The Ultimate Aprilia Homologation Superbike

Key Facts

• Model: 1999 Aprilia RSV R SP

• Production Number: #56 of only 150 motorcycles ever produced worldwide

• Model Type: Factory Homologation Special

• Engine: Cosworth-developed Rotax V990 60° V-Twin

• Capacity: 998cc

• Maximum Power: 145 bhp @ 11,000 rpm

• Maximum Torque: 83 lb-ft (113 Nm)

• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

• Mileage: 9,620 km

• Exterior: Black / Red / White Factory Racing Livery

• Bodywork: Full Carbon Fibre

• Suspension: Öhlins Racing Front & Rear

• Wheels: Brembo Aluminium Racing Wheels

• Tyres: Pirelli

• Location: New Zealand

APRILIA'S MOST EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION SUPERBIKE

There are motorcycles...

Then there are homologation specials.

Machines built not for the showroom, but because racing regulations demanded they exist.

The 1999 Aprilia RSV R SP belongs to one of the most exclusive groups of motorcycles ever created.

Only 150 examples were hand-built by Aprilia Racing to satisfy World Superbike Championship homologation requirements.

This motorcycle is Number 56 of 150.

Not one of thousands.

Not one of hundreds.

One of only one hundred and fifty motorcycles ever constructed.

This is the machine that represented Aprilia's declaration of war against Ducati, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki in the fiercely competitive World Superbike Championship.

Every component was engineered with one objective...

Win races.

Built To Race — Not Built To Sell

Unlike the standard RSV Mille, the RSV SP was never intended to be a mass production motorcycle.

Aprilia worked alongside Cosworth Engineering to completely redesign the legendary Rotax V990 engine into an uncompromising racing powerplant.

The result was an engine capable of producing approximately 145 horsepower at 11,000 rpm—an extraordinary figure for a production V-Twin in 1999.

The Cosworth-developed cylinder heads featured:

• Completely redesigned ports

• Larger valves

• Higher compression

• Revised combustion chambers

• Aggressive racing camshafts

• Lightweight internal components

The engine became one of the most advanced V-Twins ever fitted to a road-legal motorcycle.

It wasn't merely inspired by racing...

It was racing.

The Motorcycle That Challenged Ducati

The RSV SP became the foundation of Aprilia's World Superbike campaign.

Its engineering directly influenced the factory race machines piloted by some of the greatest riders of the era, including:

• Troy Corser

• Peter Goddard

• Régis Laconi

• Noriyuki Haga

• Colin Edwards (development influence through competition)

• Various Aprilia Racing test riders responsible for refining the RSV platform

The lessons learned from the RSV SP eventually helped establish Aprilia as one of Europe's dominant motorcycle manufacturers in international competition, paving the way for future success in both World Superbike and MotoGP.

Few motorcycles can genuinely claim to have altered the course of a manufacturer's racing history.

The RSV SP is one of them.

Pure Homologation Engineering

Everything about the RSV SP exists for one purpose...

Performance.

Unlike ordinary production motorcycles, virtually every major component was upgraded.

The motorcycle features:

• Full Carbon Fibre bodywork

• Cosworth-built engine

• Öhlins fully adjustable racing suspension

• Brembo aluminium racing wheels

• Lightweight racing chassis

• Close-ratio six-speed gearbox

• Racing-spec intake and exhaust system

• Hand-assembled limited production construction

The result is a motorcycle weighing significantly less than the standard RSV Mille while producing considerably more power.

Even today, over twenty-five years later, the RSV SP remains an astonishingly capable superbike.

Investment Grade Collectability

Collectors worldwide recognise homologation motorcycles as the pinnacle of modern classic investment motorcycles.

The Aprilia RSV SP occupies an exceptionally exclusive category alongside legendary homologation machines such as:

• Ducati 916 SPS

• Ducati 996 R

• Honda RC30

• Honda RC45

• Yamaha OW01

• Suzuki GSX-R750 RR

• Kawasaki ZX-7RR

Yet the RSV SP remains substantially rarer than many of these iconic machines.

With only 150 examples produced, surviving motorcycles have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly those retaining their original specification and low mileage.

As collectors continue seeking historically significant homologation motorcycles, the RSV SP has become one of Aprilia's most desirable and appreciating collector models.

Numbered examples such as #56 possess an exclusivity that simply cannot be recreated.

Japanese Provenance: One of just 2 motorcycles officially imported and sold new by Aprilia Japan

Media Feature: Featured in Japan’s respected Clubman Magazine

Once these motorcycles disappear into long-term collections, opportunities to acquire one become increasingly scarce.

Specifications

Engine

• Engine Model: Rotax V990 60° V-Twin

• Engine Development: Cosworth Engineering

• Displacement: 998cc

• Maximum Output: 145 bhp @ 11,000 rpm

• Maximum Torque: 83 lb-ft (113 Nm)

• Fuel System: Naturally Aspirated

• Fuel Type: Petrol

• Emission Standard: Euro 2

Transmission

• 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Suspension

• Öhlins Racing Fully Adjustable Front Forks

• Öhlins Fully Adjustable Rear Shock

Wheels & Tyres

• Brembo Aluminium Racing Wheels

• Front: 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli

• Rear: 190/50-ZR17 Pirelli

Body

• Full Carbon Fibre Bodywork

• Factory Black / Red / White Racing Colours

Mileage

• 9,620 km

Condition

This 1999 Aprilia RSV R SP presents as an exceptionally desirable collector motorcycle, retaining the features that made the model one of the most exclusive homologation specials ever produced by Aprilia.

Displaying just 9,620 kilometres, this example represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire one of only 150 factory-built RSV SP motorcycles, and specifically Number 56.

Whether displayed in a private collection, preserved as an investment-grade asset, or exercised on special occasions, the RSV SP delivers an ownership experience reserved for only a fortunate few enthusiasts worldwide.

Worldwide Shipping

This motorcycle is offered for sale by Eastern Auto Services Co., Ltd., the international sales and export division and head office supporting our New Zealand company, Toro Dorado Limited, where this motorcycle is currently located.

We specialise in worldwide motorcycle exports and can professionally arrange:

• Fully enclosed timber crating

• Single motorcycle shipments

• Multiple motorcycle consignments

• Sea freight worldwide

• Air freight options

• Export documentation

• Customs clearance assistance

Whether you are adding a single homologation masterpiece to your private collection or purchasing multiple investment-grade motorcycles, we can coordinate secure delivery to virtually any destination worldwide.

Own A Piece Of Aprilia Racing History

The greatest motorcycles are never measured solely by horsepower.

They are remembered for what they represented.

The 1999 Aprilia RSV R SP marked the moment Aprilia stepped onto the world stage with a purpose-built superbike engineered to challenge the very best. It is a machine born from racing regulations, developed with Cosworth engineering expertise, and produced in numbers so limited that few enthusiasts will ever see one in person.

With only 150 examples built—and this motorcycle being Number 56—opportunities to acquire an authentic RSV SP are exceptionally rare. For collectors who appreciate true homologation specials, provenance, and motorsport heritage, examples of this calibre seldom become available.

If this remarkable Aprilia speaks to your passion for world-class engineering and collectible racing motorcycles, it deserves serious consideration before it finds its place in another collection.