aprilia sr 50 factory owners manual

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SR 50

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use and maintenance SR 50 2

© 2005 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)

First edition: January 2005

Reprint:

Produced and printed by:DECA S.r.l. Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 - Lugo (RA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 0545 216611 Fax +39 - 0545 216610 E-mail: [email protected]

On behalf of:aprilia s.p.a.via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - ItalyTel. +39 - (0)41 58 29 111Fax +39 - (0)41 44 10 54www.aprilia.com

FOREWORD

NOTE This manual is an important andintegral part of your vehicle. Keep it withyour vehicle at all times, even if yourvehicle is resold.

aprilia has prepared this manual to supplyyou, the user, with correct and currentinformation. However, since apriliaconstantly improves the design of itsvehicles, there may be slight discrepanciesbetween your vehicle and the materialgiven in this manual. If you have anyquestions about your vehicle, contact yourLocal aprilia Dealer, as he will have thevery latest technical information availablefrom the factory.For tests and repairs not expresslydescribed in this manual, to purchaseaprilia genuine spare parts, accessories,and other products, and for help withspecific problems, please contact yourLocal aprilia Dealer or service center.These professionals will be able to assistyou promptly and accurately.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. Have agreat ride!

This manual is copyrighted in all countries,and reproduction of any part thereof or thecomplete manual by any print or electronicmeans is strictly prohibited.

INTRODUCTION

This manual is divided into sections, chaptersand paragraphs, by subject. The proceduresdescribed are laid out by single operation, andeach operation is indicated by a ♦.

The numbered parts shown in the figures areidentified in the text by the number inparentheses or the symbol representing them.

Example (the following text is generic anddoes not refer to this specific vehicle):section MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

chapterSTEERING LOCK

safety warning Never attempt to place the ignition

switch in the locked “ ” (LOCK)position while the vehicle is moving.

paragraphOPERATION

operation To lock the steering:♦ Turn the handlebar completely to the

left or to the right.position (2)

♦ Turn the key (2) to position “ ”.symbol “ ”

♦ Press the key and turn it to position “ ”.♦ Remove the key.

WARNING


3use and maintenance SR 50

SAFETY WARNINGS

The following precautionary warnings areused throughout this manual in order toconvey the following messages:

Safety Warning: When you seethis symbol on the vehicle or inthe manual , pay par t icu lar

attent ion to the potent ial r isk ofpersonal injury or death.Failure to comply with the instructionsgiven in the warn ing messagespreceded by this symbol may result ingrave risk for your and other people’ssafety and for the vehicle.

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in serious injury or even death.

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard which mayresult in personal injury or damage tothe vehicle or other property.

NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manualprecedes impor tant in format ion orinstructions.

GENERAL SAFETY RULE

CARBON MONOXIDEIf it is necessary to run the engine in order tocarry out maintenance operation, make surethat the area in which you are operating isproperly ventilated. Never run the engine inenclosed spaces.If it is necessary to work indoors, use anexhaust evacuation system.

WARNINGThe exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, a poisonous gas that cancause loss of consciousness and evendeath.

WARNINGCarbon monoxide is both colorless andodorless, and cannot be detected bysmell, vision, or any other sense. Avoidbreathing exhaust fumes under anycircumstances.

GASOLINEKeep gasoline away from children. Gasolineis also poisonous. Never attempt to siphongasoline using your mouth. Never allowgasoline to contact your skin. If you shouldaccidentally spill gasoline on yourself, changeyour clothes immediately and wash the areaupon which the gasoline was splashedthoroughly with hot water and soap. Shouldyou accidentally swallow gasoline, do notinduce vomiting. Drink large quantities of clearwater or milk and immediately seekprofessional medical assistance. Should you

accidentally get gasoline get your eyes, flushwith large quantities of cool, clear water andimmediately seek professional medicalassistance.

WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable andbecomes explosive under certainconditions.

KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

HOT COMPONENTS

WARNINGThe engine and all parts of the exhaustsystem, as well as the braking system,become very hot and remain hot for sometime after the vehicle and the engine arestopped. Before handling any componentof your vehicle after riding, make sure thatit has cooled sufficiently to be safe tohandle.

USED ENGINE OIL

WARNINGUse latex gloves for maintenanceoperations that require contact with usedoil. Used engine oil may cause skin cancerif repeatedly left in contact with the skin forprolonged periods. Although this isunlikely unless you handle used oil on adaily basis, it is advisable to thoroughlywash your hands with soap and waterafter handling used oil.

KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.



BRAKE FLUID

WARNINGBrake fluid is extremely poisonous. Donot ever allow brake fluid to be ingestedor swallowed. Should brake fluidaccidentally be swallowed, drink largequantities of milk or clear water andimmediately seek professional medicalassistance. Brake f luid is highlydestructive of skin and eye tissue.Should you accidentally spill brake fluidon yourself, remove the contaminatedclothing, wash your body with soap andwarm water immediate ly andimmediately seek professional medicalassistance. Should you accidentallysplash brake fluid into your eyes, flushwith a large quantity of cool, clear waterand immediately seek professionalmedical assistance.

KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

COOLANTIn certain conditions, the ethylene glycolconta ined in the engine coolant i sflammable: its flame is invisible, but youcan be burned anyway.

WARNINGAvoid spilling the engine coolant on theexhaust system or on the enginecomponents. They may be hot enoughto cause the coolant to ignite and burnwithout a visible flame.

The coolant (ethylene glycol) can causeskin irritation and is poisonous ifswallowed.Coolant and coolant/water mixtures aresweet to the taste and brightly colored,therefore are highly attractive to petsand children. Take extra precautions tokeep new and used coolant out of reachof children and animals.

KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROMCHILDREN.

Risk of burns.Do not remove the radiator cap whenthe engine is hot. Wait until the enginehas completely cooled down. Thecoolant is under pressure and maysplash out and cause burns.

BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE

WARNINGThe battery gives off noxious andexplosive gases; keep cigarettes, flamesand sparks away from the battery.Provide adequate ventilation whenoperating or recharging the battery.

During recharging and use, make surethat the room is properly ventilated andavoid inhaling the gases released duringthe recharging.

The battery contains sulfuric acid(electrolyte). Contact with the skin oreyes may cause serious burns. Alwayswear protective clothing, rubber gloves,and tight fitting goggles or a face shieldwhen working around the battery,especially when filling the battery witheither water or electrolyte.

In case of contact with the skin, flushimmediately with plenty of water. In caseof contact with the eyes, flush withplenty of water for at least 15 minutes.Immediate ly consult a heal thprofessional.

The electrolyte is poisonous.

I f the e lectrolyte is accidental lyswallowed, drink large quantities ofwater or milk and then milk of magnesiaor vegetable oil. Immediately consult ahealth professional.

KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTEAWAY FROM CHILDREN.



WARNING - PRECAUTIONS -GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, read this manualcarefully, and in particular the chapters“WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERALADVICE” and “SAFE DRIVE” see p. 19.Your safety and that of those around youdepends not only on your skill as a rider, butalso your knowledge about your vehicle andabout riding safely. Therefore it is essentialthat you not operate your vehicle on publicstreets or highways until you have receivedinstruct ions from a qual i f ied safetyorganization such as the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation, and are properly trained andlicensed.

REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETYIf you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying aprilia. If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open an investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in a groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problems between you,your dealer, or aprilia. To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto Safety Hotlinetoll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in theWashington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA,U.S. Department of Transportat ion,Washington, D.C. 20590.

You can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLERules of the road vary from country to country.It is essential that you understand in advancethe rules of the road of the country in whichyour vehicle will be used.

WARNINGThis vehicle has been designed andproduced for use only on paved roads. It isnot designed to be used on even smoothgraded dirt roads, or trails. It is notdesigned for off road competition, or forcross country riding. Do not use thisvehicle on rough or unimproved surfaces,or in other off road areas. Failure to heedthis warning could lead to an upset withsubsequent injury and even death.

NOISE EMISSION WARRANTYaprilia s.p.a. warrants that this exhaustsystem, at the time of sale, meets allapplicable U.S. EPA Federal noise standards.This warranty extends to the first person whobuys this exhaust system for purposes otherthan resale, and to all subsequent buyers.Warranty claims should be directed to:

aprilia USA Inc.109 Smoke Hill Lane, Suite 190Woodstock, GA 30188USATel 001 770 592 2261Fax 001 770 592 4878

INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

ORIGIN OF THE EMISSIONS

The combustion process producescarbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Thecontrol of hydrocarbons is very important,because under certain conditions theyreact to exposure to sunlight and producephotochemical smog.Carbon monoxide does not react in thesame way, but it is toxic and poisonous.aprilia utilizes “lean” carburetor settingsand other systems to reduce theproduction of carbon monoxide andhydrocarbons.

TAMPERING WARNINGTampering with the noise control system isprohibited. Federal law prohibits the followingacts or causing thereof:a) The removal or rendering inoperative by

any person other than for purposes ofmaintenance, repair, or replacement, ofany device or element of designincorporated into any new vehicle for thepurpose of noise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaser or whileit is in use, or

b) The use of the vehicle after such device orelement of design has been removed orrendered inoperative by any person.



Among those acts presumed to constitutetampering are the acts listed below:a) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler,

baffles, header pipes or any othercomponent which conducts exhaustgases.

b) Removal or puncturing of any part of theintake system.

c) Lack of proper maintenance.d) Replacing any moving part of the

vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intakesystem, with parts other than thosespecified by the manufacturer.

CAUTIONThis product should be checked forrepair or replacement if the vehiclenoise has increased significantlythrough use. Otherwise, the owner maybecome subject to penalties under stateand local ordinances.

PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT THE VEHICLE EMISSIONSIf any of the following symptoms areobserved, immediately have your vehicleinspected and repaired by your Localaprilia Dealer.

Symptoms:– Difficult starting or stalling after starting.– Irregular idle.– Misfiring or backfiring during

acceleration.– After-burning (backfiring).– Poor engine performance, degraded

handling, or poor fuel economy.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER)Every vehicle produced by aprilia receivesa vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)stamped:

– on the steering head of the frame (A), asshown above;

and also:– on the data plate (B) placed on the

steering head.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERDescription of the vehicle identificationnumber (V.I.N.), stamped on the steeringhead of the frame (A).

B A



DIGIT MEANING1) Manufacturer’s identification

alphanumeric code.2) Vehicle type.3) Type of cycle, line, Engine type, and

Engine Net Brake Horse Power.4) #= Check digit number.5) Model year.6) Plant location

(N = NOALE-VE- , S = SCORZÉ -VE).

7) Sequential serial number.

MOTORCYCLE

635 lbs.

448 lb

187 - 13" 53J tires

130/60 - 13" 53J tiresE-13 x 3.50 - DOT-D rim, at 26.1 psi COLD

E-13 x 3.50 - DOT-D rim, at 31.9 psi COLD

-VFC-

130/60

ZD4RY***#4#000000



POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS

1 4

163

7

12 6

8 8

914 510 2 15

13 11



WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART

Ref. Description

1

2

3

4

MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE

635 lb

417 lb

187

130/60 - 13" 53J tiresE-13 x 3.50 - DOT-D rim, at 26.1 psi COLD

E-13 x 3.50 - DOT-D rim, at 31.9 psi COLD

-VFC-

U.S.

- 13" 53J tires130/60

-VFC-

1.826.11.8

26.1

2.0

Michelin130/60 13 53J

130/60 13 53J

EurosawatechCheng Shiin

29.02.2

31.92.2

31.91.8

26.1

Maxxis

MichelinEurosawatechCheng ShiinMaxxis

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ISUNDER THE PLASTIC PANEL.TO REMOVE THE PANELSEE OWNER'S MANUAL

5

6

7

8

9

Follow

Ref. Description

Never install accessories or replacement parts notapproved by Aprilia as original equipment. This candegrade the handling and safety of your motorcycle,and can cause an upset with subsequent accident andserious injury or even death. The stability and safetyof any motorcycle is adversely affected by the additionof any load carrying accessory. See awner's manual.



10

11

12

13 Muffler stamping.

14

Ref. Description

2006 ASP21E0049 B-111070

4512

-VFC-

apriliaAprilia S.p.A.Via G.Galilei 130033 Noale (VE) ITALY

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION -VFC-ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 49 ccENGINE FAMILY: 6ASPC0.04VFCTHIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND CALIFORNIAREGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEWMOTORCYCLES AND IS CERTIFIED TO 1.0 HC G/KM ENGINE FAMILY EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARD.ENGINE EXHAUST CONTROL SYSTEM: DFIENGINE TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONSIDLE SPEED: 1600 ± 100 RPMVALVE CLEARANCE: N.A. SPARK PLUG: NGK ZMR7AP - NGK CR7E (or EKB) NGK CR8E (or EKB) CHAMPION RG6YC (or YCA)FUEL: MINIMUM OCTANE RATING (M+R)/2 METHOD 90OIL: TWO STROKE OIL VISCOSITY SAE 40W (SYNTETIC) OR 30W (SEMISYNTHETIC).

Set on brakes and push START button.See owner's manual.

ATTENTION! STARTING PROCEDURE

15

16

Ref. Description

USARE BENZINA SENZA PIOMBON.O. min. 95

USE UNLEADED FUELRON min. 95

Do not modify or tamper with this enginecontrol unit in any way.Modifications to this unit may reduceperformance, and are prohibited by state andFederal laws. Any modification of this unitwill immediately void the warranty.



aprilia s.p.a. - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board andaprilia s.p.a. (hereinafter “aprilia”) arepleased to explain the emission controlsystem warranty on your 1999 and latermotorcycle. In California new motorvehicles must be designed, built andequipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. aprilia must warrant theemiss ion con t ro l sys tem on yourmotorcycle for the periods of time listedbelow provided there has been no abuse,neglect or improper maintenance of yourmotorcycle.

Your emission control system may includeparts such as the carburetor or fuelinjection system, the ignition system,catalytic converter and engine computer.Also included may be hoses, belts,connectors and other emission-relatedassemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists,aprilia will repair your motorcycle at no costto you, including diagnosis, parts andlabor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGEClass I motorcycles (50 – 169 cm3): for aperiod of use of five (5) years or 12,000kilometers (7,456 miles), whichever firstoccurs.

