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONSSHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BYYOUR Local aprilia Dealer.

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Cooling systemClutch fluid evBrake fluidCoolant

Fork oil

Fork oil seals

Brake padsWheels/Tyres (*)Nut, bolt, screw tighteningCylinder synchronization

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The following is to help you keep an accurate record of maintenance work. Information recorded is not considered as proof that maintenance has been carried out.

Keep copies of work orders and/or receipts for parts you purchase.

Owner Name

Owner Address

Owner Telephone Number

Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) (framenumber) see page 87 (IDENTIFICATION DATA)

Engine Number see page 87 (IDENTIFICATIONDATA)

Local aprilia Dealer Name

Local aprilia Dealer Address

Local aprilia Dealer Telephone Number

Warranty Activation Date(from Retail Purchase Warranty Activation Form)

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CAUTIONUpon installation, replace the clickclamp that has been removed with anew click clamp having the samedimensions, available from your Localaprilia Dealer.

Do not attempt to reinstall the removedclick clamp, since it is unusable. Do notreplace the removed click clamp with ascrew-type clamp or with other types ofclamps.

CAUTIONProceed with care, in order not todamage the joint components.

u Work with the pliers on the head of theclick clamp, forcing until you release it.

SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS For the removal and installation it issufficient to use a simple screwdriver.

CAUTIONCheck the conditions of the screw-typeclamp and if necessary replace it with anew screw-type clamp of the samedimensions, available from your Localaprilia Dealer.When fastening the screw-type clamp,make sure that the joint is sufficientlystable.


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IDENTIFICATION DATAIt is a good idea to write down the frameand engine numbers in the space providedbelow. Use the frame number (VIN) toidentify your vehicle when ordering spareparts.

WARNINGIn all states and countries, it is againstthe law to alter the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN). You can incur severepenalties by doing this. Also, this willimmediately invalidate your warranty.

FRAME NUMBERThe frame number (1) is stamped on theright side of the fork head.

Frame no. ________________________

ENGINE NUMBERThe engine number (2) is stamped on therear part of the left engine crankcase.

Engine no. ________________________

JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPS

CAUTIONRemove ONLY the clamps indicated inthe maintenance procedures. Thefollowing text does not authorize thearbitrary removal of the clamps presenton the vehicle.

WARNINGBefore removing a clamp, make surethat the removal does not cause anyf lu id leakage; i f so , prov ide forpreventing such leakages and protectthe parts placed around the joint.

CLICK CLAMPSFor the removal it is sufficient to use simplepliers, while for the installation a specialtool is required (see below). Before removing a clamp, prepare themater ia l necessary for the cor rec tinstallation of the new clamp.

NOTE Have the appropriate special tool available: - click clamp installationpliers, see page 47 (SPECIAL TOOLS).

MOVALLift the fuel tank, see page 111 [LIFTINGTHE FUEL TANK].

CAUTIONfore unscrewing and removing therews (2), clean the filter case cover (3)d the filter case with a clean cloth.event any foreign matter from gettingto the inlet tubes. This could causevere engine damage.

Lift the fuel tank, see page 111 (LIFTINGTHE FUEL TANK).Release and remove the seven screws(2).Take off the air box cover (3).Loosen and remove the two screws (4).Remove the air cleaner retaining bracket(5).Extract the air cleaner (6).Check the seal (7) for wear or damageand replace as required.

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AIR CLEANER

Carefu l ly read page 80(MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGDo not use gasoline or flammablesolvents to wash the air cleaner, inorder to avoid fire or explosion.


Inspect the air cleaner to ensure that it hasnot become clogged every 6,250 mi (1,000km) or 12 months of use. Renew the aircleaner every 12,500 mi (20,000 km).

The air cleaner must be inspected morefrequently, cleaned if necessary, andreplaced more frequently if the vehicle isused on dusty or wet roads. More frequent cleaning of the air cleaner issuggested, especially if your bike is usedunder very dusty conditions.

CAUTIONThe air cleaner must not be used formore than 12,500 mi (20,000 km)regardless of how many times it hasbeen cleaned in the interval. Under verydusty or dirty conditions, it is advisableto replace the air cleaner more often.

Before the cleaning operat ion, i t isnecessary to remove the air cleaner from

the vehicle.

KEEP POLLUTING SUBSTANCES ANDCOMPONENTS AWAY FROMCHILDREN. DISPOSE OF POLLUTINGSUBSTANCES AND COMPONENTSPROPERLY.

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CAUTIONhen cleaning the air cleaner, makere that there are no tears. If there are,place the air cleaner element with aw one of the same type.Clean the outer part of the air cleaner (6)with a cloth.

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CAUTIONPlug the opening with a clean cloth toprevent any fore ign matter f romentering the intake tubes.

Upon reassembly, before putting back thefilter case cover (3), make sure that youhave not left the cloth or other objectsinside the case. Make sure that the aircleaner is positioned correctly, in such away as to prevent non-filtered air fromentering. Premature wear of the pistonrings, pistons and cylinders is caused byan improperly installed air cleaner.

CLEANING

CAUTIONTake great care not to deform theperforated metal outside screen. It isvery fragile and can be easily damaged.Never use a screwdriver or other sharphard tool to remove the air cleaneritself.

WARNINGDuring this operation, always weargoggles which provide your eyes with360° protection.

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Stop the engine before checking the oil.

WARNINGould your vehicle overturn, it will leaksoline, which is extremely flammable.

ames or sparks may cause a fire, whichuld destroy not only the vehicle, but

so the building in which it is located,d cause serious injuries or even death.

Keep the vehicle vertical, with the twowheels resting on the ground.

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OTE If the engine oil tank is dirty, wipe itth a clean cloth so that you can see theIN” and “MAX” marks.

Look through the appropriate slots (1) inthe left fairing. Check the level of the oil inthe sight gauge (2).

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UPCarefully read page 49 (LUBRICANTS),page 80 (MAINTENANCE) and page 144(LUBRICANT CHART).

WARNINGIt is critical to the safe operation of yourvehicle that the proper lubricants,maintained at the proper levels, are used. Failure to heed this warning can lead toan engine seizure with subsequentaccident, serious injury or death.

NOTE Halve maintenance intervals ifthe vehicle is used in rainy or dustyconditions, on rough roads or for racing.

Periodically check the engine oil level, andchange oil after the first 625 mi (1,000 km)and every 6 ,250 mi (10 ,000 km)afterwards.

CAUTIONIn the vehicle is used for racing, changethe engine oil every 3,125 mi (5,000 km).Change oil more frequently if the vehicleis used in dusty conditions.

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NOTE Place the vehicle on firm and flatground.

CAUTIONThe engine oil level must be checkedwhen the engine is warm.If the check is carried out when theengine is cold, the oi l level maytemporarily lower below the “MIN” mark.

This is not a problem, provided that theengine oil pressure warning light LED“ ” (A) does not come on, see page 31(INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS).

WARNINGExhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,which is extremely poisonous if inhaled.Do not start the engine in closed or badly-ventilated rooms. Failure to observe thiswarning may cause loss ofconsciousness or even lead to death byasphyxia.

u Check the oil when the engine is warm,having been ridden for at least 10 mi(15 km).

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u Unscrew and remove the filler cap (4).

CAUTIONIf you use a container or funnel for toppingup, make sure that it is perfectly clean. Anyforeign matter getting into the oil tank maylead to severe damage.

WARNINGDo not add any additives or othersubstances to the engine oil.If you use a funnel or other tool, makesure they are perfectly clean.

CAUTIONWhen topping up, never exceed the“MAX” level.

u Top up the engine oil tank (3) through thefiller neck (5), with high-quality engine oil,see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART).

u Replace and tighten the filler cap (5).

WARNINGTighten the filler cap (4) snugly to avoidleaks.

u Replace the left fairing, see page 113[REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS].

WARNINGNever ride your vehicle with low engineoil, or with contaminated oil, or withunapproved oil. Any of these will greatlyaccelerate wear of your engine, andcause irreparable damage.


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MAX = maximum levelMIN = minimum level

The difference between “MAX” and “MIN”is about 0.53 US qt (500 cm3).u The level is correct if the oil reaches

approx the “MAX” mark.

WARNINGNever exceed the “MAX” mark, norleave the oil below the “MIN” mark, inorder to avoid serious damage to theengine.

If necessary, top up the engine oil tank:

CAUTIONWhen warmed up, the engine containshot oil and the engine oil tank (3) iswarm; therefore, while carrying out theoperations described here below beparticularly careful, in order to avoidburns.

CAUTIONUse thick gloves to prevent burns.

u Remove the left fairing, see page 113(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

CAUTIONBefore unscrewing and removing thefiller cap (4), clean it and the area of thetank around it with a clean cloth.Prevent any foreign matter from fallinginto the oil tank, this could causeserious engine damage.Do not use any flammable solventssuch as alcohol or gasoline whenwiping the oil tank. The oil tank is hotenough to cause ignition of flammablesolvents. Use only a natural fiber cloth, e.g.cotton. Man made fabrics such aspolyester, etc. could ignite.

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WARNINGaust gases conta in carbon

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CHECKING THE SIDE STAND

Carefully read page 80 (MAINTENANCE)and page 93 (CHECKING THESWITCHES).

The side stand (1) has two positions:– normal or stowed (Pos. A);– extended (Pos. B).The rider must ensure that the stand is safelyand completely extended, or completelystowed, as required.The side stand (1) must rotate around its pivotsmoothly and easily.The springs (2) provide for keeping the standin the desired position (extended or stowed).

Perform the following checks:

u Place the vehicle on the appropriate rearsupport stand, see page 101 (PLACINGTHE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORTSTAND) .

u The springs (2) must be free from damage,wear, or rust, and must fully and firmly stowthe side stand when the weight of thevehicle is lifted off of it.

u Make sure that the stand presents noslack in either position (extended orstowed).

u Extend the stand, making sure that theaction of the springs ensures completeextension.

u Move the stand to stow it and release itwhen it has reached half its stroke tomake sure that the action of the springsis sufficient to stow it completely.

u The side stand (1) must rotate freely aroundits pivot. If necessary, lubricate the pivot,see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART).

CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY SWITCH ON THE SIDE STANDThe side stand (1) is equipped with a safetysystem, operated by a safety switch (3). This system prevents the motor from beingstarted while the stand is extended unless thetransmission is in neutral. It also kills theengine if the stand is extended while theengine is running, unless the transmission isin neutral.

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u Check the spring (5); it must not bedamaged, worn or stretched.

u Make sure that the cables are connectedcorrectly.

