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RACER X
10-30-2009, 03:19 PM
RSV4 Factories are now for sale in the USA as of today.....
http://af1racing.com/store/ProdImages/RSV4/IMG_9771.jpg
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http://af1racing.com/store/ProdImages/RSV4/IMG_9777.jpg
http://af1racing.com/store/ProdImages/RSV4/IMG_9778.jpg
http://af1racing.com/store/ProdImages/RSV4/IMG_9779.jpg
:boobs:
courtesy of AF1
Are aftermarket pipes available immediately as well?
pauldun170
10-30-2009, 03:23 PM
It kinda looks like someone forgot to put all the bodywork on
Phenix_Rider
10-30-2009, 03:41 PM
I can't get over that hacked tail.
shmike
10-30-2009, 03:47 PM
:whatwhat:
Particle Man
10-30-2009, 04:00 PM
I was good until the pipe but that can be changed
DAYUM
TYEster
10-30-2009, 04:03 PM
Nice but I'll pass.
Homeslice
10-30-2009, 04:06 PM
Aprilia = best looking bikes in the world
Are aftermarket pipes available immediately as well?
you can buy it direct from the factory with a full akra and tune. arrow, leo, and a bunch of others have stuff out too.
wish i had a spare 16k laying around. ah well, maybe i'll go to afghanistan ;)
hey fnfalman, if you are reading this does AF1 have a military discount? :P
Aprilia = best looking bikes in the world
strongly agree
No Worries
10-30-2009, 06:21 PM
Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
won masterbike too
marko138
10-30-2009, 09:18 PM
Love it.
pauldun170
10-30-2009, 09:42 PM
Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
Of the current litre bike, the cbr1k isn't supposed to be as bad
Homeslice
10-30-2009, 10:41 PM
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
Um, install a smaller front sprocket? That's what I did on my last RSVR, and it was fine. Who buys bikes like this for city riding anyway. Most motorcycle riders tend to live in suburbs and small towns.
And that's such bullshit about not being able to finish slipping the clutch until 60 mph.....WTF are they smoking. Cycle World is a crap magazine anyway. You want quality auto/bike journalism, the UK is the only source.
Um, install a smaller front sprocket? That's what I did on my last RSVR, and it was fine. Who buys bikes like this for city riding anyway. Most motorcycle riders tend to live in suburbs and small towns.
And that's such bullshit about not being able to finish slipping the clutch until 60 mph.....WTF are they smoking. Cycle World is a crap magazine anyway. You want quality auto/bike journalism, the UK is the only source.
again troof, american rags feature has beens and never will bes. brit mags make racers
Amber Lamps
10-31-2009, 02:26 AM
I'll pass and buy 8.5 Buells....:lol: or the BMW and 1 Buell or a Duc and a Buell or a GSXR1000 and 2 Buells....:lol:
karl_1052
10-31-2009, 08:05 AM
Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
You need a busa. 80 pounds at 2000rpm.:rockwoot:
fnfalman
10-31-2009, 11:52 AM
you can buy it direct from the factory with a full akra and tune. arrow, leo, and a bunch of others have stuff out too.
wish i had a spare 16k laying around. ah well, maybe i'll go to afghanistan ;)
hey fnfalman, if you are reading this does AF1 have a military discount? :P
strongly agree
Leo Vince already has slip-ons and full systems available.
I don't know if AF1 has military discount, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Come on, Tuono V4!!! That's the one I'm waiting for.
fnfalman
10-31-2009, 11:55 AM
or the BMW :lol:
I'd rather own a true blued Italian stallion than a ChiCom engined piece of junk.
No Worries
10-31-2009, 12:13 PM
You need a busa. 80 pounds at 2000rpm.:rockwoot:
That would be nice. I could make a great sport/tourer out of it. But the Busa ain't a liter bike.
I'll pass and buy 8.5 Buells....:lol: or the BMW and 1 Buell or a Duc and a Buell or a GSXR1000 and 2 Buells....:lol:
lets try out your math shall we? im assuming an OTD of 4K for the tractor.
