Aprillia RSV4

[ogden]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Its a bit disappointing that they are planning on going for a 90* V... its too mainstream, besides Ducati do that.

Eh? What's with the Ducati comparison? Ducati just keep churning out V-twins - the only time they've released a V4 it cost the thick end of 40 grand so hardly relevant.

Originally Posted by ogden

Eh? What's with the Ducati comparison? Ducati just keep churning out V-twins - the only time they've released a V4 it cost the thick end of 40 grand so hardly relevant.

He wants one but had to settle for an Aprilia

Originally Posted by muffles

He wants one but had to settle for an Aprilia

[fastdruid]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

If you look where the top of the engine's V's are you can tell that with the air box off you can get to them. I think you'd be happy changing plugs.

You mean like on an NC35?


Nope, that isn't easy and I'm not expecting the RSV4 to be either.

Druid

PS I saw one in the flesh at the MotoGP and it was very nice.

Originally Posted by ogden

15 grand isn't really that much when you consider that a new R1 costs 11 grand and that only *pretends* to be a V4.

I love this justification! It's not expensive, because another bike costs 4 grand less! It would never fly with the missus

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by ogden

15 grand isn't really that much when you consider that a new R1 costs 11 grand and that only *pretends* to be a V4.

Just without the extra weight and complexity of another set of barrels, top ends, valvetrain...

[ogden]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Just without the extra weight and complexity of another set of barrels, top ends, valvetrain...

2009 R1: 206kg
2009 RSV4: 203kg

You may have a point there.

Originally Posted by muffles

He wants one but had to settle for an Aprilia

Aye and I fancied a bike that could do 20K miles with just oil changes and the odd set of plugs. Who in their right mind would want a Ducati for mile munching? he he

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Just without the extra weight and complexity of another set of barrels, top ends, valvetrain...

Indeed. But then wait till the standard one. It will be much closer to £11-12K and probably still be higher spec'd than the equipment on the R1...

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Aye and I fancied a bike that could do 20K miles with just oil changes and the odd set of plugs. Who in their right mind would want a Ducati for mile munching? he he

like lambs to the slaughter...

Originally Posted by muffles

like lambs to the slaughter...

I know... I had to do it though. For the honour of my bike. If I ever meet you...






























































I might shake your hand.