Class II motorcycles (170 – 279 cm3): for aperiod of use of five (5) years or 18,000kilometers (11,185 miles), whichever firstoccurs.Class III motorcycles (280 cm3 and larger):for a period of use of five (5) years or30 ,000 k i lometers (18,641 mi les ) ,whichever first occurs.

I f an emission-re lated part on yourmotorcycle is defective, the part will berepaired or replaced by aprilia. This is youremission contro l system DEFECTSWARRANTY.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES– As the motorcycle owner, you are

responsible for the performance of therequired maintenance listed in yourowner’s manual. aprilia recommendsthat you retain all receipts coveringmaintenance on your motorcycle, butaprilia cannot deny warranty solely forthe lack of receipts or for your failure toensure the performance of all scheduledmaintenance.

– You are responsible for presenting yourmotorcycle to an aprilia dealer as soonas a problem exists. The warrantyrepairs should be completed in areasonable amount of t ime, not toexceed 30 days.

– As the motorcycle owner, you should beaware that apr i l ia may deny yourwarranty coverage if your motorcycle ora part has failed due to abuse, neglect,improper maintenance or unapprovedmodifications.

If you have any questions regarding yourwarranty rights and responsibilities, youshould contact aprilia USA, Inc., 10933Crabapple Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA3007, or the California Air ResourcesBoard at P.O. Box 8001, 9528 TelstarAvenue, El Monte, CA 91731.



aprilia s.p.a. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMaprilia s.p.a., Via G. Galilei, 1, 30033Noale (VE) Italy (hereinafter “aprilia”)warrants that each new 1999 and afteraprilia motorcycle, that includes asstandard equipment a headlight, taillightand stoplight, and is street legal:A. is designed, built and equipped so as to

conform at the time of initial retailpurchase with all applicable regulationsof the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency, and the CaliforniaAir Resources Board; and

B. is free from defects in material andworkmansh ip wh ich cause suchmotorcycle to fail to conform withapplicable regulations of the UnitedStates Environmental Protect ionAgency or the California Air ResourcesBoard for a period of use, depending onthe engine displacement, of 6,000k i lometers (3 ,750 mi les ) , i f themotorcycle’s engine displacement isless than 50 cubic centimeters; of12,000 kilometers (7,456 miles), if themotorcycle’s engine displacement isless than 170 cubic centimeters; of18,000 kilometers (11,185 miles), if themotorcycle’s engine displacement isequal to or greater than 170 cubiccentimeters but less than 280 cubiccentimeters; or of 30,000 kilometers(18,641 miles), if the motorcycle’sengine displacement is 280 cubiccentimeters or greater; or 5 (five) years

from the date of initial retail delivery,whichever first occurs.

I. COVERAGE. Warranty defects shall beremedied during customary businesshours a t any author ized apr i l iamotorcycle dealer located within theUnited States of America in compliancewith the Clean Air Act and applicableregulat ions of the Uni ted StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency andthe California Air Resources Board. Anypart or parts replaced under thiswarranty shall become the property ofaprilia.

In the State of California only, emissionrelated warranted parts are specificallydefined by the state’s Emission WarrantyParts List. These warranted parts are:carburetor and internal parts; intakemanifold; fuel tank; fuel injection system;spark advance mechanism; crankcasebreather; air cutoff valves; fuel tank capfor evaporative emission controlledvehicles; oil filler cap; pressure controlvalve; fuel/vapor separator; canister;igniters; breaker governors; ignitioncoils; ignition wires; ignition points;condensers, and spark plugs if failureoccurs prior to the first scheduledreplacement; and hoses, clamps, fittingsand tubing used directly in these parts.Since emission related parts may varyfrom model to model, certain modelsmay not contain all of these parts andcertain models may contain functionallyequivalent parts.

In the State of California only, EmissionControl System emergency repairs, asprov ided for in the Ca l i forn iaAdministrative Code, may be performedby other than an authorized apriliadealer. An emergency situation occurswhen an authorized aprilia dealer is notreasonably available, a part is notavailable within 30 days, or a repair isnot complete within 30 days. Anyreplacement part can be used in anemergency repair. aprilia will reimbursethe owner for the expenses, includingdiagnosis, not to exceed aprilia ’ssuggested retail price for all warrantedparts replaced and labor charges basedon apr i l ia ’ s recommended t imeallowance for the warranty repair and thegeographically appropriate hourly laborrate. The owner may be required to keepreceipts and failed parts in order toreceive compensation.

II. LIMITATIONS. This Emission ControlSystem warranty shall not cover any ofthe following:

A. Repair or replacement required as aresult of(1) accident,(2) misuse,(3) repairs improperly performed orreplacements improperly installed,(4) use of replacement parts oraccessories not conforming to apriliaspecifications which adversely affectperformance and/or



(5) use in competitive racing or relatedevents.

B. Inspections, replacement of parts andother serv ices and ad jus tmentsrequired for required maintenance.

C. Any motorcycle on which the odometermileage has been changed so thatactual mi leage cannot be readi lydetermined.

III. LIMITED LIABILITYA. The liability of aprilia under this

Emission Control System Warranty islimited solely to the remedying ofdefects in material or workmanship byan authorized aprilia motorcycle dealera t i t s p lace o f bus iness dur ingcustomary bus iness hours . Th iswarranty does not cover inconvenienceor loss of use of the motorcycle ortransportation of the motorcycle to orfrom the aprilia dealer.aprilia SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY OTHER EXPENSES, LOSS ORDAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT,INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OREXEMPLARY ARISING INCONNECTION WITH THE SALE ORUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THEapr i l ia MOTORCYCLE FOR ANYPURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF ANY INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.

B. NO EXPRESS EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM WARRANTY IS GIVEN BYaprilia EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLYSET FORTH HEREIN. ANY EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYIMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANYWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THEEXPRESS EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM WARRANTY TERMSSTATED IN THIS WARRANTY. THEFOREGOING STATEMENTS OFWARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND INLIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWLIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG ANIMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.

C. No dealer is authorized to modify thisapril ia L imited Emission ControlSystem Warranty.

IV.LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIF IC LEGALRIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROMSTATE TO STATE.

V. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TOTHE aprilia LIMITED MOTORCYCLEWARRANTY.

VI.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Anyreplacement part that is equivalent inperformance and durability may beused in the per formance o f anymaintenance or repairs. However,aprilia is not liable for these parts. Theowner i s respons ib le fo r theper fo rmance o f a l l requ i redmaintenance. Such maintenance maybe per fo rmed a t a serv iceestablishment or by any individual. Thewarranty period begins on the date themotorcycle is delivered to an ultimatepurchaser.

aprilia s.p.a.Via G. Galilei, 130033 Noale (VE) Italy

aprilia USA, Inc.109 Smoke Hill Lane, Suite 190Woodstock, GA 30188



GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The operations preceded by thissymbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle.

If not expressly indicated otherwise, for thereassembly of the uni ts repeat thedisassembly operations in reverse order.

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

NOTE Soon af ter purchasing thevehicle, write down the identification dataprov ided in the SPARE PARTSIDENTIFICATION LABEL in the tablebelow. This label is positioned on the leftpart of the frame; to be able to read it,remove the left inspection cover, see page69 (REMOVING THE RIGHT AND LEFTINSPECTION COVERS).

These data indicate:

– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2,…);

– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, …);– COUNTRY CODE = country of

homologation (I, UK, A, …).

and are to be supplied to the Local apriliaDealer as reference data for the purchaseof spare parts or specific accessories ofthe model you have acquired.In this manual the various versions areindicated by the following symbols:

VERSION:

optional

electronic injection Purejet engine

electronic injection Ditech engine

Carburettor

OPT

IE 361

IE 50

C 364

Italy Singapore

United Kingdom

Slovenia

Austria Israel

Portugal South Korea

Finland Malaysia

Belgium Chile

Germany Croatia

France Australia

Spain United Statesof America

Greece Brazil

Holland South Africa

Switzerland New Zealand

Denmark Canada

Japan

I SGP

UK SLO

A IL

P ROK

SF MAL

B RCH

D HR

F AUS

E USA

GR BR

NL RSA

CH NZ

DK CDN

J



GENERAL INDEXFOREWORD................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION............................................2

SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULE..............................3CARBON MONOXIDE............................................ 3HOT COMPONENTS ............................................. 3USED ENGINE OIL ................................................ 3BRAKE FLUID ........................................................ 4COOLANT .............................................................. 4BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE...................................................... 4

WARNING - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE .........................................................5

REPORTING OF DEFECTS THAT AFFECT SAFETY.................................................................. 5ROAD REGULATIONS AND USE OF THE VEHICLE ................................................................ 5NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY ............................ 5INFORMATION ON THE NOISE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 5TAMPERING WARNING........................................ 5PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS............................................................ 6VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.) (FRAME NUMBER) ................................................ 6INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .................................. 6DIGIT MEANING .................................................... 7POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS ................................................................. 8WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART ............... 9APRILIA S.P.A. - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT .................. 11MANUFACTURER’S EMISSIONS SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE.................... 11OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 11APRILIA S.P.A. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.......................... 12

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 14GENERAL INDEX ................................................ 15BASIC SAFETY RULES....................................... 18

CLOTHING ........................................................... 23ACCESSORIES.................................................... 24LOAD.................................................................... 24

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS26

LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 28

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS............. 29MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL COMPUTER............ 30MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL COMPUTER............ 31INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE........ 33

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 35CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR................... 35CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 35IGNITION SWITCH............................................... 36STEERING LOCK................................................. 36UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT..................... 37HELMET COMPARTMENT / GLOVE COMPARTMENT.................................................. 37GLOVE COMPARTMENT .................................... 37ANTITHEFT HOOK .............................................. 38BATTERY COMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT............. 38BAG HOOK........................................................... 38ACCESSORIES & ................................................ 39

MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 40FUEL..................................................................... 40LUBRICANTS....................................................... 41TRANSMISSION FLUID ....................................... 41MIXER OIL............................................................ 41BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS.............. 42DISK BRAKES...................................................... 43COOLANT ............................................................ 44CHECKING AND TOPPING UP........................... 45TIRES ................................................................... 46CATALYTIC MUFFLER ........................................ 47EXHAUST MUFFLER........................................... 47

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................... 48PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 48STARTING............................................................ 49STARTING OFF AND RIDING ............................. 51RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 53STOPPING ........................................................... 54PARKING.............................................................. 54

PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND..........55SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT...............55

MAINTENANCE........................................... 56SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ...............57IDENTIFICATION DATA.......................................59REAR WHEEL ......................................................62CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ......63REMOVING THE FRONT COVER.......................64REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER..........64REMOVING THE EXHAUST MUFFLER .............65REMOVING THE EXHAUST MUFFLER ............65IDLING ADJUSTMENT ........................................66ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL...........66SPARK PLUG.......................................................67BATTERY .............................................................68PROLONGED INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ..68REMOVING THE BATTERY.................................68INSTALLING THE BATTERY ...............................69CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL..................69CHARGING THE BATTERY.................................69CHANGING THE FUSES .....................................70VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM....................................................................71BULBS ..................................................................71CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS (LOW/HIGH BEAM) ..............................................71CHANGING THE FRONT TURN INDICATOR BULBS ..................................................................72CHANGING THE REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS ..................................................................73CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT / STOP BULBS.....74

TRANSPORT............................................... 75DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ...............................75

CLEANING .................................................. 76PROLONGED PERIODS OF INACTIVITY...........77

TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 78LUBRICANT CHART ............................................81WIRING DIAGRAM - SR 50 DITECH ..................82WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - SR 50 DITECH ..........83CABLE COLOUR..................................................83SCOOTER WIRING DIAGRAM - SR 50 PUREJET .............................................................84



WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - SR 50 PUREJET ...... 85CABLE COLOUR ................................................. 85SCOOTER WIRING DIAGRAM - SR 50 ............. 86SCOOTER WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - SR 50 ..... 87CABLE COLOUR ................................................. 87AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS ............................................................ 88


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BASIC SAFETY RULESThe instructions given below cover normaloperation of your vehicle and must becarefully observed. By following theserules you will enhance your own safety andthe safety of those around you. You willalso maximize the life and utility of yourvehicle.

Two wheeled vehicles obviously do notprovide some of the protection provided byautomobiles, therefore it is essential thatyou wear appropriate protective clothing.Especially, never operate your vehiclewithout wearing your helmet, gloves, eyeprotection, a heavy jacket, sturdy footwear,and sturdy full length pants.

However, do not assume that even thebest clothing and helmet will protect you inthe event of an upset or a crash withanother vehicle. At best, this gear providessome protect ion f rom scrapes andscratches, but very little, if any, impactprotection.

Be sure that you meet all the requirementsprescribed by local law, including driver’slicense, minimum age, training, insurance,taxes, vehicle registration, license plate,etc.

When you first receive your vehicle,practice by riding in areas where there islittle traffic. Do not attempt to ride in heavytraffic until you are thoroughly experiencedand riding your vehicle has becomesecond nature to you.

Although this vehicle is legal for operationon freeways and expressways, i t isadvisable to not ride on these high speedhighways until you are thoroughly familiarwith your vehicle, and have attained a highdegree of skill in its operation.A new vehicle must be carefully broken in,see p.54 (BREAKING-IN).

Before starting the engine, make sure thatthe brakes, clutch, transmission andthrottle controls function properly and thatthe fuel and oil supply is adequate.The exhaust system, brakes, and someother parts of the vehicle become very hotduring operation. Do not touch any of theseparts.

Some medicines or drugs, i l legal orprescription, and alcohol significantlyincrease the risk of accidents. Do not ridewhile you are under the influence ofa lcoho l o r d rugs , be they i l l i c i t o rprescription.

Make sure you are in good physicalcondition and not ill before riding yourvehicle. Do not ride your vehicle when youare particularly tired or fatigued. Alcohol,drugs and fatigue are leading causes ofvehicle accidents.Many accidents are caused by the rider’sinexperience and lack of training. Do notride your vehicle until you have receivedtra in ing f rom a recognized t ra in ingorganization such as the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation. Remember that riding a twowheeled vehicle, though easy and fun, isquite different from driving a car. Do notassume that you can operate your vehiclesafely just because you are a competentautomobile driver.

Never lend your vehicle to others unlessyou are sure that they are competent andproperly licensed vehicle operators.



