Anyone have the Aprilia RSV4 R?

[andylawcc]

you are not worthy. /thread

 

[996GT2]

BMW produces a hell of a bike, at a pretty fair price point. They also produce some of the ugliest options I've ever seen.

Just looked it up and wow, 1/4 mile in 9.7 seconds stock...I can't even imagine how quick that must feel.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Just looked it up and wow, 1/4 mile in 9.7 seconds stock...I can't even imagine how quick that must feel.

I imagine keeping the front wheel down through that run would be the real trick...although I suspect the electronics would do a good job of that.

No doubt it's a hell of a machine. I'd love to take one for a spin but just couldn't see riding it daily. The temptation to open it up would lead to many tickets no doubt.

A lot of the superbike schools are running these bikes.

 

[Christobevii3]

I'm paying $500 a year for my versys with full coverage, $1200 a year is a lot more money...

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

I've been thinking of picking up a Suzuki vstrom 1000. I've ridden crotch rockets for awhile now. Just don't have the need for speed like I had when I was 20. Would love a bike now that's comfy, still quick, can carry stuff on (like a change of clothes, rain suit, etc..), and even the occasional gravel or dirt road. Sounds like fun to me.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I'm paying $500 a year for my versys with full coverage, $1200 a year is a lot more money...

That's about what I pay for a year for full coverage on my SV650. I checked and the Ducati 1100 EVO I want is only a few bucks more.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Just looked it up and wow, 1/4 mile in 9.7 seconds stock...I can't even imagine how quick that must feel.

Look up Brock's performance. I believe they got a stock motor BMW in the 8's with a swingarm and a front lowering strap.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

I have sat on one...

They are tiny... and I ain't big...

On a side note - even though you say you aren't thinking of upgrading soon, you still haven't been riding that long and probably should be thinking of a medium sized bike for your next ride.

600's will be a pretty big step up - Jules' SV 650 has about twice the power of your Ninja 250, things like the Street Triple, CB600F Hornet etc. will have nearer three times the power of your current bike...

 

[jaha2000]

I rode the demo at the dealer near me. Its a nice bike, for the track and somebody that is very good on bikes. High end brakes, suspension, the works all from the factory.

If your looking for a sport bike and your going to work and back on it, i would STRONGLY recommend you look at something else. The RSV is going to be a torture rack on your body unless you are rolling 100 miles an hour down the street and the wind holds you up.

Jules,
I am in the same boat as you. I have a ducati/triumph dealer and a Aprilia dealer close to me than any of the Jap brands. From what i have seen for parts and aftermarket support, i would get the Duc for sure. I had a triumph 675 for a while and had to order EVERYTHING for that bike, including oil filters from time to time.

 

[Christobevii3]

That's about what I pay for a year for full coverage on my SV650. I checked and the Ducati 1100 EVO I want is only a few bucks more.

Shows $1800 a year for me, I'm only 25...

 

[PlasmaBomb]

FBB has disappeared...

 

[theApp]

It's sitting at #2 on my bikes-to-buy list. Right behind the 95 916. I don't know how much I'd like to work on an RSV4 though...

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I have sat on one...

They are tiny... and I ain't big...

On a side note - even though you say you aren't thinking of upgrading soon, you still haven't been riding that long and probably should be thinking of a medium sized bike for your next ride.

600's will be a pretty big step up - Jules' SV 650 has about twice the power of your Ninja 250, things like the Street Triple, CB600F Hornet etc. will have nearer three times the power of your current bike...

GAHHHH... it's just... every time I see that bike I just want it... so bad...

I'm 5'5" and even the Ninja 250 is a bit on the big side.

 

[Zargon]

GAHHHH... it's just... every time I see that bike I just want it... so bad...

I'm 5'5" and even the Ninja 250 is a bit on the big side.

get a used SV650

I'm 5' 7" and I can barely flatfoot the newer 600's.


you are way too n00b for a RSV, the tq will blow your mind and get you killed

 

[PlasmaBomb]

GAHHHH... it's just... every time I see that bike I just want it... so bad...

I'm 5'5" and even the Ninja 250 is a bit on the big side.

I didn't really mean "tiny" as a good thing. Short wheelbase, steep rake, and massive power means it will be an excellent race bike. It's certainly something you could aspire too, but you should be looking for something more novice/intermediate friendly, or several somethings between your 250 and the RSV-4...

get a used SV650

I'm 5' 7" and I can barely flatfoot the newer 600's.

you are way too n00b for a RSV, the tq will blow your mind and get you killed

I'm 5'7" too, from what I remember I could ground the balls of both feet, or flat foot one with a bit of an angle.

 

[Zargon]

I'm 5'7" too, from what I remember I could ground the balls of both feet, or flat foot one with a bit of an angle.

29" inseam, I can kinda get the balls of my feet down, but not very well. on my 06 R6.

the GSXR and zx6r have a lower seat height. the triumph daytona has a similar seat height, but its thinner seat means I can touch better

 

[JulesMaximus]

29" inseam, I can kinda get the balls of my feet down, but not very well. on my 06 R6.

the GSXR and zx6r have a lower seat height. the triumph daytona has a similar seat height, but its thinner seat means I can touch better

That's why those bikes feel too small to me. I'm 5'11" and can flat foot both feet on my SV. The only bike I've ridden that I couldn't flat foot both feet on was the V-Strom 1000. That's a pretty tall bike.

 

[Zargon]

yeah it is!

 

[roguerower]

That's why those bikes feel too small to me. I'm 5'11" and can flat foot both feet on my SV. The only bike I've ridden that I couldn't flat foot both feet on was the V-Strom 1000. That's a pretty tall bike.

