aprilia RSV Mille User Manual

RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY

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© 2005 Piaggio & C. S.p.A. - Noale (VE)

First edition: December 2005

Reprint: September 2006/A

Produced and printed by:

VALLEY FORGE DECA

Ravenna , Modena, Torino

DECA S.r.l.

Registered & Admin. Offices Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 48022 Lugo (RA) - Italy - Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone] www.vftis.com [e-mail]

on behalf of:

Piaggio & C. 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

SAFETY WARNINGS

The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages:

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 major risks for your and other people’s safety and for the vehicle!

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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.

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

If the glove/tool kit compartment cover has been installed (as an alternative to the passenger seat), the transport of passenger, luggage or objects is forbidden.

WARNING

The adjustments for the use of the vehicle on racetracks must be carried out exclusively in case of organized races or events that take place on isolated circuits, away from public roads and with the consent of the competent authorities.

It is strictly prohibited to carry out adjustments for the use of the vehicle on racetracks and then ride it on roads or motorways.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE

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

Your and other people’s safety depends 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 thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as to 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 this publication, for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Authorised 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 electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries.

NOTE In some countries the antipollution and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countries must:

√contact an aprilia Official dealer to have the non-homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question;

√carry out the required periodical inspections.

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehicle, write down the identification 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 seat, see p. 80 (REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:

√year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...);

√modification code (A, B, C, ...);

√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 symbols:

RSV 1000 R

RSV 1000 R FACTORY

optional

catalytic

VERSION:

Italy Singapore

United Slovenia

Austria		Israel
Portugal		South Korea

Finland Malaysia

Belgium		Chile
Germany		Croatia

France Australia

Spain United States

	of America
Greece	Brazil
Holland	South Africa
Switzerland New Zealand
Denmark	Canada
Japan

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GENERAL INDEX
SAFETY WARNINGS.................................................	2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.....................................	2
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE 2
GENERAL INDEX.................................................	4
BASIC SAFETY RULES .......................................	6
CLOTHING ...........................................................	9
ACCESSORIES ..................................................	10
LOAD ..................................................................	10
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ........	12
ARRANGEMENT OF THE
INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS...................................	14
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS........................	15
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE......	16
MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER .........................	18
KEY CONTROLS .....................................................	25
CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBAR ......................................................	25
CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBAR ......................................................	25
IGNITION SWITCH.............................................	26
STEERING LOCK...............................................	27
ACCESSORIES........................................................	28
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
PASSENGER SEAT ...........................................	28
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT
COMPARTMENT COVER ..................................	29
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT .................	30
LUGGAGE FIXING POINTS...............................	30
SPECIAL TOOLS .........................................	31
ACCESSORIES ..................................................	31
MAIN COMPONENTS..............................................	32
FUEL...................................................................	32
BRAKE FLUID - recommendations.....................	33
DISK BRAKES ....................................................	34
FRONT BRAKE ..................................................	35
REAR BRAKE.....................................................	37
CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations ..................	38
CLUTCH .............................................................	39
COOLANT...........................................................	40
TYRES ................................................................	43
ENGINE OIL .......................................................	44
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND
THE CLUTCH LEVER ........................................	45
ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER
CLEARANCE ......................................................	45
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND THE

GEAR SHIFT LEVER.........................................	46
MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER .....................	46
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .....................................	47
GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE ...........	47
PRE-RIDE CHECKS ..........................................	49
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART.............................	50
STARTING .........................................................	51
MOVING OFF - RIDING.....................................	53
RUNNING-IN......................................................	56
STOPPING.........................................................	57
PARKING ...........................................................	57
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND .......	58
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............	58
MAINTENANCE ......................................................	59
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART .................	61
IDENTIFICATION DATA ....................................	63
JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH
SCREW CLAMPS ..............................................	63
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
LEVEL ................................................................	64
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OIL
FILTER...............................................................	65
AIR CLEANER ...................................................	68
FITTING THE PINS FOR THE REAR WHEEL
STAND .........................................................	70
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR WHEEL
STAND .........................................................	70
PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT
WHEEL STAND ...........................................	71
FRONT WHEEL .................................................	71
FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS.............................	74
REAR WHEEL ...................................................	75
DRIVE CHAIN ....................................................	78
REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE....................	80
LIFTING THE FUEL TANK ................................	80
REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS ....................	81
REMOVING THE LOWER FAIRING..................	81
REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS.......................	82
REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER FRONT
COVERS ............................................................	82
REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ........	83
REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING ..................	84
REMOVING THE SIDE STAND.........................	85
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR
SUSPENSION....................................................	87
FRONT SUSPENSION ......................................	87
≈R FACTORY∆ FORK .........................................	88