Observe all rules of the road. Particularlypay attention to all warning, regulatory andinformational signs.Avoid showing off (i.e., popping wheelies).Especially observe speed limits, rememberthat road conditions change with theweather and wet and icy pavements arepart icularly dangerous for vehicles,especial ly i f you are riding too fast.Remember that automobile drivers have ahard time seeing two wheeled vehicles, soalways give the automobile the right ofway, even if it is legally yours.

Before changing lanes, look over yourshoulder to make sure that the way isclear. Do not rely exclusively on the rear-view mirror: you may miscalculate thedistance and speed of a vehicle, or youmay even not see it at all.

Avoid obstacles that could damage thevehicle or make you lose control.

Do not tailgate, do not attempt to increaseyour gas mileage by following in the slipstream of cars or trucks in front of you.

In case of accident motorcycles, scootersand mopeds do not provide the samedegree o f p ro tec t ion ensured byautomobiles. The legs, in particular, areexposed the r isk o f be ing in ju red.However, the additional installation of legguards may actually increase the risk ofinjuries and their seriousness in case ofaccident.

Do not install leg guards available on themarket of spare parts and accessories.Non-compliance with these instructionsmay result in serious injuries or evendeath.

Always r ide with both hands on thehandlebars and feet on the footrests.

Never shift gear without using the clutch, ifthe vehicle is so equipped. Do not operatethe shif t lever or the other controlssuddenly or abruptly. Such misuse candamage the internal components of thevehicle and consequently cause seizure,loss of control, accidents and seriousinjuries or even death.

Remain in the seat when you are riding. Donot stand up or attempt to stretch while youare riding your vehicle. If you need to rest,pull over to the side of the road when it canbe safely done.



It is very important to your safety that yougive full attention to the riding task. Watchwhat you are doing, do not allow yourself tobe distracted by other cars, people orthings on the roadside, etc. Never smoke,eat, drink, read, etc. while riding yourvehicle. If you must consult a map, pullover when it can be done safely.

Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels andlubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANTCHART”; check the oil, fuel and coolantlevels regularly.If the throttle sticks open, it may cause acollision with another vehicle, or an upset.

If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with theengine stop switch located on the righthandlebar.

Do not attempt to restart the engine untilthe throttle has been repaired and worksperfectly. Failure to obey this warning canlead to a runaway with seriously injuries oreven death.

WARNINGIn the event of a throttle stickingemergency, always kill the engine usingthe engine stop switch located near thethrottle grip on the right handlebar.Never use your vehicle if the throttledoes not automatically fully return tothe idle position when the throttle gripis released. Contact your Local apriliaDealer for repairs. Failure to heed thiswarning can lead to a serious accidentand subsequent injury or even death.

If you and your vehicle are involved in anaccident, insure that there has been nodamage to the control levers, tubes, wires,braking system and other vital parts. If yourvehicle is involved in an accident, take itimmediately to your Local aprilia Dealerwho has the equipment and knowledge tocheck for accidental damage which maycompromise your safety.Your aprilia dealer is ready and able tohelp you with any safety problems that youmight have, but of course it is necessaryfor you to report any malfunctions to yourmechanic in order for him to help you.

Do not use your vehicle if it is damaged. Adamaged vehicle may become unstable orpresent other problems which can increasethe risk of accident, and therefore ofserious injury or even death.

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Do not attempt to modify the position,angle or color of your license plate. Do notcover it with even a clear plastic covering.Do not modify any of the safety equipmentof your vehicle, especially such safetyrelated items as directional indicators, rearview mirrors, lights or horns.

Any modification to your vehicle willinvalidate the warranty.Do not modify your engine in an attempt toincrease the horsepower. This can result inirreparable damage to the engine, as wellas degradation of the performance andhandling of the vehicle which could lead toan upset, and serious injury or even death.

Have your vehicle repaired only withoriginal parts, and use only original apriliaor aprilia approved accessories. The useof aftermarket accessories and parts canseriously compromise the safety of yourvehicle as well as its performance andserviceability. Any modification whichaffects performance or safety voids yourwarranty completely.Tampering with the emissions or noisecontrol systems on your vehicle is againstthe law, and can be punished by largefines.

In some jurisdictions, it can even lead tothe confiscation of your vehicle.

This vehicle was not designed to beequipped with a sidecar or to be used totow trailers or other vehicles. aprilia does not manufacture sidecars ortrailers and therefore cannot predict theef fects of such accessor ies on themanoeuvrability or stability of the vehicle: itcan only warn that such effects may benegative and that any damage to thevehicle components caused by the use ofsuch accessories will not be covered bythe warranty.

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Never race other vehicles with yourvehicle.

Brake with both the front and rear brakes.The use of one brake only for suddenbraking may cause the vehicle to skid ormake the rider lose control of the vehicleitself.

When riding down a steep hill, use theengine as a brake by selecting the samegear, or a lower gear, than you would useto climb the hill. Use front and rear brakessparingly.

Always ride at the appropriate speed andavoid unnecessary hard acceleration. Thisnot only is safer, but also reduces fuelconsumption and increases the life of thevehicle.

If you must ride your vehicle in rainyweather, or on loose surfaces, rememberthat traction is greatly reduced. Underthese conditions, all handling of the vehiclemust be done gradually and smoothly.Sudden acceleration, braking or turningmay make you lose control of your vehicle.When traction is reduced, accelerate andslow using your vehicle’s engine brakinginsofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harshapplication of the brakes.

Gradually open and close the throttle, toavoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.

On rough road surfaces, slow down andride with particular care.

Try to avo id w ide open th ro t t leaccelerations, unless they are necessaryfor such things as passing.

Don’t allow your engine to “lug,” that is, runat too low an rpm. Shift down to a lowergear. Also, don’t over-rev the engine.Observe the redline on the tachometer.

Remember that excessively aggressivecornering can cause your vehicle’s tires tolose sideways traction, which can result inan upset and serious injury or even death.



Always observe posted and statutoryspeed limits, but do not assume that youcan ride as fast as the speed limit under allroad conditions. Slowing down a little cangreatly increase your safety under all roadconditions.Do not ride your vehicle off road.

Do not tamper with the muffler system orthe emissions control system of yourvehicle. This is not only bad for theenvironment, it can subject you to seriouspenalties.

CLOTHINGBefore riding your vehicle, ensure that yourriding gear is in good condition. To beeffective, your helmet must fit properly, andthe visor or other eye protection must beclean.

Both research and experience have shownthat drivers of other vehicles often do notsee vehicles or riders. In order to makeyourself more conspicuous to thesedrivers, wear bright reflective clothing,such as a reflective vest, or clothing withreflective sections sewn into the jacket,pants and gloves. Be particular aware ofapproaching automobiles and trucks thatmight be trying to turn left in front of you.Many vehicle accidents are caused by anopposing automobile driver making a leftturn without warning in front of the vehicle.

Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,and yet swear that they did not see youbefore they turned directly into your path.Ride alert!

Wear protective clothing, preferably in lightand/or reflecting colors. In this way you willmake yourself more visible to the otherdrivers, thus notably reducing the risk ofbeing knocked down, and you will be moreprotected in case of fall.

Always wear your crash helmet. Manyaccidents are fatal because of injuries tothe head.

This clothing should be very tight-fittingand fastened at the wrists and ankles.Strings, belts and ties should not behanging loose; prevent these and otherobjects from interfering with driving bygetting entangled with moving parts ordriving mechanisms.



Do not carry sharp objects in your pocketsthat could be dangerous in case of anupset, for example, pens or mechanicalpencils, etc. Also, make sure that yourpassengers follow this recommendation.

ACCESSORIESThe owner of the vehicle is responsible forthe choice, installation and use of anyaccessory.

The ins ta l la t ion o f inappropr ia teaccessories or the overloading of thevehicle may result in the instability of thevehicle itself and cause accidents withconsequent risk of serious injuries or evendeath. Windshields could be particularlydangerous, as they can break and injure orcut the rider in case of accident. In case ofdoubts with regard to any accessory youwould like to install or any load you wouldlike to carry, previously consult your Localaprilia Dealer.

Avoid installing accessories that coverhorns or lights or that could impair theirfunctions, limit the suspension stroke andthe steering angle, hamper the operation ofthe controls and reduce the distance fromthe ground and the angle of inclination inturns.

Avoid using accessories that hamperaccess to the controls, since this canpro long reac t ion t imes dur ing anemergency.

Fairings and windshields installed on thevehicle may produce aerodynamic forcesthat will affect the stability of the vehicleduring use, especially at high speeds.

Make sure that anything you carry on yourvehicle is securely attached, and cannotcome lose and jam the wheels, forks, etc.Do not install any electrical accessories,and do not modify the electrical system ofyour vehicle. Anything that could cause anelectrical overload or other fault couldcause the vehicle to suddenly stop, thelights to dim or quit, or the horn and othersafety accessories not to work. Use onlygenuine aprilia accessories.

LOADDo not overload your vehicle. Attachluggage or packages as close as possibleto the center of your vehicle and distributethe load from side to side as evenly aspossible, to keep imbalance to a minimum.Remember that loads tend to loosen withriding, so frequently check the security ofyour load.



Do not hang anything from your vehiclehandlebars, fenders, or forks, because thiswill upset the handling of your vehicle, andcould prevent you from avoiding anaccident. Failure to heed this warning canlead to an upset with subsequent seriousinjury or even death.

Do not ride with your crash helmet hungfrom the strap because it could easily foulthe wheels, fenders, or forks, causing anupset and subsequent serious injury oreven death.Carry a passenger only if your vehicle isequipped wi th passenger footpegs,handgrips for the passenger to hold on to,and a passenger saddle.

When carrying a passenger, rememberthat your vehicle’s handling is degraded,that the brakes are less efficient, and thecenter of gravity is higher and further to therear.

This makes it more likely that the frontwheel wi l l come up of f the ground,especially on acceleration. Therefore, youshould avoid hard acceleration and hardbraking. Many accidents are caused byinexperienced riders carrying passengers.Remember that allowance must be madefor the extra weight of the passenger for alldriving maneuvers.Avoid abrupt and excessive acceleration.Always slow down in time and calculatelonger s topp ing and maneuver ingdistances. Non-compliance with theseinstructions may lead to the overturning ofthe vehicle or to other accidents withconsequent serious injuries or even death.

Never carry loosely packaged items, makesure that everything that you carry on yourvehicle is carefully secured.Do not carry packages which protrude fromthe luggage rack or which cover any of thesignal lights, the headlight, or the horn.Never carry animals or children on theglove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Never exceed the labeled maximum loadfor each saddlebag.

Overloading your vehicle seriously reducesits stability and maneuverability and canlead to an upset with subsequent seriousinjury or death.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS

KEY1) Coolant tank2) Coolant expansion tank plug3) Rear brake fluid reservoir4) Mixer oil reservoir cap

5) Mixer oil reservoir6) Seat lock7) Battery compartment / tool kit cover8) Fuel tank9) Fuel tank filler plug

10) Air filter11) Center stand 12) Left passenger footpeg 13) Side stand

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5) Warning horn6) Battery7) Fuse carrier8) Spark plug

9) Right passenger footpeg10) Antitheft hook (for the aprilia "Body-

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KEY1) Rear brake lever2) Electrical controls on the left side of the

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5) Right rear-view mirror6) Front brake lever7) Throttle grip8) Electrical controls on the right side of

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9) Ignition switch/steering lock ( - - )

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

KEY 1) Rev counter2) Fuel level indicator ( )3) Coolant temperature indicator ( )4) Green turn indicator warning light ( )5) Blue high beam warning light ( )6) Amber low fuel light ( )7) Clock8) Speedometer9) Odometer10) Multifunction indicator: trip time / fuel consumption meter /

partial, average, maximum speed / chronometer / batteryvoltage / miles to go to next service

11) Red general warning light ( )

KEY1) Speedometer2) Fuel level indicator ( )3) Green turn indicator warning light ( )4) Blue high beam warning light ( )5) Amber low fuel light ( )6) Service warning7) Mixer oil reserve light ( )8) Digital clock9) Coolant temperature indicator ( )10) Multifunction indicator: odometer (ODO) / trip meter (TRIP) /

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Multifunction indicator functionsUse the Mode button (2), on handlebar leftside, to select among various functions:clock setting, odometer (ODO), trip meter(TRIP), battery voltage value and trip meterreset.

Odometer (ODO)When the instrument panel is switched on,the multifunction display (1) shows theodometer function (ODO).

TRIP function (TRIP) With the odometer display (ODO), pressthe Mode button (2) once to display thefunction (TRIP). Hold down the Modebutton (2) for at least three seconds toreset stored trip value.

Battery voltageWith the odometer display, press the Modebutton (2) twice to display the batteryfunction.

Conversion of unit of measurement -Km/MiWhen battery voltage is displayed onmultifunction display (1), hold down theMode button (2) for more than ten secondsto change the unit of measurement fromkilometres (Km) to miles (Mi). Whilepressing the button, the current unit ofmeasurement is flashing. Should the buttonbe pressed for less than ten seconds, theconversion will not take place.

Setting the clock

NOTE For safety reasons, it is possibleto set this function when vehicle is stoppedonly.

Hold down the Mode button (2) for at leastthree seconds.

The column dividing hours and minutes willstart flashing.Set the hour value, it will increase by oneunit every time you press the Mode button(2).Hold down the Mode button (2) again for atleast three seconds to shift to minutesetting. The indicated value will increaseby one unit every time the Mode button (2)is pressed.

Hold down the Mode button (2) for at leastthree seconds to go back to hour setting.

If no key has been touched for threeseconds, the display will automatically quitthe clock setting function.

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Using the MODE joystick (2)Using the MODE joystick (2) on handlebarright side, it is possible to choose variousfunctions in sequence; move the MODEjoystick (2) to the right or to the left(UP/DOWN) to scroll the functions, selectthe function by pressing rapidly, confirmdata by pressing for a longer period.

Multifunction indicator functionsMove the UP/DOWN joystick (2) to displaythe sequence of the various functions:TRIP 1 TRIP 2 BATTERYVOLTAGE CHRONOMETER MENU

TRIP1 - TRIP2 functionsThe two pages display two stored valuesfor: trip meter, average speed, maximumspeed. The values can be reset by holdingdown the MODE joystick (2) for a certaintime.

Battery Voltage functionBattery voltage is displayed

Chronometer functionQuickly press the MODE joystick (2) tostart the chronometer.

If the MODE joystick (2) is pressed before10 seconds have e lapsed s incechronometer start, current measure iscancelled and a new one is started.