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u Start the engine, see page 69(STARTING).

u Release the throttle grip (4) (Pos. C).With the engine idling, pull in the clutchlever (5) completely.

u Engage first gear, pushing the shift lever(6) downwards.

u Extend the side stand (1).

NOTE Extending the side stand must killthe engine and the “side stand down”warning light “ ” (7) must come on. If theengine continues to run:

u Check the safety switch (3) on the sidestand (1), see page 93 (CHECKINGTHE SWITCHES) . Per fo rm thenecessary cleaning or repairs.

u Repeat the check.

WARNINGIf the engine does not stop when theside stand is extended, do not ride yourvehicle. Contact your Local apriliaDealer.

CHECKING THE SWITCHES


Check the switches after the first 600 mi(1,000 km) and thereafter every 4,650 mi(7,500 km).

The vehicle is equipped with four switches:– stoplight switch on the rear brake pedal

(1);– stoplight switch on the front brake lever

(2);– safety switch on the side stand (3);– clutch lever switch (4).

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e main components o f the f ron tpension are the two hydraulic fork legs,nected to the frame through thering tube, by the triple clamp and forkd. To allow adjustment of the vehicleude, each fork tube is provided with aner screw (1) for the adjustment of theraulic damping on extension, a lowerew (2) for the adjustment of theraulic damping on compression, and aner nut (3) for adjustment of the spring-load.

height of each fork tube in the triplep and fork head can also be adjusted.

JUSTING THE FRONT FORK front fork is adjusted by the factory to

su i tab le fo r mos t common lyountered competit ion conditions.

wever, it is possible to adjust the forkt t ing to your pre ference, and toommodate the full range of operatingditions that the vehicle is intended to bed for.

CAUTIONen adjusting the front fork, alwaysrt from the most rigid setting. This is fully clockwise position of the

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INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS

CAUTIONThe front fork oil change operation shouldbe entrusted to your Local apriliaDealer.Carefully read page 80 (MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGHalve service intervals when the vehicle isused in rainy or dusty conditions, onrough roads or for racing.

NOTE Halve maintenance intervals ifthe vehicle is used in rainy or dustyconditions, on rough roads or for racing.Have the front fork oil changed after thefirst 625 mi (1000 km) and every 6,250 mi(10,000 km) afterwards.

Carry out the following checks after the first625 mi (1,000 km) and every 6,250 mi(10,000 km) afterwards:u Apply the front brake lever and push up and

down on the handlebar repeatedly, pushingthe fork up and down.The fork must move smoothly and easily,there must be no trace of oil on the forktubes.

u Check the torque of all the fasteners on thefront fork and inspect the entire front fork tomake sure that it is in good conditionwithout leaks or damage. Repeat for therear suspension and swinging arm.

CAUTIONDo not ride your vehicle if eithersuspension is damaged in any way,contact your Local aprilia Dealer.

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Do not force the rotation of the adjusterscrews (1) and (2) beyond the end of thestroke in either direction, in order toavoid damaging the dampingmechanism.

Use the number of clicks of the adjusterscrews (1) and (2) as reference marksfor the adjustment of hydraulic dampingon extension and compression.

Turn the adjuster screws (1) and (2) oneclick at a time and turn the adjusting nut(3) one turn at a time.

Make sure that the spring pre-load andhydraulic damping, both on extensionand compression, is the same for bothsides. A different setting on each sidewill result in instability.

When the spring pre-load is increased,you must also increase the hydraulicdamping, both on extension andcompression, to avoid unsteady shockaction while riding.

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STEERING DAMPERThe standard model is not equippedwi th s teer ing damper . As opt iona lequipment, it is possible to install theadjustable steering damper (1), requestingthe desired item to your Local apriliaDealer.

The standard model, instead, isequipped with adjustable steering damper(1).

ADJUSTABLE STEERING DAMPERThe following information refers to theadjustable steering damper (1) as originalequipment on the model, and wheninstalled, as an option on the model.The adjustable steering damper (1) has aknob (2) for adjust ing the hydraul icdamping, (see table).

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u Rotate the handlebar completelycounterclockwise.

CAUTIONFor the adjustment, always start fromthe most rigid setting, this is the fullycounterclockwise position of the knob(3).

u Rotate the knob (2) to adjust thehydraulic damping (see table).

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u Adjust the ring nut (3) to adjust thehydraulic damping on extension (seetable on page 98).

u Adjust the knob (4) to adjust thehydraulic damping on compression (seetable on page 98).

To change the rear ride height, proceedas follows:

u Slightly loosen the lock nut (5).u Turn the adjuster (6) to change the

overall length of the rear suspensionshock absorber (distance betweencenter lines) (B) (see table on page 98).

After the adjustment:

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and the compression damper knob (4).

REAR SUSPENSIONThe rear suspension consists of a hydraulicshock absorber - spring unit, which ismounted to the frame with a uniball, and to theswinging arm by means of a system of levers.

The ride height of the rear of the vehiclecan be set using the spring pre-loadadjusting ring nut (1) and locking ring nut(2). The rear suspension can be tuned byadjusting the extension damping with a ringnu t ad jus te r (3 ) , the damping oncompression can be adjusted by a knob(4).

NOTE It is possible to adjust the rearride height in order to suit your preference.

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

NOTE Check and, if necessary, adjust therear shock absorber every 12,500 mi (20,000km). If the vehicle is used in any kind ofcompetition or on unpaved roads, halve thecheck interval.

The rear shock absorber’s factory settingare satisfactory for most race tracks.However, i t is possib le to tune thesuspension to your preference by using theabove mentioned adjustments.

CAUTIONWhen adjusting the rear shock absorber,always start from the stiffest position.This is the fully clockwise position of theextension damper adjusting ring nut (3)

Do not rotate the extension damperadjustment ring nut (3) beyond its limit,this will damage the screw and destroyyour shock absorber.

Always make sure, when adjusting ringnut (3), that it clicks in to an adjustmentnotch, and is not at an intermediateposition between adjustment notches.

Working from the left side of thevehicle:

u Loosen the locking ring nut (2) by meansof the appropriate spanner wrench.

u Adjust the ring nut (1) to adjust thespring preload (A) (see table page 98).

After the adjustment:

u Hold the ring nut (1) from rotating withthe appropriate spanner wrench andtighten the locking ring nut (2) by meansof the appropriate spanner wrench.



which will destroy the function of theshock absorber and could upset thehandling of your vehicle, leading to an

vehicle on public streets, roads, orhighways.

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Shock absorber distance between centers (A) 313 ±1.5 mm 310 to 316 mm

Spring length (preloaded) (B) 146 mm 145 mm

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Rebound damping, ring nut (1) Tighten fully (*) and then slacken (**)

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Lock nut (5) tightening torque: 28.93 ftlb(40 Nm).

CAUTIONAdjust the spring preload and theextension damping according to yourpreference, and how the vehicle is used.When the spring preload is increased, it isnecessary to also increase the extensiondamping to avoid unsteady shock action.If necessary, contact your Local apriliaDealer.

CAUTION Never loosen, or remove the screw

(7). This may cause nitrogen to escape

accident with subsequent injury or evendeath.

( ) Never loosen the screw(8) or attempt to adjust the membranecovered by it. This may cause nitrogento escape which wil l destroy thefunction of the shock absorber andcould upset the handling of yourvehicle, leading to an accident withsubsequent injury or even death.

WARNINGThe competition adjustment must be usedin organized racing or circular coursecompetitive event, under the auspices of arecognized sanctioning body or by permitissued by the local governmental authorityhaving jurisdiction.

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Perform a visual check of the frictionmaterial thickness. Use a flashlight. Seethe arrows (1) and (2) above.

If the friction material on one pad, front(3) or rear (4), is worn to 0.06 in (1.5mm) or less:

– for the front brake calipers (left and right),have all the pads of both front brakecalipers replaced by your Local apriliaDealer.

– for the rear brake caliper, have both padsof the rear brake caliper replaced by yourLocal aprilia Dealer.

WARNINGxcessive wear of the friction material on

he brake pads will cause contact of theetal pad support with the disc. This willake a characteristic metallic noise, and

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CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR

Carefully read page 51 (BRAKES), andpage 80 (MAINTENANCE).

NOTE The following instructions applyto both braking systems.

NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with discbrakes and two separate brake systems. Thefront brake system is equipped with two discs,one on the right and one on the left side of thefront wheel. The rear brake system isequipped with a single disc on the right side ofthe wheel. The following information may referto a single braking system, but is applicable toboth braking systems.


Check the brake pad wear after the first 600mi (1,000 km), before every trip and thereafterevery 1,250 mi (2,000 km).The amount of wear that the brake padsexperience depends on how the vehicle isused, how aggressively it is driven, and thecondition of the roads upon which it isoperated. Wear will be faster than normalwhen the vehicle is driven aggressively, or ondusty or wet roads.

WARNINGCheck the wear of the brake pads beforeevery trip.

CHECKING WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADSu Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77

(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

NOTE The front brake calipers (left andright) are equipped with four pads for eachcaliper.The rear brake caliper is equipped with twopads.

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Do not r ide your vehic le in th iscondition, braking efficiency and safetyare seriously compromised. This couldlead to a crash with subsequent seriousinjury or death.

WARNINGHave the pads and the discs replacedby your Local aprilia Dealer.

CHECKING THE STEERINGThe operations necessary for this checkrequire specific skills and therefore shouldbe carried out by your Local aprilia Dealer.

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u H Slacken the knob (7).u H Shift the fork-shaped support (6) so

that its width matches the distancebetween the two pins (1) fitted to theswinging arm.

u H Tighten the knob (7).u Slide both fork-shaped seats (6) of the

stand (8) underneath the pins (1) fitted tothe vehicle simultaneously.

u Place one foot on the rear end of thestand (8).

u Push down on the stand (8).

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u H Place the pin (1) on the appropriateseat on the swinging arm.

u H Insert and tighten the screw (2) in theappropriate threaded hole (3) in theswinging arm.

PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND u Assemble the pins for the rear support

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WARNINGe disassembly and reassembly of thent wheel can be difficult for thosefamiliar with vehicle maintenance.u may wish to have your Local april-

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u Rest one foot on the rear part of thestand (8).

u Push the stand (8) downwards until itreaches the end of its stroke (see figure).

WARNINGMake sure that the vehicle is stable. If it falls over, it may cause damage tobystanders and other property, as wellas being damaged itself.

PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND u Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear

support stand , see page 101(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEREAR SUPPORT STAND) .

u Lift the front part of the stand (8) andinsert each of its ends (9) into holes (10)in the bottom of the front fork.

u Rest one foot on the front part of thestand (8).

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u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (7)(right side), using the appropriate Allenwrench.

u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (8)(left side), using the appropriate Allenwrench.

NOTE Observe the arrangement of theright spacer ring (9), in order to be able toreassemble it correctly.

NOTE To facilitate the extraction of theaxle (10), slightly lift the wheel.

u Push the axle (10) partly out of the frontfork by tapping the threaded end with arubber hammer or wooden drift.

u Support the front wheel and remove theaxle (10) manually by pulling it from theleft side of the vehicle.

u Remove the wheel by pulling it forward.

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Riding with damaged rims in dangerousfor the rider, the vehicle and other people.Check the conditions of the rim and haveit replaced if it is damaged.

WARNINGHave the rim replaced by your Localapril ia Dealer. You must use theappropriate front and rear support stands(1) (2) to remove the front wheel.DISASSEMBLYu Remove the left and right front brake

caliper (3), see page 116 (REMOVINGTHE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).

CAUTIONNever touch the front brake lever afterremoving the brake calipers from thediscs. If you do, the caliper pistons maybe pushed out of their seats, and brakefluid will be spilled.

Should you accidentally do this, takeyour vehicle to your Local apriliaDealer who will know how to repair thisdamage.

u Place a support (4) under the front tire, insuch a way as to keep the wheel in itsposition after loosening it.


u Have a helper steady the handlebar inthe straight ahead position.

Wheel nut (5) tightening torque: 57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).

u Remove the wheel nut (5) and washer(6).

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Install the washer (6) and tighten thewheel nut (5) finger tight.

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e two axle clamp screws (8) (left side) toe specified torque value.

Tighten the two axle clamp screws (8)(left side) just enough to prevent the axle(10) from rotating.Tighten the wheel nut (5) to itsappropriate tightening torque.

heel nut (5) tightening torque:.86 ftlb (80 Nm).Tighten the two axle clamp screws (7)(right side), using the appropriate Allenwrench.le clamp screw (7) tightening torque:

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NOTE The right spacer ring (9) remainslocated in its seat on the wheel; but if it hascome out, replace it.

REASSEMBLYu Apply a thin film of lubricating grease,

see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART), tothe front axle (10).

NOTE Perform the following operationonly if the right spacer ring (9) has comeout of its seat on the wheel:

CAUTIONThe right spacer ring (9) has shouldersof two different diameters, pay extracare to install the ring (9) correctly.

u Install the right spacer ring (9) in its seaton the wheel (right side) with the largerdiameter towards the outside of thevehicle (see figure).

CAUTIONThe arrow on the wheel side indicatesthe rotat ion d i rect ion. Uponreassembly, make sure that the wheel ispositioned correctly: the arrow must bevisible on the left side of the vehicle.

u Place the wheel between the fork tubeson the support (4).

WARNINGThe front wheel is heavy and can easilycrush your fingers should you get thembetween any part of the wheel and thefront fork. Do not attempt to line up thewheel and the axle clamps with yourfingers. Failure to heed this warning canlead to serious personal injury.

u Move the wheel around until the axlehole and the axle clamps are aligned.

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WARNINGThe disassembly and reassembly of therear wheel can be difficult for thoseunfamiliar with vehicle maintenance. Youmay wish to have your Local apriliaDealer carry out these operations. If youwish to perform these operations yourself,carefully read page 80 (MAINTENANCE).While disassembling and reassemblingthe wheel, pay extra care not to damagethe brake lines, discs or pads. Beforecarrying out the following operations, letthe engine and the exhaust silencer cooldown until they reach room temperature. Failure to observe this warning can lead toserious burns.

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u Loosen the two axle clamp screws (8) (leftside), using the appropriate Allen wrench.

u Remove the support (4) from under thefront tire.

u Replace the left and right front brake caliper(3), see page 116 (REMOVING THEFRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).

u Apply the front brake lever, and then pushdown on the handlebars, compressing thefork springs several times. This will align thefork tubes.

u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

u Tighten the two axle clamp screws (8) (leftside), using the appropriate Allen wrench.

Axle clamp screw (8) tightening torque: 8.7 ftlb (12 Nm).

u Ensure that the following componentsare neither dirty nor oily: – tire; wheel; brake discs.

WARNINGAfter servicing the brakes, always checkthat they operate correctly. If the stroke ofthe lever or pedal is excessive, or if youdetect that the effectiveness of the brakesis reduced in any way, have your vehicleserviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. Itmay be necessary to have your dealerbleed the system, or there may be someother problem with the brake system.Never ride your vehicle in trafficimmediately after servicing the brakes.Always apply the brake pedal or leverseveral times before riding your vehicle.Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot orother safe area with little traffic to ensurethat the brakes are working properly.Failure to observe this warning can lead toa serious accident with subsequentserious injury or death. Have thetightening torques, centering andbalancing of the wheel checked by yourLocal aprilia Dealer.

These are critical safety operations, andfailure to observe this warning couldlead to an upset with subsequentserious injury or death.

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e heavy work gloves while installinge rear wheel. Never attempt to line thear wheel up using your fingers.ilure to heed this warning can result

serious personal injury.

Remove the drive chain (8) from the rearsprocket (9) and lay it down outside of therear sprocket.

OTE Place the drive chain (8) outside of rear sprocket (9).

Move the wheel forward and pull the drivechain (8) away from the rear sprocket (9).

CAUTIONver touch the rear brake pedal after

moving the rear wheel. If you do, theliper pistons may be pushed out of theirats, and brake fluid will be spilled.ould you accidentally do this, take yourhicle to your Local aprilia Dealer wholl know how to repair this damage.



Riding with damaged rims in dangerousfor the rider, the vehicle and otherpeople.Check the conditions of the rim andhave it replaced if it is damaged.

WARNINGHave the rim replaced by your Localaprilia Dealer.

NOTE You must use the appropriaterear support stand (1) to remove the rearwheel.

DISASSEMBLYu Place the vehicle on the appropriate rear

support stand (1), see page 101(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEREAR SUPPORT STAND) .

u Place a support (2) under the tire, insuch a way as to keep the wheel in itsposition after loosening it.

WARNINGMake sure that the vehicle is stable.If it falls over, it may cause injury tobystanders and other property, as well asbeing damaged itself.Wheel nut (3) tightening torque: 86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).u Remove the wheel nut (5) and recover the

washer (4).NOTE To facilitate the extraction of theaxle (3), slightly lift the wheel.u Remove the axle (3) from the left side of the

vehicle.NOTE Observe the arrangement of theright (6) and left (7) chain tensioners in orderto be able to reassemble them correctly.u Remove the right (6) and left (7) chain

tensioners.

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CAUTIONWhile reassembling the rear wheel, becareful not to damage the brake line, thedisc and the pads.

NOTE Perform the follow operation only ifthe left spacer ring (10) and/or the right spacerring (11) have come out of their seats on thewheel:

u Install the left (10) and right (11) spacerrings in their seats on the wheel with thelarger diameter towards the outside of thevehicle (see figure).

CAUTIONBefore proceeding with the reassembly,make sure that the torque plate (12) of thebrake caliper (13) is positioned correctly;the plate slot must be inserted in theappropriate stop pin (17) in the inner partof the right side of the swinging arm. Insertthe disc in the brake caliper carefully.

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u Pull the wheel backwards, removing it fromthe swing arm from behind, carefullyremoving the disc from the brake caliper.

NOTE The left spacer ring (10) and theright spacer ring (11) remain locate in theirseats on the wheel; but if they have comeout of their seats retrieve them.

NOTE The torque plate (12) of the brakecaliper (13) remains installed on the rightside of the rear fork.

Proceed with care. If the final drive unit(14) is installed on the flexible couplingholder (15), do not overturn or rotate therear wheel in horizontal position on the rearsprocket side (A), since the final drive unitwould come off and fall, and this maydamage the rear sprocket (9).

NOTE If the wheel is in the normalrunning position (vertical) or in horizontalposition with the rear sprocket facingupwards and in both cases securedagainst overturning, it is not necessary toremove the final drive unit.

NOTE Do not unscrew the five nuts (16).The complete final drive unit must bewithdrawn from the flexible couplingholder.

u Working (B) with both hands on the outerdiameter of the sprocket (9), withdrawthe final drive unit parallely to the wheelaxis.

REASSEMBLY

If the final drive unit has been removed(14):

NOTE Introduce the final drive unit,parallely to the wheel axis, inserting theflexible couplings in the correspondingseats on the flexible coupling holder (15).

u Working (C) with both hands on theouter diameter of the sprocket (9), insertthe final drive unit in the flexible couplingholder (15).

Ensure that the following componentsare neither dirty nor oily:– tire;– wheel;– brake disc.

WARNINGter servicing the brakes, alwayseck that they operate correctly. If the

roke of the lever or pedal is excessive, if you detect that the effectiveness ofe brakes is reduced in any way, haveur vehicle serviced by your Localrilia Dealer. It may be necessary tove your dealer bleed the system, orere may be some other problem withe brake system.

ver r ide your vehicle in traff icmediately after servicing the brakes. ways apply the brake pedal or leververal times before riding your vehicle.en, try your vehicle in a parking lot orher safe area with little traffic tosure that the brakes are workingoperly. Fai lure to observe thisrning can lead to a serious accident

ith subsequent serious injury orath.

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itical safety operations, and failure toserve this warning could lead to anset with subsequent serious injury orath.



u Place the wheel centrally in the swingingarm, on the support (2).

WARNINGKeep your fingers well away from thechain and sprocket. You could easily losea finger if it is caught between these twoparts. Use heavy work gloves whileinstalling the rear wheel. Never attempt toline the rear wheel up using your fingers.Failure to heed this warning can result inserious personal injury.

u Move the wheel as far forward aspossible, to install the drive chain (8) onthe rear sprocket (9).

u Install the right (6) and left (7) chaintighteners in their seats on the swingarm.

u Apply a thin film of lubricating grease,see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART), tothe rear axle (3).

u Pull the rear wheel backwards until thebearing holes are lined up with the holesin the swinging arm.

u Rotate the torque plate (12), completewith brake caliper (13), with the stop pin(17) in proper pos i t ion unt i l i t i sappropriately aligned with the holes inthe swing arm.

NOTE To facilitate the insertion of theaxle (3), slightly lift the wheel.

u Install the axle (3) completely throughthe wheel from the left side.