4000
8.5
--------
34000 (yeah, no)
(696, buell)
8995
4000
-----
12995 (ok this one works)
rsv4r vs s1krr, (base/base, factory/optioned out)
15,999 20,999
13,800 16,800
-------- -------
2199 4199 (got kinda close here)
(g1k + buell)
12899
8000
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20899 (skin of your teeth there buddy)
tommymac
10-31-2009, 01:53 PM
the rsv4 is only going for 16k? I thought it would wa smore than that.
Lets see if I can pull the hat trick in bike purchases before the year is out ;)
Tom
the rsv4 is only going for 16k? I thought it would wa smore than that.
Lets see if I can pull the hat trick in bike purchases before the year is out ;)
Tom
16k for the r model, 21 for factory.
tommymac
10-31-2009, 03:35 PM
16k for the r model, 21 for factory.
Well if I win the big thanksgiving football pool I am in I can plunk a downpayment on a factory otherwise its back to square 1.
Unless I use tiggers math then I can buy 4 of them :lol:
Tom
Amber Lamps
10-31-2009, 03:43 PM
16k for the r model, 21 for factory.
Man do you check Jeff Dunham's math?:lol::lol:
Man do you check Jeff Dunham's math?:lol::lol:
depends on what mood im in :lmao:
karl_1052
10-31-2009, 05:19 PM
That would be nice. I could make a great sport/tourer out of it. But the Busa ain't a liter bike.
No, it's 34% better. :lol
marko138
10-31-2009, 05:28 PM
Looks? Who cares about looks. Instead, look at the performance. I just got the December issue of Cycle World. It was the dominant bike in their Open-Class shootout, and won the Best Superbike honors.
I know you're all asking if No Worries would buy one. No, it's great for racing, but not that good for the street. It has the same problems that all the latest liter bikes have: A super-tall first gear. Here's what Cycle World says "Net result was that we needed to maintain 9,000 rpm throughout the launch, while aiming for full clutch engagement by 60 mph."
My old CBR made 50 lbs/ft of torque at 2,000. The RSV4 makes 50 pounds at 5,000. The 1000F made 60 pounds at 4,000, the RSV4 makes 60 at 8,000. The tall first gear only compounds the lack of torque down low. Horsepower? That's for bragging rights. If you have to know, the CBR made 113 at 9,250. The RSV4 makes 146 at 12,500.
I just read the article. Seems like the full clutch engagement by 60mph deal was at the drag strip. They said it had good 'round town manners.
Homeslice
10-31-2009, 06:26 PM
The BMW is a steal for the price, but I'd be willing to pay more for the Aprilia because it's a V4 and looks hot. Also, Aprilia prices typically drop a lot anyway.
The BMW is a steal for the price, but I'd be willing to pay more for the Aprilia because it's a V4 and looks hot. Also, Aprilia prices typically drop a lot anyway.
lower name recognition too. I feel like the s1rr is gonna come with a free tool card
Amber Lamps
10-31-2009, 07:01 PM
lower name recognition too. I feel like the s1rr is gonna come with a free tool card
Haha! You're probably right but that $3,000 or whatever will deinitely buy me some accessories... like the BMW GPS... the BMW jacket, helmet and gloves, the BMW sunglasses, plus a years worth of Grey Poupon!!!:lol:
Phenix_Rider
10-31-2009, 09:29 PM
The CW cover pic is the best I've ever seen of the RSV4. Almost looks normal when everything is at 45 degrees. :lol:
Rider
11-02-2009, 09:08 AM
The thing looks fucking bad ass even with the shitty exhaust.
Homeslice
11-02-2009, 09:11 AM
I think the stock exhaust looks fine. Granted it's big, but at least it's dark.
marko138
11-02-2009, 09:36 AM
This bike sounds like it's totally bad ass. The CW article was pretty good.
z06boy
11-02-2009, 11:34 AM
I like it but if I was considering that type of a bike I would probably get a Duc 1198 instead.
fnfalman
11-03-2009, 03:55 PM
I like it but if I was considering that type of a bike I would probably get a Duc 1198 instead.
Well, Aprilia tend to be geared towards the more discerned riders...
z06boy
11-03-2009, 04:21 PM
Well, Aprilia tend to be geared towards the more discerned riders...