If the MODE joystick (2) is pressed after 10seconds have elapsed since chronometerstart, current measure is stopped, storedand a new one is started.

Hold down MODE joystick (2) for a certaintime to stop the measurements.It is possible to store up to 16 times in arow, tha t can be d isp layed on theCHRONOMETER screen under the Menufunction (see "Menu Function").

Menu functionPress the MODE joystick (2) for a certaintime to enter the Menu. Press again theMODE joys t i ck (2 ) to access theSETTINGS and CHRONOMETER sub-menus.

SETTINGS - Press again the MODEjoystick (2) to access the following sub-menus: "Time setting", "Code change" and"Language setting":– Time setting: (from the SETTINGS menu)

briefly press on MODE joystick (2) to enterthe setting function. Set the time using theUP/DOWN joystick (2), confirm it with theMODE joystick (2). Using UP/DOWNjoystick (2) shift to minutes, confirm the setvalue with the MODE joystick (2).

– Code change: (from the SETTINGS menu)shortly press on the MODE joystick (2) toenter the function for setting the 5-digitsafety code. Set the first digit using theUP/DOWN joystick (2), confirm it with theMODE joystick (2). Then set the followingdigit.

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NOTE The sa fe ty code w i l l benecessary to start the vehicle with a keynot fitted with a transponder or in any casenot initialized on the vehicle.

NOTE The safety code stored on anynew vehicle is 00000.

NOTE Every time a new vehicle isstarted, the instrument panel issues awarning to prompt the rider to customizethe safety code. It is recommended to setthe your personal code instead of thestandard one, take note of the new codeand keep it in a safe place, not on thescooter itself and remember to hand it overto the new owner in case of sale.

– Language setting: (from the SETTINGSmenu) briefly press on the MODE joystick(2) to enter this funct ion, use theUP/DOWN joystick (2) to set the desiredlanguage among the ones available, selectit by pressing on the MODE joystick (2) fora certain time.

CHRONOMETER - this menu allows youto display and delete the stored values:– Display: enter this menu to display the

times recorded using the Chronometerfunction. Briefly press on the MODEjoystick (2) to quit time display mode.

– Delete: enter this menu to delete the timesrecorded using the Chronometer function.All values can be deleted by holding downthe MODE joystick (2) for a certain time.

WARNINGAlways select the desired function withvehicle stopped.



INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

NOTE Turn the key to ON ( ), for the first three seconds all pilot lights, the instrument panel backlighting and the digital displayindicators will come on, thus carrying out the starting check routine.

Description Function

Direction indicator warning light Blinks when the right or left direction indicator is on.

Mixer oil reserve indicator It shows together with the alarm light to indicate that the mixer oil levelis in reserve; top up mixer oil, see page 41 (MIXER OIL).

Speedometer Indicates road speed.

High beam warning light Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam (PASSING ).

Low fuel warning light Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is 2.18 pt (1.2 l.).When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 40 (FUEL).

Fuel level indicator Indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

Digital clock Displays current hour and minutes.

Coolant temperature indicator

Indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.When the first section comes on, the temperature allows you to ride the vehicle.The normal running temperature range is indicated by the central area of the scale.In case of excessive temperature, the alarm light comes on. In this case, stop the engine and checkcoolant level, see page 44 (COOLANT).

Exceeding the maximum coolant temperature allowed may lead tosevere engine damage.

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Alarm light

Comes on to warn about a general failure, also the relevant icon will show on the digital display. Check thefailure and fix it.

Comes on in case of: mixer oil reserve, coolant high temperature, temperature sensor signal interrupt, fuelsensor signal interrupt, problems with the injection system .

Turns on for a few seconds when ignition switch is turned to " " position. - If the light goes off, it is possible to start the engine.- If the light stays on for more than 10 sec. the engine can be started but

it is necessary to contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.- If the light flashes, DO NOT start the engine and contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.- If the light stays on, the vehicle is faulty, contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.

Service iconComes on to warn that the vehicle is due for service.The icon will come on and flash 186 mi (300 km) before the next scheduled service and will stay on whenmileage set for service is reached.

Multifunction indicator Displays the auxiliary functions, see page 30 - 31 (MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL COMPUTER)

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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components onlyoperate when the ignition switch is in the“ ” position.

1) PASSING BUTTON ( ) Press the but ton (PASSING) toactivate the high beam flasher.

NOTE Release the button “ “ todisable the high beam flasher.

1) MODE BUTTONPress th is but ton to d isplay themultifunction Display pages.

2) HORN BUTTON ( )Press this button to operate the horn.

3) TURN INDICATOR SWITCH ( )To indicate the turn to the left, movethe switch to the left; to indicate theturn to the right, move the switch to the

right. Press the switch to cancel thesignal.

4) LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ( - )If the dimmer switch is in position“ ”, the high beam comes on; while ifit is in position “ ”, the low beamcomes on.

CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components onlyoperate when the ignition switch is in the“ ” position.

5) MODE BUTTON Move the MODE joystick (5) to theleft/right or press it to scroll and selectthe mul t i funct ion d isp lay pagesUP/DOWN .

6) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( - )7) STARTER BUTTON ( )

Press the button “ “ to have thestarter motor crank the engine. For thestart ing procedure, see page 49(STARTING)

WARNINGDo not operate the engine stop switch“ - ” while riding.

Th is sw i tch serves as a sa fe ty o remergency switch.With the switch in position “ ”, i t ispossible to start the engine; the engine canbe stopped by moving the switch toposition “ ”.

CAUTIONWith the engine stopped and theignition switch in position “ ” , thebattery may run flat.When the vehicle has come to astandstill and you have stopped theengine, set the ignition switch toposition “ ”.

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IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch is positioned on theright side of the steering head.

NOTE The key (1) operates the ignitionswi tch / s teer ing lock , the ba t te rycompartment / tool kit lock and the seatlock.Two keys are supplied together with thevehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Store the spare key in a safeplace (other than the vehicle).

STEERING LOCK

WARNINGNever turn the key to position " " whenriding, or you will lose control of thevehicle.

OPERATIONTo lock the steering:◆ Turn the handlebar fully to the left.◆ Turn the key (1) to position " ", and

press it.

NOTE Turn the key and steer thehandlebar at the same time.

◆ Turn the key (1) counter-clockwise (tothe left), then steer the handlebar slowly,until the key (1) reaches position " ".

◆ Extract the key.

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Steering lock The steeringis locked. I t i s no tposs ib le tos ta r t theeng ine o rswitch on thelights.

It is possibleto remove thekey.

Ne i the r theeng ine , no rthe lights willoperate.

It is possibleto remove thekey.

The eng inecan bestar ted, thed i rec t ionindicators, thehorn, the MIXo i l warn inglight, the fuelwarning light,thetemperatureindicator (onlyi f eng ine i shot) and thefuel gauge areenabled.

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEATTo unlock and lift the seat:◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see page

55 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

◆ Insert the key in the lock on the innerfront shield (1).

◆ Turn the key clockwise and raise theseat (2).

NOTE Before taking the seat down andlocking it, check that the key has beenremoved from the helmet compartment/glove compartment.

◆ To lock the seat, lower and press it(without exerting too much pressure),thus making the lock snap shut.

WARNINGBefore leaving, make sure that the seatis properly locked.

HELMET COMPARTMENT / GLOVE COMPARTMENTThanks to the helmet/glove compartment,you need not carry the helmet or otherencumbering objects with you every timeyou park the vehicle.The compartment is positioned under theseat.To reach this compartment, proceed asfollows:◆ Raise the seat (2), see on the side

(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).

NOTE Position the helmet with theopening down, as shown.

WARNINGDo not load the crash helmet / glovecompartment too much.Maximum allowed weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg).

GLOVE COMPARTMENTThe vehicle is equipped with a glovecompartment at the front end of the seat.Push on the glove compartment openinglever (3).

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ANTITHEFT HOOKThe antitheft hook (5) is positioned on theright side of the vehicle, near the rider’sfootboard.To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, itis advisable to secure it with the aprilia"Body-Guard" shielded cable (4),available at any aprilia Authorized Dealer.

WARNINGDo not use the hook to lift the vehicle orfor any purpose other than securing thevehicle once it has been parked.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT / TOOL KITThis compartment is positioned in thelower part of the vehicle, between thefootboards.

To reach this compartment, proceed asfollows:◆ Insert the key (6) in the lock.◆ Turn the key (6) clockwise, pull it and

raise the cover (7).

The tool kit (8) includes:

– no. 1 tool case;– no. 1 21-mm plug socket wrench;– no. 1 16-mm plug socket wrench;– no. 1 rod for socket wrench;– no. 1 flat/cross-head screwdriver,

PH-type, size 2;– no. 1 screwdriver handle;– no. 1 4-mm hexagonal wrench ;– no. 1 13-mm hexagonal wrench ;

BAG HOOK

WARNINGDo not hang excessively bulky bags orparcels to the hook, as this mayser iously compromise themaneuverability of the vehicle or themovement of your feet.

The bag hook (1) is positioned on the frontpart of the inner shield.

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ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available:– large windscreen (1);– luggage rack (2);– Side stand (3);– New Concept additional Top Case.

CAUTIONIndirect sunlight from behind reflectingon the windscreen might damage theinstrument panel. It is recommended topark the vehicle with the sun shining infront of it.

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FUEL

WARNINGThe fuel used in internal combustionengines is highly flammable and canbecome explosive under particularconditions.It is important to refuel and service thevehicle in a well-ventilated area, withthe engine off.Do not smoke while refuelling or nearfuel vapors, in any case avoid contactwith naked flames, sparks and anyother heat source or source of ignitionto prevent fires or explosion.

Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignitewhen in contact with hot engine parts.In the event of accidental spillage, makesure that the area has completely driedbefore starting the engine.Never fill the tank to the brim, as fuelexpands from heat and when left underdirect sunlight.

Tighten the filler plug securely afterrefuelling.Avoid contact with skin, do not inhalefuel vapors; do not swallow fuel ortransfer it between different receptaclesusing a hose.

DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only unleaded fuel, in conformity withthe DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95(R.O.N.) and 85 (M.O.N.).

To refuel, proceed as follows:

◆ Raise the seat, see page 37(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).

◆ Release and remove the filler plug (1).

FUEL TANK CAPACITY(reserve included): 12.7 pt (7.0 l )TANK RESERVE: 2.2 pt (1.2 l )Do not put addi t ives or o thersubstances into the fuel.

If a funnel or other system is used fortopping up, make sure that i t isperfectly clean.

◆ Refuel.◆ Refit the plug (1).

CAUTIONMake sure that the p lug is wel ltightened.

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LUBRICANTS

WARNINGProlonged or repeated contact with oilmay cause severe skin damage. Wash your hands careful ly af terhandling engine oil.

Wear latex gloves during servicing.


DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THEENVIRONMENT

CAUTIONProceed with care.Do not spill the oil!Take care not to smear any component,the area in which you are working andthe surrounding area.Carefully remove any trace of oil.

In case of oil leakage or malfunctions,contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.

TRANSMISSION FLUIDHave the transmission oil level checkedevery 2500 mi (4000 km), or every 12months.

Have the transmission fluid changed afterthe first 312 mi (500 km) and then every7500 mi (12000 km) or every 2 years.

Have inspection and replacement carriedout by an aprilia Authorized Dealer.

MIXER OILTop up mixer oil tank every 312 mi (500km) , 1240 mi (2000 km) .

This vehicle is equipped with separatemixer mixing fuel with oil necessary foreng ine lub r i ca t ion ; see page 81(LUBRICANT CHART).

The vehicle features a control unit thatmanages an electronic pump ensuringcorrect oil quantity for engine lubrication;see page 81 (LUBRICANT CHART).

The reserve is indicated by the generalalarm light ( ) that comes on and by themixer oil reserve icon " " that is displayedon the instrument panel, see page 29(INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS).

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CAUTIONUsing the vehicle with no mixer oil leftseriously damages the engine.In the event you run out of mixer oil orthe mixer oil hose is removed, contactan aprilia Authorized Dealer that willbleed the system. This operation isnecessary because engine might bedamaged if running with air in the mixeroil system.To top up mixer oil proceed as follows:◆ Remove the front cover upper panel; see

page 64 (REMOVING THE FRONTCOVER)

◆ Remove the cap (1).TANK CAPACITY: 2.2 pt (1.2 l )TANK RESERVE: 0.4 pt (0.2 l )

CAUTIONDo not put addi t ives or o thersubstances into the oil.

If a funnel or other system is used fortopping up, make sure that i t isperfectly clean.

◆ Top up.◆ Refit the plug (1).

CAUTIONMake sure that the p lug is wel ltightened.

BRAKE FLUID - recommendations

WARNINGSudden changes in brake lever play or aspongy feel of the lever may indicateproblems with the hydraulic system. If indoubt about the proper operation of thebrake or if you are not able to performroutine checks, contact an apriliaAuthorized Dealer.Pay special attention to the brake diskand friction material, making sure thatthey are neither dirty nor oily, especiallyaf ter maintenance operat ions orinspections.Make sure the brake hose is not twistedor worn.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.DO NOT RELEASE INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

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DISK BRAKES

WARNINGThe brakes are the parts that mostensure your safety and for this reasonthey must always be perfectly working;check them before every trip.

A dirty disk will soil the pads, leading toloss of braking efficiency. Dirty padsmust be replaced, while dirty disksmust be cleaned with a high-qualitydegreaser.Have brake fluid changed at an apriliaAuthorized Dealerevery two years.

If in doubt about the proper operation ofthe clutch or if you are not able toperform routine checks, do not hesitateto contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.

NOTE This vehicle is equipped withfront and rear disk brakes operated byindependent hydraul ic c ircui ts. Thefollowing information applies to bothbraking systems.

Brake fluid level decreases gradually asthe brake pads wear down.

The brake reservoirs are positioned on thehandlebar, near the brake lever couplings.

Periodically check brake fluid level, see(CHECK) and pads for wear, see page 63(CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FORWEAR).

WARNINGDo not use the vehicle if the brakingsystem is leaking fluid.

CHECKTo check the brake fluid level, proceed asfollows:MIN = minimum level.

◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND)

◆ Rotate the handlebar, so that the fluid (1)contained in the brake reservoir isparallel to the "MIN" mark stamped onthe glass gauge (2).

◆ Make sure that the brake fluid containedin the reservoir (1) exceeds the "MIN"mark stamped on the glass gauge (2).