NOTE Ensure that the axle (3) is pushedall the way home with the head in theappropriate seat on the left chain tightener.

u Install the washer (4) and tighten thewheel nut (5) finger tight.

u Remove the support (2) from under therear tire.

u Check the chain tension, see page 109(DRIVE CHAIN).

u Tighten the wheel nut (5).


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WARNINGever operate your vehicle with aamaged chain. This could cause wheeleizure which could lead to an upset withubsequent serious injury or death.ubricate your chain frequently toinimize the possibility of this kind of

amage, see page 111 (CLEANING ANDUBRICATION).

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DRIVE CHAINCarefu l ly read page 80(MAINTENANCE).

Every 300 mi (500 km) check the condition,the wear, the play (tension) and thelubrication of the drive chain.The vehicle is equipped with an endlesschain. There is no master link used.

WARNINGAn excessively loose chain may causenoise or make the chain rattle, withconsequent wear of the shoe and of thechain guide plate. Do not ride your vehiclewith an improperly adjusted chain, seepage 110 (ADJUSTMENT). To inspect thecondition of the chain, grasp the chainwhere it goes around the sprocket and tryto pull it away from the sprocket. If you canmove it more than one-eighth of an inchaway from the sprocket, the chain is wornout and the chain and both front and rearsprockets must be replaced. See yourLocal aprilia Dealer.

CAUTIONLack of maintenance can causepremature wear of the chain anddamage to the sprockets.Maintain your chain more often if yourvehicle is used on dusty or muddyroads.

WARNINGBefore carrying out the followingoperations, let the engine and theexhaust silencer cool down until theyreach room temperature. Failure to observe this warning can leadto serious burns.

WARNINGKeep your fingers well clear of the chainand sprocket, especially if you are turningthe rear wheel while working on thevehicle. You can easily be seriouslyinjured if a finger is caught between thechain and sprocket. Use work-gloves tocarrying out these operations.CHECKING THE PLAYTo check the play:u Stop the engine.u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77


u Shift to neutral.u Check the chain play. It should be 0.98 in

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sprocket or teeth excessively worn ordamaged.u may check the wear of the chain androcket by grasping the chain where ituches the rear sprocket, and pulling itay from the sprocket as far as you can.

you are able to pull the chain far enoughay from the sprocket so that you cane light between the side plates of theain and the sprocket teeth, the chain androcket are worn out and should be

placed.

OTE Always replace both sprocketsd the cha in when any o f these

mponents are replaced.

CAUTIONchain rollers are damaged, the pinsd/or the O rings are loose or missing,th sprockets as well as the chain

ust be replaced.

CAUTIONbricate the chain f requent ly ,pecially if it is rusty or dry to theuch. If, after lubricating the chain, itill has links which cannot be turnedsily, the chain must be replaced.

Check the wear of U-shaped chain guide(6).Finally, check the wear of the swingingarm protection shoe (7).



ADJUSTMENT

NOTE To ad jus t the cha in i t i snecessary to use the appropriate rearsupport stand .

To adjust the chain tension:

u Place the vehicle on the appropriate rearsupport stand , see page 101(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEREAR SUPPORT STAND) .


u Loosen the nut (1) several turns.

NOTE In order to make wheel centeringin the swinging arm easier, there arereference marks (2) and (3) on the swingarm. See illustration above.

u Loosen the two lock nuts (4).

u Adjust the tension adjusters (5) to obtainthe appropriate chain play, ensuring thatthe edge of tension adjuster is in thesame posi t ion wi th regard to thereference marks (2) and (3) on each sideof your vehicle.

u Tighten the two lock nuts (4).u Tighten the nut (1).Wheel nut (1) tightening torque: 86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).u Check the chain play again, see

page 109 (CHECKING THE PLAY).

CHECKING THE WEAR OF THE CHAINAND SPROCKETSIn addition to the check, see page 109(CHECKING THE PLAY), every 6,250 mi(10,000 km) inspect the chain andsprockets to make sure that there are no:– damaged rollers;– loose pins;– dry, rusty, crushed or seized links;– excessive wear;– missing O rings;

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LIFTING THE FUEL TANKCarefully read page 48 (FUEL) and page 80(MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGRisk of fire.Wait until the engine and the exhaustsilencer have completely cooled down.Fuel vapours are noxious for your health.Make sure that the room in which you areworking is properly ventilated.Do not inhale fuel vapours.Do not smoke and do not use open flames.

DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUELPROPERLY.

CAUTIONNever drain the fuel tank, either partially orcompletely. This may cause damage to theinner components of the fuel tank, or toother parts of the fuel system.

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CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

CAUTIONThe drive chain is provided with O-ringsbetween the link rollers and side plates,in order to retain the lubrication and toexclude dirt and grit. Carry out chain adjustment, lubrication,cleaning and replacement with greatcare. Remember to keep your fingersclear of the chain and sprocket.

Never wash the chain with water jets,steam jets, high-pressure water jets andhighly inflammable solvents.u Wash the chain with a non-flammable

solvent. If your chain rusts quickly,lubricate it more often.

Lubricate the chain every 625 mi (1,000km) or whenever it appears dry.After washing the chain and letting it dry,lubricate it exclusively with spray grease forchains provided with sealing rings, seepage 144 (LUBRICANT CHART).

CAUTIONMake sure that the chain lubricant youuse is appropriate for O-ring chains.There are some lubricants availablewhich contain substances which willdestroy the O-rings in your chain. If youhave any question, contact your Localaprilia Dealer.

NOTE Do no t use the veh ic leimmediately after lubricating the chain,g ive the lubr icant a chance to dry,otherwise the chain will spray the lubricantall over you and your vehicle.

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLEu Place the vehicle on the stand, page 77


u Turn the ignition switch to the ““ (OFF)position.

u H Partially lift the rear side edge of the ridersaddle.

u H Unscrew and remove the screw (1) andretrieve the bushing (2).

Screw (1) tightening torque: 8.68 ftlb (12 Nm).

u Lift and remove the saddle (3).

NOTE Upon reassembly, insert the fronttab of the saddle in the appropriate seat.

CAUTIONDo not leave your vehicle unattendedwithout ensuring that the saddle (3) isproperly positioned and locked. Shouldyou forget and ride away with the saddleloose, you could be injured.

H Release and remove the snap-onfasteners (3) securing the front fairingto the side fairings.

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(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).u Remove the side panels, see page 114

(REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRINGS).u Unscrew and remove the two retaining

screws (4) at the front end of the fueltank (5).

u Raise the fuel tank (5) at the front usinga suitable support to hold it up.

REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRINGu Remove the rearview mirrors, see page

115 (REMOVING THE REARVIEWMIRRORS)

u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

u Turn the ignition switch to "".u Remove the rearview mirrors, see page

115 (REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPERFRONT COVERS).

u Release the four plastic rivets (1) using aflat-blade screwdriver.

u Release and remove the screw (2) in thecentre.

CAUTIONDo not overtighten the screw (2) onrefitting, as it sits on plastic.

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MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGllow for the engine and exhaustilencer to cool down completely beforeroceeding.Place the vehicle on the stand, see page77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).Slacken and remove the seven quickfasteners (1).Release and collect the rivet (3).

CAUTIONandle plastic and paint-finished partsi th care to avoid scratching or

amage.Remove the side fairing (2).

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u H Disconnect the two connectors (4) oneither side of the front fairing.

u H Disconnect the connector (5) on eitherside of the front fairing.

u Detach the front fairing (6) complete withheadlight.

CAUTIONMake sure to re f i t the e lectr ica lconnectors (4) and (5) to the matchingconnectors on assembly.

CAUTIONHandle plastic and paint-finished partswith care to avoid scratching ordamage.

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Remove the side panel (3).

OTE Make sure the rear fittings aresitioned correctly on refitting.

peat process to remove the other sidenel.

OTE The passenger saddle lock orssenger saddle cover wi l l remainached to the left side panel. separate them, disconnect the Bowdenble from the lock on the inside of the sidenel.

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REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRINGSCarefu l ly read page 80(MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGAllow for the engine and exhaustsilencer to cool down completely beforeproceeding.u Unscrew and remove the four screws

(3).u Loosen and remove the four screws (4)

(two on the right and two on the leftside);

u Loosen the two quick fasteners (5) (oneon the right and one on the left side);

u Loosen the four quick fasteners (6) (twoon the right and two on the left side).

CAUTIONHandle plastic and paint-finished partswith care to avoid scratching ordamage.u Remove the lower fairing (7).

NOTE Upon reassembly, fit tubes (9),(10) and (11) into hole (8), on lower fairingleft side.

REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS u Remove the rider saddle, see page 111

(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).u Release and remove the screw (1).u Release and remove the screw (1).u Unscrew and remove the screw (2)

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REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER FRONT COVERSu H Release and remove the two screws

(1).u H Release and remove the retaining

screw (2).u H Pull the side fairing apart gently to

release the cover.

CAUTIONHandle plastic and paint-finished partswith care to avoid scratching ordamage.

NOTE On refitting, route the hoses (3)and (4) through the hole (5) in the leftfairing.

REMOVING THE REARVIEW MIRRORSu Disconnect the direction indicator

cables.u Release and remove the two nuts (3)

and collect the washers (4).u Ease off the rearview mirror (5) paying

attention to the electrical connector.

CAUTIONHandle the p last ic and pa intedcomponents with care and avoidscraping or damaging them.

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OTE You must use the appropriatent and rear support stands to

move the front brake calipers.

SASSEMBLYPlace the vehicle on the appropriatefront support stand , see page 102(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEFRONT SUPPORT STAND ).

WARNINGake sure that the vehicle is stable. it falls over, it may cause damage tostanders and other property, as well be damaged itself.

Rotate the wheel manually, so that thespace between two spokes of the rimslines up with the brake caliper.Have a helper steady the handlebar inthe straight ahead position.

ake caliper screw (1) tighteningrque: 36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).



WARNINGAfter reassembly, correctly adjust therearview mirrors and tighten the nuts insuch a way that the mirrors are secure.Failure to heed this warning can preventyou from seeing danger approachingfrom behind and lead to a seriousaccident.

After reassembly:

u Correctly adjust the reflecting surface ofthe rearview mirrors.

REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

WARNINGThe disassembly and reassembly of thefront brake calipers can be difficult forthose unfami l iar wi th vehic lemaintenance. You may wish to haveyour Local aprilia Dealer carry outthese operations.If you wish to perform these operationsyoursel f , carefu l ly read page 80(MAINTENANCE).The front brake system is equipped withtwo separate calipers, one on the leftand one on the right side of the vehicle.The following information may refer toonly one brake caliper but is applicableto both.While disassembling andreassembling the front brake calipers,pay extra care not to damage the brakelines, discs or pads.

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MAINTENANCE).t is advisable to remove the side stand ifhe vehicle is to be used on closed courseompetition. When removing the sidetand, you must remove the stand (1)omplete with:springs (2);support (3);safety switch (4).

WARNINGailure to remove the side stand beforesing your vehicle on closed courseompetition can result in reducedornering clearance. This could lead to serious crash with subsequenterious injury or even death.OTE Removing the safety switch (4)

isconnects the electrical circuit, and yourehicle’s engine will not run with the

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u Q Remove the two screws (1) that fastenthe front brake caliper (2).

CAUTIONNever touch the front brake lever afterremoving the brake caliper from thedisc. If you do, the caliper pistons maybe pushed out of their seats, and brakef luid wi l l be spi l led. Should youaccidentally do this, take your vehicle toyour Local aprilia Dealer who will knowhow to repair this damage.

u Q Remove the brake caliper (2) from thedisc, leaving it attached to its line (3).

Operate on the second brake caliper:

u Repeat the operations marked with Q.

REASSEMBLY

WARNINGKeep your fingers clear. Avoid gettingthem caught between the wheel, thecaliper or the fork. Do not attempt to alignthe holes in the caliper using your fingers.Failure to obey this warning can causeserious injury.

u Q Insert the brake caliper (2) over the discand place it so that its fastening holes andthe holes on the support are aligned.

WARNINGWhen reassembling the brake caliper,replace the caliper screws (1) with two newscrews of the same type.

u Screw in the two bolts (1) by hand until theyrest on the caliper.

u Pull the brake lever to properly position thecaliper on the disc.

u Keep the brake lever pulled and tighten the2 bolts (1) to the specified torque.

Brake caliper screw (1) tightening torque:36.16 ftlb (50 Nm).

Operate on the second brake caliper:

u Repeat the operations marked with 6.u Remove the front support stand , see

page 102 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONTHE FRONT SUPPORT STAND) .

WARNINGAfter servicing the brakes, always checkthat they operate correctly. If the stroke ofthe lever or pedal is excessive, or if youdetect that the effectiveness of the brakesis reduced in any way, have your vehicleserviced by your Local aprilia Dealer. Itmay be necessary to have your dealerbleed the system, or there may be someother problem with the brake system.

Never ride your vehicle in trafficimmediately after servicing the brakes.Always apply the brake pedal or leverseveral times before riding your vehicle.Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot orother safe area with little traffic to ensurethat the brakes are working properly.Failure to observe this warning can lead toa serious accident with subsequentserious injury or death.

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Remove the left side cover, seepage 114 (REMOVING THE LOWERFAIRINGS).Lift the fuel tank, see page 111 (LIFTINGTHE FUEL TANK).

OTE Obtain a tie-wrap (7) to use forassembly.

CAUTION not force cables, tubes, l ines,

nnectors and wires.

Cut the tie-wrap (8) and release thecable (9).Disconnect the electric connector (10)from the connector (5).

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You must restore the circuit function byconnecting the wiring device (6) (apriliapart # 8124943), which is available at yourLocal aprilia Dealer, to the connector (5).If the vehicle is used on closed coursecompetition, safety pegs (7) are availablefor installation to the rider footrests to avoidremoval of the side stand.

WARNINGRemoval of the safety pegs (7) fitted tothe rider footrests is only allowed afterremoval of the side stand.

CAUTIONNever lean the vehicle against walls orlay it on the ground. This could lead tothe vehicle fal l ing over, causingdamage to the vehicle and injury toyourself or any other bystanders.To park the vehicle without the standonly the rear support stand may beused.

WARNINGNever disconnect or remove the safetyswitch (4) without also removing thestand. Disconnecting or removing thesafety switch (4) only makes it possibleto start the vehicle and ride off withextended stand which may result inupset, and serious injuries or evendeath to the rider or bystanders, anddamage to the vehicle.

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u Withdraw the cable (9) completely.u Lower the fuel tank, see page 111

(LIFTING THE FUEL TANK).

NOTE Support the stand, in order toprevent it from accidentally falling down.

Torque wrench setting for screws (11)and (13): 40 Nm (4 kgm).

u Unscrew and remove the screw (11) andcollect the washer (12).

u Unscrew and remove the screw (13)while holding the nut (15) at the rear endwith a wrench.

u Remove the stand (1) complete with:– springs (2);– bracket (3);– stand switch (4).u Refit the screw (13), the washer (14) and

the nut (15) and tighten to the specifiedtorque.

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ve your Local aprilia Dealer checke throttle cables after the first 600 mi,000 km) and thereafter every 6,250 mi0,000 km).

e play of the throttle cable must between 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm) ,

easured at the edge of the grip, see thestration above.



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This vehicle is equipped with two throttlecables.The following information may refer to justone throttle cable but should be observedwith regard to both throttle cables.

WARNINGIf the throttle sticks open, it may causea collision with another vehicle, or anupset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine withthe engine stop switch located on theright handlebar.Do not attempt to restart the engineuntil the throttle has been repaired andworks perfectly. Failure to obey thiswarning can lead to a runaway withseriously injuries or even death.

If any fastener in the throttle systembecomes loose, likewise you will losecontrol of your vehicle.

Either situation can lead to an upset orcollision with subsequent serious injuryor death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a doublecable throttle. One cable opens the throttlewhen you rotate the throttle grip towardyou; the other closes the throttle when yourotate the gr ip away from you. I t isessential, when you release the throttlegrip, that it automatically return to the idleposition.

This double cable arrangement enhancessafety by providing for positive closing ofthe throttle.

WARNINGIn the event of a throttle stickingemergency, always kill the engine usingthe engine stop switch located near thethrottle grip on the right handlebar.Never use your vehicle if the throttledoes not automatically fully return tothe idle position when the throttle gripis released. Contact your Local apriliaDealer for repairs. Failure to heed thiswarning can lead to a serious accidentand subsequent injury or even death.

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CAUTIONYou must clean and/or replace, one byone, all four spark plugs.Clean the spark plugs every 6,250 mi(10,000 km); replace them every 12,250 mi(20,000 km).If you use your vehicle for competition,change the spark plugs every 3,125 mi(5,000 km).Periodically remove the spark plugs andclean them carefully, removing carbondeposits; replace them if necessary.

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u Place the vehicle on the stand, seepage 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONTHE STAND).

u Pull back the rubber boot (1).u Loosen the lock nut (2).u Rotate the adjuster (3) so as to obtain

the proper play.u After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut

(2) and check the play again.u Replace the rubber boot (1).u Repeat the adjustment for the second

cable.

WARNINGExhaust gases conta in carbonmonoxide , which is ext remelypoisonous if inhaled.Do not start the engine in closed orbadly-ventilated rooms.Failure to observe this warning maycause loss of consciousness or evenlead to death by asphyxia.

After you have adjusted the throttle,rotate the handlebars full left and fullright with the engine idling. Check toensure that the idle speed is notaffected by this. Also check that thethrottle smoothly and fully closes whenreleased.

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Place the special spark plug socket wrench(2) completely over the spark plug (3).Place the 11–13 mm open-end wrench (4)over the hexagonal seat of the specialspark plug wrench (2).

CAUTIONake sure that no dirt falls into thelinder through the spark plug hole.Unscrew the spark plug and extract it fromits seat.

CHECK AND CLEAN THE SPARKUG

CAUTIONis vehicle is fitted with spark plugsturing platinum-type electrodes.

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The frequency with which this operationmust be carried out will vary with the use ofthe vehicle. However, spark plugs must becleaned and replaced no less often thandescribed above.

CAUTIONEven if only one spark plug needsreplacing, always change all of them.

TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SPARKPLUG

WARNINGBefore carrying out the followingoperations, let the engine and theexhaust silencer cool down until theyreach room temperature.Failure to observe this warning can leadto serious burns.

u Lift the fuel tank, see page 111 (LIFTINGTHE FUEL TANK).

NOTE The vehicle is equipped with onespark plug for each cylinder. The following operations refers to thespark plug installed in one cylinder only,but is valid for the plug of both cylinders.

TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG

CAUTIONNever disconnect the spark plug capwith the engine running, since you mayget an electric shock from the ignitionsystem.Do not reverse the position of the twospark plug caps.Do not remove the two spark plug capsat the same time.

u Remove the spark plug cap (1).

WARNINGDuring this operation, always weargoggles which provide your eyes with360° protection. Be very careful usingcompressed air jets, they can causeserious personal injury if directedtowards your body.

u Using compressed air, blow all the dirtaway from the base of the spark plug.

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WARNINGisk of fire.eep fuel and other flammableubstances away from the electricalomponents.

CAUTIONo not repair faulty fuses.se only recommended fuses.sing fuses of an improper capacityan cause damage to the electricalystem or an electrical fire, which couldesult in total destruction of yourehicle as well as injury to you.

OTE If a fuse blows frequently, thererobably is a short circuit or an overload inhe electrical system. If this occurs, takehe vehicle to your Local aprilia Dealer.


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7) side electrode.Inspect the spark plug, and make sure thatthere are neither carbon deposits, norcorrosion marks on the electrodes (5) and (7)and on the ceramic nose (6); if necessary,clean them with a jet of compressed air.If the spark plug ceramic nose is cracked, or ifthe electrodes are corroded, or there areexcessive deposits on the electrodes of thenose, or the tip (8) of the central electrode (5)is rounded, the spark plug must be replaced.

CAUTIONWhen replacing a spark plug, alwayscheck the pitch (9) and length (10) of thethread.

The use of a spark plug with too short athreaded portion will result in carbondeposits building up on the internal threadof the head. This can result in damage tothe engine when the appropriate sparkplug is installed.

The use of the spark plug with too long athreaded portion can cause the plug tostrike the piston, with consequentirreparable damage.

Use only the recommended spark plugtype, see page 140 (TECHNICAL DATA).Failure to observe this caution will result inreduction in the service l ife andperformance of the engine.Use a round wire feeler gauge (11) tocheck the spark plug gap, in order to avoiddamaging the platinum coating.

u Using a round wire feeler gauge (11), checkthe spark plug gap.

CAUTIONDo not try to adjust the spark plug gap inany way.

