Aprilia RSV MILLE User Manual Part 1 2000

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First edition: november 2000 Reprint:

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The following pr ecautionary w arnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following me ss age s:

Safety warning. When you find this

symbol on the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury. Non- compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other people’s safety and for the vehicle!

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Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death.

The terms “right” and “left” are refer red to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position.

The vehicle w has been designed and produced as a single seater (for the transport of the rider only).

The vehicle w cannot be used to transport any passenger, luggage and objects.

In this manual, any reference to the transport of passenger,luggag e or objects regards only the W version of the vehicle.

If the glove/tool kit compartment cover has been installed (as an alterna tive to the passenger seat), the transport of passenger, luggage or objects is for bidden even with W.

Produced and printed by:

editing division Soave (VERONA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 045 76 11 911 Fax +39 - 045 76 12 241 E-mail: customer@stp.it www.stp.it

On behalf of:

aprilia s.p.a.

via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 - 041 58 29 111 Fax +39 - 041 44 10 54 www.aprilia.com

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Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual

precedes important information or instructions.

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The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle. If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the

reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order.

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Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particula r the section “SAFE DRIVE”.

Your and other pe ople’s safety de pends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for “SAFE DRIVE”.

Therefore, get a th orough kn owledge of the vehicle, in such a way as t o be able to drive in the traffic safely.

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NOTE This manual must be considered

as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, even in case of resale.

aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual.

For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact your aprilia Official Dealer.

For control and repair operations not expressly described in t his public ation , for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare par ts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Official Dealers and Service Centers, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride.

All rights as to ele ctronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries.

NOTE In some countries the antipollu-

tion and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countries must:

– contact an aprilia O ff ic ial Deal er to have

the non-homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question;

– carry out the r equired per iodical insp ec-

tions.

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-

cle, write d own the id entificat ion data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. This label is positioned on the left side of the frame; to read it, it is necessary to remove the rider saddle, see p. 76 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:

– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...); – I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...); – COUN TRY CODES = homologation

country (I, UK, A, ...).

and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired.

In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symb ols:

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RSV mille R

automatic light switching version

(Automatic Switch-on Device) optional

catalytic version

VERSION:

Italy

United Kingdom

Austria

Portugal

Finland

Belgium

Germany

France

Spain

Greece

Holland

Switzerland

Denmark

Japan

S s i ¬ M c H A u

Ä R n C

Singapore Slovenia Israel South Korea Malaysia Chile Croatia Australia United States

of America Brazil South Africa

New Zealand Canada

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SAFE DRIVE ...............................................................5

BASIC SAFETY RULES....................................... 6

CLOTHING ........................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES.................................................. 10

LOAD.................................................................. 10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ARRANGEMENT

OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................... 16

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS........................ 17

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE...... 18

MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER ......................... 20

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS......................... 26

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART

OF THE HANDLEBAR........................................ 26

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART

OF THE HANDLEBAR........................................ 27

IGNITION SWITCH............................................. 28

STEERING LOCK............................................... 28

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT........................................ 29

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT................. 31

LUGGAGE RACK FASTENINGS SPECIAL TOOLS

ACCESSORIES.................................................. 32

NUMBER PLATE-HOLDER EXTENSION

MAIN COMPONENTS.............................................. 33

FUEL................................................................... 33

BRAKE FLUID - recommendations..................... 34

DISC BRAKES.......... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... 35

FRONT BRAKE .................................................. 36

REAR BRAKE..................................................... 37

CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations ............ ...... 38

CLUTCH ............................................................. 39

COOLANT........................................................... 40

TYRES................................................................ 42

ENGINE OIL ....................................................... 43

ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER

AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER ............. 44

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER

CLEARANCE ..................................................... 44

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER

AND THE GEAR LEVER ................................... 45

AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL.. 45

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE..................................... 46

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ........... 46

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ...... 48

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ...... 49

STARTING......................................................... 50

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ................................ 53

RUNNING-IN...................................................... 56

STOPPING......................................................... 57

PARKING........................................................... 57

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND 58

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............ 58

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 59

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART....... 60

IDENTIFICATION DATA.... ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... 62

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP .. 62 CHANGING

THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER ......... 64

AIR CLEANER ................................................... 66

ASSEMBLING THE PINS FOR THE REAR SUPPORT STAND POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND

FRONT WHEEL................................................. 68

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS............................... 70

REAR WHEEL ................................................... 71

DRIVE CHAIN.................................................... 74

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE.................... 76

LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ................................ 76

REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS .................... 77

REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING.................. 77

REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS...................... 78

REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS........ 78

REMOVING THE FRONT PART

OF THE FAIRING .............................................. 79

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REMOVING THE SIDE STAND......................... 80

INSPECTING THE FRONT

AND REAR SUSPENSIONS.............................. 82

FRONT SUSPENSION ...................................... 82

STEERING DAMPER......................................... 85

REAR SUSPENSION......................................... 86

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR............... 88

ADJUSTING THE COLD START CONTROL (

IDLING ADJUSTMENT ........................... ..... ..... . 89

ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL 89

SPARK PLUGS.................................................. 90

CHECKING THE SIDE STAND.......................... 92

BATTERY........................................................... 93

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS 93

REMOVING THE BATTERY.............................. 94

CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL......... 95

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ......................... 95

INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................. 96

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY............. 97

CHECKING THE SWITCHES ............................ 97

CHANGING THE FUSES................................... 98

ADJUSTING

THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT BEAM............... 100

BULBS..................... ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ......... 101

CHANGING THE DASHBOARD BULBS ......... 101

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ........... 102

CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS 104

CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB............. 105

TRANSPORT. ..... ..... ..... ...... ............................... .... 106

CLEANING ......................... ..... .............................. 106

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY................... 108

TECHNICAL DATA ............ ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... .... 109

LUBRICANT CHART........................................ 113

Importers ................................................... 116-117

WIRING DIAGRAM -

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the r equirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehic le registration, n umber plate, etc.).

Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low tra ffic and/or pri vate areas.

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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic su bstanc es no tably incre ase s the risk of accidents.

Be sure that yo u are in go od psyc hophy sical conditions and f it for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness.

Most road accidents ar e caused by the driver’s lack of experience. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, in any case, make sure that the driver has all the requirements for driving.

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Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations.

Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc. ), and give d ue co nside ratio n to the road surface, visibil ity and ot her driving conditions.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed.

Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests (or on the ride r’s footboar ds), in the cor rect driving posture.

Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving.

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The driver should pay attention and avoid distractions caused by people, things and movements (never smok e, eat, drink , read, etc.) while driving.

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Use only the veh ic le’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART"; check a ll oil , f uel an d c oolant levels regularly.

If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires, braking system and vital parts.

If necessary, have the ve hicle ins pecte d by an aprilia Official Dealer who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts an d all the de vices that you cannot check by yourself.

Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage it has suffered endangers your safety.

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Never change the position, inclination or colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns.

Any modification of the vehi cle will result in the invalidity of the guarantee

Any modification of the vehicle and/or the removal of original components can compromise vehicle performance levels and safety or even make it illegal.

We recommend respecting all regulations and national an d l oc al pro vi si ons regarding the equipment of the vehicle.

In particular, avoid all modifications that increase the vehi cle’s per formance levels or alter its original characteristics.

Never race with other vehicles. Avoid off-road driving.

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Before starting, always wear a correctly fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is homologated, in good shape, of the right size and that the visor is clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducin g the risk of being knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of fall.

This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the wrists and ankles; strings, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms.

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Do not keep objects tha t can be dan gerous in case of fall, for example pointed objects like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your pockets (the same recommendations also apply to passengers).

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory. Avoid installing accessories that cover horns or lights or that could impair their functions, limit the suspension stroke and the steering ang le, h amper the o peratio n of the controls and reduce the distance from the ground and the angle of inclination in turns. Avoid using accessories that hamper access to the co n tro l s, sinc e t h is can pr ol on g reaction times during an emergency. Big fairings and windshiel ds installed on the vehicle may p roduce aerodyna mic forces that affect the sta bility of the v ehic le, especially when riding at high speed.

Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous during driving. Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those alread y existing to av oid electrical over load s, b ecau se t he v ehic le c ould suddenly stop or there could be a dangerous current sh ort a ge in th e hor n an d in t he lights. aprilia recommends the use of genuine accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

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Be careful and moderate when loading your luggage. Kee p any luggage loaded as close as possible to t he center of gravity of the vehicle and distribute the load uniformly on both sides, in order to reduce umbalance to the minimum. Furthermore, make sure that the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially during long trips.