WARNINGDo not ride the vehicle if the level isbelow "MIN" mark.

CAUTIONBrake fluid level decreases as the brakepads wear down.

If the fluid is below the "MIN" mark:◆ Check the brake pads for wear, see

page 63 (CHECKING THE BRAKEPADS FOR WEAR).

If the pads and/or the disk do not needreplacing:

◆ Contact an aprilia Authorized Dealerthat will top up the fluid.

CAUTIONCheck the brake for proper operation.When the brake lever has exceedingtravel or if you notice a loss of braking,contact an aprilia Authorized Dealer.The braking system may need bleeding.

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COOLANT

CAUTIONDo not ride when coolant is below theminimum level MIN.Check the coolant level every 2000 km(1250 mi) and after long trips; have thecoolant changed by an aprilia AuthorizedDealer every 2 years.

WARNINGCoolant is toxic when ingested. Contactwith eyes or skin may cause irritation. In the event of contact with eyes or skin,rinse repeatedly with abundant waterand seek medical advice. In the event ofingestion, induce vomiting, rinse mouthand throat with abundant water andseek medical advice immediately.

DO NOT RELEASE INTO THEENVIRONMENT.


Take care not to spill coolant onto hotengine parts. It may ignite and produceinvisible flames. Wear latex glovesduring servicing. Contact an apriliaAuthorized Dealer for the replacement.

Coolant mixture is a 50% solution of waterand antifreeze.This is the ideal solution for most operatingtemperatures and provides good corrosionprotection.

This solution is also suited to the warmseason, as the mixture is less prone toevaporative loss and will reduce the needfor top-ups.In addition, less water evaporation meansfewer mineral salts depositing in theradiator , which he lps preserve theefficiency of the cooling system.

When temperature drops below zerodegrees centigrade, check the coolingsystem frequently and add more antifreeze(up to 60% maximum) to the solution.Use distilled water in the coolant mixture.Tap water will damage the engine.

WARNINGDo not remove the expansion tank plug(1) when the engine is hot, sincecoolant is very hot and under pressure.If it gets in contact with the skin or withclothes, it may cause severe burnsand/or damage.

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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP

WARNINGWait for the engine to cool down beforechecking or topping up coolant level.

◆ Stop the engine and wait until it hascooled down.

NOTE Position the vehicle on firm andflat ground.

◆ Remove the front cover, see page 64(REMOVING THE FRONT COVER).

◆ Make sure that the level of the fluidcontained in the expansion tank (2) isincluded between the "MIN" and "MAX"marks.

MIN = minimum levelMAX = maximum level

If not so:

◆ Loosen the filler plug (1) (by turning itcounter-clockwise), without removing it.

◆ Wait a few seconds in order to releaseany residual pressure.

◆ Unscrew and remove the plug (1).

WARNINGCoolant is toxic when ingested. Contactwith eyes or skin may cause irritation.Do not put your fingers or any other objectinto the filler opening in order to ensurethat there is coolant.

CAUTIONDo not add any additives or otherproducts.If a funnel or other system is used fortopping up, make sure that i t isperfectly clean.

CAUTIONNever top up beyond the "MAX" levelmark or coolant will leak out when theengine is running.

◆ Top up with coolant, see page 81(LUBRICANT CHART) up to just belowthe "MAX" mark.

◆ Refit the filler plug (1).

CAUTIONIf coolant level drops too quickly or thetank is empty, check the cooling circuitfor leaks. Contact an aprilia AuthorizedDealer for the repair operation.

◆ Refit the inspection cover, ensure it iscorrectly secured.

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TIRESThis vehicle is equipped with tubeless tires.

WARNINGPeriodically check the tire inflationpressure at room temperature, see page78 (TECHNICAL DATA).

Measuring pressure on hot tires willlead to inaccurate measurement. It isespecially important to measure tirepressure before and after a long trip.Overinflated tires will not absorb bumpswhen riding on rough road surfaces andresult ing vibration is transferredthrough the handlebar, giving a harshride and reducing tire grip especiallydur ing corner ing. Converse ly ,underinflation will put more stress onthe sidewalls (1) and the tire may slip onthe rim or even come off the rim,leading to loss of control.

The tires could come off the rims underharsh braking. Finally, the vehicle couldskid during cornering.

Inspect tire surface condition and checkfor wear, as worn tires lead to poor roadholding and handling.

Some of the tires approved for this vehicleare equipped with wear indicators. Thereare several kinds of wear indicators. Formore information on how to check thetires for wear, contact your Dealer.Visually inspect the tires for wear andhave them changed if worn.

Old tires, even if not completely worndown, may become hard and provide poorgrip. In this case, have the tires changed.

Have a tire changed when worn orpunctured, if the puncture in the tread islarger than 0.2 in (5 mm).

Have the wheels balanced after eachtire repair.Tires should be changed with tires ofdifferent type and model as specified bythe manufacturer , see page 78(TECHNICAL DATA); using differenttires than the specified ones willadversely affect vehicle handling.

Do not install tube tires on tubeless tirerims or vice versa.

Make sure that the tires always havetheir valve (2) sealing caps on, toprevent them from suddenly going flat.

Change, repair, maintenance andbalancing operations are very importantand should be carried out by qualifiedtechnicians with appropriate tools.

Have your tires and wheels serviced atan aprilia Authorized Dealeror a tire specialist.

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If the tires are new, they may still becovered with a slippery film: drivecarefully for the first few miles. Do notoil the tires with unsuitable fluids.

MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3)front:.................................... 0.12 in (3 mm)rear: .................................... 0.12 in (3 mm)However, the minimum tread depth mustnot be less than prescribed by regulationsin force in the country where the vehicle isused.

CATALYTIC MUFFLER

WARNINGDo not park the vehicle (catalytic version)close to dried brushwood or in placeswhere children are likely to come incontact with it, because the catalyticmuffler heats to very high operatingtemperature. Be very careful and avoidany contact until it has cooled down.

The catalytic version of this vehicle mounts amuffler with a "platinum-rhodium" two-waymetal catalytic converter.

This device provides for the oxidation of theCO (carbon monoxide) and of the HC(unburned hydrocarbons) contained in theexhaust gases, changing them into carbondioxide and steam, respectively.

The high temperature of the exhaust gas dueto the catalytic reaction also burns oil particles,keeping the muffler clean and eliminatingsmoke.To ensure long trouble-free operation of thecatalytic converter and to reduce problemsrelating the fouling of the thermal unit and ofthe exhaust, avoid covering long distanceswith the engine running constantly at a lowrpm.It is sufficient to alternate these periods withperiods in which the engine runs at relativelyhigh rpm, even if only for a few seconds, butrather frequently.The recommendations above are especiallyimportant when cold starting the engine. Inthis case, the rpm suitable for "triggering" thecatalytic reaction are easily reached, but it isimportant to ensure that the cylindertemperature is at least 122 °F (50 °C); thistakes place a few seconds after starting.

CAUTIONUse unleaded fuel only. Lead will damagethe catalytic converter.

EXHAUST MUFFLER

WARNINGTampering with the noise controlsystem is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:– The removal or disconnection of any device or

element of design incorporated into any newvehicle to limit the noise emissions before itssale or delivery to the final purchaser or while itis in use except if carried out for maintenance,repair or replacement purposes;

– the use of the vehicle after such device orelement of design has been removed orrendered inoperative by any person.

Check the exhaust muffler and the mufflerpipes, to make sure that they show no tracesof rust or holes and that the exhaust system isoperating properly.

If the exhaust system noise increases, contactan aprilia Authorized Dealer immediately.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNINGCheck the vehicle before each ride toensure safe riding. (See the PRE-RIDECHECKS CHART on the side). Failure toperform these checks may lead tosevere personal injury or vehicledamage.

For the tightening torques of nuts andbolts that are not indicated in thismanual, please contact an apriliaAuthorized Dealer. The tightening of acomponent at the wrong driving torquemay be dangerous for your and otherpeople’s safety.

If you have any doubts on the operationof the vehicle controls or believe thatany vehicle components might befaulty, do not hesitate to contact anaprilia Authorized Dealer. It does not take long to carry out acheck-up and this operation ensuresyou much more safety.

PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART

Part Check page

Disk brakes Check operation and fluid level, and make sure there are noleaks. Check pads for wear.Top up, if necessary.

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Throttle Check for smooth operation; throttle should snap fully openand closed at all positions of the steering.If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.

51

Mixer oil Check and/or top up, if necessary. 41

Wheels / tires Check tire surface, inflation pressure. Check for wear ordamage. Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in thetread grooves.

46

Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly. If necessary, lubricate the joints.

Steering Steering should rotate smoothly and evenly. There should beno play or looseness.

Center stand and sidestand

Make sure that they work smoothly and that the springtension brings them back to their normal position. Lubricate joints and connections, if necessary.

55

Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose.Adjust or tighten as required.

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Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary. Make sure there are no leaks or obstacles in the circuit.

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Coolant Coolant level in the expansion tank must be between the"MIN" and "MAX" marks. Top up, if necessary.

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Engine stop switch ( - )

Make sure that it operates correctly. 35

Lights, warning l ights,general alarm light, hornand electrical devices

Check the proper functioning of all the devices. Change the bulbs or fix the fault in case of failure.

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Injection pump Make sure that it operates correctly.



STARTING

WARNINGExhaust gases conta in carbonmonoxide, which is extremely toxic ifinhaled. Do not start the engine in anenclosed space or poorly ventilatedarea.Failure to observe this warning maylead to loss of consciousness or evendeath by asphyxia.Do not get on the vehicle for starting it.Do not start the engine with the vehiclepositioned on the side stand.

ELECTRIC STARTING◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,

see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND)

◆ Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) isin position " ".

◆ Set the engine kill switch (2) to position" ".

◆ Turn the key (3) and set the ignitionswitch to position " ".

NOTE Do not leave the ignition to " "with engine off for a long time to preventthe battery from getting flat.

◆ Check that the "general alarm" light goesoff (see page 29) .

◆ Lock at least one wheel, by pulling abrake lever (5).If this operation is not carried out, thestart relay receives no current and thestarter will not run.

NOTE After a long period of inactivity,carry out the operations described at page29 (STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIODOF INACTIVITY).

CAUTIONPress the starter button " " (5) withoutaccelerating and release it as soon asthe engine starts.

NOTE Do not hold down the starterbutton " " (4) for more than five seconds orthe battery could run flat. If the engine doesnot start within this lapse of time, wait tenseconds before operating the starterbutton" " (4) again.Avoid pressing the starter button " " (4)when the engine is running, or the startermotor may damage.

NOTE Start the engine and then allow15-20 seconds without touching the throttle(especially at very low temperatures) inorder to let the engine warm up.◆ Do not accelerate and at the same time

operate the brake levers until moving off.To start, see page 51 (STARTING OFFAND RIDING).

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KICK START ◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,

see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND) Move to the left side ofthe vehicle.

◆ Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) isin position " ".

◆ Turn the key (3) and set the ignitionswitch to position " ".

◆ Set the engine kill switch (2) to position" ".

◆ Operate the brake levers (5) to lock bothwheels and avoid losing control of thevehicle when starting.

◆ Use your right foot to operate the kickstart (6), and release immediately.

◆ Repeat this operation, if necessary, untilengine starts.

STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINEIf the starting is not carried out properly or ifthere is too much fuel in the intake ducts,the engine may flood.

To clean a flooded engine:

CAUTIONDo not operate the kick starter withengine running.

Press the start push-button " " (4) for afew seconds (letting the engine crank) withcompletely open throttle (7) (Pos. A).

STARTING WITH COLD ENGINEWhen the room temperature is low (near orbelow 32 °F - 0 °C), it may be difficult tostart the engine at the first attempt.

If so:

◆ Hold down the starter button " " (4) forat least five seconds and open thethrottle grip (7) slightly (Pos. A).

If the engine starts:

◆ Release of the throttle twistgrip (7).◆ If idle speed is erratic, flip the throttle grip

(7) moderately several times.To start, see page 51 (STARTING OFFAND RIDING).

If the engine fails to start

Wait a few seconds and repeat the COLDSTART PROCEDURE.

◆ If necessary, remove the spark plug, seepage 67 (SPARK PLUG) and make surethat it is not wet.

◆ If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.Before reinstalling it:

NOTE Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,near the spark plug seat, in order to protectit from oil sprays.

◆ Press the start push-button " " (4) andlet the starter run for about five secondswithout accelerating.

STARTING AFTER A PROLONGEDPERIOD OF INACTIVITYAfter a long period of inactivity, if the startis not immediate, this may be due to thefact that the fuel circuit is partially empty.

If so:◆ Press the starter push-button " " (4) for

about five seconds, in order to ensurethe filling of the float chamber.

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STARTING OFF AND RIDINGNOTE Before starting off, read thesection "Safe Riding", see page 5 (SAFERIDING).

CAUTIONIf, while riding, the fuel reserve light " "on the instrument panel comes on, itmeans that the fuel reserve is being used.Refuel as soon as possible, see page 40(FUEL).

WARNINGAny mention to the use of the vehiclewith passenger is to be intended asreferred only to the countries where thisis allowed.

While riding, keep your hands on thehandlebar and your fee t on thefootpegs.

NEVER RIDE IN ANY POSITION OTHERTHAN THE RECOMMENDED RIDINGPOSITION.

If you are riding with a passenger, giveyour passenger proper instructions toavoid problems when maneuvering.Before leaving, make sure that thestand/stands is/are completely up.

To start off:

◆ Release the throttle grip (Pos. A),engage the rear brake, then move thevehicle down the stand.

◆ Get on the vehicle, keeping at least onefoot on the ground in order to keepbalance.

◆ Adjust the rear-view mirrors.

WARNINGWith the vehicle stopped, try to becomefamiliar with the mirrors.◆ Release the brake lever and accelerate

by rotating the throttle grip moderately(Pos. B); the vehicle will start moving.

CAUTIONDo not start off abruptly when theengine is cold.To reduce emiss ions and fue lconsumption, ride slowly until coveringseveral miles to warm the engine up tooperating temperature.

WARNINGAvoid opening and closing the throttlerepeatedly and continuously, so that youdo not accidentally lose control of thevehicle.



WARNINGIf you have to brake, put on both brakesin order to obtain smooth deceleration,properly exerting pressure on thebraking parts.By putting on the front brake or rearbrake only, you considerably reduce thebraking force, and risk locking onewheel, consequently losing grip.

