Anyone ridden an RSV4 Factory?

[SamJL]

Im thinking of going to my local Aprilia dealer and trying out an RSV4 Factory with the intention of probably buying one! I was just wondering if anyone has tried one out and what they think of it? The reviews say it is a bit heavier and a bit lower powered then my CBR, but its just looks like so much fun, where as the CBR is a little boring. Im after something that turns like a 600, and is good fun, they also look fantastic aswell!

If anyone has ridden one can you let me know if you think its worth trying out?

Thanks, Sam
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2004 KTM 65SX

[chris-red]

Why don't you buy a 600 then
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[hmmmnz]

if its anything like my vf1000 but with decent handling, it'll be fantastic,
a 1000cc v4 is just peachy

i havn't ridden the rsv4
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[SamJL]

[The Artist]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IttIWmZfrNo

Get one of those for some fun

[SamJL]

^^ Had a go on one, hated it, thought it was shite!

I want full fairing bike, that's as good as/better then my CBR.

Pretty much the ONLY bike I really want is an RSV4 Factory.
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[chris-red]

[SamJL]

[njd27]

[SamJL]

Don't get me wrong, the BMW is a great bike, but my friends got one, he said it rides like the Honda, very easy to get on with, and a good everyday bike, but he also says its boring. To be honest, I'm going to test a BMW aswell, as I might love it to bits, but the bike that really appeals to me is the RSV4 Factory, it looks like it will have pin sharp handling, and be a bit of a hooligan bike!
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[Welshd1k]

so basicaly you want a razor sharp idiot machine?
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[SamJL]

[Welshd1k]

[SamJL]

How is a Hayabusa going to be razor sharp

Its almost certainly an RSV4, I love the look of it aswell!
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2004 KTM 65SX

[SamJL]

Its so pretty, I can't resist, I will be ringing an Aprilia dealer up this afternoon and booking a test ride

You can change the engine position, rake of the forks and swingarm pivot position! Awesome!

https://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8960/rvs4rr.jpg
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2004 KTM 65SX

[chris-red]

[SamJL]

[MarkJ]

Probably worth asking here: https://www.rsvzone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21

[chris-red]

I'd rather the 1098s personally, or a MV.

The Duc would be easy to get parts for and I reckon it has a better engine (no idea just a feeling), the MV is just exotic.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[SamJL]

The problem is, anyone that's already got one, is probably going to be a bit biased, I really wanted an opinion from someone that doesn't have one, but has ridden one!
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2004 KTM 65SX

[MarkJ]

To be fair it's not been out long enough for any real faults to show themselves. Also, you'll either hear the opinions of people that A) Still have one and think it's awesome or B) Sold it because they hated it. You won't have anyone that's had it for years and fancied a change who could tell you both the pros and cons.

[SamJL]

Tried a 1098s before I bought the blade, and really didn't get on with it!

Just checked on RSVZone and it seems quite a few people have gone from the Blade to the RSV4, they are all saying how much more fun it is, sounds good to me!
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Spit-Fire]

sounds like you want the bike for its looks and image... which i wouldn't say equates to it not being "boring"

if you think the blade and the bimmer are unexciting because of their easy to use nature, then pretty much any new sports bike will be like that as that's how then are designed now days,

a wild beast of a bike is hard to make go around a track fast
(eg dukes ex gp bike)
so one that is easy for a rider to get on with is more desirable for the job
(racing platform)
so imo going older rather then newer would be the place to search for thrills

[Rob W]