Avoid hanging b ulky , h eav y an d/or danger-

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ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards and forks, because the vehicle might respond more slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could be una voidably impaired.

Do not place bags th at a re too bulky on the vehicle sides and do not ride with the crash helmet, because they could hit people or obstacles, making you lose control of the vehicle.

Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle.

Do not carry bags which protrude too m uch from the luggage- rack or which cover the lights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry animals or children on the glove compartment or on the luggage rack .

Do not exceed the maximum load allowed for each side-bag.

When the vehicle is overlo ade d, its s tabili ty and its manoeuvrability can be compromised.

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1) Left fairing

2) Non-adjustable steering damper (adjustable steering damper W m)

3) Headlight

4) Front part of the fairing

5) Clutch fluid reservo ir

6) Left rear-view mirror

7) Engine oil filter

8) Left side cover

9) Rider saddle

10) Battery

11) Main fuse carrier (30 A)

12) Passenger seat lock

13) Passenger left foot rest (snapping, closed/open)

14) Drive chain

15) Rear fork

16) Rider left footrest

17) Side stand

18) Shifting lever

19) Engine oil tank

20) Engine oil level

21) Engine oil tank cap

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1) Rear shoc k absorber

2) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed/open)

3) Rear light

4) Glove/tool kit compartment

5) Passenger seat (glo ve /too l k it compartment cover W m)

6) Passenger grab strap

7) Electronic unit

8) Right side cover

9) Fuel tank

10) Coolant expansion tank cap

11) Fuel tank filler cap

12) Air cleaner

13) Right rear-view mirror

14) Front br ake fluid tank

15) Secondary fuse carrier (15 A)

16) Horn

17) Expansion tank

18) Rear brake fluid tank

19) Lower fairing

20) Rear brake pump

21) Rear brake control lever

22) Rider right footrest

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1) Left fairing

2) Engine oil tank cap

3) Adjustable steering damper

4) Headlight

5) Front part of the fairing

6) Clutch fluid reservoir

8) Left side cover

9) Rider saddle

10) Battery

11) Main fuse carrier (30A)

12) Glove/tool kit compa rtment lock

7) Left rear-view mirror

13) Drive chain

14) Rear fork

15) Rider left footrest

16) Side stand

17) Shifting lever

18) Engine oil filter

19) Engine oil tank

20) Engine oil level

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1) Rear shock absorber

2) Rear light

3) Glove/tool kit compartment

4) Glove/tool kit compartment cover

5) Electronic unit

6) Right side cover

7) Fuel tank

8) Coolant expansion tank cap

9) Fuel tank filler cap

10) Air cleaner

11) Right rear-view mirror

12) Front brake fluid tank

13) Secondary fuse carrier (15A)

14) Horn

15) Expansion tank

16) Rear brake fluid tank

17) Lower fairing

18) Rear brake pump

19) Rear brake control lever

20) Rider right footrest

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1) Ignition switch/steering lock (2 - 1 - &)

2) Cold start lever (0)

3) Dimmer switch (8 - 7)

4) Direction indicator switch (6)

5) Horn push button (*)

6) Light switch (( - ' -

7) High beam signaller push button (7)/LAP push button (multifunction)

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8) Clutch lever

9) Instruments and indicators

10) Front brake lever

11) Throttle grip

12) Start push button (+)

13) Engine stop switch (#2 - !1)

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1) Green direction indicator warning light (6)

2) Blue high beam warning light (7)

3) Revolution counter

4) Programmable red line warning light LED (max)

5) Amber low fuel warning light (-)

6) Amber “side stand down” warning light (Æ)

7) Right multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock

- battery voltage - chronometer - diagnostic)

8) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.)

9) Green neutral indicator warning light (/)

10) Multifunction co mp uter prog ram mi ng pus h butt ons

11) Left multifunction digital display (speedometer - odometer)

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Description Function Direction indicator warning light High beam warning light

Revolution counter rpm

Red line warning light LED max

Low fuel warning light Side stand down warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light LED

Neutral indicator warning light

Multifunction digital display (left side)

Speedometer (km/h - MPH)

Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres or miles covered.

6 Blinks when the direction indicators are on.

7 Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.

Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.

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Blinks when the max. rpm set by the user is reached, see p. 22 [SETTING TH E RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)].

It comes on when the engine max. rpm threshold setting is confirmed, see p. 22 [SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)] and whenever the ignition key is rotated to position “

Comes on when the qu ant it y of fu el left in the tan k is about 4.5 ± 1 L.

In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 33 (FUEL).

Comes on when the side stand is down.

Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position “2” and the engine is not running, thus checking the functionality of the LED.

If the light LED does not co m e on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

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this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, stop the engin e imm ediately and contact an

Comes on when the ge ar is in neut ra l .

Indicates the instantaneous, average or maximum driving speed (in kilometres or miles) according to the pr e setting, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 56 (RUNNINGIN).

2”, for about three seconds, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “ the start or comes on during the normal op eration of the eng ine,

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Official Dealer.

To alternate the data displayed, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

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Description Function

Indicates the temperatu re of the coolant in the engine, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

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of the coolan t te mper at ur e; in th is case th er e woul d be a fu rt her te mp er ature increase.

If a temperature of 115 – 120 °C (2 39 – 248 °F) is displ ayed, stop t he engine, turn the ignition key to position “

Coolant temperature (°C/°F)

Multifunction digital display (right side)

ing fans. At this point turn the ignitio n key to p osition “

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see p. 40 (COOLANT). If the writing "///" is displayed, stop the vehicle an d let the engine run at

3000 rpm for approx ima tel y two min utes , th us all owin g th e cool ant to circ ulat e regularly in the system; then press the engine stop switch to pos ition " and check the coolant level, see p. 40 (COOLANT). If the writing “ still displayed after the coolant level has been checked, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

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ly damaged.

Do not leave the ignition switch in position “ since the cooling fans would stop indepe ndently

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2” and wait for the discon nection of the cool-

1” and check the co olant level ,

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If the maximum allowed temperature (120°C 248 °F) is exceeded, the engine ma y be serious-

To alternate the data displayed, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Clock

Battery v olt age V BATT

Chronometer

Diagnostics

Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Indicates the battery voltage, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Indicates the various timings according to the presetting, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

Whenever the ignition switch is brought to posi t ion “2”, the writing "HIL" appears on the right side of the multifunctio n di splay for approximate ly th ree seconds.

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anomaly. In many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately co ntact an

If the writing “ the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an

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(),” is displayed during the normal operation of

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When the ignition key (1) is rota ted to p osi tion “2”, the following warning lights come on on the dashboard:

– red line warning light LED “max” (2); – red engine oil pressure warning light

LED “.” (3), which remains on until the engine starts.

The pointer (4) of the revolution counter shifts to the maximu m value (rpm) set by the user. After about three seconds the red line warning light LED "max" (2) goes off; the pointer (4) of the revolution counter returns to its initial position. The writing " side of the multifunction display for three seconds.

In this way the component operati on is tested.

()," (5) appears on the right

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After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and suc-

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cessively every 750 0 km (4687 mi), t he writing “SERVICE” (5a) a ppears on the right display.

In this case contact an APRILIA Official Dealer, who will ca rry out the operations indicated in the regular service intervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART). To make the writing “SERVICE” disappear, press the “LAP” push button (6) and then the push button r and keep them pressed for about five seconds.

With the ignition key (1) in position "2" the standard settings o n the dashb oard are the following:

Right display: Clock (7), c oolant temp erature in °C (8).

Left display: Instantaneous speed in km/h (9), trip 1 (trip odometer) (10), total kilometres/miles odometer (11).

Upon installati on of the battery or of the 30A main fuses:

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– the revolution counter pointer (4) makes

twelve clockwise clicks, thus checking the operation of the revolution counter itself;

– the instantaneous, maximum an d aver-

age speed function is set in “km/h”;

– the coolant temperature is set in °C; – the digital clock is set to zero; – the red line is set at 6000 rpm, indicated

by the coming on of the red line warning light LED “max ” (red) (2).

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NOTE If necessary, carry out the appro-

priate adjustments.

SEGMENT OPERATION CHECK

◆ Press the push buttons l and k at the

same time.

◆ Rotate the ignition key (1) from position

“1” to position “2”.

All the segments (13) (13a) will remain on until the push buttons l and k are released.

SWITCHING FROM km TO mi (from km/h to MPH) AND VICEVERSA (LEFT DISPLAY)

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◆ Press the push button l until, after

about five seconds, all the writings (12) on the left display start blinking.

◆ Release the push button l.