STEERING DAMPER.........................................	89
REAR SUSPENSION.........................................	90
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR....	92
THROTTLE TWISTGRIP ADJUSTMENT ..........	93
SPARK PLUGS ..................................................	94
CHECKING THE SIDE STAND..........................	96
BATTERY...........................................................	97
CLEANING AND CHECKING BATTERY
TERMINALS AND LEAD CONNECTIONS ........	97
BATTERY REMOVAL ........................................	98
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ...............	99
CHARGING THE BATTERY ..............................	99
INSTALLING THE BATTERY...........................	100
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY...........	101
CHECKING THE SWITCHES ..........................	101
REPLACING THE FUSES ...............................	102
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM..........................................	103
HEADLIGHT SCREENING ..............................	104
BULBS..............................................................	105
REPLACING THE DASHBOARD BULBS........	105
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ..........	106
REPLACING THE FRONT AND REAR DIRECTION
INDICATOR BULBS.........................................	107
REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE
LIGHT BULB ....................................................	108
TRANSPORT.........................................................	109
CLEANING ............................................................	109
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY ...................	111
TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................	112
LUBRICANT CHART........................................	116
WIRING DIAGRAMRSV 1000 R -
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WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RSV 1000 R -
RSV 1000 R FACTORY ...................................	119
Official Dealers and Service Centres ...............	120

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

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

Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas.

The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents.

Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness.

Most road accidents are 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: proceeding on the back wheel, speeding, etc.), and give due consideration to the road surface, visibility and other 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.

WARNING

Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests (or on the rider’s footboards), in the correct 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 smoke, eat, drink, read, etc.) while driving.

COOLER

OIL

Use only the vehicle»s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART"; regularly check oil, fuel and coolant levels.

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 vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official dealer who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices 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 vehicle will result in the invalidity of the warranty.

ONLY ORIGINALS

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 and local provisions regarding the equipment of the vehicle.

In particular, avoid all modifications that increase the vehicle»s performance levels or alter its original characteristics.

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

CLOTHING

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 reducing 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 that can be dangerous in case of fall, for example pointed objects like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your pockets (the same recommendations also apply to passenger).

ACCESSORIES

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 angle, hamper the operation 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 controls, since this can make reaction times longer during an emergency.

Big fairings and windshields installed on the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that affect the stability of the vehicle, especially when riding at high speed.

Make sure that the equipment is well fastened to the vehicle and not dangerous when driving.

Do not install electrical devices and do not modify those already existing to avoid electrical overloads, because the vehicle could suddenly stop or there could be a dangerous current shortage in the horn and in the lights.

aprilia recommends the use of genuine accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

LOAD

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

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KG!

Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects on the handlebars, mudguards and forks, because the vehicle might respond more slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could be unavoidably impaired.

Do not place bags that are too bulky or the crash helmet on the vehicle sides and do not ride with them on, 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 much 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 luggage-rack.

When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability and its manoeuvrability can be compromised.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

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3	12
2	13

1	14

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1)	Left side fairing	7)	Engine oil filter	13)	Passenger left footrest	19)	Engine oil tank
2)	Adjustable steering damper	8)	Left side panel		(snaps closed/open)	20)	Engine oil level
		9)	Rider seat	14)	Drive chain	21)	Engine oil tank cap
3)	Headlight left lamp	10)	Battery	15)	Rear swinging arm
4)	Front fairing	11)	Main fuse carrier (30 A)	16)	Rider left footrest
5)	Left rear-view mirror	12)	Passenger seat lock	17)	Side stand
6)	Clutch fluid reservoir		glove/tool kit compartment	18)	Gear shift lever

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1)	Rear shock absorber	6)	Passenger grab strap	13)	Right rear-view mirror	20)	Rear brake fluid reservoir
2)	Passenger right footrest	7)	Engine Control Unit	14)	Front brake fluid reservoir	21)	Rear brake master cylinder
	(snaps closed/open)	8)	Right side panel	15) Secondary fuse carrier (15 A)		22)	Rear brake lever
3)	Tail light	9)	Fuel tank	16)	Right side fairing	23)	Rider right footrest
4)	Glove/tool kit compartment	10) Coolant expansion tank cap		17)	Horn
5)	Passenger seat (glove/tool	11)	Fuel tank filler cap	18)	Lower fairing
	kit compartment cover)	12)	Air cleaner	19)	Expansion tank
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS

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1)Clutch lever

2)Ignition/steering lock switch ( - - )

3)Instruments and indicators

4)Front brake lever

5)Throttle twistgrip

6)High beam flasher ( )/LAP button (multifunction)

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7)Light dimmer switch ( - )

8)Direction indicator switch ( )

9)Horn button ( )

10)Starter button ( )

11)Engine kill switch ( - )

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

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1)	Rev counter	8)	Green neutral light ( )
2)	Red line light	9)	Multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock -
3)	Green direction indicator light ( )		battery voltage - lap timer - engine oil pressure diagnostics
4)	Blue high beam light ( )		( )
5)	Amber "stand down" light ( )	10)	Red general warning light ( )
6)	Amber low fuel light ( )	11)	Multifunction computer programming buttons (+, Trip V, -)
7)	Red immobilizer light ( ) (where immobilizer system is fitted)

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

When the ignition key is turned to " " with the engine stopped, all warning lights come on for a LED check-up and go out after three seconds. If one or more warning lights do not come on at this stage, contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Description				Function
Rev counter (rpm)				Gives engine revolutions per minute.
						Never exceed engine max rpm, see page 56 (RUNNING-IN).
					CAUTION
				Blinks when its operating threshold (max rpm, user-selectable) is exceeded, see page 23
				(SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)).
Red line light				Comes on for three seconds when the maximum rpm threshold is confirmed during the
				setting procedure, see page 23 (SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF
				ONLY)). It also comes on for three seconds each time the ignition key is turned to " ", see
				page 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
Direction indicator light				Blinks when the direction indicators are on.
High beam light				Comes on when the high beam is on or when you flash the high beam.
Side stand light				Comes on when the side stand is down
Low fuel light				Comes on when there are about 4 litres of fuel left in the tank.
				Refuel as soon as possible, see page 32 (FUEL).
				Blinks when the engine is off as a deterrent to prevent theft. Indicates that the anti-theft system
Anti-theft device (immobilizer) light				is operating.
						When the engine has not been started during 10 days in a row, the
(where immobilizer system is fitted)					CAUTION
						energy-saving feature will cause the light to go out, but the
				IMMOBILIZER system remains in operation.
Neutral light				Comes on when the gearbox is in neutral.
				Comes on each time the ignition key is turned to ≈ ∆,with the engine stopped for a light
				operation check-up.
				If the light fails to come on at this stage, contact an aprilia Official dealer
Error light						If it stays on , along with any one of the three display symbols
					CAUTION
						"efi", " " and " ",after engine is fired, it means that a fuel
				injection system failure (efi) has been detected, engine oil pressure is low ( ) or
				coolant temperature is too high ( ). When this is the case, stop the engine immediately
				and contact an aprilia Official dealer

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Description	Function
Speedometer (km/h - MPH)	Can be set to display current, average or maximum road speed (in kilometres
	or miles) see page 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).

	Odometer ( KM - Mi)	Gives total distance covered or distance covered since the trip meter
		was last reset (in km or miles).
		Indicates engine coolant temperature, see page 18 (MULTIFUNCTION
		COMPUTER).		Do not leave the ignition switch set to " ", as this
			CAUTION
				will stop the cooling fans regardless of coolant
		temperature. Consequently, temperature will rise further.
	Coolant temperature	When temperature rises up to the danger zone, stop the engine, turn the				To cycle
		ignition key to " " and wait until the cooling fans switch off.				through display
	(°C/°F)	Now turn the ignition key to " " and check coolant level, see page 40
						readouts, see
		(COOLANT).				page 18 (MUL-
		Contact an aprilia Official dealer.				TIFUNCTION
Multifunction				Exceeding the maximum coolant temperature		COMPUTER)
			CAUTION
digital display		engine damage.		allowed (115 °C - 239 °F) may lead to severe
	Clock	Gives hours and minutes in accordance with selected settings, see page 18
		(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
	Battery voltage	Indicates battery voltage, see page 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
	V BATT
	Lap timer	Indicates the various time measurements in accordance with selected
		settings, see page 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
		Each time the ignition switch is set to position " ", the wording "			" appears on the right side
		of the multifunction display for approximately three seconds.
				If the wording " " appears during normal engine operation, it
	Diagnostics		CAUTION
				means that the Engine Control Unit has detected an anomaly. In
		most cases, thengine will keep running, although performance will be somewhat
		reduced. Contact an aprilia Official dealer immediately.

