Aprilia RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica
Aprilia introduced the RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica in 2003, with the US announcement describing it as a 2004 model. The edition paired a rider tribute with a supplied performance kit. Its identity therefore involves more than the Edwards graphics, and its two common year descriptions should remain together in one profile.
Aprilia introduced the RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica in 2003, with the US announcement describing it as a 2004 model. The edition paired a rider tribute with a supplied performance kit. Its identity therefore involves more than the Edwards graphics, and its two common year descriptions should remain together in one profile.
Design and engineering
The supplied kit included 57mm throttle bodies, a carbon airbox and an Akrapovič exhaust system. Aprilia’s reproduced announcement associated the headline 147-horsepower figure with the race-kit configuration. That number should not be silently applied to a standard road setup or treated as a rear-wheel dynamometer result. The motorcycle’s actual configuration is an important part of any condition or specification report.
Production and edition scope
The manufacturer announcement specified 461 motorcycles worldwide, with 50 for the United States. The American allocation forms part of the 461, rather than an extra run. The edition’s introduction date, model year and a particular motorcycle’s registration date answer different questions. None should be used to create a second Edwards series without factory evidence.
Identifying an authentic example
Verify the factory model identity, original invoice and numbered edition hardware. Then inventory the kit components, whether fitted, boxed or missing. A motorcycle can retain its identity despite missing accessories, but its description should explain the loss. Conversely, a regular Mille fitted with the same aftermarket components does not become an Edwards Replica.
Collector significance
The Edwards edition bridges Aprilia’s road-bike and racing identities at the end of the early Mille period. For a collector, the useful distinction is between the original delivery package and the machine’s present state. A specialist inspection should review engine and chassis service history, wiring changes and any track preparation. Do not infer that a rider tribute was ridden, signed personally at handover or owned by its namesake unless the individual motorcycle has evidence for that claim.
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Why this machine matters
The Edwards edition bridges Aprilia’s road-bike and racing identities at the end of the early Mille period. For a collector, the useful distinction is between the original delivery package and the machine’s present state. A specialist inspection should review engine and chassis service history, wiring changes and any track preparation. Do not infer that a rider tribute was ridden, signed personally at handover or owned by its namesake unless the individual motorcycle has evidence for that claim.
The story
Aprilia introduced the RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica in 2003, with the US announcement describing it as a 2004 model. The edition paired a rider tribute with a supplied performance kit. Its identity therefore involves more than the Edwards graphics, and its two common year descriptions should remain together in one profile.
Built in limited numbers
The manufacturer announcement specified 461 motorcycles worldwide, with 50 for the United States. The American allocation forms part of the 461, rather than an extra run. The edition’s introduction date, model year and a particular motorcycle’s registration date answer different questions. None should be used to create a second Edwards series without factory evidence.
On the road
The Edwards edition bridges Aprilia’s road-bike and racing identities at the end of the early Mille period. For a collector, the useful distinction is between the original delivery package and the machine’s present state. A specialist inspection should review engine and chassis service history, wiring changes and any track preparation. Do not infer that a rider tribute was ridden, signed personally at handover or owned by its namesake unless the individual motorcycle has evidence for that claim.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Aprilia RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica
- Base model
- RSV Mille R
- Edition
- RSV Mille R Colin Edwards Replica
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- V-twin
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
Verify the factory model identity, original invoice and numbered edition hardware. Then inventory the kit components, whether fitted, boxed or missing. A motorcycle can retain its identity despite missing accessories, but its description should explain the loss. Conversely, a regular Mille fitted with the same aftermarket components does not become an Edwards Replica.
Ownership considerations
Verify the factory model identity, original invoice and numbered edition hardware. Then inventory the kit components, whether fitted, boxed or missing. A motorcycle can retain its identity despite missing accessories, but its description should explain the loss. Conversely, a regular Mille fitted with the same aftermarket components does not become an Edwards Replica.