◆ Press the push button k to change the

unit of measurement from “km” to “mi” (from “km/h” to “MPH”) or viceversa.

◆ To confirm the setting, press the push

button l for about five seconds.

SETTING THE INSTANTANEOUS, MAXIMUM AND AVERAGE SPEED (LEFT DISPLAY)

NOTE Two seconds after the vehicle

has started moving, the instant aneous speed is automatically shown on the display, even if a different function is set.

When the igni t i on k ey i s ro t at ed t o po si tio n “2”, the instantaneous speed (9) and the partial number of kilometres/miles covered “trip 1” (10) appear on the left display.

Resetting “trip 1” (10): with the odometer set on the instantaneous speed function, press

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the push button r for about two seconds.

◆ To display the maximum speed (14) and

the distance “trip 1” (10), press the push button k for about one second. The writing “V max” (15), the maximum speed (14) and the distance “trip 1” (10) are displayed.

Resetting the maximum speed (14): with the odometer set on the “V max” function, press the push button r for abo ut 2 seconds.

NOTE The measurement of the maxi-

mum speed is relevant to the distance covered from the last setting to zero of the maximum speed itself. The distance “trip 1” (10) shown on the display indicates the number of kilometres/miles covered from the last setting to zero, to the distance “trip 1”.

◆ To display the average speed (16) and

the distance “trip 2” (17), press the push button k again for about 1 second.

AVSVmax

km/hMPH

The writin g “AVS” (18), the average speed (16) and the distance “trip 2” (17) are displayed.

Resetting the average speed (16) and the distance “trip 2 ” (1 7): w ith t he od om ete r s et on the “AVS” function, press the push but- ton r for about 1 second.

NOTE The measurement of the av erage

speed is relevant to th e distance “trip 2 ” (odometer).

The distance “trip 2 ” (1 7) s ho w n on the di splay indicates the number of kil ometres/miles covered from the last setting to zero.

If more than 1000 km (625 mi) are covered without setting “trip 2” to zero, the value of the average speed will be wrong.

◆ To display the instantaneous speed (13)

and the distance “trip 1” (10), press the push button k again.

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SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)

When the maximum rpm set is exceeded, the red line warning lig ht LED “max” (2) positioned on the dashboard starts blinking.

If the push button j is pressed fo r less than one second, the pointer of the revolution counter (4) shifts to the red line value set for three seconds, after which it returns to its initial position.

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For the adjustment, proceed as follows:

◆ Press the push button j, release it and

press it j again within 3 seconds. The pointer (4) moves increasing the value by 1000 rpm at each click, as long as j is kept pressed; when it has reached the maximum value, it starts again from the beginning.

◆ Press the push button j until the de-

sired rpm value has been set.

◆ If the push button j is released and th en

pressed again within 3 s econ ds, in termittently, the po inter (4) moves incr easing the value by 100 rpm at eac h cl ic k; wh en it has reached the maxi mum value, it starts again from the beginning.

NOTE It is not possible to set the red

line at values lower than 2000 rpm or higher than 120 00 rpm.

aCAUTION

Never exceed the recommended rpm, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

◆ To confirm, release the push button j.

After three seconds, the red line threshold setting is stored.

NOTE The setting is confirmed by the

coming on of the red l ine w ar nin g l ig ht LED “max” (2).

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MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY)

The right display (multifunction) includes the coolant te mperature in °C (°F) (8) and the digital clock (7) as standard settings.

NOTE When the engine is c ol d, the writ-

ing "9" blinks. By pressing the push button g, the follow-

ing functions can be obtained in sequence:

SERVICEDIAG V BATT

Standard setting: Temperature in °C

and digital clock

Battery voltage (V BATT)

Setting the hour

Setting the minutes

Setting °C or °F

STANDARD SETTING: COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND DIGITAL CLOCK

The coolant temperature value (8) is shown in the upper pa rt of the r ight di splay . It is possible to switch from °C to °F and viceversa, see p. 24 (SETTING °C OR °F). – When the temperature is bel ow 35°C

(95°F), the writing “9” (8) blinks on the right display.

– When th e temperature is over 11 5°C

(239°F), the value ( 8) bli nks on th e right display, even if a function different from the standard sett ing ha s bee n set.

– When th e temperature is over 13 0°C

(266°F), the writin g “ on the right display.

///” (8) appears

aCAUTION

If the writing “///” is displayed with a temperature below 130°C (266°F), there may be a failure of the electric circuit. In this case, con tact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

Thermometer range on the display: 35– 130°C (95–266 °F).

The digital clock (7) appe ars in the lowe r part of the right display. To set or modify hour and minutes, see p. 24 (SETTING THE HOUR) and (SETTING THE MINUTES).

BATTERY VOLTAGE - VBATT

◆ If the push button g is pressed once, the

battery voltage expre ssed in vo lt (19) appears in the lower part of the right display, while the coolant temperatu re (8) is displayed in the upper part. The writing “V BATT” (20) is displayed. The recharge circuit functions correctly if at 4000 rpm the battery voltage with low beam on is included between 13 and 15 V.

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SERVICEDIAG V BATT

21 22

SERVICEDIAG V BATT

SETTING THE HOUR

◆ When the push button g is pressed for

the second time, the hour segments (21) start blinking in the lower part of the right display (digital clock).

◆ To modify the hour setting, press the

“LAP” push button (6) on the left part of the handlebar.

◆ To confirm the hour setting, press the

push button g.

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SETTING THE MINUTES

◆ When the push button g is pressed for

the third time, the minute segments (22) start blinking in the lower part of the right display (digital clock) .

◆ To modify the minute setting, press the

“LAP” push button (6) on the left part of the handlebar.

◆ To confirm the minute setting, press the

push button g.

SETTING °C OR °F

◆ When the push button g is pressed for

the fourth time, the segm ents o f the c oolant temperature in °C or °F (8) start blinking in the upper part of the display.

◆ To modify from °C to °F setting, or vice

versa, press the “LAP” push button (6) on the left part of the handlebar.

◆ To confirm the setting, press the push

button g.

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SERVICEDIAG V BATT

CHRONOMETER (RIGHT DISPLAY)

The chrono meter makes it po ssible to measure the time per lap with the vehicle on a racetrack and to store the data, in such a way as to be able to consult them successively.

When the “CHRONOMETER” function has been selected, it is not possible to recall the following functions:

– maximum speed “V max”; – average speed “AVS”; – distance “trip 2”.

◆ To operate the chronometer, press the

“LAP” push button (6) and, within seven seconds, the push button g.

◆ To start timing, press the “LAP” push

button (6) and release it immediately.

◆ To store the time acquired, press the

“LAP” push button (6).

The “LAP” push button (6) is not enabled for 10 seconds and the last time stored (23) is shown on the display.

After which, the chronometer with the current timing (24) is displayed, starting from ten seconds.

◆ To display the first time stored (25),

press the push button k.

◆ To be able to see the stored times in se-

quence, press the “LAP” push button (6). The writings (26) are displayed.

◆ To start timing again, press the push but-

ton k.

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2524

NOTE It is possible to store max. 40

times, after which the “LAP” push button (6) is not effective any longer.

◆ To set the memory to zero, press the

push button l and the “LAP” push button (6) at the same time for two seconds.

◆ To leave the chronometer function, press

the “LAP” push button (6) an d the push button g.

The coolant temperature (8) and the digital clock (7) appear on the right display (multifunction).

NOTE When the engine is c ol d, the writ-

ing "9" blinks.

DIAGNOSTICS

Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “2”, th e writing “ for about three seconds.

(),” is displayed

aCAUTION

If the writing “HIL” is displayed during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly.

In many cases, the eng ine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

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PUSH

3) DIMMER SWITCH (% - $)

When the lig ht swi tch is in pos ition "(": if th e di mmer swit ch is in position "$", the high beam co me s on ; w hi le i f it i s i n position "%", the low beam comes on.

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*)

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6)

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right. To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (% - $)

When it is in position “%” the parking lights, the dashb oard light and the low beam are always on . When it is in position “$”, the high beam comes on.

4) LIGHT SWITCH (( - ' -

) (not provided for e)

•

When the light switc h is in pos ition "•" , the l ights are off; when the switch is in po sition " '", the pa rking ligh ts and t he dashboard light are on; when the switch is in position "(", the parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on. The high beam c an be operated b y means of the dimmer switch.

5) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLER PUSH BUTTON (7)/LAP PUSH BUTTON (multifunction)

NOTE For the setting of the functions, see p. 20 (MULTI-

FUNCTION COMPUTER).

