Aprilia Futura – Exhaust – introduction The Aprilia RST Futura is equipped with an exhaust system that was innovative at the time and had an eye to environmental responsibility. Inasmuch as a gas guzzling 150 mph motorcycle can be environmentally responsible! Under seat silencers were quite a rare thing back in 2000 when the bike […]

Aprilia Futura – Rear hugger A hugger will help protect your shock and linkages from dirt thrown up by the rear wheel while an Extenda Fenda does the same job for the engine. Huggers and Extenda Fendas are available from two main suppliers in the UK – NWS and Skidmarx. A hugger will help your […]

Aprilia Futura: Electrical accessories, accessory connector, power outlet The Aprilia RST 1000 Futura has almost everything you need to run electrical goodies like sat nav, heated grips or whatever you want. But if you’re planning on running accessories, you need to make sure the charging issues are dealt with first. That means doing the wiring […]

Aprilia Futura – Rear rack/ top box Aprilia never saw fit to sell the Futura with a top box, and this could have been for several reasons. Firstly, they don’t look right because of the high pillion seat, and secondly, because of the high seat, any weight placed in a top box is likely to […]

Aprilia Futura – Panniers The Aprilia panniers designed for the Futura are so good, and – thanks to the high level exhaust – so big that they have to be the number one accessory. They will even hold most full face helmets. They are also a joy to use – very simple to get on […]

Aprilia Futura – Tank bags The Aprilia RST1000 Futura is fitted with a plastic fuel tank, which means magnetic tank bags are no use. However, there are plenty of alternatives here. There have been bad reports about the official Aprilia tank bag. It doesn’t fit well on the Futura, and isn’t very good quality. If […]