2002 Aprilia RSV1000R (RP) – Retro Fitted with Iconic 2000 RSV1000R (ME) Bodywork

This is not just another RSV — this is a carefully executed tribute to one of the most iconic eras of early 2000s World Superbike design.

We started with the exceptional 2002 RSV1000R (RP) platform and retro-fitted the legendary 2000 RSV1000R (ME) bodywork — because that shape, that stance, and that Diamond Shape twin-headlight front end defined Aprilia’s Superbike identity.

But we didn’t stop at fairings.

This motorcycle has been fitted with the correct ME RSVR fuel tank — a detail that true enthusiasts will immediately recognise. The RSVR tank differs from the standard ME RSV tank and completes the conversion properly, ensuring the proportions and authenticity are exactly right.

And to finish it off — it wears the increasingly unobtainable era-correct Arrow Titanium Shotgun exhaust system and muffler.

This is not a casual build. It was done properly.

• Year: 2002
• Model: Aprilia RSV1000R (RP)
• Retro-fitted with 2000 RSV1000R (ME) bodywork
• Fitted with correct ME RSVR fuel tank (not standard RSV tank)
• Professionally repainted with all new decals
• Rare Arrow Titanium Shotgun exhaust & muffler
• New tyres fitted
• Full major service completed
• Valve clearances checked
• Oil & filter changed
• Coolant flushed & replaced
• New brake fluid
• Handpicked by us in Japan

• 998cc Rotax V-Twin Engine
• Aluminium Twin Spar Frame
• Fully Adjustable Suspension
• Brembo Braking System
• 2000 RSV1000R (ME) Bodywork Conversion
• Correct ME RSVR Fuel Tank
• Professionally Painted Fairings with New Decals
• Rare Arrow Titanium Shotgun Exhaust System
• New Tyres
• Fresh Fluids Throughout

A true analogue Superbike with period-correct details that elevate it beyond a standard example.

This motorcycle presents exceptionally well.

The ME bodywork has been professionally refinished to a high standard, complete with crisp new decals and deep, vibrant paintwork. The fitment of the correct RSVR fuel tank ensures the body lines, profile and silhouette remain authentic to the higher-specification ME R model — something often overlooked in lesser conversions.

The Arrow Titanium Shotgun system is a standout feature. Lightweight, period-correct and increasingly difficult to source, it delivers that unmistakable deep Rotax V-Twin thunder that defines the RSV experience.

Mechanically, the motorcycle is fully sorted. Fresh tyres provide sharp, confident handling and the comprehensive service means it is ready to be enjoyed immediately.

This is an enthusiast-built machine with attention to the details that matter.

This motorcycle was handpicked by us in Japan and shipped to our New Zealand motorcycle operation, where we undertake more stringent inspection and preparation before offering any machine for sale to the worldwide market.

Work completed includes:

• Valve clearance inspection
• Engine oil & filter service
• Coolant flush and replacement
• Complete brake fluid replacement
• New tyres fitted

Every motorcycle we offer is carefully prepared to meet the expectations of serious enthusiasts and collectors.

Worldwide Shipping Available

Auto Express Direct can crate and ship motorcycles worldwide to any country.

Contact us today to see how easy and stress-free international purchasing can be — whether you are across the Tasman or across the globe.

Key Facts

This is not just another RSV — this is a carefully executed tribute to one of the most iconic eras of early 2000s World Superbike design.

We started with the exceptional 2002 RSV1000R (RP) platform and retro-fitted the legendary 2000 RSV1000R (ME) bodywork — because that shape, that stance, and that Diamond Shape twin-headlight front end defined Aprilia’s Superbike identity.

But we didn’t stop at fairings.

This motorcycle has been fitted with the correct ME RSVR fuel tank — a detail that true enthusiasts will immediately recognise. The RSVR tank differs from the standard ME RSV tank and completes the conversion properly, ensuring the proportions and authenticity are exactly right.

And to finish it off — it wears the increasingly unobtainable era-correct Arrow Titanium Shotgun exhaust system and muffler.

This is not a casual build. It was done properly.

• Year: 2002
• Model: Aprilia RSV1000R (RP)
• Retro-fitted with 2000 RSV1000R (ME) bodywork
• Fitted with correct ME RSVR fuel tank (not standard RSV tank)
• Professionally repainted with all new decals
• Rare Arrow Titanium Shotgun exhaust & muffler
• New tyres fitted
• Full major service completed
• Valve clearances checked
• Oil & filter changed
• Coolant flushed & replaced
• New brake fluid
• Handpicked by us in Japan

  Condition

  This motorcycle presents exceptionally well.

The ME bodywork has been professionally refinished to a high standard, complete with crisp new decals and deep, vibrant paintwork. The fitment of the correct RSVR fuel tank ensures the body lines, profile and silhouette remain authentic to the higher-specification ME R model — something often overlooked in lesser conversions.

The Arrow Titanium Shotgun system is a standout feature. Lightweight, period-correct and increasingly difficult to source, it delivers that unmistakable deep Rotax V-Twin thunder that defines the RSV experience.

Mechanically, the motorcycle is fully sorted. Fresh tyres provide sharp, confident handling and the comprehensive service means it is ready to be enjoyed immediately.

This is an enthusiast-built machine with attention to the details that matter.

Equipment & Features

• Aluminium Twin Spar Frame
• Fully Adjustable Suspension
• Brembo Braking System
• 2000 RSV1000R (ME) Bodywork Conversion
• Correct ME RSVR Fuel Tank
• Professionally Painted Fairings with New Decals
• Rare Arrow Titanium Shotgun Exhaust System
• New Tyres
• Fresh Fluids Throughout

A true analogue Superbike with period-correct details that elevate it beyond a standard example.

Service History

Work completed includes:

• Valve clearance inspection
• Engine oil & filter service
• Coolant flush and replacement
• Complete brake fluid replacement
• New tyres fitted

Every motorcycle we offer is carefully prepared to meet the expectations of serious enthusiasts and collectors.

Worldwide Shipping Available

Auto Express Direct can crate and ship motorcycles worldwide to any country.

Contact us today to see how easy and stress-free international purchasing can be — whether you are across the Tasman or across the globe.

Summary

By combining:

The refined RP platform

The iconic ME body styling

The correct ME RSVR fuel tank

The rare Arrow Titanium Shotgun exhaust

…this motorcycle offers something genuinely special — the best mechanical refinement of the later generation paired with the most celebrated styling of the earlier era.

It stands out in any collection and commands attention wherever it goes.

This is early-2000s superbike theatre at its best.