This push button makes it possible to use the high beam signaller in case of da nger or e mergen cy, o r displ ays the v arious preset functions on the right multifunction display:

– hour and minutes; – coolant temperature (°C or °F); – chronometer.

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

PUSH

ton, independently of the position of the light switch (( - '

•

NOTE To disconnect the hi gh beam b linking, release th e push

button.

S U P

6) COLD START LEVER (0)

The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotating the lever “0” downwards. To disconnect th e starte r, move the lev er “0” to its initia l po sition.

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

7) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (# 2 - ! 1)

aWARNING

Do not operate the engine stop switch "#2 - !1" in running conditions.

This is a safety or emergency switch. When the switch is in position "# 2", it is possible to start the engine; the engine can be stopped by moving the switch to position "! 1".

aCAUTION

With stopped engine and ignitio n sw itch in pos ition "# 2", the battery may discharge. When the vehicle has come to rest, af ter stopping the engine, move the ignition switch to position “! 1”.

H S

U P

8) START PUSH BUTTON (+)

When the start push button “+” is pressed, the starter makes the engine run. For the starting, see p. 50 (STARTING).

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The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the upper plate of the steering column.

NOTE The key operates the ignition

switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and the glove/tool kit compartment lock.

Two keys are supplied t ogether with the vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

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aWARNING

Never turn the key to position “&” in running conditions, in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle.

OPERATION To lock the steering:

◆ Turn the handlebar completely leftw ard s.

◆ Turn the key to position “1”.

◆ Press the key and rotate it to position “&”.

◆ Extract the key.

Position Function Key removal

Steering

lock

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

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

The engine and the lights can be switched on.

It is possible to remove the key.

It is not possible to remove the key.

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◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the seat lock.

◆ Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise, lift and

withdraw the seat (2) from behind.

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

seat (2), make sure that you have not left the key in the glove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the seat (2), procee d as follows:

◆ Introduce its front part under the pas sen -

ger grab strap (3).

◆ Position the seat and press it, making

the lock snap.

aWARNING

Before leaving, make sure that the seat (2) is properly locked.

NOTE Upon request it is possible to

supply the glove/tool kit compartment cover m (4) to be us ed instead of th e passenger seat.

If the glove/tool kit compartment cover is used, the passenger grab strap must be folded and put inside the glove/tool kit compartment: fo r the installation and removal, see p. 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT W).

A useful compartment is available under the glove/tool kit compartment cover; to reach it, it is sufficient to release and remove the flap (5).

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◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the lock.

◆ T urn the ke y (1 ) a nt icl oc kwi se , r ais e a nd

withdraw the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) from behind.

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A useful compartment is available under the glove/tool kit compartment cover; to reach it, it is sufficient to release and remove the flap (3).

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

glove/tool kit compartment cover (2), make sure that you have not left the key in the glove/tool kit compartment.

To lock the glove/too l kit compartment cover (2):

◆ Introduce the lower front projections in

the relevant recesses on the rear part of the fairing.

◆ Position the glove/tool kit compartment

cover in its seat and press it, so that the lock snaps.

aWARNING

Before leaving, make sure that the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) is correctly locked.

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To reach the glove/to ol kit compartment, proceed as follows:

ú Remove the passenger seat (or the

glove/tool kit compartment cover m), see p. 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT W).

÷ Remove the glove/tool kit compart-

ment cover, see p. 30 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER w).

The tool kit (1) includes:

– 3, 4, 5, 6 mm ben t hexagon spanners

(2);

– 8 – 10 mm double fork spanner (3); – 11 – 13 mm double fork spanner (4); – 22 mm simple box spanner (5); – 32 mm simple box spanner (6); – extension for simple box spanners (7); – 6 – 7 mm double socket spanner (8); – 8 – 10 mm double socket spanner (9);

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Small luggage c an b e an chored to the passenger seat, by means of elastic bands that must be fixed to the two fastenings (13).

Maximum allowed weight: 9 kg.

aWARNING

The luggage must have reduced dimensions and must be anchored securely.

– 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug

(10);

– double-ended, cross- /cut-he aded scr ew-

driver (11);

– tool case (12).

Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.

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To perform some specific operations, it is advisable to use the following special tools (to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal- er):

Tool Operations Page

Pins (1) for the rear support stand

Rear support stand (2)

Front support stand (3).

To position the vehicle on the rear support stand.

Engine oil and engine oil filter change.

Rear wheel disassembly.

Drive chain adjustment.

Removal of the low er fairing.

Front wheel disassembly. 64

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The number plate-holder extension (4) can be used when t he road surfac e is wet, in fact it reduces the reach of the water spray caused by the rear wheel.

NOTE The number plate-holder exten-

sion (4) is supplied as stand ard com ponen t in the countries where this is required for the homologation.

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The following accessories:

–“R” front fork; –“R” rear shock absorber; – adjustable steering damper;

supplied as standard equipment with the RSV mille R, can be installed also on the RSV mille (contact an aprilia Official Deal- er).

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aWARNING

The fuel used for intern al combustion engines is extremely inflammable and in particular conditions it can become explosive. It is important to carry out the refuelling and the maintenance operations in a well-ventilated area, w ith the engine off. Do not smoke while refuellin g or near fuel vapours, in any case avoi d any contact with naked fla mes, spa rks and an y other heat source to prevent the fuel from catching fire or from exploding.

Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of the fuel filler, as it could catch fi r e when getting in contact w ith the red-hot surfaces of the engine. In case some fuel has accidentally been spilt, make sure that the area has completely dried and before starting the vehicle verify that there is no fuel inside the fuel filler neck. Since petrol expands under the heat of the sun and due to the effects of sun radiation, never fill the tank to the brim. Screw the plug up carefully after refuelling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with the skin and the inhalation of vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it from a receptacle into another by means of a tube.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85 (N.O.M.M.).

To refuel, proceed as follows:

◆ Raise the fla p (1).

◆ Insert the key (2) in the tank plug lock

(3).

◆ Turn the key clockwise, pull and open

the fuel flap.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reser ve included): 18

TANK RESERVE: 4.5 ± 1 L

aCAUTION

Do not put additives or other substances into the fuel. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.

aWARNING

Do not fill the tank completely; the maximum fuel level must remain below the lower edge of the filler neck (s ee figure ).

◆ Refuel.

After refuelling:

NOTE The cap can be clos ed onl y wh en

the key (2) is inserted.

◆ With inserted key (2), close the cap by

pressing it.

aWARNING

Make sure that the cap is properly closed.

◆ Withdraw the key (2).

◆ Close the flap (1).

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NOTE This vehicle is provided with front

and rear disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits.

The following information refers to a single braking system, but is valid for both.

aWARNING

Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the brake lever may be due to troubles in the hydraulic system. For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the braking system and in case you are not able to carry out the usual checking operations, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.

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aWARNING

Make sure that the brake discs are neither oily nor greasy, especially after maintenance or checking operations.

Check that the brake cables are neither twisted nor worn out.

Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into the circuit.

In case maintenance operations are to be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the brake fluid gets in contact wit h the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.

aWARNING

Carefully wash the parts of your body that get in contact with the liquid. Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

aCAUTION

When using the bra ke fluid, take care not to spill it on the plastic or painted parts, since it can damage them.

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aWARNING

The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working; check them before every trip.

A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent reduction of the braking efficiency.

Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty discs must be cleaned with a high-quality degreaser.

The brake fluid must be changed every two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer.

Use brake fluid of the type specified in the lubricant chart, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).

NOTE This vehicle is provided with disc

brakes with two, front and rea r bra king systems having separate hydraulic circuits.

The front braking system is with double disc (right and left side).

The rear braking system is with single disc (right side).

The following information refers to a single braking system, but is valid for both.

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decre ases to automati cally compensate for their wear.

The front brake fluid tank is positioned on the right part of the handlebar, near the front brake lever coupling.

The rear brake reservoir is positioned u nder the right fairing; to reach it, remove the right fairing, see p. 77 (REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks.

Have the brake discs checked by an april- ia Official Dealer after the first 1000 km (625mi) and successively every 7500 km (4687 mi).

Before departure, check the brak e fluid level in the reservoirs, see p. 36 (FRONT BRAKE), p. 37 (REAR BRAKE), and the wear of the pads, see p. 88 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR).

Have the brak e fluid changed every two years by an aprilia Official Dealer.

aWARNING

Do not use the vehicl e if the braking system leaks fluid.

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CHECK

◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

◆ Turn the handlebar completely right-

wards.

◆ Make sure that the fluid level exceeds

the “MIN” mark. MIN= minimum level

MAX= maximum level

If the fluid does not rea ch at least the “MIN” mark:

aCAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progres sively to compensate for their wear.

