RSV Mille buying advice? - SV650.org

19-05-13, 06:01 PM

Got an opportunity to buy an Aprilia RSV Mille (2002) at a good price, but I've heard stories about electrical probs and parts been a pain in the ass.

Anyone got any advice or experience with this bike?

19-05-13, 06:15 PM

Not personally but do a search on here, people always commenting on bits that arent so great, one guy saying he has to charge the battery overnight every night IIRC?

Biker Biggles · 19-05-13, 06:43 PM

Ten year old Italian bike.Eyes wide open,wallet firmly closed and see what you can get.

19-05-13, 06:54 PM

Just searched like you recommended n I think I'd be crazy to swap the SV for the aprilia. I do a lot of commuting n it sounds like itd be a nightmare...

Especially with parts. I can't have the bike sat for months while I wait for those Italians to get off their **** n post out parts. Public transport would destroy me.

Surely there must be some online store for aprilia parts without having to wait months!?

19-05-13, 07:35 PM

Im not sure but i say better the devil you know. In my opinion its often unwise to buy something such as a bike on a whim, even if it seems a 'deal'. If you really want something, that may outweigh the hassles of ownership and itll be a worthy buy. On the other hand, if you did get the rsv and one or more of the problems youve faced came about youd be less than chuffed!

maviczap · 19-05-13, 07:47 PM

Didn't we have an exactly similar thread the other week?

19-05-13, 07:51 PM

Yeah same thread, I searched n found it.... After posting this, d'oh

chris8886 · 19-05-13, 07:55 PM

speak to NTEC he has an rsv if i remember correctly.

19-05-13, 08:04 PM

If you want a commuting bike and use it around town this is not a bike you want to buy. Slow speed its awful, open it up and get it on some nice sweeping roads and its fantastic.

20-05-13, 12:53 PM

i had a tuono, so basically the same,

for not as unreliable as people make out, and parts werent too bad, nothing went wrong on mine really, but theyre heavy on batteries, if they arent fully charged , they can struggle to start and can knack the sprag clutch up,
again, it was hard work in town, tall, top heavy with a heavy clutch, but awesome on the twisties, carp for putting luggage on too

19-05-13, 06:01 PM	#1
phatwheels Guest Posts: n/a	RSV Mille buying advice? Got an opportunity to buy an Aprilia RSV Mille (2002) at a good price, but I've heard stories about electrical probs and parts been a pain in the ass. Anyone got any advice or experience with this bike?

19-05-13, 06:15 PM	#2
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike buy opportunity Not personally but do a search on here, people always commenting on bits that arent so great, one guy saying he has to charge the battery overnight every night IIRC?

19-05-13, 06:43 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Bike buy opportunity Ten year old Italian bike.Eyes wide open,wallet firmly closed and see what you can get. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

19-05-13, 06:54 PM	#4
phatwheels Guest Posts: n/a	Bike buy opportunity Just searched like you recommended n I think I'd be crazy to swap the SV for the aprilia. I do a lot of commuting n it sounds like itd be a nightmare... Especially with parts. I can't have the bike sat for months while I wait for those Italians to get off their **** n post out parts. Public transport would destroy me. Surely there must be some online store for aprilia parts without having to wait months!?

19-05-13, 07:35 PM	#5
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike buy opportunity Im not sure but i say better the devil you know. In my opinion its often unwise to buy something such as a bike on a whim, even if it seems a 'deal'. If you really want something, that may outweigh the hassles of ownership and itll be a worthy buy. On the other hand, if you did get the rsv and one or more of the problems youve faced came about youd be less than chuffed!

19-05-13, 07:47 PM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Bike buy opportunity Didn't we have an exactly similar thread the other week? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

19-05-13, 07:51 PM	#7
phatwheels Guest Posts: n/a	Bike buy opportunity Yeah same thread, I searched n found it.... After posting this, d'oh

19-05-13, 07:55 PM	#8
chris8886 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,797	Re: Bike buy opportunity speak to NTEC he has an rsv if i remember correctly. __________________ AR08 to AR13-QUALITY! 650s: '52 curvy in yellow, was my baby cbr600rr: Mivv exhaust and a bagster tank cover. Now gone to a new home. Daytona 675: Arrow can (with a baffle that's gone missing in action....), quickshifter, shorty levers, custom paintjob

19-05-13, 08:04 PM	#9
Bagpuss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike buy opportunity If you want a commuting bike and use it around town this is not a bike you want to buy. Slow speed its awful, open it up and get it on some nice sweeping roads and its fantastic.

20-05-13, 12:53 PM	#10
Captain Nemo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RSV Mille buying advice? i had a tuono, so basically the same, for not as unreliable as people make out, and parts werent too bad, nothing went wrong on mine really, but theyre heavy on batteries, if they arent fully charged , they can struggle to start and can knack the sprag clutch up, again, it was hard work in town, tall, top heavy with a heavy clutch, but awesome on the twisties, carp for putting luggage on too

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