When I swung a leg over my GS after riding my St3R for 2 weeks straight, the GS felt like I was trying to squat because the seat felt so low. The Triple feels much better and the pegs are in the perfect position.

 

[yh125d]

Going from a 250 starter bike to a liter supersport will get you 0-organs on the pavement faster than you can think "OMG ITS ALL GONE BLURRY"

After you learn on the 250, step up to a 650 sport, not supersport. SV650, Ninja 650/ER-6N, monster 696 if you want something unique european and pretty, etc. Those alone are 2-2.5x the power. After that if you still wanna go up, get a 650 supersport or liter non-SS bike.

 

[roguerower]

Quite frankly, I can't think of any reason where it makes sense to have a 1L sportbike over a 600cc supersport. Unless you're getting a niche bike like a Ducati or Speed Triple because they have gobs of torque but relatively no top end, a liter bike just doesn't make sense for street riding with a little twisty action thrown in. If you're hitting the track once or twice (minimum) a month then I will agree that a 1L bike is appropriate.

 

[RedRooster]

5th gear any speed, twist, gone. I loved it.
Although thinking of trying a 600 this year, for something different.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Quite frankly, I can't think of any reason where it makes sense to have a 1L sportbike over a 600cc supersport. Unless you're getting a niche bike like a Ducati or Speed Triple because they have gobs of torque but relatively no top end, a liter bike just doesn't make sense for street riding with a little twisty action thrown in. If you're hitting the track once or twice (minimum) a month then I will agree that a 1L bike is appropriate.

Honestly, I agree. You can hit 100mph in first gear on a Yamaha R1 and top out at around 180mph. There just isn't any situation in which you could legally explore the limits of a machine like that on public roads. Hell, exploring the limits of my SV on public roads can get into license revoking territory in about 5.0 seconds from a standstill.

I have no problem with people owning these bikes, I just see no reason for me personally to own one. It is more bike than I want.

 

[CVSiN]

Agreed. The SV650 is no slouch. It will haul 0-60mph in 4.0 seconds and the quarter mile in around 11 seconds if you get a good launch. That's a lot faster than most cars.

We roadraced both the SV650 (full sharkskinz and Ohlins suspension/forks and exhaust) as well as Enduranced a Aprillia that the owner had crashed and totalled. The Aprillia was really not alot of fun to ride.. it was flat out work..
felt heavy in the corners and took muscle to flip from 1 side to the other in cicanes.

Now the SV was ALOT of fun to ride in the corners and was an effortless ride it didnt have the power that the Aprilla has but it out handled it all day long and ddint tire the rider out.

not to mention crash costs on the SV were SO much lower.

I rode 1000s on the streets for over 10 years.
My fave was by far the CBR from the 929 up to the 1000. all had much nicer rider postions than the true super sports like the R1 ZX10 or the GSXR ( all of those gave me back and wrist aches within less than 30 min saddle times on the streets.
The CBR was far more comfortable with it's street compromises instead of the all out racer wannabes the others are.

Now here is something you do NOT want to hear..
You have no place on a modern liter bike at all yet..
not for many years will you truly be able to use even 1/3 of the capabilities of a liter bike and with all seriousness it will most likely kill you before you learn to master it.

Modern 600s are more than enough motorcycle for 99.5% of the average rider out there. and are still the most popular class on the tracks as well.
ive got 30 years in the saddle and only my last 2 bikes were 1000s.

With power that will under just throttle lift the front wheel airborne in the first 3 gears no clutch needed is a disaster waiting to happen to anyone that hasn't been riding and racing high output bikes for a very long time.

 

[JulesMaximus]

We roadraced both the SV650 (full sharkskinz and Ohlins suspension/forks and exhaust) as well as Enduranced a Aprillia that the owner had crashed and totalled. The Aprillia was really not alot of fun to ride.. it was flat out work..
felt heavy in the corners and took muscle to flip from 1 side to the other in cicanes.

Now the SV was ALOT of fun to ride in the corners and was an effortless ride it didnt have the power that the Aprilla has but it out handled it all day long and ddint tire the rider out.

not to mention crash costs on the SV were SO much lower.

I rode 1000s on the streets for over 10 years.
My fave was by far the CBR from the 929 up to the 1000. all had much nicer rider postions than the true super sports like the R1 ZX10 or the GSXR ( all of those gave me back and wrist aches within less than 30 min saddle times on the streets.
The CBR was far more comfortable with it's street compromises instead of the all out racer wannabes the others are.

Now here is something you do NOT want to hear..
You have no place on a modern liter bike at all yet..
not for many years will you truly be able to use even 1/3 of the capabilities of a liter bike and with all seriousness it will most likely kill you before you learn to master it.

Modern 600s are more than enough motorcycle for 99.5% of the average rider out there. and are still the most popular class on the tracks as well.
ive got 30 years in the saddle and only my last 2 bikes were 1000s.

With power that will under just throttle lift the front wheel airborne in the first 3 gears no clutch needed is a disaster waiting to happen to anyone that hasn't been riding and racing high output bikes for a very long time.

You mean FBB. I don't want a liter bike. Well, technically, I do but it is a Ducati Monster 1100 EVO with 100hp on tap out of a two valve air cooled motor. Nowhere near literbike territory but it will easily lift the front wheel if I want it to.

It's funny, I was looking at Marchesini wheels online and found that Marchesini makes wheels for the SV650, they cost about $3,000 for a set, but they do make them.