◆ Check the brake pad wear, see p. 88

(CHECKING TH E BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-

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placing, provide for topping up.

TOPPING UP Carefully read p. 34 (BRAKE FLUID -

recommendations).

aCAUTION

The brake fluid may flow out of the ta nk. Do not operate the front brake lever if the screws (1) are loose or, most important, if the brake fluid tank cover has been removed.

◆ Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake

reservoir (2) by means of a short, crossheaded screwdriver.

aWARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air.

The brake fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity.

Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.

◆ Ra is e an d r em ov e t he c ov er (3 ) toge t h er

with the screws (1) and the gasket (4).

aCAUTION

In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, do not shake the vehicle.

Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid.

If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.

◆ Fill the tank (2) with brake fluid, see p.

113 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the correct level between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

aCAUTION

Do not exceed the “MAX” level while topping up. It is advisable to top up until reaching the “MAX” level only with new pads.

Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn out pads, since t his will cause a fluid outflow when the pads are changed.

Check the braking efficiency. In case of excessive stroke of the brake

lever or reduced efficiency of the braking system, con tact an APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be necessary to bleed the system.

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CHECK

◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, so

that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is parallel to the plug (2).

◆ Make sure that the brake fluid contained

in the reservoir exceeds the “MIN” mark, by checking through the appropriate slot on the right fairing”.

MIN= minimum level MAX= maximum level

If the fluid does not reach at leas t the “MIN” mark:

aCAUTION

When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid de creases progressi vely to compensate for their wear.

◆ Check the brake pad wear, see p. 88

(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the disc wear.

If the pads and/or the disc do not need re-

placing, provide for topping up.

TOPPING UP Carefully read p. 34 (BRAKE FLUID -

recommendations).

◆ Remove the right fairing, see p. 77 (RE-

MOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).

aCAUTION

The brake fluid may flow out of the tank. Do not operate the rear brake lever if th e brake fluid tank plug is loose or has been removed.

aWARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air. The brake fluid i s hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.

◆ Unscrew the screw (3) completely.

◆ Slightly move the whole reservoir (1) out-

wards.

◆ Unscrew and remove the plug (2).

aCAUTION

In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, keep the fluid in the tank parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal position).

Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid.

If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.

◆ Remove the gasket (4).

◆ Top up the reservoir (1) by adding brake

fluid, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the cor rect level included between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

aCAUTION

It is advisable to top up until reaching the “MAX” level only with new pads. Do not reach the “MAX” level with w orn out pads, since this will cause a fluid outflow when the pads are changed.

Check the braking efficiency. In case of excessive stroke of the brake lever or reduced efficiency of the braking system, cont act an APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be necessary to bleed the system.

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NOTE This vehicle is provided with hy-

draulic clutch control.

aCAUTION

Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the clutch lever may be due to troubles in the hydraulic system. For any doubt regarding the perfect functioning of the system and in case you are not able to c arry out the usual checking operatio ns, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.

aCAUTION

Make sure that th e cable is neither twisted nor worn out. Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into the circuit.

In case maintenance operations are to be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the fluid gets in contact with the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir ritations. Carefully wash the parts of your body that get in contact with the liquid. Consult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid gets in contact with your eyes.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. When using the fluid, take care not to

spill it on the plastic and painted parts, since it damages them.

The clutch control fluid must be changed every two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer.

Use fluid of the type specified in the lubricant chart, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).

The clutch fluid reservoir (1) is positioned on the left part of the han dlebar, near the clutch control lever coupling.

NOTE Perfor m the maintena nce opera-

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks.

Before departure, check the fluid level in the tank, see p. 39 (CLUTCH); have it changed by an aprilia Offic ial D ealer every two years.

aWARNING

Do not use the vehicle if you notice fluid leakages from the clutch control system.

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CHECK

◆ Pos itio n the ve hicle on the stand , see p.

58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

◆ Turn the handlebar completely right-

wards.

◆ Make sure that the fluid level exceeds

the “MIN” mark. MIN= minimum level

MAX= maximum level

◆ If the fluid does not reach the "MIN"

mark, provide for topping up.

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NOTE Perform the maintenance opera-

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks.

Have the clutch checked by an aprilia Official Dealer every 7500 km (4687 mi).

In case of use on racetracks:

have the clutch checked by an aprilia Offi- cial Dealer every 3750 km (2343 mi).

NOTE The engine is provided with an

hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive patented system, which avoids the bo uncing of the rear wheel.

TOPPING UP Carefully read p. 38 (CLUTCH FLUI D -

recommendations).

aCAUTION

The fluid may flow out. Do not operate the clutch contro l lever if the r eservoir plug is loose or has been removed.

aWARNING

Avoid any prolonged exposure of the clutch fluid to the air. The clutch fluid is hygroscopi c and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.

◆ Unscrew and remove the plug (2).

aCAUTION

Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to spill fluid while topping up.

Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid.

If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.

◆ Remove the gasket (3).

◆ Top up the reservoir (1) by adding clutch

fluid, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the cor rect level included between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

aCAUTION

Do not exceed the “MAX” level while topping up.

Check the clutch efficiency. If the stroke of the clutch control lever

is excessive or if the clutch system is not efficient, conta ct your APRILIA Official Dealer, since i t may b e nece ssary to bleed the system.

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aCAUTION

Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level (LOW).

NOTE Per form the maint enance opera-

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks.

Before departure, check the coolant level, see p. 41 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP); have the coolant changed every two years: for this operation, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

aWARNING

The coolan t is nox ious: do not swal low it; if the coolant gets in contact with the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations.

If the fluid gets in contact with yo ur skin or eyes, rinse with plent y of water and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed, induce vomit, rinse mouth and throat with plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN

THE ENVIRONMENT.

Be careful not to spill the coolant on the red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch fire and send out invisible flames.

In case any maintenance operation should be required, it is advisable to use latex gloves.

aCAUTION

Have the pads changed by your APRILIA Official Dealer.

The coolant is comp osed of 50% water and 50% antifreeze.

This mixture is ideal for most running temperatures and ensures good protection against corrosion.

It is advisable to keep the same mix ture also in the hot season, since in this way losses due to evaporation are reduc ed and it is not necessary to top up very frequently.

The mineral salt de posits left in the radiato r by evaporated water are thus reduced and the efficiency of the cooling system remains unchanged.

If the outdoor temperature is below 0°, check the cooling circuit frequently and if necessary increase the antifreeze concentration (up to maximum 60%).

For the cooling solution use distilled water, in order not to damage the engine.

aWARNING

Do not remove the expansion tank plug (1) when the e ngine is hot, si nce the coolant is un der pressure and its temperature is high. If it gets in contact with the skin or with clothes it may cause severe burns and/or damage.

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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

aWARNING

Check the coolant level and top up the expansion tank with cold engine.

◆ Stop the engine and wait until it has

cooled down.

◆ Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with

the two wheels resting on the ground.

◆ Make sure that the coolant contained in

the expansion tank (2) is included between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks, by checking through the appropriate slot on the right fairing”.

FULL = maximum level LOW = minimum level

If not, proceed as follows:

◆ Unscrew and remove the filling cap (1).

aWARNING

The coolan t is nox ious: do not sw allow it; if the coolant gets in contact with the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations. Do not use your fingers or any othe r object to check if there is enough coolant.

aCAUTION

Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid.

If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.

◆ Top up the expansion tank by adding

coolant, see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART), until th is almost reaches t he “FULL” level. Do not exceed this level, otherwise the fluid will flow out while the engine is running.

◆ Put back the filling cap (1).

aCAUTION

In case of excessive consumpti on of coolant and in case the tank remains empty, make sure that there are no leaks in the circuit. Have it repaired by an APRILIA Official Deal er.

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This vehicle i s provid ed with tub eless ty res.

NOTE Per form the maint enance opera-

tions with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks.

aWARNING

Check the inflation pressure at roo m temperature every two weeks. Check the conditions of the tyres and the inflation pressure at room temperature after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4 687 mi), see p. 109 (TECHNICAL DATA).

If the tyres are hot, the measurement is not correct. Carry out the measurement especially before and after long rides.

If the inflation pressure is too high, the ground unevenness cannot be dampened and is therefore transmitted to the handlebar, thus compromising the driving comfort and reducing the roa d holding during turns.

If, on the contrary, the in flation pressu re is too low, the tyre sides (1) are under greater stress and the tyre itself may slip on the rim or it may become loose, with consequent loss of control of the vehicle.

In case of sudden braking the tyres could even come off the rims.

