APRILIASL 1000 Falco 1999 - 2000

　　The Aprilia SL 1000 Falco, also known as the Aprilia SL Mille, was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia between 1999 and 2005. The bike was powered by a detuned 998cc V-twin Rotax engine derived from the RSV Mille model.

　　The SL 1000 Falco was a sporty half-faired machine that competed in the market against the Honda VTR1000 and Suzuki TL1000S. The bike proved powerful and reliable, but the sales could have been better. The production ceased in 2003, but sales continued into 2004.

　　In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia SL1000 Falco, a sports machine designed for extended trips without affecting its superbike behavior. In addition, the bike was available with optional panniers and a top box for extra storage.

　　Visually, the bike had standard fittings, such as a half-fairing, a single headlight unit, a windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

　　Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 43 mm upside-down Showa fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an aluminum swingarm tied to an adjustable Sachs shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm of travel.

　　In the power department, the 1999 Aprilia SL 1000 Falco had installed a 998cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 118 hp at 9,250 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.