To stop uphill, decelerate completelyand use the brakes to keep the vehicleat standstill.Do not use engine braking or the clutchotherwise the converter may overheat.

When approaching a turn, slow downand brake and take the turn a tmoderate, constant speed or accelerateslightly; braking in a turn will greatlyincrease your chances of skidding.Continued application of the brakes onlong downhill grades may cause thebrakes to overheat, thereby reducingbraking efficiency. Shift down to useengine braking and apply both brakesintermittently.Never ride downhill with the engine off!

WARNINGIf the road surface is wet or slippery(snow, ice, mud, etc.), ride slowly, donot brake or swerve suddenly, or youmay lose grip and fall.Watch out for obstacles or suddenchanges in the road surface.Uneven roads, rails, manhole covers,signs painted on the road surface andbuilding site metal plates become rathersl ippery in the rain. Avoid theseobstacles as much as possible, drivesmoothly and bend the vehicle as littleas possible.

WARNINGSignal your intention to change lane orturn in good t ime using the turnindicators and avoid sudden swervingor movements.Switch off the direction indicators assoon as you have changed direction.

Be extremely careful when passing orbeing passed.When riding in the rain, the spraythrown up by the tires of large vehicleswill reduce your vision; the air wavecreated by a large vehicle may makeyou lose control of the vehicle.



WARNINGIf the general alarm light ( ) and themixer oil reserve icon " " come onduring normal engine operation, itmeans that mixer oil reserve is beingused; in this case, top up mixer oil, seepage 41 (MIXER OIL).

CAUTIONIf the general alarm light ( ) and thecoolant temperature indicator " " reachmaximum temperature, stop the engineand check coolant level, see page 44(COOLANT).

RUNNING-IN

WARNINGAfter the first 312 mi (500 km), carry outthe checking operations indicated in thecolumn "After running-in", see page 57(SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART),in order to avoid hurting yourself orother people and/or damaging thevehicle.

Correct engine running-is essential toensur ing p roper per fo rmance anddurability. Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effectiverunning-in of engine, suspension andbrakes.For the first 312 mi (500 km), keep to thefollowing indications:

◆ 0- 62 mi (0- 100 km)Until you have covered the first 62 mi(100 km), use the brakes gently andavoid harsh, prolonged braking. This willhelp the brake pads bed in properlyagainst the brake disks.

◆ 0- 187 mi (0- 300 km)Do not keep the throttle twistgrip openfor more than half its travel for too long.

◆ 187- 312 mi (300- 500 km)Do not keep the throttle twistgrip openfor more than 3/4ths of its travel for toolong.



STOPPING

WARNINGIf possible, avoid stopping abruptly,slowing down suddenly and braking atthe last moment.

◆ Release the throttle grip (pos. A) andgradually put on the brakes to stop thevehicle.

◆ If you need to stop only briefly, keep atleast one brake applied.

PARKING

WARNINGPark the vehicle on firm and levelground, to prevent it from falling. Do not lean the vehicle against a wall, orlay it on the ground. Make sure that the vehicle, and inparticular hot vehicle components, maynot put the safety of persons andchildren at risk. Do not leave the vehicle unattendedwith the engine running or the key in theignition switch. Do not sit on the vehicle when the standis down.◆ Stop the vehicle, see on the side

(STOPPING).◆ Set engine kill switch (1) to " " (where

fitted).

CAUTIONWith the engine stopped and theignition switch in position “ ”, thebattery may run flat.◆ Rotate the key (2) and set the ignition

switch (3) to position " ".◆ Place the vehicle on the stand, see page

55 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).

CAUTIONIt is not necessary to close the fuel tapwhen the engine is off, since it isequipped with an automatic sealingsystem.

CAUTIONNever leave the key in the ignitionswitch.◆ Lock the steering, see page 15

(STEERING LOCK) and extract the key(2).

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PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND

Carefully read page 54 (STOPPING).

CENTER STAND◆ Grasp the left grip (1) and the left grab

rail (2).◆ Push down the stand lever (3).

SIDE STAND ◆ Grasp the left grip (1) and the left grab

rail (2).

WARNINGRisk of falling and overturning.When the vehicle is straightened fromthe parking position to the drivingposition, the stand goes automaticallyup.

◆ Push on the side stand (4) with your rightfoot and lower it completely.

◆ Lean the vehicle to the side until thestand is resting on the ground.

◆ Turn the handlebar fully to the left.

WARNINGMake sure that the vehicle is stable.

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT

CAUTIONDo not use any “brake lock” devices.Fai lure to heed this warning canseriously damage the braking systemand lead to an accident thus provokingserious injuries or death.

NEVER leave the key in the ignition switchand always use the steering lock.Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly ina garage or at a guarded parking place.

If possible, use the appropriate aprilia"Body-Guard" shielded cable , or anadditional antitheft device.

Make sure you have all the necessarydocuments with you and that the excise taxhas been paid.

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Write your personal data and telephonenumber in this page to help trace thevehicle back to you in the event it is stolenand subsequently recovered.

LAST NAME: ..............................................

NAME: ........................................................ADDRESS: .................................................

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

NOTE Recovered vehicles are oftent raced back to the owner th roughinformation noted in the Owner's Manual.

MAINTENANCE

WARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fue l and other f lammablesubstances away f rom e lect r iccomponents.

Before beginning any maintenanceoperation or inspection of the vehicle, stopthe engine, take out the key from theignition, wait until the engine and theexhaust system have cooled down and, ifpossible, lift the vehicle using properequipment, and set it on firm and flatground.

Before proceeding, make sure that theroom in which you are working isproperly ventilated.

Keep away from the red-hot parts of theengine and of the exhaust system to avoidburns.

Do not put any vehicle parts into yourmouth: vehicle components are notedible and some of them are harmful oreven toxic.

CAUTIONUnless expressly indicated, reassemblyis a reversal of the disassemblyprocedure.Wear latex gloves during servicing.

Normally, the owner can take care ofroutine maintenance. However, somemaintenance operations require specifictools and are best left to experiencedmechanics.

If you need assistance or technical advice,contact your aprilia Authorized Dealer forguaranteed accurate, prompt service.

We recommend having the vehicle road-tested at the aprilia Authorized Dealerafter repair or servicing.

In addition, perform the "Pre-ride checks"after each maintenance operation, seepage 48 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART).



SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE aprilia Authorized Dealer (USER MAY PERFORM THESE AS WELL).

Component After running-in[312 mi (500 km)]

Every 2500 mi (4000 km) or 12 months


Battery / Electrolyte level

Spark plug

Carburetor - idle speed ( excluded)

Throttle operation

Lighting system

Stop light switch

Brake fluid (check level)

Mixer oil every 312 mi (500 km):

Mixer oil every 1240 mi (2000 km):

Wheels - tires and inflating pressure every month:

Battery terminals tightening

Front and rear brake wear every 1240 mi (2000 km):

= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; = clean; = change; = adjust.Perform the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground.



OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE aprilia Authorized Dealer

Component After running-in[312 mi (500 km)]



Rear shock absorberBowden cables and controlsDrive beltSteering tube bearings and steering playWheel bearingsBrake disksClamps every 7440 mi (12000 km): Air filterFuel filter every 7440 mi (12000 km): Vehicle operationBraking systems / brake disksBrake fluid every 2 years:Coolant every 1240 mi (2000 km): / every 2 years: Exhaust mufflerMixer / throttle operationFork fluid and oil seal every 7440 mi (12000 km): Transmission fluid every 7440 mi (12000 km)

or 2 years:

Front pulley every 7440 mi (12000 km): Injector cleaning every 9920 mi (16000 km): Front converter rollers and guides every 7440 mi (12000 km): Wheels / tires and inflating pressureNut, bolt, screw tighteningFuel hose every 2500 mi (4000 km): / every 2 years: Braking system lines every 2500 mi (4000 km): / every 2 years: Mixer oil hoses every 2 years:Clutch wear

= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary; = clean; = change; = adjust.Perform the maintenance operations more frequently if you use the vehicle in rainy and dusty areas or on uneven ground.



IDENTIFICATION DATAIt is a good rule to note the frame andengine numbers in the space provided inthis manual.The frame number must be quoted whenpurchasing spare parts.

NOTE Altering a vehicle identificationnumbers is illegal and punished by law withfines and imprisonment. In addit ion,altering the frame number invalidates thewarranty.

ENGINE NUMBERThe engine number is stamped near thelower support of the rear shock absorber.

Engine no. ________________________

FRAME NUMBERThe frame number (2) is stamped on thecentral tube of the frame. To be able toread it, it is necessary to remove the cover(3).

NOTE Cover (3) can be fitted only in oneposition. Tabs (4) are on the sides.

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DISASSEMBLY

Read page 56 (MAINTENANCE).

NOTE Prepare a support 8.3 in (210mm) high and a support base 7.9 x 7.9 in(200 x 200 mm).◆ Place the support under the vehicle and

a spongy cloth between them, so thatthe front wheel can move freely and thevehicle cannot tip over.

WARNINGMake sure that the vehicle is stable.

◆ Hold the wheel shaft (1) with anhexagonal wrench.

◆ Loosen and remove the nut (2), collectthe washer.

Wheel shaft nut driving torque: 36.9 ftlb (50 Nm).

◆ Loosen the two screws (3) on wheelshaft clamp.

Torque wrench setting for wheel shaftpinch bolts: 7.4 ftlb (10 Nm).

◆ Fit the wheel shaft (1) by pushing on itsthreaded end and using a rubber mallet,if necessary.

NOTE Check odometer fitment (4) andspacer (7) location to be able to refit themin the correct way.

◆ Support the front wheel and manuallyslide out the wheel shaft.

◆ Remove the wheel carefully while slidingout the brake disk from the caliper.

◆ Disengage the odometer fitment (4).

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REFITTING THE WHEEL

Carefu l ly read page 56(MAINTENANCE).

CAUTIONWhile reassembling the wheel, becareful not to damage the brake pipe,the disk and the pads.

To refit the front wheel, do as follows:

◆ Position the wheel in-between the forklegs, set the disk between the brakecaliper pads.

◆ Position odometer fitment tab (4) in itshousing on the wheel hub.

◆ Fit tooth (5) of odometer fitment in thetwo rotation locking pins (6) located onthe fork.

◆ Working from the right side of the vehicle(direction of travel), fit the shaft (1).

CAUTIONThe spacer (7) remains positioned in itsseat on the wheel; if it comes out of itsseat, position it correctly (see figure)without forcing the dust seal (8).

◆ Fit the spacer (7) between the hub andthe fork left leg.

◆ Fit the washer, hold wheel shaft (1) witha hexagonal wrench, tighten nut (2).

Wheel shaft nut driving torque: 36.9 ftlb (50 Nm).

◆ Remove the support under the vehicle.◆ Keep the front brake lever squeezed in

and press down repeatedly on thehandlebars to compress the front fork.The fork legs will settle correctly.

◆ Tighten the two screws (3) on wheelshaft clamp.

Torque wrench setting for wheel shaftpinch bolts: 7.4 ftlb (10 Nm).

◆ Make sure the following componentshave not become contaminated withlubricants:– tire;– wheel;– brake disk.

WARNINGAfter reassembly, pull the front brakelever repeatedly and check the correctoperation of the braking system.

Check the wheel truing.

We advise having the tightening torques,the wheel truing and balancing checkedby an aprilia Authorized Dealerto avoidany failure that might seriously injurethe rider and/or other people.

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REAR WHEEL

DISASSEMBLY


◆ Remove the exhaust muffler. See page65 (REMOVING THE EXHAUSTMUFFLER).

◆ Remove the cover (1).◆ Operate the rear brake lever (2), then

use a piece of cardboard (3) and fit aplastic tie (4) so to keep the rear brakelever on.

◆ Release and remove the three screws(5), collect the washers.

Screws (5) driving torque: 36.9 ftlb (50 Nm).

◆ Remove the plastic tie (4) and the pieceof cardboard (3).

◆ Release of the rear brake lever.◆ Slide out the wheel, do not damage the

rear brake master cylinder (6).

NOTE Only use aprilia Genuine SpareParts.◆ Reassemble and then check that the

following parts are not dirty:– tire;– wheel;– brake disk.

WARNINGAfter refitting, work the rear brake leverrepeatedly and check for properoperation of the brake. Check the wheeltruing.

We adv ise having the t ighteningtorques, the wheel truing and balancingchecked by an aprilia AuthorizedDealer to avoid any failure that mightseriously injure the rider and/or otherpeople.

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CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR

Read page 42 (BRAKE FLUID -recommendations), (DISK BRAKES)and page 56 (MAINTENANCE).

NOTE The following instructions applyto both braking systems.

Check the brake pad wear after the first312 mi (500 km) and then every 1250 mi(2000 km). The rate at which brake padswill wear depends on vehicle usage, ridingstyle and road surface condition.

WARNINGInspect the brake pads before each ride.

Outlined below is a quick brake padinspection procedure:

◆ Position the vehicle on the center stand.◆ Visually check in-between brake disk

and pads as follows.

Use a flashlight and a mirror, proceed asfollows:

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS – From below, on the front part, for the left

pad (A).– from above, on the front part, for the right

pad (B), looking through the rim.

REAR BRAKE CALIPER– From above, on the rear part, for both pads

(C).

WARNINGIf brake pads were allowed to weardown to the the metal substrate, metal-to-metal contact with the brake diskwould lead to rattling and the brakecaliper sparking; this would result inloss of braking and brake disk damage,making riding conditions hazardous.

◆ Have the brake pads changed when thelining material of even just one pad isworn down to nearly 0.06 in (1.5 mm), orwhen any one of the wear indicators isno longer visible.

– Front brake pads (1);– rear brake pads (2).

WARNINGContact an aprilia Authorized Dealerfor the replacement.

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REMOVING THE FRONT COVER


◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND).

◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).◆ Pull up to release the front cover front

panel.◆ Remove the cover support panel (2).

NOTE Upon reassembly, fit the tabscorrectly in the appropriate seats.

REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER


WARNINGA dirty disk will soil the pads, leading toloss of braking efficiency. Dirty padsmust be replaced, while dirty disksmust be cleaned with a high-qualitydegreaser.Riding with damaged disks will put yoursafety, that of other persons, and thevehicle at risk.Check the conditions of the rim andhave it changed if it is damaged.

