Aprilia RST1000 Futura boosts touring credentials
By Jim Duncan
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Aprilia Futura gets more ponies
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Aprilia motorcycle importer, John Sample Automotive, has
announced details of a modified Futura model available at
selected Aprilia dealers.
The dealer-kitted Futura ‘S’ is based on the ground-breaking
Aprilia RST1000 but packs more performance and value into
an already competitive package.
The Futura ‘S’ produces a significant 13 more horsepower
at 7000rpm and 10 extra horsepower at 8500rpm thanks to its
new dual Staintune mufflers and re-mapped ignition.
Weighing it at just 210kg (dry), the Futura ‘S’
boasts the best power to weight ratio in its class.
The Futura ‘S’ has factory panniers fitted as standard
equipment.
“The Aprilia Futura is arguably the best specified sports-tourer
on the market, and the addition of the Futura ‘S’
gives buyers the option of an even greater sporting orientation
in what is already a very capable bike,” said David O'Reilly,
national manager for John Sample Automotive.
“I believe that the increased mid-range and top-end
performance will enhance the Futura’s capabilities in
both sports and touring situations.”
The original design brief for Futura was to respond to the
requisites of a touring bike - comfort, protection, luggage
capacity - without compromising performance or the use of
cutting edge technology.
Futura utilises a race-orientated single-sided shell-shaped
alloy rear swingarm mated to a Sachs shock absorber.
The shock is externally adjustable for rebound damping and
spring preload and is mounted to a progressive linkage specifically
designed to cope with either a full-touring load or spirited
sports riding.
The RST1000 Futura adopts the highly successful platform
of the Aprilia RSV Mille sportsbike. The highly stylistic
fairing, complete with integrated mirrors/indicators, has
been wind tunnel tested in order to achieve the best balance
of rider protection, aerodynamics and downforce.
The Aprilia RST1000 Futura ‘S’ is available exclusively
in silver and is priced at $19,998 plus on-road-costs.
For more information, contact your local Aprilia dealer or
click onto: www.aprilia.com.au
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