Yeah well I'd have to ride them both since I've only ridden a Duc and really like the looks of the Duc better and have always liked them since the 916 came out.
I didn't say anything negative about the Aprilia...just that I lean more toward the Duc for MY $$.
Homeslice
11-03-2009, 04:27 PM
Ducati's solid-colored paint jobs are boring IMO
z06boy
11-03-2009, 04:30 PM
Ducati's solid-colored paint jobs are boring IMO
Not to me but that's why they have different styles...for people with different opinions/taste.
jtemple
11-03-2009, 05:01 PM
I need this bike.
Adeptus_Minor
11-03-2009, 07:26 PM
really like the looks of the Duc better and have always liked them since the 916 came out.
.
Well, if we're talking 916/996/998 vs. Aprilia, I'd take the Ducati. Back then it looked like a Ducati and nothing else did.
The new Japanized Ducatis... not so much.
Aprilias still look like Aprilias, and while they might not always be the most handsome bikes out there, they get full marks for maintaining their distinctive styling cues.
marko138
11-03-2009, 08:19 PM
I've never been super wild about the 1098 looks. I think I'd take the RSV4 Factory over the 1098. That being said, I'd take a 999S over both. I love that bike...and I'm not sure why.
Well, if we're talking 916/996/998 vs. Aprilia, I'd take the Ducati. Back then it looked like a Ducati and nothing else did.
The new Japanized Ducatis... not so much.
Aprilias still look like Aprilias, and while they might not always be the most handsome bikes out there, they get full marks for maintaining their distinctive styling cues.
im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.
Phenix_Rider
11-03-2009, 09:06 PM
im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.
If anything, the Ape looks more like the latest generation of Japanese bikes. The Ducati still has smooth, flowing lines. I'll never love the fish face, but I will never like the new angular anime\cell-shaded styling either.
Adeptus_Minor
11-04-2009, 01:05 AM
im trying to figure where you get japanized out of the 10/1198. i also can't understand why thats supposed to be a bad thing.
Just my opinion... has been since they went to this latest style.
And why it's a "bad" thing... well, it's not "bad", but Italian bikes are supposed to have their own look.
The current look (once again, in my opinion) borrows too much from current and previous YamaKawaHonzuki designs. It is nowhere near as distinctive as previous generations.
(916/996/998 etc)
Homeslice
11-04-2009, 08:38 AM
Not to mention the 1098 headlights are kindalike ripoffs of the Triumph 675
z06boy
11-04-2009, 08:42 AM
Just to be clear...I do like the RSV4 and I would want to ride it and the 1198 to make a final decision IF I was going to buy an Italian bike BUT at this point I do lean toward the Duc.
The only Duc I've ever ridden was a 2005 999R and I've never ridden an Aprilia.
Phenix_Rider
11-04-2009, 09:35 AM
Just to be clear...I do like the RSV4 and I would want to ride it and the 1198 to make a final decision IF I was going to buy an Italian bike BUT at this point I do lean toward the Duc.
The only Duc I've ever ridden was a 2005 999R and I've never ridden an Aprilia.
V4 Tuono! :rockwoot:
z06boy
11-04-2009, 09:57 AM
V4 Tuono! :rockwoot:
I think that's the bike my friend that owned the 999R was thinking about getting at one time. I honestly haven't been around many Aprilia's but I see that the dealership where I bought my Yammi's does sell them now so I'll check them out since it's close to the house.
karl_1052
11-04-2009, 10:10 AM
Just my opinion... has been since they went to this latest style.
And why it's a "bad" thing... well, it's not "bad", but Italian bikes are supposed to have their own look.
The current look (once again, in my opinion) borrows too much from current and previous YamaKawaHonzuki designs. It is nowhere near as distinctive as previous generations.
(916/996/998 etc)
916 was japanezeed.
888SPO :rockwoot:
:D
Just my opinion... has been since they went to this latest style.
And why it's a "bad" thing... well, it's not "bad", but Italian bikes are supposed to have their own look.
The current look (once again, in my opinion) borrows too much from current and previous YamaKawaHonzuki designs. It is nowhere near as distinctive as previous generations.