Further, the vehicle could skid while turning.

aWARNING

Check the surface and the wear of the tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can impair both the grip and the controllability of the vehicle.

Some types of tyres homologated for this vehicle are provided with wear indicators. There are several kinds of wear indicators. For more information on how to check the wear, contact your Dealer. Visually check if the tyres are worn and in this case have them changed.

Change the tyre when it is worn out or in case of puncture on the tread side, if the puncture is larger than 5 mm.

After repairing a tyre, have the wheels balanced.

aWARNING

The tyres must be replaced with other tyres of the type and model recommended by the manufacturer, see p. 109 (TECHNICAL DATA); the use o f tyres different f rom th os e pr e s cri b e d ma y ad versely affect the manoeuvra bility of the vehicle.

Do not install tyres with air tube on rims for tubeless tyres and viceversa.

Make sure that the inflation valves (2) always have their sealing caps on, to prevent the tyre s from suddenly going flat.

Change, repair, maintenance and balancing operations are very important and therefore they must be performed by qualified tech nicians with app ropriate tools.

For this reason, it is advi sable to have the above mentioned operations carrie d out by an APRILIA Official Dealer or by a qualified tyre repairer.

If the tyres ar e new, they may s till be covered with a slippery film: drive carefully for the first miles. Do not oil the tyres with unsuitable fluids. If the tyres are old, even if not co mpletely worn ou t, they may become hard and may not ensure good road holding. In this case, replace them.

MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3):

front and rear 2 mm (u 3 mm) and in any

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case not less than prescribed by the regulations in force in th e co untry where the vehicle is used.

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aWARNING

Engine oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.

Wash your hands carefully after use. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE

ENVIRONMENT. Put it in a sealed container and take it to

the filling station where yo u us uall y bu y it or to an oil salvage center.

In case any mainte nance operation should be required, it is advisable to use latex gloves.

aCAUTION

If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “.” comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.

In this case, check the engine oil level, see p. 62 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP); if the level isn’t correct, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

aCAUTION

Proceed with care. Do not spill the oil! Take care no t t o sm e ar a ny c o mp o nen t , the area in which you are working and the surrounding area. Carefully remove any trace of oil.

In case of leakages or malfunctions, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

Periodically check the engine oil level, see p. 62 (CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP).

For the engine oil change, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART) and p. 64 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER).

NOTE Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,

see p. 113 (LUBRICANT CHART).

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It is possible to adjust the distance between the lever (1) end and the grip (2), by rotating the adjuster (3).

The positions “1” and “4” correspond to an approximate distan ce of 105 and 75 mm, respectively , between the lev er end and the grip.

The positions “2” and “3” correspond to intermediate distance s.

~Push the control lever (1) forward and

rotate the adjuster (3) until the desired number is positioned in correspondence with the reference arrow.

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The brake control lever is positioned ergonomically during the assembly of the vehicle. If necessary, it is possible to adjust the brake control lever clearance:

◆ Remove the lower fairing, see p. 77 (R E-

MOVING THE LOWER FAIRING).

◆ Loosen the lock nut (4).

◆ Unscrew the pump control rod (5) to en-

sure a minimum clea rance of 0.5 – 1 mm between the rod and the pump piston.

aCAUTION

Make sure that there is a certain idle stroke in the movement of the lever (6), to prevent the brake from remaining applied and the conse que nt un time ly we ar of the braking elements.

Lever (6) idle stroke: 4 mm (measured at the lever end).

◆ Lock the pump control rod (5) by means

of the lock nut (4).

aCAUTION

After the adjustment, make sure that the wheel rotates freely with released brake. Check the braking efficiency. If necessary, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.

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The control levers are posi tioned ergono mically during the assembly of the vehicl e. If necessary, it is possible to adjust the position of the levers.

◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

58 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

◆ Partially unscrew the screw (1).

◆ Rotate the eccentric (2) in order to find

the optimal position of the pedal (3).

◆ Tighten the screw (1) and make sure that

the eccentric is stable in its position.

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The vehicles provided with this device can be immediately rec ognized , sinc e the lights come automatically on as soon as the ignition switch is turned to position “2”.

For this reason, no light switch is provided. The lights can be switched off only by turn-

ing the ignition switch to positi on “1”. Before starting the vehicle, make sure that

the dimmer switch is in position "# 8" (front low beam).

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aWARNING

Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

– the removal or rendering inoperative by

any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of desi gn incorporated into any new vehicle – for the purpose of noise control – prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purch aser or while it is in use;

– the use of the vehicle after such device

or element of design has been removed

or rendered inoperative by any person. Check the exhaust silencer and the silencer pipes, making sure t hat the re a re neit her signs of rust, nor holes and that the exhaust system works effectively.

If the noise produced by the exhaust system increases, immediately contact your aprilia Official Dealer.

aCAUTION

If it is necessary to further adjust the gear lever, contac t an APRILIA Official Dealer.

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The instructions below must be followed with the maximum care in order to avoid any injury to persons and damage to property and to the vehicle, caused by the falling of the rider or the passenger from the vehicle and/or the falling or overturning of the vehicle itself.

aWARNING

Risk of falling and overturning. Proceed with care.

The operations and moveme nts requir ed to get on and off the vehicle must be performed with complete freedom of movement and with the hands free from obstruction caused by holding objects, the helmet, gloves or glasses.

Get on and off t he ve hic le on ly fro m the left

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side and always with extended side stand.

aCAUTION

Do not apply the load of your weight or of the passenger’s weight onto the side stand.

The stand has been designed to support the weight of the vehicle and a minimum load, without the rider and the passenger.

Getting on the vehicle into the riding position with extended side stand is permitted only for the purpose of p rev ent ing the vehicle from falling or overturning and does not envision the loading of the weigh t of the rider and passenger onto the side stand.

While getting on and off, the weight of the vehicle may cause an unbalance and the consequent loss of equ ili bri um , an d th e v ehicle may fall or overturn.

NOTE The rider must always be the first

person to get on the vehicle and the last to get off and it is the rider who controls the balance and stability of the vehicle when the passenger gets on and off.

When getting on and off the vehicle, the

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passenger must make careful movements, in order to maintain t he balance o f the ve hicle and the rider.

NOTE The rider is responsible for in-

structing the passenger ho w to safely get on and off the vehicle.

The vehicle is equipped with specia l passenger footrests to make it easier to get on and off the vehicle. Th e passenger m ust always use the left footrest to get on and off the vehicl e.

Neither get off, nor try to get off the vehicle by jumping or stretching your leg down to the ground. In both cases this would compromise the stability an d balance of the vehicle.

NOTE Bags or objects strapped to the

rear of the vehicle can represent an obstacle while getting on and off.

In any case, perform a controlled movement with your right leg, which must avoid

striking and safely pass the rear part of the fairing or the luggage without creating unbalance.

GETTING ON THE VEHICLE

◆ Grasp the handlebar correctly and get on

the vehicle without loading your weight onto the side stand.

NOTE If it is impossible for you to place

both feet on the grou nd, pla ce the r ight foo t on the ground (in case of unbalance, the left side of the vehicle is prevented from falling over by the side st and) and ke ep the left foot ready to rest on the ground.

◆ Place both feet on the ground and

straighten the vehicle into riding position while keeping it in balance.

NOTE The rid er must not extract or at -

tempt to extract the passenger footrest while seated astride the vehicle, be cause this might comprom ise the stabilit y and bal ance of the vehicle.

◆ Have the passenger extract the two pas-

senger footrests.

◆ Instruct the passenger how to safely get

on the vehicle.

◆ Kick the side stand completely back us-

ing your left foot.

GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE

◆ Choose the parking area, see p. 57

(PARKING).

◆ Stop the vehicle, see p. 57 (STOPPING).

aWARNING

Make sure that the parking surf ace is free from obstacles, firm and flat.

◆ With the left shoe heel, extend the side

stand completely by acting on the appro-

priate lever.

NOTE If it is impossible for you to place

both feet on the ground, pl ace th e right f oot on the ground (in case of unbalance, the left side of the vehicle is pr evented from falling over by the s id e s ta nd) and keep the left foot ready to rest on the ground.

◆ Place both feet on the ground, keeping

the vehicle in balance in riding position.

◆ Instruct the passenger how to safely get

off the vehicle.

aCAUTION

Risk of falling and overturning. Make sure that the passenger has got off the vehicle. Do not load your weight onto the side stand.

◆ Incline the vehicle until the stand rests

on the ground.

◆ Grasp the handlebar correctly and get off

the vehicl e.

◆ Rotate the handlebar completely left-

wards.

◆ Lift the passenger footrests.

aCAUTION

Make sure that the vehicle is stable.