The gap must be 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 –0.7 mm), otherwise it is necessary to replacethe spark plug.u Make sure the gasket (12) is in good

condition.

TO INSTALL THE SPARK PLUGu With the gasket (12) in place, screw the

spark plug into the head finger tight.u Tighten the spark plug with the special

spark plug wrench, approximately one-halfturn after it first snugly contacts the cylinderhead.

Spark plug tightening torque: 14.47 ftlb (20 Nm).

CAUTIONThe spark plug must be properlytightened, otherwise the engine mayoverheat and be seriously damaged.

CAUTIONDo not mix up the spark plug caps (1)position.u Install the spark plug cap (1) properly, so

that it does not come off due to thevibrations of the engine.

NOTE Repeat the operations described toremove, check and clean the other (second)spark plug of the same cylinder and the othertwo spark plugs of the second cylinder.

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nd rectify the cause (if possible) beforetting a new fuse.eplace any failed fuses with a fuse ofqual current rating.

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al rating to the fuse box.emove the rider saddle, see page 111EMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

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oved, the digital clock and red lineing will be reset to zero. page 34 (MULTIFUNCTION

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If an electric component does not work orworks irregularly, or if the vehicle fails tostart, it is necessary to check the fuses.

Your vehicle is equipped with two groupof fuses:

– the 15A secondary fuses group (1)placed on the right side of the fairing, seepage 125 (ARRANGEMENT OF 15AAUXILIARY FUSES);

– the 30A main fuses group (2) placedunder the rider saddle, see page 125(ARRANGEMENT OF 30A MAINFUSES).

NOTE Check the fuses in the order:– first the fuses of the 15A secondary

fuses group (1);– second the fuses of the 30A main fuses

group (2).To check the fuses of the secondary fusesgroup (1):u Set the ignition switch to "". This will

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u Remove, one by one, the fuse andinspect the filament (9). If it is open, thefuse must be replaced.

u Replace the blown fuse with theappropriate spare fuse or with a newfuse having the same amperage rating.

WARNINGIf you replace the fuse and it blowsagain immediately, there is a seriousproblem with the electrical system ofyour vehicle. Do not attempt to continueusing your vehicle. Take it to your Localaprilia Dealer for repair and service.

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ARRANGEMENT OF 5A AUXILIARYFUSES A) From ignition key to:

light relay, brake light, horn, parkinglights.

B) From ignition key to: direction indicators, dashboard.

C) From battery to:key positive brought to ECU.

ARRANGEMENT OF 15A AUXILIARYFUSES D) From battery to:

speed sensor, fuel pump, relay, starter,lambda sensor.

E) From battery to: cooling fan relay, coils, fuel injectors, airintake flaps, camshaft position sensor.

ARRANGEMENT OF 20A AUXILIARYFUSES F) From ignition switch to:

highbeam lights, low beam lights.

NOTE There are three spare fuses (G).

ARRANGEMENT OF 30A MAIN FUSESH) Battery charging and vehicle loads (red

and red/white wires).I) Injection loads (red and red/white

wires).

NOTE There is one spare fuse (L).

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CAUTIONis vehicle is not used for more thannty days, remove the 30A fuses (2), page 123 (CHANGING FUSES). This prevent the discharge of the batterysed by the s l ight currentsumption of the multifunctionputer.

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efully read page 126 (BATTERY).

ur vehicle is not used for more than aple of weeks, it will be necessary tokle charge” the battery, to preventte ry damage, see page 128CHARGING THE BATTERY).emove the battery, see page 127EMOVING THE BATTERY), and put it

a cool, dry place.he best way to prevent batteryeterioration is to constantly leave arickle” charger with a capacity of about/10th amp attached. These chargersre inexpensive and available from yourocal aprilia Dealer, and will ensure thatour battery always remains in tip topondition. this cannot be done, charge the batteryr about 30 minutes using a battery

harger with a current capacity noreater than 1/10th the capacity of theattery, see page 128 (RECHARGINGHE BATTERY).



BATTERY


Your vehicle is equipped with a sealedmaintenance-free battery. Except for thetightness of the terminals, and requiredrecharging, this battery does not requireany other maintenance.

Check the tightness of the terminals afterthe first 600 mi (1,000 km) and thereafterevery 4,650 mi (7,500 km) or 12 months.

WARNINGBatteries, when charged, give offhydrogen gas , which is h ighlyexplosive. Therefore, do not smokewhile working on or around the battery,and keep open flames or sparks awayfrom the battery. Keep gasoline andother flammable substances well awayfrom the battery, since a battery sparkcould easily ignite them and cause adevastating fire.

Since the battery gives off explosivehydrogen gas, especially when it isbeing charged, when you are charging abattery, make sure that the room isproperly ventilated. Do not inhale thegases released during charging. Do notpermit any open flames, sparks orcigarettes or any other source of heatanywhere near the battery while it ischarging.

CAUTIONNever switch the battery cables.Observe the proper polarity of thebattery. Incorrectly connections thebattery to your vehicle will irreparablydestroy the electrical system of yourvehicle.Connect and disconnect the batteryonly with the ignition switch (1) in the“ ” (OFF) position.First connect the positive cable red (+),then the negative (–).Disconnect the negative cable (–) first,then the positive red (+).If your battery needs to be charged, usea constant voltage, or “taper” charger,with a current rating no greater than1/10th the capacity of the battery (i.e.,for a 50 amp hour battery, the maximumcharging current should be 5 amps).Use of a more powerful charger cannotonly damage the battery irreparably, butcould cause it to overheat and explode.

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CAUTIONOnce it has been removed, store thebattery in a safe place and keep it awayfrom children. Even a completely sealed,maintenance free battery can present adanger of injury.u Place the battery on a level surface, in a

cool, dry place.u Refit the rider saddle, see page 111

(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

NOTE To reinstall the battery, seepage 128 (INSTALLING THE BATTERY).

CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Carefully read page 126 (BATTERY).

Your vehicle is equipped with a sealedmaintenance-free battery that does notrequire checking of the battery level.

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I t is important to check the chargeperiodically (about once a month), duringthe winter or when the vehicle is not used,in order to prevent the deterioration of thebattery.

u Recharge it completely with a normalcharge, see page 128 (RECHARGINGTHE BATTERY).

u While we recommend removing thebattery from the vehicle, if you mustleave it in your vehicle, disconnect bothbattery cables.

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS


u Make sure that the ignition switch is inthe “ ” (OFF) position.

u Remove the rider saddle, see page 111(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

u Remove the red rubber boot (1).u Make sure that the cable terminals (2)

and the battery terminals (3) are:– in good condition (and not corroded or

covered with deposits);– covered with neutral grease or Vaseline.If it is necessary to clean the batteryterminals and the cable terminals:

u Remove the battery, see page 127(REMOVING THE BATTERY).

u Brush the cable terminals (2) and thebattery terminals (3) with a wire brush toeliminate any sign of corrosion.

u Install the battery, see page 128(INSTALLING THE BATTERY).

REMOVING THE BATTERY

CAUTIONWhen the battery is removed, the digitalclock and red line setting will be reset tozero. See page 34 (MULTIFUNCTIONCOMPUTER) for instructions on how toset clock and red line.Read page 126 (BATTERY) carefully.u Ensure the ignition switch is in the " "

position.u Remove the rider saddle, see page 111

(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).u Release and remove the negative (-)

terminal screw (1).u Slide the negative lead (2) aside.u Lift the red protective cap (3).u Release and remove the positive (+)

terminal screw (4).u Slide the positive lead (5) aside.u Release and remove the two screws (6).u Remove the battery retaining bracket

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OTE Place the battery (1) with therminals pointing to the rear of the vehicle.

Refit the battery (1) into its mount.Refit the battery retaining bracket (2).Fit and tighten the screws (3).

WARNING refitting, connect the positive cable

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY


WARNINGThis battery is completely sealed. Donot attempt to remove the caps. There is never any need to add water tothis battery. Attempting to remove thecaps will destroy the battery and couldlead to injury through the spillage ofcaustic electrolyte. Recharge thebattery according to the table below.

u Remove the battery, see page 127(REMOVING THE BATTERY).

WARNINGThe battery gives off noxious andexplosive gases; keep it away fromflames, sparks, cigarettes and any othersource of heat.

During recharging or use, make surethat the room is properly ventilated andavoid inhaling the gases releasedduring the recharging.

u Connect the battery charger to thebattery.

u Set the charger for the desired type ofrecharge (see table).

u Charge the battery using a batterycharger with a current capacity of nogreater than 1/10th the capacity of thebattery, see page 140 (TECHNICALDATA).

u Charge at voltage, amperage and timestated below.

u Switch on the battery charger.

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NOTE The procedure described here isin compliance with the Italian standard thatestablishes the maximum height of theheadlight beam. For vehicles used in other countries, youmust conform with the local regulations.

To quickly check the correct adjustment ofthe beam, place the vehicle on flat ground,32.81 ft (10 m) away from a wall.Turn on the low beam, sit on the vehicleand make sure that the beam projected onthe wall is slightly under the horizontal lineof the headlight (about 9/10th of the totalheight).

To adjust the headlight beam vertically:Working from the rear of the front part ofthe fairing.

CAUTIONDo not force the screw beyond itslimits.

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u Connect the positive (+) cable bytightening the terminal screw (4).

u Connect the negative (-) cable bytightening the terminal screw (5).

u Coat lead connections and terminalswith neutral grease or Vaseline.

u Refit the red protective cap (6).u Refit the rider saddle, see page 111

(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

CAUTIONWhen the battery is removed, the digitalclock and red line setting will be reset tozero. See page 34 (MULTIFUNCTIONCOMPUTER) for instructions on how toset clock and red line.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY

WARNINGDo not use the vehicle if the lights arenot functioning properly. Do not use the vehicle if the headlight isadjusted incorrect ly . This couldtemporarily blind oncoming cars, andalso reduce the rider’s ability to see anyobstacle along the road while riding atnight.It is always advisable to reduce speedwhen riding at night, so as to have thetime necessary to avoid any obstacleand to adapt to the poorer visibility thatinevitably results from darkness.Failure to observe this warning cancause you to collide with anotherobject, with consequent risk of seriousinjury or even death.

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s possible to adjust the horizontalition both to the right and to the left.

orking from the rear left side of theont fairing, turn screw (2).

CAUTIONnot force the screws beyond their

its.rking from the rearside of the front parte fairing.

h the screw (2) to the left side of thehboard (left beam):rn the screw clockwise to adjust theeam to the left;rn the screw counterclockwise todjust the left beam to the right.h the screw (2) to the right side of thehboard (right beam):

rn the screw clockwise to adjust theght beam to the right;rn the screw counterclockwise todjust the right beam to the left.

