Aprilia SL 1000 Falco (1999-2001)

The Aprilia SL 1000 Falco is a motorcycle that was manufactured between 1999 and 2001. It boasts a four-stroke, longitudinal 60 degrees V-twin engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, producing a max power of 86.7 kW and a max torque of 95.6 Nm. It has a capacity of 997.6 cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1, with a liquid cooling system and fuel injection. The ignition is digital electronic, and the bike is started electronically. The transmission consists of six speeds, and the final drive is via chain. The front suspension uses a 43mm Showa upside-down fork, with a front wheel travel of 120 mm. The rear suspension has a swing arm made of aluminum alloy, with progressive linkage and an APS system. The Sachs hydraulic shock absorber is adjustable in rebound and preload, with a rear wheel travel of 130 mm. The front brakes use two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes use a single 220mm disc and two-piston caliper. The front tire measures 120/70 ZR17, while the rear tire measures 180/55 ZR17. The seat height is 736 mm.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia SL 1000 Falco

Year: 1999 – 2001


Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 60 degreesV twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 997.6 cc / 60.9 in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Fuel injection.
Ignition: Digital electronic, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 86.7 kW / 118 hp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque: 95.6 Nm / 9.75 kgf-m / 70.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: ~A43mm Showa upside-down fork
Front Wheel travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm in aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Sachs hydraulic shock absorber, adjustable in rebound and preload.

Rear Wheel travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x ~A320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single ~A220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Seat Height: 736 mm / 29.0 in

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