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aWARNING

Before departure, always carry out a preliminary checking of the vehicle to make sure that i t functions correct ly and safely, see the follo wing table (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS). The non-performance of these che cking operations can cause severe personal injuries or damages to the vehicle.

Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia Offi- cial Dealer in case there is something you do not understand about the functioning of some controls or in case you suspect or discover some irregularit ies .

It does not take long to carry out a checkup and this operation ensures you mu ch more safety.

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NOTE This vehicle is set so that any

anomaly can be detected in real time and stored by the electronic unit.

Whenever the ignition switch is brought to position “2”, the w riti ng " on the right side of the mult ifunct ion display for approximately three seconds.

HIL" (1) appears

aCAUTION

If the writing “HIL” (1) is displayed during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In many cases, the eng ine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

aCAUTION

After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4687 mi), the word "SERVICE" (2) appears on the right display. In this case cont act an APRILIA Official Dealer, who will carry out the ope rations indicated in the regular servic e intervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART). To make the writing “SERVICE” disappear, press the “LAP” push button (3) and then the push button r (4) and keep them pressed for about five seconds.

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Component Check Page

Check the functioning, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there

Front and rear disc brakes

Accelerator Engine oil Check and/or top up if nece ss ary . 43, 62 Wheel/tyres

Brake levers

Clutch

Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or slackening.

Side stand

Fastening elements Make sure that the fasten ing el em ents are not loose. If neces sary, adjust or tighten them . Drive chain Check the slack. 74, 75

Fuel tank

Coolant Engine stop switch (

)

Lights, warning lights, horn and electric devices

are no leaks. Check the wear of the pads . If necessary, top up the fluid tank.

Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all steering positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

Check the tyre surface, th e in flation pressure, wear and tear and any damage. Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.

Make sure that they work smoothly. Lubricate the articulat io ns and adjust the stroke if necessary.

Check the operation of the cl utch, the idle stro ke of the control lever, the fluid level an d any leaks. If necessary, top up the fluid; th e clut ch must operate without jerking and/or slipping.

Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is no friction and that the sprin g te nsi on brings it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joint s and hinges. Make sure that the safety swi tc h operates correctly.

Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary. Check the circuit for leaks. Make sure that the fuel cap is cor re ct l y closed.

The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.

Make sure that it operates correctly. 27 Check the proper functioning of the acoustic and visual devices. Change the bulbs or intervene

in case of failu re.

34, 35, 36,

37, 88

89, 89

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38, 39

–

92, 97

–

33, 76

40, 41

– 105

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aWARNING

This vehicle is considerably powerful and must be used gradually and with the greatest care.

Do not position any object inside the front part of the fairing (between the handlebar and the dashboard), in order not to hinder the rotation of the handlebar and visibility toward the dashboard.

NOTE Before starting the engine, care-

fully read chapter "safe drive", see p. 5 (SAFE DRIVE).

aWARNING

Exhaust gases con tain carbon monoxide, which is extremely noxious if inhaled. Avoid starting the engine in closed or badly-ventilated rooms. The non-observance of this warning

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may cause loss of consci ousness or even lead to death by asphyxia.

NOTE With the side stand d own, the en-

gine can be started only if the gears are in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage the gears, the engine stops.

With the side stand up, it is possible to start the engine either in n eutr al gear or with engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.

◆ Get on the vehicle in riding position, see

p. 46 (GETTI N G O N AN D O F F TH E V E HICLE).

◆ Make sure that the stand is completely

up.

◆ Not provided for e. Make sure that

the light switch (1) is in position "

◆ M ake sure that the dimmer switch (2) is

in position “# 8”.

◆ Move the engine stop switch (3) to posi-

tion "# 2".

◆ Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition

switch to position “2”.

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At this point:

– The engine oil pressure LED warning

light (red) "." (5) comes on on the dashboard and remains on until the engine has been started;

– the red line warning light LED “max”

(red) (6) comes on on the dashboard for approximately three seconds and the revolution counter point er (7) shifts to the preset red line threshold;

– the left display shows the instantane-

ous speed (8), the tr ip (9) and tota l (10) kilometers/miles odometer;

– the coolant temper ature (11) and the

digital clock (12) appear on the right display (multifunction).

NOTE When the engine is cold, the

writing "9" (11a) blinks.

Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “2”, the writing “ is displayed for about three seconds.

– the fuel pump will pressuri ze the fuel

supply circuit, sending out a hum for about three seconds.

HIL” (11b)

aCAUTION

If the low fuel warning light "-" ( 13) comes on on the dashboard, provide for topping up as soon as possible, see p. 33 (FUEL).

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NOTE It is possible to set the unit of

measurement of the speedometer (km or mi) and of the coolant temperature (°C or °F), the red line threshold, the clock functions and if necessary the chronometer, see p. 20 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

aWARNING

The red line threshold is set at 600 0 rpm by APRILIA. Increase the thresh old gradually as you get acquainted with the vehicle. During running-in, never exceed the recommended rpm, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

◆ Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a

brake lever.

◆ Pull the clutch lever (14) completely and

shift the gea rbox lever (15) into neutral [green warning light "/" (16) on].

◆ If the vehicle is started with cold engine,

rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) downwards.

aCAUTION

To avoid excessive consumption of the battery, do not keep the start push button “+” pressed for more than fifteen seconds. If the engine does not start in this lapse of time, wait ten seconds and press the start push button “+” again.

◆ Press the start push button “+” (18) with-

out accelera ting and releas e it as soon as the engine starts.

aCAUTION

Avoid pressing the start push button “+” (18) when the engine is running, since you may damage the starter.

If the engine oil pressure warning light "." (5) remains on, or if it comes on

during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.

◆ Keep at least one brake lever pulled and

do not accelerate until you start.

aCAUTION

Never leave abruptly with cold engine. To reduce the emiss ion of polluting substances and the consumption of fuel, warm the engine up by proceeding at low speed for the first miles.

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◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) up-

wards after the engine has warmed up.

aCAUTION

If the writing “(),” appears, on the left display (multifunction) during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In many cases, the en gine keeps running with redu ced performan ce levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Offi cial Dealer.

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STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE

If the room temperature is low (near to or lower than 0°C/32°F), it may be difficult to start the vehicle at the first attempt.

In this case:

◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) down-

wards.

◆ Insist for at least ten seconds with the

start push button "+" ( 18) pressed and at the same time moderately rotate the throttle grip (19).

If the engine starts:

◆ Release the start push button “+” (18)

and the throttle grip (19).

◆ Rotate the cold start lever “0” (17) up-

wards.

◆ If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle

grip (19) slightly and frequently.

If the engine does not start:

Wait a few seconds and repeat the cold START PROCEDURE.

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aWARNING

This vehicle is considerably powerful and must be used gradually and with the greatest care.

Do not position any object inside the front part of the fairing (between the handlebar and the dashboard), in order not to hinder the rotation of the handlebar and visibility toward the dashboard.

NOTE Before departure, carefully read

the “safe drive” chapter, see p. 5 (S AFE DRIVE).

aCAUTION

If the low fuel warning light “-” (1) positioned on the dashboard comes on while the vehicle is running, this means that 4.5±1 the tank.

L of fuel are still available in

Provide for topping up as soon as possible, see p. 33 (FUEL).

aWARNING

If you drive without passenger, make sure that the passenger footrests are folded. While riding, keep your hands on the grips and your feet on the footrests.

NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED.

aWARNING

If you drive with a passenger, instruct him/her so that he/she does not create problems during manouvres.

Before leaving, make sure that the stand is completely up.

To leave:

◆ Start the engine, see p. 50 (STARTING).

◆ Adjust the inclination of the rear-view

mirrors correctly.

aCAUTION

With the vehicle at rest, try to get acquainted with the use of the rear-view mirrors. The r eflecting surface is convex, therefore the objects seem to be farther away than they actually are. These mirrors offer a “wide-angle” view and only experience will allow you to evaluate the dist ance of the foll owing vehicles correctly.

◆ With released throttle grip (2) (Pos.A)

and engine idling, pull t he clutc h leve r (3)

completely.

◆ Engage the first gear, by pushing the

gear lever (4) downwards.

◆ Release the brake lever (pulled on the

starting).

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aWARNING

On departure, the abrupt release of the clutch lever may cause the engine to stall or the vehicle to jerk forwards.

Never accelerate abruptly or excessively when releasing the clutch lev er, in order to prevent the clutch from “slip- ping” (slow release ) or the front wheel from raising “rearing up” (quick release).

◆ S lowly rele ase the clutch lever (3) and at

the same time accelerate by rotating the throttle grip moderately (2) (Pos.B).