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MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER

When the ignition key is set to position " ", the following dashboard lights come on for three seconds:

-all segments of the multifunction display;

-all warning lights;

-backlighting.

The rev counter pointer (1) moves to the maximum rpm value set by the user. After about three seconds, the red line light (2) goes out and the rev counter pointer (1) returns to its initial position.

During the initial check-up, all instruments will briefly show the current values of the corresponding parameters.

CAUTION

When an "ERR" message flashes on the dashboard instead of the water temperature and the stand and red line lights stay on with a steady light, it means that there is a communication problem on the CAN line between dashboard and Engine Control Unit. Contact a dealer.

CAUTION

After covering the first 1000 km, the "SERVICE" icon appears on the multifunction display. The icon is displayed again upon reaching 10,000 km and every 10,000 km afterwards. Contact an aprilia Official dealer to have the vehicle serviced as specified in the periodic maintenance chart, see page 61 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART). To turn off the "SERVICE" warning, hold down the "+" and "-" buttons for at least 15 seconds upon turning the key to on.

With the ignition key in position " ", standard display readouts are as follows:

√current speed

√clock

√coolant temperature

√odometer.

TOGGLING BETWEEN MEASUREMENT UNITS (km-mi, kph-MPH, °C-°F)

uHold down the "TRIP/V" and "-" buttons together for over 15 seconds to toggle between km and mi and between kph and MPH.

uLikewise, hold down the "TRIP/V" and "+" buttons together for over 15 seconds to toggle between °C and °F.

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VIEWING CURRENT, MAXIMUM AND AVERAGE SPEEDS AND BATTERY VOLTAGE

NOTE Average and maximum speed and battery voltage are only displayed when the vehicle is stopped. Only current speed may be displayed while riding.

When the ignition key is turned to position " ", current speed appears on the display. Press the "+" button to display maximum speed (V max), average speed (AVS) and battery voltage.

↓ +

Current speed

↓ +

Maximum speed

↓ +

Average speed

↓ +

Battery voltage

↓ +

To reset maximum (V max) and average speed (AVS), select the speed indication you wish to reset and hold down the "-" button for at least 3 seconds.

NOTE Maximum and average speeds are calculated on the distance covered since last resetting.

Battery voltage indication (expressed in Volts) cannot be changed and provides a measure of battery operating conditions.

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

uSetting instrument backlighting: instrument backlighting brightness can be set at one of three preset levels (30%, 70%, 100%). To set backlighting, press

the "-" button within 5 seconds of turning the key to " ".

↓ -

30% brightness

↓ -

70% brightness

↓ -

100% brightness

↓ -

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ODOMETER AND TRIP METER DISPLAY (TRIP 1 AND TRIP 2)

Turn the ignition key to " ", to display the odometer. To switch to the trip meter (km/mi) (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2), press the Trip/V button.

↓ TRIP/V

ODOMETER

↓ TRIP/V

TRIP 1

↓ TRIP/V

TRIP 2

↓ TRIP/V

To reset TRIP 1, select Trip 1 display and hold down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3 seconds.

To reset TRIP 2, select Trip 2 display and hold down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3 seconds.

NOTE Trip meter indications reflect the distance covered since last resetting.

uTrip 1 and Trip 2 indications are wiped off when the battery is disconnected.

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

√The coolant temperature display reads

"- - - " when the sensor detects a

temperature below 34°C (93°F).

√When the sensor detects a temperature between 35°C (95°F) and 114°C (237°F), the display provides actual temperature indication.

√Temperatures between 115° C (239° F) and 135°C (275°F) are displayed with a flashing indication. In addition, the

warning light will come on to indicate a dangerous condition.

√The display will flash for temperatures above 135°C (275°F) (again, the warning light comes on).

CAUTION

The dashboard error light ( ) coming on indicates a damaged or disconnected coolant temperature sensor, resulting in missing temperature reading. When this is the case, contact an aprilia Official dealer.

Display temperature range: 35-135°C (95275 °F).

SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK:

The digital clock is displayed in the top area of the screen.

The clock is only displayed when the key is set to ≈ ∆.

NOTE The clock may only be set when the key is set to " " and the motorcycle is at standstill.

HOUR SETTING

uHold down the buttons "+" and "-" for at least 3 seconds, until the hour digits begin to flash.

uUse the "+" and "-" buttons to set hours as desired.

uHold down either of the buttons and current setting will increase/decrease by one unit per second.

uHold down the "TRIP/V" button for at least three seconds to confirm hour setting. The clock will automatically switch to the minutes setting mode.