CAUTIONWhile disassembling and reassemblingthe wheel, be careful not to damage thebrake pipes, the disks and the pads.


◆ Manually turn the wheel so that the gapbetween two spokes corresponds to thebrake caliper (2).

◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).◆ Remove the oil plug and remove the rear

wheel, i f necessary, see page 62(REAR WHEEL).

Brake caliper screws (1) driving torque:20.0 ftlb (27 Nm).

◆ On reassembly, use Loctite 243 on thescrews (1).

NOTE When refitting the brake caliper,renew the screws (1) securing the caliper (2).

CAUTIONDo not operate the brake lever when thecalipers are not in place. This may leadto the pistons falling out and spillage ofbrake fluid.If it occurs, please contact an apriliaAuthorized Dealer for servicing.

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◆ Slide out caliper (2) from the diskcarefully and remove it.

CAUTIONAfter reassembly, pull the brake leverrepeatedly and check the correctfunctioning of the braking system.

CAUTIONWhen reassembling, make sure thatbrake caliper line is properly securedwith relevant hose guides.

REMOVING THE EXHAUST MUFFLER


◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (8).

Screw (8) driving torque: 10 Nm (1.0 kgm).◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (9).

Screw (9) driving torque: 10 Nm (1.0 kgm).◆ Loosen and remove the screw (10)

securing the muffler to the engine.

Screw (10) driving torque: 27 Nm (2.7 kgm).◆ Loosen and remove the screw (11)

securing the mudguard to the engine.◆ Raise the mudguard.◆ Loosen and remove the screw (12)

securing the muffler to the engine.◆ Remove the muffler.

REMOVING THE EXHAUST MUFFLER


◆ Loosen and remove the two stud bolts(8).

Brake stud bolt (8) driving torque: 10 Nm (1.0 kgm).

◆ Loosen and remove the screws (9)securing the muffler to the engine.

Screw (9) driving torque: 27 Nm (2.7 kgm).

◆ Remove the muffler.

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IDLING ADJUSTMENT


Adjust the idling after the first 312 mi (500km) and every time it is erratic.To carry out this operation, proceed asfollows:◆ Ride for a few miles until reaching the

operating temperature, then stop theengine.

◆ Remove the tool kit-battery compartmentcover , see page 38 (BATTERYCOMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT)

◆ Remove the tool kit compartment.◆ Connect an electronic rev counter to the

spark plug cable.

WARNINGBefore proceeding, make sure that theroom in which you are working isproperly ventilated.

◆ Start the engine.◆ Ensure that the light switch is set to " "

position.The eng ine id le speed mus t beapproximately 1700 ± 100 rpm. In this casethe engine does not make the rear wheelrotate.If necessary:

NOTE It is possible to fit differentmodels of carburetors or throttle bodies onthis vehicle. For the adjuster position, seethe figure.

◆ Turn adjuster screw (1) on thecarburettor.

NOTE Do not turn the air adjustingscrew to avoid variations of the carburetionsetting.

By SCREWING IT (c lockwise), youincrease the engine rpm.By UNSCREWING IT (counter-clockwise),you decrease the engine rpm.

◆ Turn the throttle twistgrip, acceleratingand decelerating a few times to makesure that it operates correctly and tocheck if the idling speed is constant.

NOTE If necessary, contact an apriliaAuthorized Dealer.

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROLRead page 56 (MAINTENANCE).

The ideal slack of the throttle controlshould be about 0.79-0.118 in (2-3 mm).To adjust the slack, proceed as follows:◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,

see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND).

◆ Withdraw the protection (2).◆ Loosen the nut (3).◆ Turn adjuster (4), located at the throttle

cable end.When finished:◆ Tighten the nut (3), lock adjuster (4) and

fit the rubber gaiter (2).

WARNINGWhen finished, turn the handlebar tomake sure its movement does not affectthe engine idle rpm and check that thethrottle grip - when opened and thenreleased - returns smoothly to theclosed position.

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SPARK PLUG


Check the spark plug after the first 312miles (500 km), and successively every2500 miles (4000 km) or 12 months.

Periodically remove the spark plug andclean it carefully. Remove carbon depositsand change it if necessary.

To remove and clean the spark plug:

WARNINGBefore carrying out the followingoperations, let the engine and themuff ler cool down to ambienttemperature to avoid burns.

◆ Remove the battery compartment cover.◆ Remove the tool kit compartment.◆ Pull the cap off the spark plug (1).◆ Remove all the dirt from the base of the

spark plug, then unscrew it with thewrench you will find in the tool kit andextract it from its seat, taking care thatneither dust nor other substances enterthe cylinder.

◆ Make sure that there are neither carbondeposits, nor corrosion marks on theelectrode and on the central part; ifnecessary, clean them with the specialcleaners for spark plugs, or with an ironwire and/or a metal brush.

◆ Blow some air hard to prevent theremoved residues from getting into theengine.

◆ Change the spark plug if it shows crackson the insulating material, corrodedelectrodes or excessive deposits.

◆ Check the electrode gap with a feelergauge.

◆ The gap must be 0.024-0.028 in (0.6-0.7mm) ; 0.035 in (0 .9 mm) i fnecessary, adjust it, carefully bendingthe earth electrode.

◆ Make sure that the washer is in goodcondition. With the washer on, screw thespark plug by hand in order not todamage the thread.

◆ Tighten using the wrench supplied in thetool kit. Screw in each spark plug by onehalf turn to compress the washer.

Spark plug driving torque:14.7 ftlb (20 Nm).

CAUTIONThe spark plug must be tightenedfirmly, otherwise the engine mayoverheat and severe damage mayoccur.Use recommended spark plugs only,see page 78 (TECHNICAL DATA). Aspark plug of the wrong rating mayshorten engine life and cause loss ofperformance.

◆ Fit the cap on the spark plug (1).◆ Refit the tool kit compartment.◆ Refit the battery compartment cover.

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BATTERY


WARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fue l and other f lammablesubstances away f rom e lect r iccomponents.

Battery fluid is toxic, caustic andcorrosive; it contains sulfuric acid andcontact with skin will cause severeburns. Wear protective clothing and aface or eye protection before servicingthe battery.In case of contact with skin, rinse withplenty of cool water.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse withplenty of water for fifteen minutes andimmediately contact an eye specialist.

I f the e lectrolyte is accidental lyswallowed, drink a lot of water or milk,then continue drinking magnesia milkor vegetable oil and consult a doctorwithout delay.

The battery gives off explosive gasesand must be kept away from flames andsources of ignition or heat; do notsmoke near the battery.

Charge or use the battery in a well-ventilated place. Do not inhale thegasses produced by the battery undercharging.


Avoid leaning the vehicle at steepangles or you might spill battery fluid.

CAUTIONNever invert the battery cables.Ensure that the ignition switch is inposition " " before connecting ordisconnecting the battery, otherwisesome components might damage.

Connect first the positive cable (+) andthen the negative cable (–).

Disconnect in the reverse order.

Battery fluid is corrosive.

Do not spill it, especially on plasticparts.

PROLONGED INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERYIf the vehicle remains unused for morethan f i f teen days, i t is necessary torecharge the battery to prevent sulfation,see page 69 (CHARGING THEBATTERY)

◆ Remove the battery, see page 68(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and storeit in a cool, dry place.

To avoid the battery from wearing down inwinter or while the vehicle is stored away,

check battery charge at regular intervals(monthly).◆ Recharge the battery fully at a normal

charge rate, see page 69 (CHARGINGTHE BATTERY)

If you are leaving the battery installed tothe vehicle, disconnect the cables from theterminals.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

Read page 68 (BATTERY).


◆ Remove the tool kit compartment.◆ Make sure that the ignition switch is in

position " ".◆ Disconnect first the negative (-) and then

the positive cable (red, +).◆ Remove the battery breather pipe.◆ Remove the battery, and put it on a flat

surface in a cool, dry place.

WARNINGOnce removed, the battery must bestored in a safe place and kept awayfrom children.

◆ Refit the tool kit compartment.◆ Refit the tool kit-battery compartment

cover , see page 38 (BATTERYCOMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT)



INSTALLING THE BATTERY


◆ Remove the tool kit-battery compartmentcover , see page 38 (BATTERYCOMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT).

◆ Remove the tool kit compartment.◆ Refit the battery into its mount.◆ Connect the battery breather pipe.

CAUTIONAlways connect the battery breatherpipe, to prevent the sulfuric acid vaporsfrom corroding the electric system,painted parts, rubber elements orgaskets when they exit the breatherpipe.

The breather pipe must be connectedso it is not crushed, otherwise it maycause a pressure increase inside thebattery and damage as a result.

◆ Connect first the red positive cable (+)and then the negative (-).

◆ Coat the terminals of cables and batterywith special grease or Vaseline.

◆ Refit the tool kit compartment.◆ Refit the tool kit-battery compartment

cover , see page 38 (BATTERYCOMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT).

CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL


◆ Remove the battery from itscompar tment , see page 68(REMOVING THE BATTERY).

◆ Make sure that battery fluid level isbetween the "MIN" and “MAX“ marks onthe battery.

If not so:◆ Release and remove the caps.

CAUTIONTop up with distilled water only. Do notexceed the "MAX“ mark, becausebattery fluid expands when the batteryis under charging.

◆ Add distilled water to the correct level.

CAUTIONAfter topping up, put back the elementcaps in the correct position.

◆ Refit the caps.

CHARGING THE BATTERY


◆ Remove the battery from itscompar tment , see page 68(REMOVING THE BATTERY).

◆ Release and remove the caps.◆ Check electrolyte level, see page 69

(CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL).◆ Connect the battery to a battery charger.◆ Recommended charge rate is 1/10th of

battery capacity.◆ After charging the battery, check battery

fluid level again and top up with distilledwater if needed.

◆ Tighten the caps.

CAUTIONWhen you disconnect the batterycharger, allow 5-10 minutes beforerefitting the battery, as it will keepproducing gas for a few minutes.

WARNINGCharge or use the battery in a well-ventilated place. Do not inhale thegasses produced by the battery undercharging.



CHANGING THE FUSESRead page 56 (MAINTENANCE).

CAUTIONDo not repair faulty fuses.Never use a fuse of a rating other thanspecified.This could damage the electric systemor cause a short circuit, with the risk offire.

NOTE When a fuse fitted in a particularposition keeps blowing frequently, theremight be a short circuit or overloading. Inthis case, contact an aprilia AuthorizedDealer.Checking the fuses is recommendedwhenever an electric component fails tooperate or is malfunctioning, or when theengine does not start.

Check as follows:◆ Set the ignition switch to " " to avoid any

short-circuit.


◆ Remove the tool kit compartment.◆ Extract all fuses one by one and check

for b lown fuses. A b lown fuse isidentified by the filament in the centerbeing broken.

◆ Before replacing a fuse, identify thecause of the failure, if possible.

◆ Replace the blown fuse with a new onewith equal current rating.

NOTE When you use one of the sparefuses, remember to add a new spare fuseinto the proper seat.◆ Refit the tool kit compartment.◆ Refit the tool kit-battery compartment

cover , see page 38 (BATTERYCOMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT)

ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSES:7.5A fuse (1) - From ignition switch to:– Instrument panel key-operated power

1. Stoplights

2. Mixer oil reserve sensor3. Fuel sensor4. Coolant temperature sensor

– Turn indicators circuit;– Warning horn;– Diagnostics circuit.15A fuse (2) - From battery to:– Rectification/charge circuit;– Ignition switch;– Positive permanent on instrment panel.ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSES 10A fuse (1) - From ignition switch to:– Lights– Low/High beam relay– Warning horn– Diagnostics circuit15A fuse (2) - From battery to:– Rectification/charge circuit– Ignition switch– Positive permanent on instrument panel– Injection relay– Engine kill switch– Instrument panel key-operated power

1. Stoplights2. Mixer oil reserve sensor3. Fuel sensor4. Coolant temperature sensor

ARRANGEMENT OF THE FUSES :10A fuse (1) - From ignition switch to:– Warning horn– Rectification/charge circuit– Stoplights– Injection relay– Engine kill switch– Instrument panel key-operated power

1.Turn indicators2.Mixer oil reserve sensor3.Fuel sensor4.Coolant temperature sensor

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VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM

NOTE According to the standards in forcein the country where the vehicle is used, therecan be different specific procedures forinspecting the beam.

Italian provisions:

For a quick beam inspection, place thevehicle on level ground, 32.81 ft (10 m)away from a vertical wall. Switch on the lowbeam, sit astride the vehicle and makesure that the light spot on the wall is justbelow the horizontal line of the headlight(about nine/tenths of overall height).◆ Using an adjustable wrench, turn the

screw (1).By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you setthe beam downwards.By TURNING IT COUNTER-CLOCKWISE, you se t the beamupwards.

BULBSRead page 56 (MAINTENANCE).

WARNINGRisk of f i re. Keep fuel and otherflammable substances away fromelectric components.

CAUTIONBefore changing a lamp, place thevehicle on the center stand and theignition switch to " ", allow a fewminutes for it to cool down. Wear cleangloves or use a clean, dry cloth tohandle the new bulb.Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,since these may cause its overheatingand consequent breakage. If you havehandled the bulb with bare hands, cleanit with alcohol to avoid any damage.

DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRES.

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS (low/high beam)Read page 71 (BULBS).

The headlight fits:– one low beam light (2), one high beam light

(3), two parking lights (4) (only and versions).

LOW / HIGH BEAM BULBTo change the bulbs:


◆ Loosen the two screws (5).◆ Remove the cover (6), (when refitting,

pay attention to the reference teeth).◆ Remove the bulb, with its wiring, turn it

clockwise by 1/4th of a turn.

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CAUTIONRemove the bulb first, then disconnectthe wiring by raising the locking tab.

◆ Fit a new bulb of equal rating.

CHANGING THE FRONT TURN INDICATOR BULBS

Read page 71 (BULBS).

To change the bulbs:

NOTE The following information appliesto both turn indicators.


CAUTIONProceed with care. Do not damage thetabs and/or their seats.◆ Remove the cover (2).◆ Unscrew and remove the two screws (3).

◆ Remove the complete turn indicator unit(4).

◆ Remove the clear screen.◆ Press the bulb (5) slightly and rotate it

counter-clockwise.◆ Extract the bulb from its seat.

NOTE Insert the bulb into the bulbholder (6), so that the two pins slide intothe slots in the holder.