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u Adjust the screw (1).Turn the screw clockwise to adjust theright beam higher (upwards).

Turn the screw counterclockwise toad jus t the r igh t beam lower(downwards).

u Repeat the process for the right beam.

WARNINGMake sure that the vertical adjustmentof the headlight beam is correct.

HEADLIGHT SCREENINGIn case headlights are to be taped (forusing the vehicle on the track), i t isrecommended to d isconnec t theconnectors of the headlamps to preventthe lens from overheating because theyare not cooled by air.

CAUTIONSecure and insula te prev iouslydisconnected wires so that they do nothinder handlebar movement and areinsulated from water.

CAUTIONRestore electric connections beforeusing the vehicle on the public road.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM HORIZONTALLY

WARNINGDo not use the vehicle if the lights are notfunctioning properly. Do not use thevehicle if the headlight is adjustedincorrectly. This could temporarily blindoncoming cars, and also reduce the rider’sability to see any obstacle along the roadwhile riding at night. It is always advisableto reduce speed when riding at night, soas to have the time necessary to avoid anyobstacle and to adapt to the poorervisibility that inevitably results fromdarkness. Failure to observe this warningcan cause you to collide with anotherobject, with consequent risk of seriousinjury or even death.

NOTE The terms “right” and “left” arereferred to the rider seated on the vehiclein the normal riding position.

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Keep fue l and other f lammablesubstances away from the electricalcomponents.

Before changing a bulb, turn theignit ion switch to the “” (OFF)position and wait a few minutes so thatthe bulb cools down.Change the bulb wearing clean glovesor using a clean and dry cloth.Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,since these may cause its overheatingand consequent breakage.If you touch the bulb with your barefingers, remove any fingerprints withalcohol in order to avoid any damage.

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WARNINGMake sure that the hor izonta ladjustment of the headlight beam iscorrect. Different jurisdictions havedifferent requirements for horizontalheadlight aiming. Make sure that youconform wi th the ru les of thejurisdictions in wich your vehicle isbeing used.

HEADLIGHT SCREENINGIn case headlights are to be taped (forusing the vehicle on the track), i t isrecommended to d isconnec t theconnectors of the headlamps to preventthe lens from overheating because theyare not cooled by air.

CAUTIONSecure and insula te prev iouslydisconnected wires so that they do nothinder handlebar movement and areinsulated from water.

CAUTIONRestore electric connections beforeusing the vehicle on the public road.

BULBS


WARNINGDo not use the vehicle if the lights arenot functioning properly. Do not use the vehicle if the headlight isadjusted incorrect ly . This couldtemporarily blind oncoming cars, andalso reduce the rider’s ability to see anyobstacle along the road while riding atnight.It is always advisable to reduce speedwhen riding at night, so as to have thetime necessary to avoid any obstacleand to adapt to the poorer visibility thatinevitably results from darkness.Failure to observe this warning cancause you to collide with anotherobject, with consequent risk of seriousinjury or even death.

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Place the vehicle on the stand, seepage 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ONTHE STAND).

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OTE Disconnect one connector at ae to avoid confusing the various

nnectors when refitting.

hen high and low beam bulb connectorsust be removed simultaneously, markem with their positions and make sure tofit them in the correct positions onsembly.

Remove the upper side cover, see page115 (REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPERFRONT COVERS).

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NOTE Before changing a bulb, checkthe fuses, see page 123 (CHANGINGFUSES).

CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBSIn the unlikely event that the dashboardbulbs need changing, please see yourLocal aprilia Dealer. This operation isdiff icult and delicate, and should beentrusted to your local dealer.

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS

Carefully read page 131 (BULBS).

NOTE Before changing a bulb, checkthe fuses, see page 123 (CHANGINGFUSES).

The headlight contains:

The headlight accommodates the followingbulbs:– Two highbeam bulbs (1).– Two low beam bulbs (2).– Two parking light bulbs (3).The high and low beam bulbs are identical.If the low beam is burned out and no sparebulb is available, it is possible to substitutethe highbeam bulb for the low beam bulb.

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u Grasp the parking light bulb holder (6)and pull to extract.

u Remove the bulb and fit a new bulb ofequal rating.

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CAUTIONNever pull on the wiring to disconnect abulb connector.

u Disconnect the connector (4).u Rotate the lockring counterclockwise

and extract the bulb holder (5).u Fit a new bulb of equal rating.u Refit the bulb holder into the seat and

rotate clockwise to lock in place.u Refit the connector (4).

CAUTIONNever pull on the wiring to disconnect abulb connector.

PARKING LIGHT BULBu Remove the front fairing, see page 112

(REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING).

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ad page 131 (BULBS) carefully.

Place the vehicle on the stand, see page77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).Remove the passenger saddle /glove/tool kit compartment cover, seepage 45 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THEGLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTCOVER).

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REPLACING THE FRONT AND REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS

Read page 131 (BULBS) carefully.

u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

u Unscrew and remove the screw (1).

CAUTIONThe protective shield is retained by alocating peg. Remove carefully or thelocating peg might break off.

u Remove the lens (2).

CAUTIONOn refitting, ensure that the lens fitsproperly into its slot. Tighten the screw(1) gradually. Do not overtighten or theshield will damage.

u Push down the bulb (3) gently and twistcounterclockwise.

u Extract the bulb (3) from its seat.

CAUTIONWhen fitting the bulb, ensure that thetwo locating pegs fit properly into theslots in the bulb holder.

u Install a new bulb of equal rating.

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CAUTIONNever pull on the wiring to extract abulb holder.

u Extract the license plate light bulb holder(5).

u Remove the bulb and fit a new one withequal rating.

NOTE Ensure that the bulb fits correctlyinto the bulb holder.

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CAUTIONver drain the fuel tank, either partially completely. This may cause damage the inner components of the fuelnk, or to other parts of the fuelstem.

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TRANSPORT

CAUTIONNever drain the fuel tank, either partiallyor completely. This may cause damageto the inner components of the fueltank, or to other parts of the fuelsystem.

Always ensure that the fuel filler cap iscorrectly closed.

WARNINGNever attempt to tow your vehicle withanother vehicle.

WARNINGWhile your vehicle is being transported,it must be kept in a vertical position,firmly tied down, and with the wheelsblocked.

Transport your vehicle in neutral gearonly.

Failure to heed this warning couldcause ser ious damage to thetransmission due to vibration of thetransport truck.

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Polish with silicone wax only afterhaving carefully washed your vehicle.Do not use polishing pastes on mattpaints.Do not wash the vehicle in directsunlight, especially during the summer,when the paintwork is still warm, sinceif the shampoo dries before beingrinsed away, it can damage the paint.Do not use solvents or water hotter than40°C to clean the plastic components ofthe vehicle.Never use a high pressure washer, asteam cleaner, or an air augmentedwater je t to c lean your vehic le ,especially the wheel hubs, handlebarcontro ls , brake reservoi rs andcylinders, instruments, electricalcomponents or exhaust silencer. Such cleaning machinery will forcewater into critical portions of yourvehicle, which could damage yourvehicle through corrosion or shortcircuiting.Do not use alcohol or gasoline orsolvents to clean the rubber parts, theplastic parts. Use only clear water witha mild soap.Do not use solvents or oil by-products(acetone, trichloroethylene, turpentine,gasoline, thinners) to clean the seat.


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CLEANING

Clean your vehicle regularly. Your vehicle willlook better and work better if you keep it clean.You will find you will need to clean it morefrequently if it is used in the followingconditions:– Polluted areas (cities and industrial areas).– Areas characterized by a high percentage

of salinity and humidity (sea areas, hot andhumid climates).

– Particular conditions (use of salt and anti-ice chemical products on the roads duringthe winter).Do not allow contaminants such asindustrial dust, tar spots, dead insects, birddroppings, etc. to remain on the paintedportions of your vehicle. They will veryquickly etch into and damage the paint.Do not park your vehicle under trees, sincesome trees ooze resins that containchemicals which can damage the paint.

WARNINGAfter your vehicle has been washed, thebrake functioning will be temporarilyimpaired because of the wetness of thediscs and pads. Do not ride in trafficuntil after you have dried the brakes byrepeated braking from slow speed.

Always after washing your vehicle,carry out the preliminary checkingoperation, see page 68 (PRELIMINARYCHECKING OPERATIONS CHART).

CAUTIONTo clean the lights, use a spongesoaked with water and a neutra ldetergent , rubbing the sur facesdelicately and rinsing frequently withplenty of water.

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CAUTIONis vehicle is not used for more thannty days, remove the 30A fuses (2), page 123 (CHANGING FUSES). This prevent the discharge of the batterysed by the s l ight currentsumption of the multifunctionputer.TE The removal of the 30A fuses will

se the digital clock and the red line settingo to zero. To reset these functions, seee 34 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER). vehicle is to be stored for a relatively long

od of time, such as over the winter, someple precautions will make putting theicle back into service much easier.much less difficult to prepare the vehicletorage properly than it is to restore the

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You may use detergents containing nomore than 5% of surface-active agents(neutral soap, degreasing detergents oralcohol).Carefully wipe the seat after cleaning

WARNINGDo not apply any protective coating tothe saddle. Such coatings tend to makethe saddle too slippery.

To remove dirt and mud from the paintedsurfaces, use a low pressure water hose.Carefully wet the dirty parts and removemud and dirt with a soft car sponge. Youmay use proprietary car shampoos (2-4%parts of shampoo in clear water), to makethis easier.

Carefully flush so that no dirt or girtremains on the paintwork, and dry with aclean chamois or clean terry towel.

To clean the engine and other non-paintedparts, use a mild solvent and a bristlebrush, along with plenty of rags.Parts in anodised or painted aluminiumsuch as forks, wheel rims, frame, footpegsand so on, should be washed with mildsoap and water. Do not use aggressivedetergents or the surface treatment ofthese parts might damage.

After washing the vehicle, always:

KEEP POLLUTING SUBSTANCES ANDCOMPONENTS AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

DISPOSE OF POLLUTINGSUBSTANCES AND COMPONENTSPROPERLY.

Remove the plug (1) to ensure that anywater or other contaminant that mayhave accumulated inside the air cleanercase is drained.