The vehicle will start moving.

◆ Ride at reduced speed for the first miles,

in order to warm the engine up.

◆ Increase the speed by gradually rotating

the throttle grip (2) (Pos.B), without exceeding the recommended rpm, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

To engage the second gear:

aCAUTION

Proceed quickly. Never ride the vehicle at too low rpm.

◆ Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A), pull

the clutch lever (3) and lift the shifting lever (4). Release the clutch lever (3) and accelerate.

◆ Repeat the last two operations and shift

up.

aCAUTION

If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “.” (5) comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.

In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Offic ial Deal er.

The downshifting should be carried out in the following situations:

◆ When riding downhill or when braking, in

order to increase the braking action by using the compression of the engine.

◆ When riding uphill, if the gear engaged is

not suitable to the speed (high gear, moderate speed) and the engin e rpm decreases.

aCAUTION

Shift the ge ar s one b y on e; the s imu ltaneous downshifting of more than one gear may make you exceed the maximum rpm (red line). Before and during the downshifting, release the throttle grip and decelerate, in order to avoid the “red line”.

aCAUTION

Never exceed the recommended rpm, see p. 56 (RUNNING-IN).

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To shift down, proceed as follows:

◆ Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A).

◆ If necessary, pull the brake levers mod-

erately and decrease the speed of the vehicle.

◆ Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the

shifting lever (4) to shift down.

◆ If the brake levers are pulled, release

them.

◆ Release the clutch lever and accelerate

moderately.

aCAUTION

If the writing "///" appears on the right side of the multifunction display, stop the vehicle and let the engine run at 3000 rpm for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly in the system; then press the engine stop switch to position "#1" and check the coolant level, see p. 40 (COOLANT).

If the writing “ after the coolant level has been checked, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer. Do not turn the ignition switch to position “1”, since the co oling fans would stop independently of the coolant temperature an d in this ca se the temp erature would increase further.

If the writing “ display (multifunction) during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly.

In many cases, the en gine keeps running with redu ced performan ce levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Offi cial Dealer.

To avoid the overheating of the clutch, keep the engine running with vehicle at rest, engaged gears and pulled clutch lever for the shortest possible time.

///” is still displ ayed

(),” appears, on the left

aWARNING

Avoid opening and closi ng the throttle grip repeatedly and continu ously, so that you do not accide ntally lose control of the vehicle. If you have to brake, close the throttle and put on both brakes in order to obtain uniform deceleration, properly exerting pressure on the braking parts.

By putting on the front brake only or the rear brake only, you reduce the braking force considerably, thus running the

risk of locking one wheel and consequently losing grip.

If you stop uphill, decelerate completely and use the brakes only to keep the vehicle steady. The use of the engine to keep the vehicle steady may cause th e overhe ating of the clutch.

Before beginning to turn, slow down or brake driving at moderate and constant speed or accelerating slightly; avoid braking at the last moment: it would be very easy to skid.

If the brakes are operated continuously on downhill stretches, the friction surfaces may overhe at, thus reducin g the braking efficiency. Exploit the engine compression and shift down by putting on both brakes intermittently. Never drive downhill with the engine off!

When visibility is insufficient, switch on the low beam even during the day , in order to make your ve hicle more visib le. In case of wet groun d or scarce wheel grip (snow, ice, mud, etc.), drive slowly, avoiding sudden brakings or manoeuvres that could make you lose grip and fall down.

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aWARNING

Pay the utmost atte ntion to any obst acle or variation of the ground. Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers, indications painted on the road sur face , building site metal plate s become rath er slippery by rain. For this reason all these obstacles have to be carefully avoided, driving smoothly and leaning the vehicle as little as possible.

Always use the turn indicators in time when you intend to change lane or direction, avoiding sharp and dang erous movements. Switch off the direction indicators as soon as you have changed direction.

Be extremely careful w hen you overtak e other vehicles or are overtaken. In case of rain, the water cloud created by big vehicles reduces visibili ty; the air shift may make you lose control of the vehicle.

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The running-in of the engine is essential to ensure its duratio n and co rrect func tioning. If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many bend s, so tha t the engi ne, the suspensions and the brakes undergo a more effective running-in. During running-in, change speed. In this way the components are first “load- ed” and then “relieved” and the engine parts can t hus cool down. Even if it is important to stress the engine components during running-in, take care not to exceed.

NOTE Only after the first 1500 km (937

mi) of running-in you can expect the best performance levels from the vehic le .

Keep to the following indications:

◆ Do not open the throttle completely if the

speed is low, both during and after the running-in.

◆ During the first 100 km (62 mi) put on the

brakes with caution, avoiding sharp and prolonged brakings. This ensures a correct bedding-in of the pads on the brake disc.

◆ During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never

exceed 6000 rpm.

aWARNING

After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have an APRILIA Offici al Dealer carry out the checks indicated in the column “After running-in” of the regular service inter- vals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART), in order to avoid hurting yourself or other people and/or damaging the vehicle.

◆ Between the first 1000 (625 mi) and

1500 km (937 mi) drive more briskly, change speed and us e t he m ax im um ac celeration only for a few seconds, in order to ensure better coupling of the components; never ex ceed 7500 rpm (see table).

◆ After the first 1500 km (937 mi) you can

expect better performan ce from the engine, however, without exceeding the maximum allowed (10500 rpm).

Engine maximum rpm recommended

Mileage km (mi) rpm

0 – 1000 (0 – 625) 6000

1000 – 1500 (625 – 937) 7500

over 1500 ( 937) 10500

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aWARNING

If possible, avoid stopping abruptly, slowing down suddenly and braking at the last moment.

◆ Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos.A),

gradually put on the brakes and at the same time shift down in order to decrease the speed, see p. 53 (DEPARTURE AND DRIVE).

Once the speed has decreased, before stopping the vehicle:

◆ Pull the clutch lever (2) in order to pre-

vent the stopping of the engine.

When the vehicle has come to rest:

◆ Position the gear lever in neutral (green

warning light “/” on).

◆ Release the clutch lever (2).

◆ In case of a brief stop, keep at least one

brake on.

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It is very important to choose a suitable parking area, respecti ng the road si gns and the indications given below.

aWARNING

Park the vehicle on firm and flat ground , to prevent it from falling down. Neither lean the vehicle against walls, nor lay it on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle and especia lly its red-hot parts do not represent a danger for persons and children. Do not leave the vehicle unatt ended when the engine is on or the key is inserted into the ignition switch.

Do not get too near the cooling fans even if they are still, since the y may start moving and suck clothes edg es, hair, etc.

aWARNING

The fall or excessive inclination of the vehicle may cause the fuel to flow out of the tank.

The fuel used for intern al combustion engines is extremely inflammable and in particular conditions it can become explosive.

aCAUTION

Do not apply the load of your weight or of the passenger’s weight onto the side stand.

To park the vehicle:

◆ Choose a suitable parking area.

◆ Stop the vehicle, see p. 57 (STOPPING).

◆ Move the engine stop switch (3) to posi-

tion "! 1".

◆ Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition

switch (5) to position “1”.

aWARNING

When getting on or off the vehicle, keep to the instructions given, see p. 46 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).

◆ Following the indications, wait until the

passenger has got off the vehicle before

dismounting.

◆ Lock the steering, see p. 28 (STEERING

LOCK) and extract the key (4).

aWARNING

Make sure that the vehicle is stable.

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SIDE STAND

To place the vehicle on the side stand while seated astrid e the vehi cle, see p. 46 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).

If any manoeuvre (fo r ex am ple , m ov ing th e vehicle) required the lifting of the stand, to place the vehicle on the stand again, proceed as follows:

aWARNING

Make sure that the parking surface is free from obstacles, firm and flat.

◆ Choose a suitable parking area, see p.

57 (PARKING).

◆ Grasp the left grip (1) and rest your right

hand on the rear upper part of the vehicle (2).

◆ Press the side stand with your right foot

and extend it completely (3).

◆ Incline the vehicle until the stand rests

on the ground.

◆ Steer the handlebar completely left-

wards.

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Make sure that the vehicle is stable.

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NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock.

Park the vehicle in a safe pla ce, poss ibly in a garage or a protected place.

When possible, use an additional anti-theft device.

Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid.

Write down your personal data and telephone number in this page, to facilitate the identification of the owner in ca se of finding after theft.

SURNAME: ...............................................

NAME: .......................................................

ADDRESS: ................................................

...................................................................

TELEPHONE NO.: ....................................

NOTE Very often stolen vehicles are

identified thanks to the data written in the use/maintenance manual.

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