MINUTES SETTING

uPressing the "+" and "-" buttons increases/decreases current setting by one minute.

Hold down either of the buttons to increase/decrease current setting by one unit per second.

uHold down the "TRIP/V" button for at least 3 seconds, until the minute digits stop flashing, to confirm your new setting.

uClock setting is lost when the battery is disconnected.

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LAP TIMER

The lap timer measures and stores lap times while riding on the track for later review.

When the "LAP TIMER" function is selected, the "clock" cannot be displayed:

To turn on the lap timer:

u Hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds while holding down the "LAP" button.

The clock display area will read "01 LAP

00'00"00".

To turn off the lap timer:

uHold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds while holding down the "LAP" button. The display will return to the clock display.

To start the lap timer

uPress the "LAP" button (6) and release immediately. At the first press, time count starts.

Pressing the "LAP" button again within 10 seconds of starting the time count will reset and restart the time count

At the next press of the "LAP" button, a new lap time count begins. The previous lap time is stored and displayed for 10 seconds along with lap number (in the top left corner)

After these 10 seconds, lap timer display changes to second lap timing and lap number.

NOTE The lap timer can store up to 40 lap times. When memory is full, pressing the "LAP" button (6) will take no effect and the 40 lap times stored are displayed automatically.

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

Access the lap timer function and hold down the "-" button for at least 3 seconds while holding down the LAP button (6).

When the memory is clear, the lap timer

goes back to the initial display "01 LAP

00'00"00".

Any lap times stored will be lost when the battery is disconnected.

How to view stored lap times:

uAccess the lap timer function and hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds. Scroll through lap times using buttons "+" (scroll forward) and "-" (scroll back).

To go back to the lap timer function, hold down "TRIP/V" for over 3 seconds.

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DIAGNOSTICS

1)Each time the ignition key is set to " ", the wording "efi" is displayed for about three seconds.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

Each time the ignition key is set to " ", the engine oil pressure light comes on for about three seconds.

CAUTION

When the "efi" wording turns on and the warning light ( ) comes on during normal engine operation, it means that the Engine Control Unit has detected an anomaly.

In most cases the engine will keep running, although with less than ideal performance. However, contact an aprilia Official Dealer without delay.

CAUTION

If the engine oil pressure light stays on and the warning light ( ) comes on as well, after engine firing or during normal engine operation, it means that the engine oil pressure is low.

Stop the engine immediately and contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

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SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY)

When the maximum rpm set is exceeded, the red line warning light (red) (1) on the dashboard starts blinking.

NOTE The red line threshold, which operates the red line light, can only be set with the engine off and the odometer displayed. Setting range is 2,000 - 12,000 rpm.

Factory setting is 6,000 rpm.

To view red line threshold setting, hold down the "Trip/V" button for at least 3 seconds. The rev counter pointer (2) will point the corresponding rpm for three seconds.

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To set the red line threshold:

uTurn the ignition key to " ".

uAllow some time for the dashboard check-up routine.

uHold down the "Trip/V" button for at least three seconds: the rev counter pointer

(2)will point the current red line setting.

uYou have three seconds to change setting as desired (as long as the rev counter pointer (2) is pointing current red line setting).

uUse the "+" button to change setting. Press briefly to increase setting by 100 rpm. Hold down a little longer to increase by 1000 rpm.

uAfter reaching full scale value (12,000 rpm), the pointer will go back to zero automatically.

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

uIf the engine is started during the setting procedure, the last setting is retained. The new threshold setting is also lost if the battery is disconnected during the setting procedure, and the last setting is retained.

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KEY CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components will only work when the ignition switch is in position " ".

1) ENGINE KILL SWITCH ( - )

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine kill switch ( - ) while riding.

This is a safety or emergency switch.

When it is in position " ", the engine can be started. When set to position " ", it will stop the engine.

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CAUTION

Leaving the ignition switch in position " " when the engine is stopped may let the battery run flat.

After stopping the vehicle, stop the engine and then turn the ignition switch to position " ".

2)STARTER BUTTON ( )

When pressed, the starter button " ", turns the engine over. See page 51 (STARTING) for starting procedure.

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components will only work when the ignition switch is in position " ".

3)HORN BUTTON ( )

Press it to operate the horn.