(916/996/998 etc)
theres only so much you can do with plastic and aerodynamics. Ducati irks me more with their porsche-like insistance on a certain layout. Single swing, trellis, 90* twin. Almost every time. Then again most of the japs have kept to layout as well with a few notable exceptions.
Adeptus_Minor
11-04-2009, 11:26 AM
Then again most of the japs have kept to layout as well with a few notable exceptions.
True enough, what's Yamaha up to now? DeltaBox 9? :lol:
916 was japanezeed.
888SPO :rockwoot:
:D
secks! actually, while im thinking about it. Wasnt the single swinger a elf/honda invention?
Adeptus_Minor
11-04-2009, 01:25 PM
secks! actually, while im thinking about it. Wasnt the single swinger a elf/honda invention?
Per Wikipedia (though no visual references were offered)
Single-sided swingarms date from at least the late 1940s being used on the 1949 German Imme and the 1950 Moto Guzzi Galetto.
Homeslice
11-04-2009, 02:45 PM
Japanese have changed their frames & swingarms a lot more often than the Euros have
Japanese have changed their frames & swingarms a lot more often than the Euros have
zx12r was a great example
fnfalman
11-05-2009, 01:45 PM
I think that's the bike my friend that owned the 999R was thinking about getting at one time. I honestly haven't been around many Aprilia's but I see that the dealership where I bought my Yammi's does sell them now so I'll check them out since it's close to the house.
Since that the V4 Tuono is still at prototype stage, methinks that it would be difficult for your dealership to have one for sales. Perhaps you mean the V-twin Tuono?:boobs:
z06boy
11-05-2009, 01:51 PM
Since that the V4 Tuono is still at prototype stage, methinks that it would be difficult for your dealership to have one for sales. Perhaps you mean the V-twin Tuono?:boobs:
They sale Aprilia's now...I didn't mean that particular bike BUT since I'm not that familiar with the bikes I admit that I didn't know that was a prototype. Obviously it was the V-Twin that my friend was considering...doh !! :lol:
I was just responding to Phoenix Rider's post.
karl_1052
11-06-2009, 02:31 PM
Uh-oh!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/October/oc2809-aprilia-rsv4-r-launch-cut-short/?&R=EPI-119585
Rider
11-06-2009, 02:37 PM
Uh-oh!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/October/oc2809-aprilia-rsv4-r-launch-cut-short/?&R=EPI-119585
Ouch! I bet some line worker gets their ass canned over this.
marko138
11-06-2009, 02:45 PM
Uh-oh!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/October/oc2809-aprilia-rsv4-r-launch-cut-short/?&R=EPI-119585
Whoops.
Phenix_Rider
11-06-2009, 03:36 PM
They sale Aprilia's now...I didn't mean that particular bike BUT since I'm not that familiar with the bikes I admit that I didn't know that was a prototype. Obviously it was the V-Twin that my friend was considering...doh !! :lol:
I was just responding to Phoenix Rider's post.
If they're making the RSV a V4, a Tuono just has to follow. :rockwoot:
Homeslice
11-06-2009, 03:51 PM
zx12r was a great example
929 as well
Homeslice
11-06-2009, 03:54 PM
Uh-oh!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/October/oc2809-aprilia-rsv4-r-launch-cut-short/?&R=EPI-119585
They are acting as if only the RSVR got the bad con rods :skep:
It's the same fucking engine as the Factory.
They are acting as if only the RSVR got the bad con rods :skep:
It's the same fucking engine as the Factory.
apparently it was a very small lot and they were restricted to those pre-pro rsvrs
Homeslice
11-06-2009, 04:37 PM
apparently it was a very small lot and they were restricted to those pre-pro rsvrs
:bs: :lol:
OreoGaborio
11-07-2009, 09:44 AM
Come on, Tuono V4!!! That's the one I'm waiting for.
Worrrrrd. I wonder what it's gonna look like. Hope it's got a better looking face than the 2nd gen.
One of my buddies finally decided that he's gonna take the plunge & get the RSV4... I'll let you guys know how it is after I steal it from him for a day :D
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