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Place the vehicle on the appropriate rearsupport stand , see page 101(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEREAR SUPPORT STAND) .Place the vehicle on the appropriatefront support stand , see page 102(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THEFRONT SUPPORT STAND) . Cover the vehicle with an old sheet or alight canvas, do not use a sheet ofplastic or other waterproof material. Thiswill cause condensation which will resultin corrosion.

PUTTING THE VEHICLE BACK INTOSERVICE

NOTE Remove the plastic bag from theoutlet pipe of the muffler.

Uncover and clean the vehicle, seepage 137 (CLEANING).Check the charge of the battery, seepage 128 (RECHARGING THEBATTERY) and install it, see page 128(INSTALLING THE BATTERY).Carry out the preliminary checkingopera t ions , see page 68(PRELIMINARY CHECKINGOPERATIONS CHART).

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To prepare the vehicle for storage:

Remove the battery, see page 127(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and storei t , see page 126 (BATTERYSTORAGE).Wash and dry the vehicle, see page 137(CLEANING).Polish the painted surfaces with wax,see page 137 (CLEANING).Inflate the tires, see page 62 (TIRES).Do not drain the fuel tank. However, ifavai lable, you may wish to add apropr ietary fuel s torage addi t ive,available from your aprilia dealer orautomobile supply stores. Follow theinstructions on the container.

NOTE Do not add more than therecommended amount of additive.

CAUTIONSome fuel additives may damage somecomponents of your fuel system. Checkwith your Local aprilia Dealer.

Place the vehicle in a cool, dry room,away from direct sunlight, with minimumtemperature variations.

WARNINGBefore carrying out the followingoperations, let the engine and theexhaust silencer cool down until theyreach room temperature. Failure toobserve this warning can lead toserious burns.

Place a plastic bag over the outlet pipeof the muffler, and tape or tie it tight.

NOTE You must use the appropriatefront and rear support stands to store yourvehicle so that both tires are raised fromthe ground.

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TECHNICAL DATA

DIMENSIONS Max. length............................................................. 79.72 in (2,025 mm)Max. width .............................................................. 28.74 in (730 mm)Max. height (front part of the fairing included) ........................... 44.09 in (1,120 mm)Seat height ............................................................. 31.88 in (810 mm)Wheelbase............................................................. 55.51 in (1,410 mm)Min. ground clearance............................................ 5.12 in (130 mm)

Curb weight ..................................................... 469.5 lb (213 kg)

Curb weight..................................................... 456.3 lb (207 kg)

ENGINE Type........................................................................ 60° longitudinal V-type, two-cDOHC

Number of cylinders ............................................... 2Total displacement ................................................. 60.85 cu in (997.6 cm3)Bore/stroke............................................................. 3.82 in/2.66 in (97.00 mm/67.5Compression ratio .................................................. 11.8 ± 0.5 : 1Starting................................................................... electricEngine idling rpm ................................................... 1,250 ± 100 rpm

Clutch ..................................................................... multidisc in oil bath, with hydrand PPC device

Lubrication system ................................................. dry pan with separate oil tank Air cleaner .............................................................. with dry filter cartridgeCooling ................................................................... liquid-cooled

GEARBOX Type ....................................................................... Mechanical, 6 gears with foot

CAPACITY Fuel (reserve included) .......................................... 4.75 US gal (18 )

Fuel reserve ........................................................... 1.05 US gal (4 )

Engine oil ............................................................... oil change 225.8 US qt (3,700oil and oil filter change 237.9 U

Front fork "R FACTORY" oil ................................... 30.50 ± 0.15 US fl oz (500 ± 2

Coolant (50% water + 50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol) ............................................... 0.6 US gal (2.2 )

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Saddles .................................................................. 2Vehicle max. load (rider+passenger+luggage).................................... 414.5 lb (188 kg) -

GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary1st 31/60 = 1 : 1.935 15/34 = 1 : 2.2672nd 19/31 = 1 : 1.6323rd 20/26 = 1 : 1.3004th 22/24 = 1 : 1.0915th 25/24 = 1 : 0.9606th 26/23 = 1 : 0.885

Final ratio16/40 = 1 : 2.500

DRIVE CHAIN Type ....................................................................... sealed, with no master linkModel ..................................................................... 525

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM

Type ....................................................................... electronic injection (MultipoChoke..................................................................... Ø 2.24 in (Ø 57 mm)

FUEL SUPPLY Fuel ........................................................................ unleaded gasoline minimum

FRAME Type ....................................................................... Double beam frame, inclineRake....................................................................... 25°Trail (with front tire 120/70) .................................... 4 in (101.7 mm)

SUSPENSIONS Front....................................................................... upside-down telescopic ad1.69 in (Ø 43 mm)

Stroke..................................................................... 4.72 in (120 mm)

Rear .......................................................................double-sided aluminium aAPS system. Hydro-pncompression/rebound/sprin

Wheel stroke .......................................................... 5.23 in (133 mm)

BRAKES Front....................................................................... with double floating disc bpins Ø 1.34 in (Ø 34 mm)

Rear ....................................................................... disc brake Ø 8.66 in (Ø 22mm)

WHEEL RIMS Type ....................................................................... light alloy with withdrawablFront....................................................................... 17” x MT 3.50Rear ....................................................................... 17” x MT 6.00

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250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

230 (2,3) 250 (2,5) 210 (2,1)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

230 (2,3) 250 (2,5) 210 (2,1)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 200 (2,0)

230 (2,3) 250 (2,5) –250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) –

230 (2,3) 250 (2,5) 210 (2,1)

250 (2,5) 280 (2,8) 190 (1,9)

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TIRES = series ; = series = Normal use; 4 = Use on recetracks

Wheel Make Model Type Size Recom-mended Alternati

QQ Front PIRELLI DIABLO CORSA 120/70–ZR 17" s +

QQ Rear PIRELLI DIABLO CORSA 190/50–ZR 17" s +

Q Front PIRELLI DRAGON SUPER-CORSA PRO – 120/70–ZR 17" s +

Rear PIRELLI DRAGON SUPER-CORSA PRO – 180/55–ZR 17" s +

Q Rear PIRELLI DRAGON SUPER-CORSA PRO – 190/55–ZR 17" s

Front METZELER SPORTTEC M1 120/70–ZR 17" s +

Rear METZELER SPORTTEC M1 180/55–ZR 17" s +

Rear METZELER SPORTTEC M1 190/50–ZR 17" s +

QQ Front METZELER RENNSPORT – 120/70–ZR 17" s +

Rear METZELER RENNSPORT – 180/55–ZR 17" s +

QQ Rear METZELER RENNSPORT – 190/50–ZR 17" s +

QQ Front MICHELIN PILOT POWER A 120/70–ZR 17" TL s –

QQ Rear MICHELIN PILOT POWER T 190/50–ZR 17" TL s –

Front MICHELIN PILOT POWER RACE – 120/70–ZR 17" –

Rear MICHELIN PILOT POWER RACE – 190/55–ZR 17" –

QQ Front DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 208 RR 120/70–ZR 17" –

QQ Rear DUNLOP SPORTMAX D 208 RR 190/50–ZR 17" –

Front DUNLOP SPORTMAX QUALIFIER 120/70–ZR 17" s +

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SPARK PLUGS Standard................................................................. NGK R DCPR9ESpark plug gap ....................................................... 0.023-0.027 in (0.6-0.7 mm)Resistance ............................................................. 5 kΩ

ELECTRIC Battery.................................................................... 12 V - 10 AhSYSTEM Main fuses (# 2 fuses)............................................ 30 A

Secondary fuses (# 5 fuses) .................................. 5 A - 15 A - 20 AGenerator (with permanent magnet) ...................... 12 V - 500 W

BULBS Low beam (halogen) .............................................. 12 V – 55 W H11 x 2

Highbeam (halogen)............................................... 12 V – 55 W H11 x 2

Front parking light .................................................. 12 V – 5 W x 2

Direction indicators................................................. 12 V – 10 W Amber

License plate light ................................................. 12 V – 5 W

Stop/rear parking lights .......................................... LED

Rev counter light ................................................... LED

Left multifunction display........................................ LED

WARNING LIGHTS Neutral LED

Direction indicators LED

Fuel reserve LED

Highbeam LED

Stand down LED

General warning LED

Red line LED

Immobilizer LED


LUBRICANT CHART

Engine oil (recommended): TEC 4T, SAE 15W - 50.As an alternative to the recommended oils, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to theCCMC G-4, A.P.I. SG. specifications.

Fork oil type “R FACTORY”: ÖHLINS 5WBearings and other lubrication points (recommended): 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 battery poles: Neutral grease or Vaseline.Spray grease for chains (recommended): CHAIN LUBE.

WARNINGUse new breake fluid only. Do not mix different makes or types of oil without having checked bases compatibility.

Brake fluid (recommended): BRAKE 5.1, DOT 4.

WARNINGUse new clutch fluid only.

Clutch fluid (recommended): BRAKE 5.1, DOT 4.

WARNINGUse only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35 °C at least.

Engine coolant(recommended): COOL.

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WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY1) Multiple connectors2) Fall sensor3) Highbeam relay4) Low beam relay5) Horn6) Clutch control lever switch7) Lights/LAP diode8) Left dimmer switch9) Dashboard10) Right dimmer switch11) Key-operated switch12) Front stoplight switch13) Rear stoplight switch14) Rear right direction indicator15) Taillight 16) Rear left direction indicator17) Auxiliary fuses (15A)18) Speed sensor19) Flywheel20) Voltage regulator21) Starter motor22) Starter relay23) Main fuses (30A) (ignition)24) Battery25) Injection relay26) Oil pressure sensor27) Purge valve (California only)28) Neutral light switch29) Cooling fan relay30) Fan relay31) Lambda sensor32) -33) Side stand switch34) Intake flap 35) Fuel sensor

36) Fuel pump37) Air thermistor38) Coolant thermistor39) Automatic choke40) Intake pressure sensor41) Atmospheric pressure sensor42) Throttle sensor43) Twin coil44) Front cylinder spark plug45) Rear cylinder spark plug46) Front cylinder injector47) Rear cylinder injector48) Camshaft sensor49) Pick-up50) Engine Control Unit (ECU)51) Front left direction indicator52) Left headlight 53) Right headlight 54) Parking light55) Left low beam bulb56) Left highbeam bulb57) Right highbeam bulb58) Right low beam bulb59) Right beam parking light60) Front right direction indicator61) TEST connectors62) License plate light63) Immobilizer control unit (where

immobilizer system is fitted)64) Immobilizer antenna (where

immobilizer system is fitted)65) Pick-up cables shielding 66) Mapping change jumper

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