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Upon reassembly:

NOTE Make sure that the cover (2)locates correctly into its seat on refitting.

CAUTIONCarefully tighten the screw (1) and thescrews (3), do not overtighten to avoiddamaging the cover (2 ) and thecomplete turn indicator unit (4).

CHANGING THE REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS



NOTE Before changing a bulb, checkthe fuses, see page 70 (CHANGING THEFUSES).


NOTE While removing the screen, payattention to avoid damaging the clutch dog.

◆ Remove the shield (2).◆ Press the bulb (3) slightly and rotate it

counter-clockwise.◆ Extract the bulb (3) from its seat.

NOTE Insert the bulb into the bulbholder, so that the two pins slide into theslots in the holder.


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NOTE If the bulb holder (4) comes off,refit it into its seat so that the slottedopening of the holder matches the hole forthe screw.

Upon reassembly:

NOTE Make sure that the lens locatescorrectly into its seat on refitting.

NOTE Tighten the screw (1) moderatelyand carefully, to avoid damaging the lens.

CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT / STOP BULBS


NOTE Before replacing the bulb, checkthe fuses, see page 70 (CHANGING THEFUSES) and the STOP light switches.

To change the bulbs:


◆ Unscrew and remove the screw (1).◆ Using a screwdriver, lever onto locking

tab (2).

NOTE While removing the screen, payattention to avoid damaging the clutch dog.

◆ Remove the shield (3).◆ Extract the bulb (4) from its seat.

NOTE Insert the bulb into the bulbholder (4), so that the two pins slide intothe slots in the holder.


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TRANSPORT

WARNINGBefore transporting the vehicle, it isnecessary to completely empty the fueltank and the carburetor (on carburetorversions), see below (DRAINING THEFUEL TANK) making sure that both arecompletely dry.

During transport, the vehicle must bekept in vertical position and be firmlyanchored, in order to avoid any leakageof fuel, oil or coolant.

WARNINGIf stranded, do not have the vehicletowed - contact a roadside service firminstead.

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

(carburetor version only)

Carefully read page 40 (FUEL).

WARNINGRisk of fire.Allow for the engine and exhaustmuffler to cool down completely beforeproceeding.Fuel vapors are noxious to humanhealth. Before proceeding, make surethat the room in which you are workingis properly ventilated.

Do not inhale fuel vapors.Do not smoke or use naked flames.

DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THEENVIRONMENT.

◆ Place the vehicle on the center stand,see page 55 (PLACING THE VEHICLEON THE STAND)

◆ Stop the engine and wait until it hascooled down.

◆ Remove the rear mudguard.◆ Prepare a container large enough to

hold the fuel in the tank and place it onthe floor on the left side of the vehicle.

◆ Remove the fuel filler plug.◆ Drain fuel using a manual pump or

similar system.

WARNINGAfter draining the tank, put back thefiller plug in the proper position.

◆ Refit the fuel filler plug.

To drain the carburetor completely,proceed as follows:

◆ Put the free end of the hose (1) into areceptacle.

◆ Loosen drain screw (2) under the floatchamber to drain the carburetor.

When all the fuel has flowed out of thecarburetor:

◆ Tighten the drain screw (2) completely.

WARNINGTighten the drain screw (2) with care, toavoid fuel leakages from the carburetorduring refuelling.I f necessary, contact an april iaAuthorized Dealer.

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CLEANING

Clean the vehicle frequently if it is used inparticular areas or conditions, such as:◆ Pollution (urban and industrial areas)◆ High salinity and humidity (sea areas,

hot and damp climates).◆ Seasonal/environmental conditions (salt

and chemicals spread on the roads in thewintertime).

◆ Make sure to clean off any industrialresidue and pollutants, tar, dead insects,bird droppings, etc. from the body panelsand fairings.

◆ Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.Resins, fruits or leaves falling from thetrees may contain aggressive chemicalsubstances that may damage thepaintwork.

WARNINGAfter the vehicle has been washed,braking efficiency could be temporarilyimpaired because the friction surfacesof the braking systems may still be wet.Ride carefully as braking distance willbe longer . Operate the brakesrepeatedly to restore normal operation.

Carry out the preliminary checkingoperations, see p. 27 (PRELIMINARYCHECKING OPERATIONS).

To remove dirt and mud from paintedsurfaces, use a low-pressure water jeton dirty areas, remove mud and dirt

with a soft car body sponge soakedwith abundant water and shampoo (2 -4% parts of shampoo).Then rinse with plenty of water and drywith chamois leather.To clean the outer parts of the engineuse a degreaser, brushes and wipers.

CAUTIONTo clean the lights, use a spongesoaked with water and a mild detergent,rubbing the surfaces delicately andrinsing frequently with plenty of water.Wash the vehicle thoroughly beforeapplying silicone wax.Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,especially in the summertime, when thebody is still warm, as the shampoo willdry before you can rinse it away andcould damage the paint.Do not use fluids at a temperaturehigher than 40°C to clean the plasticcomponents of the vehicle.

Do not aim high-pressure water/air jetsor steam jets at the following parts:wheel hubs, controls on the right andleft side of the handlebar, bearings,brake master cylinders, instrumentsand indicators, muffler, glove/tool kitcompartment, ignition switch/steeringlock, cooler or radiator fins, fuel fillerplug, lights and electric connections.

Do not use alcohol or solvents to cleanthe rubber and plastic parts and theseat: use water and mild soap.

WARNINGDo not apply protection waxes to theseat, or it may become slippery.



PROLONGED PERIODS OF INACTIVITYWhen the vehicle is to remain unused forlong periods, some precautions arenecessary to avoid damage.

Do not postpone necessary repairs or youcould forget them when you take thevehicle out of storage; a general check upis also recommended.

Proceed as follows:◆ Remove the battery, see page 68

(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and page68 (PROLONGED INACTIVITY OF THEBATTERY).

◆ Wash and dry the vehicle, see page 61(CLEANING).

◆ Polish painted surfaces with wax.◆ Inflate the tires, see page 46 (TIRES).

◆ By means of a suitable support, positionthe vehicle so that both tires are raisedfrom the ground.

◆ Store the vehicle in an unheated, dryplace, away from sunl ight, wheretemperature is reasonably steady.

◆ Wrap and tie a plastic bag around theexhaust pipe opening to keep moistureout.

◆ Cover the vehicle avoiding plastic orwaterproof covers.

AFTER STORAGE◆ Remove the cover and clean the vehicle,

see page 76 (CLEANING).◆ Check battery charge, see page 69

(CHARGING THE BATTERY) and fit it,see page 69 ( INSTALLING THEBATTERY).

◆ Fill the fuel tank, see page 40 (FUEL).◆ Carry out the preliminary checking

operations, see page 48 (PRE-RIDECHECKS CHART).

WARNINGMake a test ride at a moderate speed ina low-traffic area.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions Max. length (with rear mudguard extension) 73.23 in (1,860 mm)Max. Width 27.76 in (705 mm)Max. height (headlight fairing included) 44.09 in (1,120 mm)Seat height 31.30 in (795 mm)Wheelbase 50.79 in (1,290 mm) Minimum ground clearance 3.94 in (100 mm)Loadless weight (in running order) 238 lb (108 kg)

Engine Type 2 strokesModel C364MModel C361MModel Aprilia engine ditechNumber of cylinders horizontal single-cylinderTotal displacement 3 cu. in (49.38 cu. cm)Bore / stroke 1.57 in / 1.55 in (40 mm / 39.3 mm)Bore / stroke 1.61 in / 1.47 in (41.0 mm / 37.4 mm)Compression ratio 12.1 ± 0.5 : 1 Compression ratio 12.4 ± 0.5 : 1 Compression ratio 12.3 ± 0.5 : 1 Starting electric + kick starterStarting electricEngine idling rpm 1700 ± 100 rpm Engine idling rpm 2000 ± 50 rpm Clutch automatic, dry centrifugal clutchGearbox automatic converter, steplessCooling Liquid

Capacities Fuel (reserve included) 12.7 pt (7.0 )Fuel reserve 2.18 pt (1.2 )Transmission fluid 7.93 cu. in (130 cu. cm)Transmission fluid 4.58 cu. in (75 cu. cm)Mixer oil (reserve included) 2.18 pt (1.2 )Mixer oil reserve 0.36 pt (0.2 )

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Coolant 2.18 pt (1.2 ) (50% antifreeze with ethylene glycol + 50% water)Capacities Seats no. 1 (2 in the countries where passenger is allowed)

Max. carrying load (rider + luggage) 231 lb (105 kg)Max. carrying load (rider + passenger + luggage) 397 lb (180 Kg) (in the countries where passenger is allowed)

Transmission Converter automatic, steplessPrimary V-beltRatios– minimum for stepless gearbox– maximum for stepless gearbox

3.07 / 3.07 / 2.90 1.37 / 1.24 / 0.75

Final gears

Carburetor Model– Standard Dell'Orto PHVA 17.5Throttle Ø 0.69 in (17.5 mm)

Electronic fuel injection Model

– Standard BING 71Throttle Ø 0.71 in (18 mm)

Fuel supply Fuel unleaded fuel, in conformity with the DIN 51607 standard, min. O.N. 95(R.O.N.) and 85 (M.O.N.).

Frame Type Split single beam

Suspensions Front Telescopic forkStroke 3.54 in (90 mm)Rear hydraulic monoshockStroke 2.72 in (69 mm)

Brakes Front disk brake - Ø 7.5 in (190 mm) - with hydraulic transmissionRear disk brake - Ø 7.5 in (190 mm) - with hydraulic transmission

Wheel rims Type alloyFront 3.50 x 13”Rear 3.50 x 13”

Tires Type tubelessFront 130 /60 -13” 53JRear 130 /60 -13” 53J

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Tires STANDARD INFLATION PRESSUREFront 180 kPa (1.8 bar)Rear 200 kPa (2.0 bar)INFLATION PRESSURE WITH PASSENGER(in the countries where this is allowed)Front 180 kPa (1.8 bar)Rear 220 kPa (2.2 bar)

Ignition Type C.D.I. control unitType T.D.I.Spark advance 20°± 3° before TDCSpark advance mapped to rpm/a (a = throttle opening).

Spark plug Standard CHAMPION RN1CStandard CHAMPION RG6YCA / RG6YCStandard NGK-R CPR8EAs an alternative NGK-R ZMR7AP (recommended) / CR8EKB / CR7EKBSpark plug gap 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.6 – 0.7 mm)Spark plug gap 0.035 in (0.9 mm)

Electric system Battery with maintenance 12 V - 9 AhFuses 7.5 A - 15 AFuses 10 A - 15 AGenerator (with permanent magnet) 12 V - 70 W Generator (with permanent magnet) 12 V - 165 WGenerator (with permanent magnet) 12 V - 140 W

Bulbs Low beam 12 V - 35 WLow/high beam 12 V - 35 WTurn indicator light 12 V - 10 WRear brake light / stop 12 V - 5/21 WInstrument panel lighting 12 V - LED

Warning lights High beam 12 V - LEDTurn indicators 12 V - LEDFuel reserve 12 V - LEDInjection Check 12 V - LED

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(Recommended) transmission fluid: F.C., SAE 75W - 90 or . GEAR SYNTH, SAE 75W - 90As an alternative to recommended fluids, top brand oils meeting or exceeding A.P.I. GL-4 specifications can be used.

(Recommended) mixer oil: PRO GPX2 or GREEN HIT or 2 CITY 2T.As an alternative to recommended fluids, top brand oils meeting or exceeding A.P.I. SJ specifications can be used.

(Recommended) fork oil: F.A. 5W or F.A. 20W; as an alternative FORK 5W or FORK 20W fork oil.

When you wish to obtain an intermediate response between those offered by F.A. 5W and F.A. 20W oils or FORK 5W and FORK 20W, you may mix the different products as follows:

SAE 10W = F.A. 5W 67% of volume + F.A. 20W 33% of volume or

FORK 5W 67% of the volume + FORK 20W 33% of the volume.

SAE 15W = F.A. 5W 33% of volume + F.A. 20W 67% of volume or

FORK 5W 33% of the volume + FORK 20W 67% of the volume.

Bearings and other lubrication points (recommended): AUTOGREASE MP or GREASE 30.As an alternative to recommended grease, use top brand rolling bearing grease that will resist a temperature range of -30°C +140°C, withdripping point 150°C - 230°C, high corrosion protection, good resistance to water and oxidisation.Battery lead protection: Neutral grease or Vaseline.

WARNINGUse new brake fluid only. Do not mix different brands or types of oil unless you are sure that the different oil bases are

compatible.

(Recommended) brake fluid: The system is filled with DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID (Compatible DOT 5)As an alternative to the recommended product, top brand brake fluid meeting or exceeding SAE J1703, NHTSA 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925specifications for synthetic brake fluid can be used.

WARNINGUse only antifreeze and anticorrosive without nitrite, ensuring protection at -35°C at least.

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switch)13) Rear left turn indicator14) Tail light15) Parking light/brake light16) Rear right turn indicator17) Number plate light (only for USA/CH

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switch)13) Rear left turn indicator14) Tail light15) Parking light/brake light16) Rear right turn indicator17) Number plate light (only ch-usa)18) Starter relay19) Starter motor20) Battery21) Fuses22) Regulator23) Pick-up24) Generator25) Spark plug26) Transducer27) Automatic cold start28) Front right turn indicator29) Front parking lights (only ch-usa )30) Low beam31) High beam32) Front left turn indicator33) Headlight

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THE VALUE OF SERVICE

Thanks to ongoing technical updates and product-specific technical training, aprilia Authorized Network engineers are familiar withevery detail of this vehicle and have the special equipment required for correct maintenance and repair.

A vehicle kept in sleek running order is a reliable vehicle. Pre-ride checks, proper maintenance at the recommended intervals and usingaprilia Original Parts only are key factors!To find contact information of the Authorized Dealer and/or Service Center nearest you, please consult the Yellow Pages or the mapprovided at our web site:

www.aprilia.comWhen you demand aprilia Original Parts, you are purchasing products that have been developed and tested as early as the vehicledesign stage. aprilia Original Parts systematically undergo strict quality control procedures to ensure total reliability and long service life.

aprilia s.p.a. wishes to thank its customers for the purchase of this vehicle:

– Do not release oil, fuel, polluting substances and components into the environment.– Do not keep the engine running when not necessary.– Avoid disturbing noise.– Respect the environment.


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