4)DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH ( )

Move the switch to the left in order to signal your intention to turn left; move the switch to the right to signal a right turn.

Press the switch to cancel the signal.

5)DIMMER SWITCH ( - )

With the dimmer switch set to " ", the parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.

Push the dimmer switch to position " " to turn on the high beam.

Ensure that the dimmer switch is set to " " before starting the engine.

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6) HIGH BEAM FLASHER ( ) / LAP	NOTE Release the button to stop the IGNITION SWITCH
(multifunction) BUTTON	flasher.	The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
NOTE To set the functions, see page 18
		steering head.
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).		NOTE The key operates the ignition
Press the button to flash the high beam		switch/steering lock, the fuel filler cap lock
in an emergency. When pressed		and the glove/tool kit compartment cover.

	together with the TRIP/V button, it turns	Two keys are delivered along with the
	on the lap timer.
		vehicle (one spare key).
		NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the
		vehicle.
		NOTE Setting the ignition key to " "
		automatically turns on the lights.
		The lights will turn off when the ignition
		switch is set to " ".

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STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never turn the key to position " " while riding or you might lose control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

uTurn the handlebar fully to the left.

uTurn the key to position " ".

uPush in the key and turn it to " ".

uExtract the key.

	Position	Function	Key removal
		The steering	It is possible
		is locked. It	to remove the
		is not	key.The
		possible to	immobilizer
			system is
		start the
			activated
	Steering	engine or
			after the key
		switch on
	lock		is removed.
		the lights	(where
			immobilizer
			system is
			fitted)
		Neither the	It is possible
		engine nor	to remove the
		the lights	key. The
		can be	immobilizer
		operated.	system is
			activated
			after the key
			is removed.
			(where
			immobilizer
			system is
			fitted)
		The engine	It is not
		and the	possible to
		lights can be	remove the
		operated.	key.

	The steering	It is possible
	is locked. It	to remove the
	is not	key.
	possible to	The
	start the	immobilizer
	engine.	system is
	The parking	activated
	lights of	after the key
	headlight	is removed.
	and tail light	(where
	are turned	immobilizer
	on.	system is
		fitted)

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ACCESSORIES

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT

uPlace the vehicle on the stand, see page 58 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

uInsert the key (1) into the seat lock.

uRelease the passenger seat (2) from the grab strap (3).

uTurn the key (1) anticlockwise.

uRaise the front end of the passenger seat (2).

uWithdraw the passenger seat (2).

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), proceed as follows:

uSlide the hooks (4) placed at the rear end of the passenger seat underneath the frame tube (5) of the rear subframe.

uPush the passenger grab strap (3) forward and lower the front end of the seat. Make sure to set the grab strap in the correct position.

uPress down on the front end of the seat so that the lock becomes engaged.

WARNING

Make sure the seat (2) is locked securely before riding.

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The tail of the vehicle accommodates a convenient glove / tool kit compartment, which is accessed by removing the compartment cover.

NOTE The glove/tool kit compartment cover can only be used when the passenger seat (2) is removed and vice versa.

To use the vehicle with the glove/tool kit compartment cover it is necessary to remove the passenger seat as previously described.

See page 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER) for installation instructions.

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UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER

uPlace the vehicle on the stand, see page 58 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND).

uInsert the key (1) in the lock.

uTurn the key (1) anticlockwise, raise the glove/tool kit compartment cover (2) and ease it off in a forward motion.

The tail of the vehicle accommodates a convenient glove / tool kit compartment, which is accessed by removing the compartment cover (2).

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.

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

uSlide the lower front lugs underneath the frame tube of the rear subframe.

uPosition the glove/tool kit compartment cover in its seat and press down until the lock snaps shut.

WARNING

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

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GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT

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

uRemove the passenger seat -see page 28 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT) - or the glove/tool kit compartment cover - see page 29 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT COVER).

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The tool kit (1) includes:

√3, 4, 5, 6 mm Allen spanners (2);

√11 - 13 mm double open-end spanner (3);

√8 - 10 mm double socket spanner (4);

√17 mm open-end spanner (5);

√16 mm socket spanner for spark plug (6)

√double-ended (cross-headed/hexagon) screwdriver (7);

√tool box (8);

√fuse puller (9)

Maximum load allowed: 1.5 kg.

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LUGGAGE FIXING POINTS

The passenger seat can be used to carry small luggage, which must be strapped down securely to the suitable fixing points

(9).

Maximum load allowed: 9 kg.

WARNING

Carry small luggage only and make sure it is fastened securely.

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